How to remove a pinned and welded muzzle device. Skip to 13:45 to see the pin popping out. Daniel Defense M4A1 14.5" pinned and welded muzzle devise removal.
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@LE-69206 жыл бұрын
Pin was hardened? Why not just drill it out?
@KowalskiCLICK6 жыл бұрын
К.В. П. Honestly because I did not have a drill press and I was worried on how far down I could go without hitting my threads.
@LE-69206 жыл бұрын
Drill press is not needed. Just a power hand drill will be far enough. Maximum pin length not more 8mm, I think. Diameter is not more than 3mm. Accurately and carefully operating by a hand drill with 2mm drill bit, you drill out this pin to a depth of 4 - 5mm, then just break the remainder with armorers wrench and unscrew the muzzle device.
@KowalskiCLICK6 жыл бұрын
Thats great information thank you If i had that info I would have tried that for sure. At one time I attempted to drill but broke the bit right away lol live and learn. Thanks for your information and reply very helpful.
@LE-69206 жыл бұрын
One else moment. I don't think such pins are hardened. So, it's may to drill pin out, at least, 3mm depth, hammering a screwdriver in this opening and try to pull pin out. Or you'll can use a special extractor for unscrewing broken bolts.
@BusterdBodycrab3 жыл бұрын
Common material for pinning is Drill Rod, made of the same thing your standard drill bits. So, unless you're using a Cobalt drill bit. You'll ruin a lot of bits trying to drill it out with standard high speed drill bits.
@KaneGregory3 жыл бұрын
I hate that these companies don’t pin and weld a muzzle break or flash hider that works with a suppressor!🤯🔫✊🏿
@snap1fpv9914 ай бұрын
Psa is
@damonspinelli135219 күн бұрын
My ddm4a1 came with a keymo flash pin/weld.
@seang1032 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. It may be 5 years ago but it's helping me now. Who knew you'd still be helping people in the future?
@KowalskiCLICK Жыл бұрын
Happy it helped you 5 years later!!!!!!! How cool is that right!
@fail_fast4 жыл бұрын
You are correct about the 90 deg. It's done so that you get the proper reading. If your torque wrench is in-line with your armorers wrench then you've increased the leverage and you'll apply a higher torque than your wrench is reading. This is a simple statics problem, I solved problems like this all day in mechanical engineering undergrad.
@KowalskiCLICK4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for clarifying!
@defensiveandprotectivesolu75253 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I wanted to see when I started looking. Thanks for taking one for the team and posting this video. great job
@turn-n-burn14217 ай бұрын
That BEV block might be much less expensive, but the Reaction Rod by Geissele really holds an upper with the barrel very well.
@KowalskiCLICK7 ай бұрын
Fantastic i don’t think this was our way back then. I definitely like the Reaction Rod much better and will be ordering. Thanks for the heads up on that!
@m118lr5 жыл бұрын
Great job man. I’ve seriously thought about doing the same, and I’ve ALSO never ‘seen’ it done. Kudos!
@REDACTED-13 жыл бұрын
Nice. I was worried there for a minute. Using that magnet was really smart. Nicely done.
@wes11bravo Жыл бұрын
Appreciate this. The first rifle I ever built is an AWB AR15A2 that came with the pool cue barrel. I had Wilson Combat install their set screw & welded compensator because it at least looked a little more like a birdcage. All I want is for my rifle to look and function like a standard A2 so I'll be removing the WC compensator using your hints, installing a correct A2 birdcage, and replacing the BB gas block/sight for one with a bayonet lug. It's a great rifle, more accurate than anything I was ever issued.
@johnm11235813214 жыл бұрын
Excellent...Excellent video. I am somewhat new to AR-15's. My AR has a pinned and welded flash hider on it. I have spent the last two hours or so trying to find any and all information on how to remove it safely without damaging the threads on my barrel. Your video was by far the best. I feel more confident now. I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't still nervous. I'm waiting on my approval for the paperwork I sent in for the tax stamp to get back. So in the meantime I'm trying to get prepared for the task ahead. I already got the .223 subsonic ammo and the suppressor is paid for. Now it's just a hurry up and wait situation now. Thanks again for the video.
