Thread Lock/Glue Removal From Flash Hider

[kasaran]

So i have a G&P M16a1.  but i wanted to put the M16VN flash hider on it.  having spent over a year with it on my fave list on firesupport it finally comes back in stock. 

 

I immediately buy it, expecting it to be a simple screw on, screw off affair. 

 

but the birdcage hider on the gun does not shift, and a deep dive of 2013 posts on random forums claim that G&P m4's flash hiders are glued on...

 

any recommendations for getting this to budge before i see if firesupport are charitable enough to accept a return/resort to selling on here?

[Chev Chelios]

First step make sure their is not a little screw usually an allan key on the underside. Next remove the handguards (if they are plastic) and inner barrel. Use a heat gun or in a pinch an oven hob and heat it up. 

[Nick G]

Also check the thread direction, G&P have been known to use clockwise threads rather than CCW, you might be trying to tighten it !

 

 

[Trixxeo]

heat is your friend! But as above 1st check its not a counter clockwise. thread lock liquifies under heat. but the hard part is not to put to much heat in that you discolour your barrel!

[kasaran]

Quick update

 

Got it off. 

Used the wife's hairdryer on it and it came off fine.   the 3rd to 7th run of thread had a threadlock on it. 

 

The metal was surprisingly warm, i had to get some gloves

[Tommikka]

When fitting the new one use low strength loctite to keep it secure but easier to get off

 

https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/uk/en/product/threadlockers/loctite_222.html