1/2x28 threads on an AK?

[Rob]

Forgive my ignorance, but is there enough meat on an AK barrel to thread it 1/2x28? This is for a flash suppressor, not a silencer.


Thanks,
Rob

[John A.]

Interordnance Inc STG2000 7.62x39 AK's have a 1/2-28 thread on them. Or at least my old one does. It's one of the older imported chrome lined/hammer forged barrels.

Just keep in mind that if you planned to use any type of flashider, to make sure it's reamed out accordingly because most 1/2-28 hiders are for smaller diameter bullets originally.

[BLACK XS]

I spoke with Lance @ West Coast Armory about this a few weeks ago and he seemed to think it wouldnt be an issue, but did touch on the point that John A. brought up

Most of the conversation revolved around an AK74, but he showed a few examples of 47's that were threaded w/out any problems

[20nickels]

It works fine.

[robpiat]

If its 14mm now, you would be hard pressed to improve on the FSC-47. If its not threaded, it might be a turned down barrel that doesn't have enough meat on it. Easy enough to tell with a ruler. Many post ban guns had the threads removed which causes it to be a huge PITA to reset the FSB and thread it.

[20nickels]

If its 14mm now, you would be hard pressed to improve on the FSC-47. If its not threaded, it might be a turned down barrel that doesn't have enough meat on it. Easy enough to tell with a ruler. Many post ban guns had the threads removed which causes it to be a huge PITA to reset the FSB and thread it.

Agreed, I'm running a FSC-30 right now because the previous owner threaded this 1/2x28 for whatever reason.