@KowalskiCLICK4 жыл бұрын
john molnar Im happy to hear this video will help good luck take your time and you will do just fine!
@seang1032 Жыл бұрын
@KowalskiCLICK over the past 3 years, how is the subsonic .223 hunt going?
@ORam... Жыл бұрын
This is pretty much what I was looking for. But I would recommend turning the muzzle device back and forth as you unscrew it to better the chances of preserving the threads.
@MADMAX839 Жыл бұрын
Well. Thank you for doing it for the rest of us.
@HypocriticYT6 жыл бұрын
much easier if you removed the handguard and put the barrel in a vise so it doesn't wobble around giving you better control. Peel washer and correct torque is all you need.
@CancelLuis10 ай бұрын
Dude!!! I want this exact 14.5 rifle with THIS EXACT MUZZLE Device, more like the NOX muzzle device from SOLGW but it fits dead air suppressors. I’m so glad it can be done!! Thanks
@mrcbrrr74843 жыл бұрын
I no others have said it but thanks for this video man.. as I was typing I said to myself there definitely isn’t a video for this for this specific rifle but here you did it .. awesome, thanks again
@robertthetexan85374 жыл бұрын
I would have never thought of using one of my magnets. But I also think part of the problem is that your barrel isn't secure enough in your reaction rod or whatever you're using. I'd removed the rail if I could and block my barrel in my vise. At least that's my armchair QB opinion. lol However, I commend you on your use of safety glasses. :)
@kevinbrady757 жыл бұрын
that pin is no joke!! lolll i feel the pain in this video bc i too have the same rifle & wanted a new brake on mine but i was lucky to have a good gunsmith in my town best 200$ i ever spent to get that pin removed & have a upgraded lantac dragoon muzzle brake pinned and welded back on
@The_PaleHorseman5 жыл бұрын
What state are you in, may need the same gun smith lol
@muddyhotdog41034 жыл бұрын
For $200 you got over charged
@this-is-not-a-channel-6 жыл бұрын
You are correct about that 90-degree orientation of the torque wrench with regard to the armorer's wrench is the proper way as to not screw your torque wrench's internals and calibration
@fail_fast4 жыл бұрын
it has nothing to do with the internals of the torque wrench. You're torque wrench doesn't know if its applying a 90ft-lbs on a screw head or on a lever arm. It has to do with the accuracy of the reading. if you're parallel to the wrench then you're increasing the leverage and applying a greater torque than your wrench is reading.
@joevangorder10062 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!!! It's exactly how I pictured myself butchering mine off but was really nervous to hit the threads and open a whole nother can of worms but you gave me the confidence to go for it and it worked out perfect like yours. Only thing I did different was I just kept grinding the pin down as far as I was comfortable, then went a little further, every so often shocking the brake and wiggling back and forth and the remainder of the pin just shot across the room without having to pull it out with the magnet but she spun right off with absolutley no damage to the threads! Thanks again for taking the time to record everything and the measurements for a rough idea what was safe to grind away! 👊
@KowalskiCLICK2 жыл бұрын
Happy it was helpful to you :) thanks for sharing!
@keithbyers49 ай бұрын
Thanks I'm trying to work up the courage
@KowalskiCLICK9 ай бұрын
Go for it! There are some great comments and suggestions in the thread check it out!
@joshuathomas62758 ай бұрын
Same here, trying to convince myself to do it
@scottshallow28624 жыл бұрын
The shim kit that comes from Dead Air is pretty much useless unless you get really lucky. Buy the Gemtech shim kit. It makes timing them very easy.
