Pros of getting an upper with only a thread protector

**Armadillo** · 05-25-18, 23:10

I want this:
https://www.rogtac.com/noveske-105-g...otector-556mm/
What are the Pros and Cons of only a thread protector?
I am thinking it would not be a problem since I can always add a muzzle device after.

**Coal Dragger** · 05-25-18, 23:23

Meh, not much “advantage” to be had. An A2 birdcage and crush washer probably cost less than the thread protector and offer pretty good functionality in the meantime.

**Armadillo** · 05-25-18, 23:26

Originally Posted by Coal Dragger

Meh, not much “advantage” to be had. An A2 birdcage and crush washer probably cost less than the thread protector and offer pretty good functionality in the meantime.

I want a War Comp.
The upper is not available with that from the factory. So, i want to get the thread protector version in the mean time and then install the War Comp later.

**Endur** · 05-25-18, 23:28

Originally Posted by Armadillo

I want a War Comp.
The upper is not available with that from the factory. So, i want to get the thread protector version in the mean time and then install the War Comp later.

I am inferring that he was suggesting the cage as a temporary md.

**Armadillo** · 05-25-18, 23:31

Originally Posted by Endur

I am inferring that he was suggesting the cage as a temporary md.

Yes, I agree.

I should have mentioned that the end game is to put on a War Comp.

I guess, in that case there is nothing wrong with getting an Upper with only the thread protector since it's only temporary.

**Coal Dragger** · 05-26-18, 00:50

Does it cost less than an upper with an A2?

Unless they put Rockset on the A2, it’s as easy to take off as a thread protector and acts as a flash hider (obviously) until your Warcomp shows up, and provides a spare A2 if you need one for some reason.

No criticism of the Warcomp, I have one on a Colt M4A1 SOCOM II and like it a lot as a hybrid device.

**Stickman** · 05-26-18, 02:38

Originally Posted by Armadillo

I want this:
https://www.rogtac.com/noveske-105-g...otector-556mm/
What are the Pros and Cons of only a thread protector?
I am thinking it would not be a problem since I can always add a muzzle device after.

No pros, no cons, it just protects the threads.

**MistWolf** · 05-26-18, 04:01

Originally Posted by Coal Dragger

Meh, not much “advantage” to be had. An A2 birdcage and crush washer probably cost less than the thread protector and offer pretty good functionality in the meantime.

Friends Don't Let Friends Crush Washer