problem with gemtech halo

[bogey1]

im having a problem keeping my halo can from coming loose on my ar15. after i install it, when i cycle the action (unloaded) the can comes loose. i notified gemtech but they never got back to me. any suggestions?

[John@JCDLESales]

2 things you can try 1. Teflon tape wraped fairly thick and replaced each outing. 2. A very thin O-Ring the Dia on the 1/2X28 threading and then tightened until your sure your can is well seated and aligned with the bore axis. Buy a bunch as the heat will take a toll on them and you should use a new one everytime you remove your can. If you can find the Silicon O-Rings the same size go with them.

[bogey1]

Originally Posted by John@JCDLESales

2 things you can try 1. Teflon tape wraped fairly thick and replaced each outing. 2. A very thin O-Ring the Dia on the 1/2X28 threading and then tightened until your sure your can is well seated and aligned with the bore axis. Buy a bunch as the heat will take a toll on them and you should use a new one everytime you remove your can. If you can find the Silicon O-Rings the same size go with them.

if i knew it was going to be such a hassle i would of bought a threaded can like the p22.

[John@JCDLESales]

If you have a Bi Loc adaptor you'll have to have to use a Ceramic Thread Adhesive * Good to 2100 Degrees to secure it or if you want to go El Cheapo Red Lock Tite.

Here is the company: Cotronics www.cotronics.com http://www.cotronics.com/vo/cotr/rm_threadlockers.htm
Phone: 718 646-7996

Here is the product you want: Resbond 907TS Pricey at $23.95 for 4 Oz. But The Best.

You are looking for the GREEN

[JayBell]

CALL Gemtech, and speak with someone about it, Doc Dater himself might even talk to you, hes a good guy...and friendly.

dont use o-rings or tape, they can cause misalignment, and or baffle strikes if everything is not perfect.

call gemtech, tave them check the system you have out.

[arrrrgh15]

What he said. Call Gemtech. OR, you might want to try AR15.com, Arms & Tactics, Suppressor forum. If you ask there, there are several Gemtech people that will see it and respond. Including Dater.

FWIW gemtech is pretty helpful. They helped square away a wonky barrel threading problem I had and pulled my HALO out of the line up and shipped it off to my dealer a couple weeks before it was scheduled to ship. Nice folks.

[bogey1]

thanks for the info guys. i'll have to call them. i sent them an email last week but never got a response. im just wondering if the typical thread on type is better than the two part system i have. it seems to work fine on my p22, just check it every other clip to see if its still on tight..

[arrrrgh15]

Any resolution to this?

(Interested cause I have a halo.)

[bogey1]

havnt called yet. will post update.