Surefire suppressor stuck? Shoot it off!

Surefire suppressor carbon locked onto the mount? Simply loosen the lock collar and shoot the suppressor off. This video provides a live fire demonstration of that process. Rifle is a colt sopmod block II clone with 14.5" socom barrel. Suppressor is a surefire FA56-212.
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[@jrgfox]

This always freaks people out when they see this but this is literally in the owners manual of surefire suppressors. Surefire makes awesome cans but I think some other manufacturers using tapers now have better mounting systems that prevent this from ever being an issue.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

I mean the first time I did it I was freaked out as well haha. After doing it for years though I really don’t see an issue and in some cases it’s actually rather handy. Like you say newer suppressors seem to handle carbon build up much better. Thanks for watching!

[@griffey11]

​@@MountainsMulletsMericaI'm so hesitant to do this with a live round,(figure bkanks would be better) you've done this everytime with a live round?

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

@@griffey11 yep, used a live round every time. This is called out in the operator manuals for removing a stuck can so no worries with doing it.

[@griffey11]

@@MountainsMulletsMericaok cool, lemme see if the indoor range is cool with me doing this 😂

[@richardp1379]

***It is NOT in the manual (I have one right in front of me) and after asking Surefire reps directly in-person to dispel myths, they do NOT recommend shooting their suppressors off and the only limited cases people have had with locking issues is if the initial notch wasn't lined up and the locking collar was locked down which you run a high chance of baffle strike. If there is a carbon lock issue with a suppressor (which is rare according to them), soak it in CLR for up to 48 hours and/or utilize a wrench strap.

[@tjwest13]

That’s cool. My S. Co has this really cool feature where it just becomes part of the rifle once carbon locked.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Oh dude savage comment haha. I legit love that the surefires are never truly stuck, super handy to just shoot them off.

[@transporter13956]

That’s one way to not receive a strike for removing the can

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Haha…. Play chess, not checkers!

[@Frank_The_Tank22]

Such an underrated, barely spoken about feature! Can't go wrong with Surefire!

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Yep so many folks make fun of surefires for “having to shoot them off” but the way I see it I’ve literally never had a surefire can so stuck that it couldn’t be removed! I’m a fan of the ability to shoot it off and not have to worry about damage!

[@Frank_The_Tank22]

@@MountainsMulletsMerica and I've also had friends who didn't have the option and definitely could of used it! Great video as per usual.

[@mattmansarizona8868]

Surefire made em this way. Soldiers have to have an easy fix to this problem in the field. It might get a scratch, but your whisper pickle is fine.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Yep, the first time you have to shoot one off it feels a little sketchy but I’ve done it so many times now I don’t even care anymore haha. It’s actually one of my favorite features given you can literally never have a stuck can!

[@GenX-Grampa]

If you wrap duct tape/gorilla tape around it, you don’t have to chase it down range. That’s how my buddy has done his. Breaks free but stays in the end of the barrel.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

You know that’s pretty clever! Never thought about doing something like this. Appreciate the idea!

[@1olddirtroad]

And you miss all the fun

[@mw2277]

don’t do that after a mag or two. you’ll never get the glue off lmao

[@CrashRacknShoot]

​@@1olddirtroadall the fun? Of an impromptu NFA Easter egg hunt?

[@DefZen343]

i have a feeling im gonna get an ear full from an RO at most ranges if i do this 🤣

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Maybe just consider this a conversation starter? 😂

[@adamnickel]

It’s a legit technique to get it off, I’m scared to do it though, makes me nervous

[@DefZen343]

@@MountainsMulletsMerica 🤣

[@Chop1818]

That’s why I stick with deadair lol

[@adamnickel]

@@Chop1818 lol

[@TheLastAmericanOutlaw]

I can’t loosen the collar on mine. How the heck do I do that?

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

I’ve had this happen on mine a couple times…. I just use one of those rubber strap wrenches to loosen it

[@Bulldog75stp]

Is this something that a light coating of high temp anti seize on the mating surface could prevent?

[@kujob6442]

I’m sure you found your answer by now, but just remove the can after every session of shooting and clean the mounting area with clp or whatever cleaner. This should prevent a carbon lock, but if you shoot 500+ rounds in a day, you might be out of luck and you’ll have to shoot it off. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I wouldn’t put any anti seize on it if if we’re me I guess.

[@HB-kp6rl]

It’s not a design flaw. It’s a feature.

[@CrashRacknShoot]

Yep! 10,000% more projectile per bullet.

[@sramrajs]

Awesome

[@LLB984]

Would there be any benefit to a blank? Or is it gone before the suppressor comes off?

[@boredvet]

Blanks seem ideal for this

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Yeah blanks would also work. I’ve never done this with blanks but assume the results would be similar.

[@boredvet]

@@MountainsMulletsMerica I've done it. Same results, just less anxiety

[@redactedCowboys]

Would using a blank be recommended?