@HalfYankee4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this vid this is my upcoming weekend project
@chiquitosusa14 күн бұрын
In my humble opinion i will use a drill bit and drilled from the beginning!
@biguy525 Жыл бұрын
Probably it would have helped if you put a little heat on the area all around the pin and then put a couple drops of light oil.
@aaronbaker9843 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the measurements, I'm in the middle of this and got freaked out I went too far down trying to remove mine
@AFreeThinkingDawg092 жыл бұрын
About to do the exact same thing to my DDM4A1 SOCOM. Except it’s for a SF muzzle device and can
@FirearmsofAmerica4 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir, extremely helpful!
@danielhaley894 жыл бұрын
Man this was extremely helpful. I also have a DDM4, but wanting to re-pin/weld it. Same muzzle device and suppressor.
@szeli339 ай бұрын
what is that suppresor and muzzle ?
@danielhaley899 ай бұрын
Nox dead air sandman. Tho I prefer the surefire socom mounts now. 4yrs after that comment haha
@TraJikyy3 жыл бұрын
What if you went thru all that and all you had to do after you filed it down was to flip the rifle around and the pin would just fall out ....
@KowalskiCLICK3 жыл бұрын
Ya I bet it would have....
@maxfortune4466 Жыл бұрын
The magnet did the trick - thank you!
@KowalskiCLICK Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!!
@charlesreeves3426Ай бұрын
If your wrench was set at 30 pounds, you put a lot more than 35 pounds of torque on the muzzle device.
@seanrodriguez34133 жыл бұрын
Sweet. Didn't know it was possible
@armandopicazo45992 жыл бұрын
Brother, thanks for taking one for the team. How's the M4 holding up now a days?
@KowalskiCLICK2 жыл бұрын
I have since sold it and now have a DDMK18 10.3” Truthfully wish I had kept it :(
@anthonycaldi70565 жыл бұрын
Great Video! And there are not a lot like it. Question....why wouldn’t you run the grinder parallel to the barrel and pry it open?
@bobcat58448 ай бұрын
i used rockset on my muzzle device and was able to remove cause i didn't go crazy when applying the rockset . it still sucked getting it off though lol
@frgsparky672 жыл бұрын
A lot of trouble just for an inch? Glad it worked out.
@KowalskiCLICK2 жыл бұрын
No kidding but I learned a lot for my first time :)
@jasonlopez4855 Жыл бұрын
I've drilled it and use a quick out or easy out what's good for me.
@richardturk71624 ай бұрын
I have had 2 DD rifles and both were not worth the money I paid for them. To remove the pin I have ground the same area flat center punched the pin and drilled it out with no barrel damage. Part of your problem is lack of support for the barrel.
@michamichaowski83752 жыл бұрын
I have ordered a 14,5 inch DD rifle and the pin will be removed by autorized dealer gunsmith in my country. They said it will be made perfect, and that they remove it on every rifle that ships in. We shall se how it will look. Probably they have instructions from DD about exact dimensions, and they know how to drill it, how deep and what dril bit size.
@lolyourmad21813 жыл бұрын
ATF is jacking it right now watching this
@oopsydaisy075 жыл бұрын
Oh my God!!! this is extremely hard to watch but it's so ridiculously funny I can't stop watching it.
@KowalskiCLICK5 жыл бұрын
Oopsydaisy07 ᅳᄃ glade I could add humor to your day!
@gcart76754 жыл бұрын
whats so funny about it?
@dogbutter995 ай бұрын
it's weird.. every video, ppl are trying to remove it with a grinder. why not drill it out?
@Isaacsbased2 ай бұрын
Thank you dude
@jasonlopez4855 Жыл бұрын
Can I get one of those vice clamps for the LR-RIFLE that's what I need.
@EpIc_NaChO2 жыл бұрын
I need to do this. Great vid man
@KowalskiCLICK2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TheMasay23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you - great video
@KowalskiCLICK Жыл бұрын
Happy it helped :)
@TheJSVids5 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! So thankful!
