octane 45 abnormal wear

[sonicnofadz]

This suppressor is pretty much brand new, used only one time (500 rounds via FNX-tactical, and 100 rounds via Glock 21), pictured is the wear on the aluminum "spring retainer". Guessing this is very soft 6000-series aluminum. Anyone know if silencerco sells spare spring retainers?

[hardcase]

No information on the spring retainer but you have a ring just like mine. I've never seen anyone else with one like ours.

[T-Rex]

My o-ring is tight enough to where I dont think the piston gets a chance to touch that wall.
Maybe try a new o-ring. If problem persists, contact them. Makes me wonder about the anodizing as type III should resist light abrasion.

[sonicnofadz]

No information on the spring retainer but you have a ring just like mine. I've never seen anyone else with one like ours.

You have good taste my friend

[sonicnofadz]

My o-ring is tight enough to where I dont think the piston gets a chance to touch that wall.
Maybe try a new o-ring. If problem persists, contact them. Makes me wonder about the anodizing as type III should resist light abrasion.

Yeah the O-ring was completely shredded, so maybe that is why...the area that was damaged was inline with the direction of the barrel tilt, so I guess that makes sense. I was just thinking, hell if this thing has this much wear from the first time out, I need to buy a couple of spares!

[sonicnofadz]

I corresponded with silencerco via email today. They do not offer this part for sale, but offered to replace it if I ship my original part back to them. Kind of disappointing. I'll try replacing the O-ring and add some synthetic grease, hopefully this resolves the issue. If not I'll probably end up machining my own piece out of hard anodized 7075

[T-Rex]

I'm quite sure Silencerco will be diligent about getting you a new piece in a timely manner.
However, I'd try changing out the o-ring first.

[JPB]

Mine has the same wear. I think it's to be expected. A compressible O-ring is not going to be strong enough to keep the piston from contacting the wall there. I wouldn't worry about it really. Those O-rings are definitely a high wear item.

[vaeevictiss]

hmm :/ kind of a shame to even have to deal with that on an ~$800 can. I tend to hold SilencerCo in very high regard (more so the SWR part). Im sure they will make right, but im curious if its just a mfg defect or how all those pieces are made.