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by helomech
Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:55 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Threaded Barrels That Can't Be Found
Replies: 36
Views: 7151

Re: Threaded Barrels That Can't Be Found

I've been looking for a threaded barrel for my Sig P250, in .45 cal for over a year now, with no luck.
by helomech
Thu May 21, 2015 5:25 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Vepr 12 build.
Replies: 5
Views: 1555

Re: Vepr 12 build.

If you use aluminum, I would recommend using 7075 (T3 or higher) for your material. It is much stronger that 6061. It's used in aircraft fittings that require the strength of steel, but low weight. In fact, it's strength is similar to that of 304 and 316 SS. It's an excellent material to work with a...
by helomech
Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:56 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 30 Cal QD Form 1 build
Replies: 36
Views: 4830

Re: 30 Cal QD Form 1 build

Very nice. I plan to do a brake mount very similar to yours, using the brake as the first real baffles, with the brake supported on the end by fitting into the first baffle plate. I still haven't started turning anything up yet, but plan to as soon as I get back to the States and my shop. It's killi...
by helomech
Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: would this stuff be safe?
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Re: would this stuff be safe?

Excellent point, Kyle. With thick enough spacer tubing, you could make up for any suspected strength deficiencies, except in threaded areas. But then a welded design would eliminate those issues too. For me personally though, I've waited too damn long for my first stamp to come back :evil: , to take...
by helomech
Sat Jul 26, 2014 1:47 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: would this stuff be safe?
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Re: would this stuff be safe?

Just my 2 cents worth, but I wouldn't trust it. Anytime a metal is worked into a pattern, like that, you can't help but introduce work hardening, weak points, and stress risers. Maybe for a .22 rimfire, but I personally wouldn't use it for anything bigger. Too many unknowns about it. I believe that ...
by helomech
Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:13 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors
Replies: 23
Views: 6634

Re: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors

Actually, that's a Marine CH-53D. I haven't worked on them since Iraq, in 2009. Now, for the last 5 years, I've been working on Sikorsky S-61N models. Basically, it's the stretched version of an H-3. They're old birds, but they do an excellent job over here in mountains/desert. Love crewing on them.
by helomech
Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors
Replies: 23
Views: 6634

Re: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors

No updates yet. Spent the last couple of months working on setting up, and rebuilding, my "new" old Southbend. I've finally managed to get some pretty good accuracy out of it. I didn't have enough time to really get started on my build before I had to come back over to the "Stan"...
by helomech
Thu May 29, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors
Replies: 23
Views: 6634

Re: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors

Finally! My first form 1 came back while I was overseas. Now I can begin, in earnest. I've replaced my old, second hand and worn out 9/20 Jet with a older Southbend 10" Heavy A. It's a MUCH heavier machine, about 1300 lbs. total; nice and stiff and cuts really well. I've been spending most of m...
by helomech
Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:18 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Ideas people... I need ideas.
Replies: 7
Views: 1025

Re: Ideas people... I need ideas.

One area to keep in mind, aviation. You've already mentioned custom dashboards. In the homebuilt and kit plane market, this is a big deal. Everyone has their own way they want their gauges laid out. Even the General Aviation guys (part 91) need them at times too -- nav/com upgrades, radio upgrades, ...
by helomech
Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 20 gauge to 9mm conversion project.
Replies: 29
Views: 6018

Re: 20 gauge to 9mm conversion project.

Really nice job. Can't wait to see what you come up with for an ejector. Wouldn't mind trying a project like this myself,,,,,,,,, while I'm still waiting for my form 1s to come in. :x
by helomech
Thu Jan 02, 2014 1:36 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Either of these worth a stamp?
Replies: 14
Views: 3628

Re: Either of these worth a stamp?

Those are both pretty cool ideas. The first would be easy to do, but I don't know how well it would work; would be cool to try it. Seems like a lot of unusable space. The second would be a PITA, but if that's all you had,,,,,,,,. I agree with Bender, I wouldn't use a stamp on them (too time consumin...
by helomech
Mon Dec 02, 2013 12:33 am
Forum: Handgun Talk
Topic: What do you think of gun stores which ban carry?
Replies: 76
Views: 21350

Re: What do you think of gun stores which ban carry?