[@apm9151]

Is there a better alternative? 😬

[@KCYO0311]

Haha so fun to watch! I just buy dead air. Never have a carbon lock ever 😂❤️

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Yeah can’t blame you there, the whole idea of shooting your can off does feel a little sketch haha

[@KCYO0311]

@@MountainsMulletsMerica those surefire cans are truthfully amazing though

[@codydunn3320]

Too bad all they do is blow up and have baffle strikes though

[@KCYO0311]

@@codydunn3320 yeah I don’t know if they have horrible batches of metal now or if we have a third-party subcontractor who isn’t making stuff to spec but they’ve definitely gone downhill this last year. I’ve been a dead air fan since they came out but I’m starting to think huxwrks it’s the way to go. I haven’t had any problems with my Dead Air stuff but I’m definitely looking at a Plan B. Because if this is how get air is going to make products and I’m not going to support them anymore, so hopefully Mike and Todd fix their shit.

[@boejiden1942]

If it seats, it yeets.

[@TrevorStruthers]

lol. thats one way to do it. that guy in the comments is saying that it's in the manual to do this. too funny.

[@ecanocpa]

I guess baffle strikes are very unlikely to happen by doing that. Right?

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Correct, this process is actually called out in the manual for the suppressor. I’ve been doing it 10 years or so now and have never had an issue

[@gorgonsonofskrygorn1826]

Could this be done with a blank to minimize the chance of a baffle strike i wonder?

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Yeah I’m thinking a blank would work equally as well. Can’t say I’ve ever tried it with a blank though so just a guess.

[@officialjasonpalmer]

That should never be an issue because it’s the gasses that remained trapped in the suppressor after the bullet is well out of it that causes the suppressor to propel forward.

[@19Clutch69]

Great tip

[@lanejohnston934]

Did this today, thing went cartwheeling downrange and made everyone crack up. Suppressor is still good as new. Fun party trick

[@SixOFord]

Just make sure you fire it it in a direction you can find it haha.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

You're not kidding about that! I was getting nervous when trying to find the can in this video haha

[@Biggity_Brown]

Does leaving the suppressor on there carbon locked hurt it?

[@johnallenthomas5470]

No you can keep shooting it like normal but you just can't get it off the gun.

[@stephencooper5040]

Based on the comments I’m guessing there’s no worries about baffle strikes or other damage to the can?

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Correct, been doing it for years with no issues. This process is actually in my operator manual for this suppressor from surefire

[@stephencooper5040]

@@MountainsMulletsMerica I mean, if it works I guess…. But it seems like there might be a more efficient solution.

[@snipe918]

What if you can’t loosen the collar?

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

In all the years I’ve owned my surefire cans I’ve never had an issue loosening the collar. Worst care throw a strap wrench on it for a little extra leverage.

[@DesertGhostsAirsoft]

What if you can’t even move the collar lol. That’s the boat I’m stuck in

[@CrashRacknShoot]

Wrench strap. Or hammer.

[@TheJetlife94]

when did surefire make a can with spikes on the end? what model is that?

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

This the FA556-212 monster. They monster version of their cans have the spikes on the front, looking at my stamp this one is from 2011. Can’t say I know how long they made monster versions of the cans though, don’t think they do anymore. Definitely something different haha

[@TheJetlife94]

@@MountainsMulletsMerica huh, I had no idea they ever made a "monster" version of their cans. That's pretty cool. I have the regular FA556-212. You learn something new every day. Thank you!

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

@@TheJetlife94 I'll have to double check but I'm pretty sure my local gun store has an old monster can in stock. That's the only other one I've ever seen, I think they were pretty limited.

[@TACOHOG]

@@MountainsMulletsMerica They also made a SOCOM version of the 556 monster, on the first gen 556 SOCOM RC

[@Poundingfur]

lmfao. animal.

[@jimmyvalhalla1939]

Partially loosen the collar, and you don't have to go get it.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Interesting, never thought to try this. For some reason this feels like it’d be more sketchy than just launching the can down range haha

[@sfdclay]

Design flaw

[@toxico1152]

What’s the likelihood of a baffle strike?

[@pizzasteakphocheeseburgeri2965]

good news is: the suppressor is off

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Yep, not the prettiest way of getting it off but over all mission accomplished haha

[@GuacIsExtra99]

No way I’m waiting almost 9 months for this thing and doing this 😂

[@combatsolutionsgroup2021]

if your buying cans that can't hold up to that your buying the wrong stuff.....

[@jeremyfigueroa1683]

Other suppressor companies: we have taper mounts, wrenches, a little play to break the carbon, etc Surefire: suppressors go yeet

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Yeah man…. Have literally never had an issue getting a surefire suppressor off a rifle. The shoot it off method works perfectly every time haha

[@CorvetteStuff1]

Q cherry bomb. Nuff said

[@SM-eu5xl]

Enjoy your baffle strike

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Ha better let surefire know that’ll happen…. Maybe they’ll take this out of the manual for their cans

[@newerest1]

Not a concern, that indexing tab will keep it aligned

[@lukeflaugher5334]

It’s carbon locked in the same position (alignment) it was in. Opening the ring does not take it out of alignment because it’s carbon locked so badly

[@marknicosia8978]

Baffle strike speed run

[@Outdoors_nomad_life]

The bullet is out of the suppressor by the time enough pressure happens to break suppressor free.

[@MSSynsyterGates]

The bullet is gone before it goes flying off. Its still aligned you just loosened the collar. Its literally in the manual from Surefire.

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

I've done this more times than I can count.... As mentioned below it's in the manual.