@guillermonarvaez75427 ай бұрын
The new muzzle device came pre-drilled for a pin. Would it be feasible to drill it larger and tap the hole and use a set screw? I was just wondering.
@frogmangeorge77355 жыл бұрын
What a headache but you did it what brand is your vise
@jglaze68224 жыл бұрын
this is an Irwin Tools vice
@rybaneightsix5085 Жыл бұрын
I wonder, is it possible to break a weld with enough motivation and well-placed strikes and a punch and avoid grinding?
@ryansnow21166 жыл бұрын
Great footage
@brandonkowalski81066 жыл бұрын
Thanks Its hard to show the detail and I talked to much lol.
@jerrycanne69816 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. Exactly what I needed to see. Wondered if I was going to have to buy a new barrel to ditch the welded cage. Nice SBR and suppressor.
@KaneGregory2 жыл бұрын
Why gun companies want run 13.9’s or 14.5’s with at least a flash hider or muzzle brake that can take suppressor so I was was overjoyed when I saw ADM selling the 13.9 with a Surefire Warcomp or a SOLGW Nox choices amazing!!!🤯🔫👍🏼
@RaspingPompano25 жыл бұрын
Funny thing I was cheering you on lol..
@TommygunNG3 жыл бұрын
So, does this nullify any chance that a pin-and-weld can allow a rifle with threaded or notched barrel to survive the coming AW bans?
@mrsmel2694 жыл бұрын
great video !!!!
@CIAG4PNP5 жыл бұрын
And the ATF really makes life better for law bidding Citizens , life sure is easier with our lovable ATF. 😂 A Berrel block is a really useful tool to have in your Gunsmith tool bag !
@KowalskiCLICK5 жыл бұрын
Devil Dog yes sir I do need to add one to the kit !
@The_PaleHorseman5 жыл бұрын
What type of Flash hider is that? and How much for the hider and suppressor price wise, ball park range.
@KowalskiCLICK3 жыл бұрын
It’s a dead air flash hider I think it was $90 the suppressor is a sandman S it was like $1100 remember you still have the $200 tax stamp and tax so total is like $1500 ball park?
@JB-kf3yb4 жыл бұрын
Good job man. Perfect video and exactly what i was looking for.
@szeli339 ай бұрын
what is that suppresor and muzzle ?
@frankcoleman90053 жыл бұрын
I'll eventually have to do this. Mill a flat where the pin is (or file flat for the poors out there) Put the magnet on it, THEN wiggle it with the wrench.
@mc-sillix96110 ай бұрын
If you get that poin out it feels like a cave man made fire.
@buddha652815 жыл бұрын
Hello, awesome video. I am a newbie to all this as I just purchased my 1st 5.56 by bushmaster. my question is, my flash suppressor is not pinned, how can a normal citizen obtain a suppressor or are WE NOT ALLOWED to own anything like that? Don't bash me folks.. I have lots of other rifles and pistols just me first 5.56 and there are so many mods.. i would love to have a suppressor.. thanks again, awesome video for those of us that are not privy to this..
@djm90075 жыл бұрын
buddha65281 you need a tax stamp for it
@XShadowAngel4 жыл бұрын
Depending on the state you live in, suppressors are completely legal. You will need to go through the NFA process, though. www.silencershop.com/how-to-buy-a-silencer
@courtney97313 жыл бұрын
good video man
@nickquik7 жыл бұрын
Starts at 2:05
@Viziry6 жыл бұрын
nickquik u got a DD rifle??
@azoneoutlaws3 жыл бұрын
So are you gonna have it re pin and welded?
@chanovelasquez39375 жыл бұрын
Good video well done
@dgiuntaXXX Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@chrisspears78992 жыл бұрын
What's the thread on that 1/2 28?
