* Home Made Barrel Shroud / Fake Suppressor *

Gun Doc · Jan 30, 2011

I've seen some really nice pics here on the forum of home made barrel shrouds / fake suppressors made of different kinds of materials.

I'd like to make one of the fat ones for my 15-22 that slide inside the handguard to give it that big beefy look.

I remember reading where some of you made some really good looking home made ones that slipped over the barrel.

Any advice or instructions on how build it and secure it, and what size materials, and what type materials, and where you bought the materials will be greatly appreciated!

Does NOT have to be made of pvc, any material is fine, any suggestions are appreciated of how to make, or find, an inexpensive one is greatly appreciated. Just looking for an inexpensive way to get that big beefy shrouded barrel look.

Many Thanks !!!

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tylerrybkowski · Jan 31, 2011

Talk to belt fed or tacticool22 they make great products at very fair prices

tylerrybkowski · Jan 31, 2011

Look at the clasifieds at the top of the page

Gun Doc · Jan 31, 2011

I agree, they absolutely do make beautiful products.

Looking for help to make an inexpensive one. I've read where some mentioned they made it for just a few bucks.

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wolfe 21 · Jan 31, 2011

seems to me, those threads/shrouds were quietly removed and disposed of as they were viewed to be in violation of the ATF's regulation of suppressors or some such. Atleast, I haven't been able to find any more info on them.

James.

TwistedCreations · Jan 31, 2011

After about a 10 second search, I found this from an old post:

ChattanoogaPhil said:
Some folks were making them out of PVC but that was discovered to be an issue with the Feds. So... see the classifieds at the top of the page. Belt_Fed makes awesome stuff at very reasonable prices, IMO.

The 2 best options are Belt_Fed and Tacticool22

Gun Doc · Jan 31, 2011

Ok, so for those who have actually made one themselves please chime in.

Not looking to make a real one, just trying to make a barrel shroud to make the whimpy barrel look beefy and cool without spending half a c-note.

Several mentioned making one themselves inexpensively, so if you actually made one yourself please share how to.

Thanks

grimreaper21 · Jan 31, 2011

Gun Doc said:
make the whimpy barrel look beefy and cool

even some of the "beefiest" of the beefiest guns out there don't really have giant barrels.

ChattanoogaPhil · Jan 31, 2011

We're not going to be doing a replay of PVC Shrouds here.

While not as nice or offering an integrated suppressed look like the ones in the 15-22 Specific CLASSIFIEDS, I used to use a DPMS slipover flash suppressor. Cost less than $20. The bottom pic cost about $600 delivered.

Gun Doc · Jan 31, 2011

Sorry, I am new, I was unaware and was not around during the pvc shrouds posts in the past.

I've read where several made a barrel shroud very inexpensively, even going as far as to say they made it for a buck, or $1.02, things like that.

How could I go about making one inexpensively, even if not exactly that cheap, and not out of pvc please?

Like to make one that does noe require having to thread the barrel.

Where can I find the DPMS one that is around $20 please?

http://smith-wessonforum.com/members/chattanoogaphil-albums-pics-picture3915-dsc04178.jpg

http://smith-wessonforum.com/members/chattanoogaphil-albums-pics-picture3916-dsc04180.jpg

I can not see the pics you posted, how do I view them?

Thanks

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Gun Doc · Jan 31, 2011

ChattanoogaPhil said:
...I used to use a DPMS slipover flash suppressor. Cost less than $20. The bottom pic cost about $600 delivered.

Where can I find the DPMS slipover flash suppressor that cost $20 please?

Foxtrot · Jan 31, 2011

Why bother to make one, you can buy the fakes for as low as $30 and get a "professional" looking product.

For example:

Spike's Tactical Fake Can CAR1 Short Blank - $40.00 : Ten Percent Firearms, The Firearms Experts

FTF Industries: FAKE SUPPRESSORS ALL TYPES

https://www.ssgtactical.com/store/productdetail.asp?id=241

Results for 1/2 -28 TPI

If your looking to cover a lot of your barrel for your M&P 15-22, this one actually enters the handguard (free floating type) and looks really good > http://www.tacticool22.com/store/barrel-shrouds/nts152-sw-mp15-22-barrel-shroud.html

Many of them have a detachable collar/bushing (where the weapon barrel screws into) that is adjustable in position in the tube so you can cover more of the barrel if thats what your looking for. Stay away from the ones for airsoft and paintball for use on a real weapon.

I'm sure a google search will yield more if these are not what your looking for.

By the way, if you do build a home made job, the BATF requires that fakes be solid with only the bullet path hole. You can get in a lot of trouble if you have one that is not solid if you have not filed the proper forms and gotten the tax stamp (or are not a firearms dealer with proper license). This is why the fake suppressors sold by these places are solid as non-solid fakes are illegal to sell.

We have one guy here locally that makes actual real custom suppressors (mostly for law enforcement and government - he has all the proper license and stuff), and for some of his suppressors he buys a "blank" fake suppressor and machines it out to accept the baffle stack.

Thank goodness these things are solid blanks with only the bullet path hole, or else everyone would be running around with suppressors at these prices.

Gun Doc · Jan 31, 2011

Great advice, I only joined the forum last night, that's why I joined is to learn and share ideas and info, so thanks a million for the advice and the help.

Looking to find an inexpensive way to get the look of a beefy barrel without having to thread the barrel.

ChattanoogaPhil · Jan 31, 2011

Gun Doc said:
Looking to find an inexpensive way to get the look of a beefy barrel without having to thread the barrel.

Forget the stuff I posted if you don't want to thread the barrel.

Gun Doc · Jan 31, 2011

Thanks Phil.

Looking to find an inexpensive way to get the look of a beefy shrouded barrel without having to thread the barrel.

ChattanoogaPhil · Jan 31, 2011

Gun Doc said:
Thanks Phil.

Looking to find an inexpensive way to get the look of a beefy shrouded barrel without having to thread the barrel.

You're welcome. If you like shrouds and stuff, you might consider just getting your barrel threaded (if legal in you area) and be done with it. You have so many more options with a threaded barrel. Quite a few Forum members have sent their rifle to Belt_Fed and he will thread the barrel and make whatever kind of shroud you want. Then you can swap around muzzle devices easily and have a secure method of attachment.

Gun Doc · Jan 31, 2011

Thanks Phil, just looking for an inexpensive way to get the look of a beefy shrouded barrel without having the additional extra expense of having to thread the barrel.

I'm happy with it as is, just want that finishing touch of the look of a beefy shrouded barrel.

tacticool22 · Jan 31, 2011

There is something about having both ends of a shroud sealed that the ATF frowns upon.
Our 15-22 shroud is not sealed on one end and does not require the barrel to be threaded. It can also go behind your factory flash hider if you want that look.
Our threaded shroud takes the place of the flash hider on any firearm that has 1/2-28 threads.
There are other combinations too.

mcscissorhands · Jan 31, 2011

Are the models with a flash hider on the barrel already threaded? I haven't tried to remove mine yet. I am also looking for barrel shroud options very similar to these posted in this thread.

Citoriplus · Jan 31, 2011

If your rifle came with a flash suppressor, your barrel is threaded, 1/2 28.

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