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Offline Castle888@gmail.com

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Re: Evo 3 S2 faux suppressor issue
« Reply #61 on: September 27, 2019, 01:13:46 PM »
Yes - the HBI faux suppressor tool works.  Had to use it at the range two times yesterday (300 rds).  Last use of the item was last night when I used it to take off the faux suppressor, don't want the thing loosening up and flopping around.  Ordered a Kaw Vally linear comp, should be in tomorrow.  Great price (and they have a miltary/LEO discount). 

Offline Trooper894

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Re: Evo 3 S2 faux suppressor issue
« Reply #62 on: November 21, 2019, 08:57:50 PM »
Bringing back to life an old thread.
After first 100rds my faux suppressor came loose, surprise surprise. I already had the HBI tool on hand so I really cranked the nut down as tight as I felt comfortable. Next outing, put about 250rds downrange and guess what, faux suppressor came loose again. Today I finally removed the handguard so I could see what was going on. Removed the whole faux suppressor assembly , cleaned the threads with SS brushes and Acetone to remove the unrecognizable thread locking compound that was previously used.
While I had it apart I also placed a .008 shim under the "anti-rotate" flange" of the rear faux suppressor plate on top of the HBI Handguard mount, the faux suppressor absolutely cannot rotate around now, which MIGHT BE contributing to the loosening nut issue. 
While examining the barrel threads, found that there is a relief cut between the rear of the threads and the barrel shoulder. Has anyone tried placing a lock washer or wave washer on the shoulder to help lock the faux suppressor nut in place, in addition to Loc-Tite?
At this point I've just applied #271 Red Loc-Tite and reassembled. Am hoping this works because I like the look and really don't want to go the Linear Comp route unless I have to.
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Offline tgoldie00

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Re: Evo 3 S2 faux suppressor issue
« Reply #63 on: November 21, 2019, 09:32:10 PM »
Honestly I didn’t put as much thought into this as you have...mine came loose just about every outing, and I kept the tool on-hand to get it roughly finger tight as I was shooting, and would torque it down after cleaning. I liked that it was easily removable, because frankly I only worried about it until my real suppressor got out of NFA jail. That....is the best mod to the Micro I have done hands down.