@KowalskiCLICK2 жыл бұрын
Yes 1/2 28
@shaneb6574 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have recommendations for someone who isnt going to sbr it? My yankee hill is still in prison atm. Is my only option sending it to a smith to pop the pin and put whatever muzzle device that works from yankee?
@tylertapp1312 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I have a pinned solgw that's timed wrong for me.... I wonder if they do it like this or close to this .... I really wanna try but man it scares the shit out of me lol
@KowalskiCLICK2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure it’s pretty close I have done different brands over the years now and all of them have been the same. It has been recommended many times that you use a drill press and drill it out if you do This method you will see th pin pop loose or you go slow enough. Good luck
@tylertapp1312 жыл бұрын
@@KowalskiCLICK thanks man, tryin it now.... dont have a drill press so I'm goin slow and steady...
@jawknee26 жыл бұрын
Do people normally use thread locker on their muzzle devices? I was always told to use aeroshell or anti-seize.
@KowalskiCLICK6 жыл бұрын
Jaw Knee no that is not to common of a practice thread locket breaks down under high heat i do it because I have always done it not to say it’s the best option. Rockset is much better if you don’t want it coming off. Anti-seize is good if you plan on taking it on and off changing the muzzle device. I’m no gunsmith so please take this as my opinion only.
@HiVoltish5 жыл бұрын
@@KowalskiCLICK Yes, Rockset is the way to go. Just a dab though. When you remove it apply a little heat and strike the end of muzzle device, with non marring hammer, to break loose.
@tylerehrig67225 жыл бұрын
You like the M4A1 upper?? I literly cant decide on buying that or building the same upper with a giessele mk8 rail mlok instead
@brandonkowalski81065 жыл бұрын
It has been one of my favorites and very very accurate I would buy it again hands down.
@rudals12813 жыл бұрын
Get both!
@fatfriendcustoms76123 жыл бұрын
Why spend $200 to sbr a 14.5 instead of just welding the new one on for next to nothing?
@jonshoemaker25204 жыл бұрын
Drill small hole in end of pin use small easy out to remove after weld is grinded off should take 15 minutes
@follerigedon4213 жыл бұрын
nice info
@robertrivasarroyo11744 жыл бұрын
A drill press would have been a tool you needed when removing the flash hider / muzzle device. Not a Dremel tool with a cut off wheel.
@KowalskiCLICK4 жыл бұрын
Robert Rivas Arroyo I know that now but like I said I’m the big fining I used what I had in the garage and the video was meant to just show a process to help others out. Wish I had a press lol
@Mike-xi4zt Жыл бұрын
You cannot drill drill rod with a high speed drill bit. Doesn't work. A grinding point or wheel can grind it you can't drill drill rod
@robertrivasarroyo1174 Жыл бұрын
@@Mike-xi4zt you can change the speed on the drill press, and use a cobalt drill bit. I've done this before and it works, just need to remove a little bit of the weld on top of the pin to remove the pin. You can achieve this start small then move up to a bigger size. You'll even be able to save the flash hider to reuse. It will be a very clean removal.
@Retro-Moon256 жыл бұрын
Could I pin and weld a silencerco saker on my gun or no?
@KowalskiCLICK6 жыл бұрын
I would think so as long as you had the correct muzzle device. To be 100% sure I would contact a local gun smith.
@Retro-Moon256 жыл бұрын
KowalskiCLICK ok thanks
@betlogenako71932 жыл бұрын
Damn i got scared for a minute lol i thought you not gonna have it remove…gunsmith charging me $90 unpin and pin my brake should i pay for it?
@travisbennett40912 ай бұрын
Use a torch
@whiskeytangofoxtrot99426 жыл бұрын
If I’m not a US citizen but I’m planing to order a 14.5” AR from US through my local dealer, can I request manufacturer to not pin weld a muzzle device?
@KowalskiCLICK6 жыл бұрын
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot I’m sorry I have no idea that is a legal question maybe contact ATF or Daniel Defense I’m in no way qualified to answer your question sorry.
