davidjinks
03-31-24, 15:09
I’m a newb to suppressors. I currently have a SOCOM Mini 2 5.56 which I use on an 18” Douglas Barrel.
The muzzle device is the SF muzzle brake with the labyrinth seals. One thing I’ve noticed is that there is a lot of carbon build up at the flared end of the brake that is past the seals. I’ve had my can stuck a couple times within maybe 100ish rounds. I’ve also noticed carbon deposits on the front of the rail and rear of the can. Yes, it is on correctly, as tight as I can possibly make it, and a check is done before shooting to ensure it is properly engaged.
I know I can take the can off when it’s still hot and that minimizes the sticking issues, but I’m also a creature of habit; once it’s on there, it’s on there (this can is dedicated to this rifle).
My question: are the labyrinth seals really all that important and do they really accomplish anything?
I need to purchase a few more muzzle devices and have the choices set to either the SF CTN or SF3P.
The muzzle device is the SF muzzle brake with the labyrinth seals. One thing I’ve noticed is that there is a lot of carbon build up at the flared end of the brake that is past the seals. I’ve had my can stuck a couple times within maybe 100ish rounds. I’ve also noticed carbon deposits on the front of the rail and rear of the can. Yes, it is on correctly, as tight as I can possibly make it, and a check is done before shooting to ensure it is properly engaged.
I know I can take the can off when it’s still hot and that minimizes the sticking issues, but I’m also a creature of habit; once it’s on there, it’s on there (this can is dedicated to this rifle).
My question: are the labyrinth seals really all that important and do they really accomplish anything?
I need to purchase a few more muzzle devices and have the choices set to either the SF CTN or SF3P.