Need help with Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Flash hider/supressor removal

[TactiCOOLio]

Hi, I have a Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 that came with the flash hider/supressor at the end of the threaded barrel. I want to be able to remove my barrel and tighten the nut but the plastic end cap on the hand guard rail cannot slide off the barrel without the flash hider removed. This has been stopping me from removing the barrel and I want to get back into action with my M&P15-22. Any of you have this problem before? And if so, how did you handle it? Thank you. I am also looking to see if possibly a gunsmith in the Portland/Gresham area (in Oregon) can help me with this. However, I would prefer any advice from you S&W forum members. I have posted threads about this in my local firearm forum and even on a different Smith & Wesson forum. Though i've been asking for some time, noone has been able to help me. If anyone here can provide any info on how to remove it, I would gladly appreciate it!

 

[tacticool22]

Buy my 2 piece kit. Remove the hand guard end cap after you take off the flash hider and away you go.
Barrel Vise Jaws and Barrel Nut Wrench (Pro) for Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 - COMBO [BVJ-1 and BNW-2-A - COMBO] - $47.00 : Tacticool22, Tactical .22 Rifle Parts and Accessories