@drewchorlton342 Жыл бұрын
@14:00 pin taken out
@gunnutbikenut6939 Жыл бұрын
Heck take a very small nut and a mug welder tac the pin pair of vice grips wiggle it out
@MADMAX839 Жыл бұрын
Yes. You should have known.😭
@derekcomingo21974 жыл бұрын
why not just buy 16in barrel?
@KowalskiCLICK4 жыл бұрын
Derek Comingo Only because I already owned the 14 1/2 inch barrel and wanted to attach my suppressor to it so instead of rebarreling it was easier to just drill the pin out and put a new break on so that my suppressor could be mounted I already had the tax stamp so. I also wanted to see if I could do it. Thanks for your question
@kurtailerson72662 ай бұрын
Too easy, used a Dremel on a BCM and it worked perfectly.
@MADMAX839 Жыл бұрын
No. No I can not “see that.” Wish I could.
@esquiredalegunn6 жыл бұрын
Like brain surgery....
@ryanhenry39652 жыл бұрын
I wish you would have shot it suppressed
@bigjimward1 Жыл бұрын
Lmao…just needed to drill out the pin …wow one bit and 5 min
@KowalskiCLICK Жыл бұрын
Yep know that now Jim live and learn I guess 🤷🏻♂️
@AnkhEmFentu5 жыл бұрын
You are clearly no Armorer. You should have started by drilling on the pin then turning. Five minute job!
@NorthwestMariner5 жыл бұрын
He was being cautious because he didn't know how far down the threads were. He said that. Chill.
@KowalskiCLICK3 жыл бұрын
In the first few seconds of the video I stared I had no idea what I was doing and I was attempting something I knew nothing about so ya I’m not.........
@Mike-xi4zt Жыл бұрын
If the pin is drill rod a standard high-speed drill bit is not going to drill through that.
@trentsmith4166 жыл бұрын
You took off "a thing" and replaced it with..."another thing"...that does the same thing as the first thing. A great American story of progress.
@justinbrehm93026 жыл бұрын
trent smith not even close.. one is just a plain flash hider and the new one allows you to mount a suppressor... dumbass
@gee26765 жыл бұрын
trent smith not all flash and muzzle devices are created equal.
@mapled31355 жыл бұрын
trent smith you’re an idiot
@muddyhotdog41034 жыл бұрын
Apparently you don't know "a thing" about these flash hiders and why he's switching them. One will accept the suppressor he bought and registered , the other wont.
@morgandouglas53225 жыл бұрын
PNEUMATIC OIL ISNT CUTTING OIL................ AND DUMMY GET BARREL OUT OF UPPER AND SUPPORT IT.................. GET A CARBIDE DRILL BIT........................
@brandonkowalski81065 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comments you bring up great points and i appreciate the feedback..... I do the best I can with the available tools that I have on hand but for future projects now I have some new Ideas so thank you.
@Mike-xi4zt Жыл бұрын
How much is a carbide drill bit and how easy do they break? It's probably cheaper just to grind the old muzzle brake off. If the pin is drill Rod which is what most of these Jack offs use to pin with a standard or even a carbide bit is not going to drill very well through that if at all
@LordDirus0073 жыл бұрын
"Bird Cage" is what Dumb privates in Basic training call a Flash Hider. Also couldn't you just use a small drill bit and drill the pin out without damaging the threads or Flash Hider?
@lovelygrey3 жыл бұрын
You would have to know how deep the pin goes. Without that knowledge you could drill through the barrel..
@tsjackson752 жыл бұрын
So painful to watch...beats on, and torques on a $2000+ gun...🙁
@KowalskiCLICK2 жыл бұрын
Well no one made you watch it 🤷🏻♂️
@tsjackson752 жыл бұрын
@@KowalskiCLICK You made me watch it...I couldn't back out of it! 😂