Quick Tip: How to check suppressor alignment.

Published on October 12, 2016
Duration: 1:54

This video provides a quick tip on how to check suppressor alignment to prevent bullet strikes. It demonstrates using a specialized alignment gauge, like the Giseley Suppressor Alignment Gauge, by inserting it through a cleaned firearm bore and suppressor. Proper alignment ensures the bullet will exit the suppressor freely, a critical step before taking a newly acquired suppressor to the range.

Quick Summary

To check suppressor alignment, field strip and clean your firearm's bore. Insert a precision-ground alignment gauge from the chamber end and tip the gun upwards. The gauge should be concentric all the way through the suppressor, ensuring the bullet will exit freely and prevent dangerous bullet strikes.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Suppressor Alignment
  2. 00:17Using a Suppressor Alignment Gauge
  3. 00:40Firearm Preparation for Gauge Use
  4. 00:50Step-by-Step Alignment Check
  5. 01:01Interpreting Alignment Results
  6. 01:13Understanding Gauge-to-Suppressor Gap
  7. 01:23Ready for the Range
  8. 01:29Contacting Brownells Techline

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to check suppressor alignment before use?

Checking suppressor alignment is critical to ensure the bullet will exit the suppressor freely. Misalignment can lead to bullet strikes on the suppressor itself, potentially damaging the suppressor and the firearm, and creating a dangerous situation.

What tool is needed to check suppressor alignment?

A specialized suppressor alignment gauge is required. These gauges are precision-ground to an exact size and checked for straightness. An example is the Giseley Suppressor Alignment Gauge sold by Brownells.

How do you prepare a firearm for suppressor alignment checking?

Before checking alignment, you must field strip the gun, remove the bolt and charging handle, and thoroughly clean the bore. This ensures the alignment gauge can slide through smoothly without obstruction.

What is the correct procedure for using a suppressor alignment gauge?

After cleaning the bore, insert the alignment gauge from the chamber end. Then, tip the firearm upwards so gravity helps the gauge slide through the bore and suppressor. Observe the alignment as it passes through.

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