I personally would not do business with a gun store that flat out banned CC. I view that as being a bit hypocritical, to sell guns for CC but not allow it in your store. That being said, I totally understand and support a gun store that has certain safety rules that go along with allowing CC --- ei....
by helomech
Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:47 pm
Forum: Handgun Talk
Topic: Threaded barrels for P250 in 45acp???
Replies: 2
Views: 2733

Re: Threaded barrels for P250 in 45acp???

Any suggestions or recommendations on companies or individuals that can extend a barrel? I've emailed a couple of places that do this kind of work, but they weren't doing the P250 barrels. What is so different about this barrel? Hell, it looks pretty standard to me, but I can't seem to find anyone t...
by helomech
Mon Sep 09, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Need help to test 3D PDF Documents (Suppressor 3D Model)
Replies: 21
Views: 5179

Re: Need help to test 3D PDF Documents (Suppressor 3D Model)

Paul, that's pretty damn slick. Hats off to you.
by helomech
Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: Handgun Talk
Topic: Threaded barrels for P250 in 45acp???
Replies: 2
Views: 2733

Threaded barrels for P250 in 45acp???

Does anyone know where I can get a threaded barrel for the P250, full size, in 45 acp? I've been looking, but can't find one. In fact, I recently went to the NRA convention in Houston, and talked with the guy at the Sig counter. He said they weren't making them. Sounds crazy to me, but darned if I c...
by helomech
Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Kyle's 7.62mm, titanium/stainless, clipped cone baffle can.
Replies: 78
Views: 22424

Re: Kyle's 7.62mm, titanium/stainless, clipped cone baffle c

Looks great. Gives me hope that I can do the same,,, when my forms finally get back. Still waiting on them, so my build is on the back burner for now while I wait on the ATF :x . Did you run into any issues turning the Ti versus SS? I'm planning for my first two builds to be out of Ti, but have no e...
by helomech
Fri Feb 22, 2013 2:24 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Common K-baffle Terminology
Replies: 19
Views: 11639

Re: Common K-baffle Terminology

Excellent addition to this thread, Gunny. Thanks.
by helomech
Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors
Replies: 23
Views: 6634

Re: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors

Bender, what WOULD it take to cut one then? I have fairly easy access to a large machine shop, back in the States, when I'm home. Not saying it's a route I'd take, but would like the info so I can weight my options. All of this is obviously, still in the theoretical/planning phase. Better to ask the...
by helomech
Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:36 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors
Replies: 23
Views: 6634

Re: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors

Yes sir, that's the conclusion I've reached. I'll use grade 9 tubing for the 22LR, probably somewhere between .030 and .040" thick. Whatever is readily available at the time I get to that point. Thinner, if I can pull off getting a bench top mill so I could try a monocore approach. Haven't made...
by helomech
Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:41 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors
Replies: 23
Views: 6634

Re: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors

Buy tube. Excessively wasteful (both time & money) to make from Ti bar Yes, and thank you, that's very true. However, I have access to some grade 5 round stock and the price would be VERY right. Also, I have a schedule that allows me a good deal of time off,,, and I'm very patient. Grade 5 tubi...
by helomech
Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors
Replies: 23
Views: 6634

Re: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors

I was planning on using stepped cones with spacers on the .223. Not knowing enough about Ti durability/erosion resistance, I was thinking of using 316SS for the blast chamber spacer and baffle. As for turning a tube out of a piece of solid stock, you're correct, it would be expensive. I would probab...
by helomech
Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:10 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors
Replies: 23
Views: 6634

Re: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors

Thanks. That's about what i was thinking,,, well, guessing really. I figured that one of my bigger limiting factors would be having enough material for threads. But I hate "guessing" on something like this. I've read Mongo's 101 post, and figuring out the muzzle pressures I'll have is &quo...
by helomech
Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:29 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors
Replies: 23
Views: 6634

Questions with 22LR and .223/5.56 titanium suppressors

I have recently submitted two form 1s, one for a 22LR and one for a .223 suppressor. I've been through about half of the 153 pages of topics on this site, and still haven't found what I'm looking for. (However, reading this forum has been a real eye opener and learning experience for me.) I want to ...