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One question that has always been a mainstay in our most-questions-asked category is whether a speci c silencer will t a speci c gun. With

threading looking similar, and acronyms being thrown around like hot tamales, we understand your plight. As the suppressor industry grows, it

seems thread pitch options have too.

While some thread pitches are more popular than others due to military use or it being made common by speci c rearm manufacturers, the last

thing you want to happen is to nally get your suppressor in and realize that it doesn’t match up with your host rearm’s threading.

The list that we are providing you is to serve as a reference for quickly locating how your barrel may be threaded. Remember that factory barrel

threadings and after market threadings aren’t always the same.

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Suppressors and Threaded Barrels

Firearm Threading Abbreviations

M = Me t r i c (for example - M13.5x1 LH means that the numbers are metric instead of standard)

L H = L e f t Hand (for example - M13.5x1 LH means the threads are backwards from what you typically expect.  This thread pitch would require

righty-loosey, lefty-tighty...)

RH = Ri ght Hand (for example - M16x1RH means the threads work how you typically expect (righty-tighty...).  If there is no LH or RH designation -

RH is the default)

T P I = Thr e ads Pe r I nch

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T P I = Thr e ads Pe r I nch

Now that you have your commonly-used threading abbreviations, let’s get into caliber speci c threading.

Common Barrel Thread References

.22 LR, .22 MAG, .17 HMR

The s t andar d t hr e ad f o r r i m r e cal i be r s i s 1 / 2 x2 8 .

Many .22LR pistols have barrels that are threaded underneath the slide. Some examples of threading underneath the slide include the Ruger

SR, Walther P22, Sig Mosquito, and GSG 1911. Because of the thread location, these pistols require an adapter that will move the threads in front

of the slide and allow you to attach a suppressor.

We should also note that some CZ ri es use a 1/2x20 thread pitch. Because of this thread pitch, in order to thread a suppressor onto the CZ ri e,

it will require an adapter.

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9mm
1 / 2 x2 8 i s t he m o s t co m m o n t hr e ad f o r 9m m we apo ns - both pistol caliber carbine (PCC) and handgun. There are a few rearms that run

di erent barrel threads.

H&K weapons use the M13.5x1 LH thread pitch

Glock weapons use the M13.5x1 LH thread pitch

Sig Sauer weapons use the M13.5x1LH thread pitch (with an exception of the P320 variants which run New Hampshire made barrels in 1/2x28)

H&K MP5-N uses the 1/2x30 thread pitch

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.40 S&W
9/ 1 6x2 4 i s t he m o s t co m m o n t hr e ad pi t ch f o r . 4 0 cal r e ar m s . Here are the exceptions to the above rule:

H&K weapons use the M14.5x1 LH thread pitch

Glock weapons use M14.5x1LH thread pitch

Sig Sauer weapons use the M13.5x1 LH thread pitch

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.45 ACP
. 57 8 x2 8 i s t he m o s t co m m o n t hr e ad f o r . 4 5 cal we apo ns . As you’ve seen, there are always exceptions:

H&K weapons use the M14.5x1 LH thread pitch

H&K USP Tactical uses the M16x1 LH thread pitch

H&K Mark 23 (SOCOM) uses the M16x1 RH thread pitch

KRISS Vector SMG uses the M16x1 LH thread pitch

Glock weapons use the M16x1 LH thread pitch

Sig Sauer P220 uses the .578”x28 thread pitch

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5.56mm (.223)
AR-1 5s ge ne r al l y us e t he 1 / 2 x2 8 t hr e ad pi t ch , but there are a few that do not:

H&K weapons use the M15x1 thread pitch

Ruger Mini uses 9/16x24 thread pitch

Steyr Aug uses the M13x1 LH thread pitch

7.62mm (.308) - And most ".30 caliber" cartridges

5/ 8 x2 4 i s by f ar t he m o s t co m m o n t hr e adi ng f o r 7. 62 m m / . 3 0 8 we apo ns , but here are a few exceptions:

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Accuracy International uses the M18x1.5 thread pitch

Sako TRG uses the M18x1 thread pitch

FN SCAR 17 uses 5/8x24 thread pitch

AK-47s use a number of di erent thread pitches

The most common thread pitch for eastern European and most US made weapons is M14x1 LH

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5/ 8 x2 4 i s t he m o s t co m m o n t hr e ad f o r . 3 3 8 L M r e ar m s . A few exceptions are:

Accuracy International uses the M18x1.5 thread pitch

Barrett MRAD uses the 3/4x24 thread pitch

Desert Tactical Arms uses the 3/4x24 thread pitch

Nemo Omen (.300 Win Mag) uses the 5/8x24 thread pitch

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Sako TRG uses the M18x1 thread pitch

AK's
Fo r AK ’s , t he r e ar e t wo t hr e ad pi t che s t hat ar e us e d m o s t co m m o nl y . AK’s are unique in that these ri es are threaded on the gas/sight block,

not the barrel:

M24x1.5 RH - This thread pitch is most often found on the gas/front sight block of AK-74 ri es

M26x1 5 LH A somewhat unique pitch that can be found on PAP92 or M85 Yugo builds
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M26x1.5 LH - A somewhat unique pitch that can be found on PAP92 or M85 Yugo builds

.50 BMG
For 50 cal rearms, it largely depends on the manufacturer, but two thread pitches used more often than others:

Armalite AR50 uses the 1” x 14 TPI

Barrett uses the ⅞” x 14 TPI

EDM uses the ⅞” x 14 TPI

McMillian TAC-50 uses the 1” x 14 TPI

We’ve just given you a comprehensive list of common thread pitches, but we always recommend checking with the manufacturer of whatever

you’re trying to suppress. Check twice, buy once!

Note: This post was originally published September 16, 2011, and has been updated for freshness and comprehensiveness.

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chris curran
I have an Italian made ,22lr Armi Jaeger AP80 which has a metric thread. Where would I get a muzzle break and what do I ask for?
Reply Aug 06, 2020 15:53

John Price
Recently purchased a Remington Sendero 2 300 win mag with a 26 inch fluted barrel. Non threaded.
Purchased a Sandman L suppressor. Muzzle break is a 5/8x24 thread.
Trying to find an adaptor to fit the current barrel, and have threaded to fit the 5/8x24 thread.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Reply Aug 06, 2020 15:53

Tyler Walters
If your having your barrel threaded to 5/8x24, the included brake will just thread right onto your barrel. If there isn't enough "meat" on that Sendero to put a 5/8" thread on
it, you could thread it to m18x1 (or 1/2x28 but don't know i would recommend that narrow of a thread on 300WM), and get the appropriate brake for either of those
pitches
Reply Aug 06, 2020 16:05

Matthew Pearce
I recently purchased a GemTech Lunar 9 to run on my Canik TP9 Elite Combat Executive. The GemTech has a 1/2X28 mount type while my Canik has a Metric M13 5x1 LH
Thread Pitch. I'm assuming I will need to buy an adapter to be able to run this suppressor on this particular gun. Any recommendations for a good adapter?
Reply Aug 06, 2020 15:53

Tyler Walters
the Gemtech 13.5x1LH piston and a fixed barrel spacer is the way to go Matthew!
Reply Aug 06, 2020 16:05

Keinok Farang
This is all good to know. I would approach it from the position of what is the thread in the suppressor first. Then determine what is the thread on the gun. If it won’t thread
directly on the gun,you will need to buy an adapter or have one made. For unthreaded barrels,contact a barrel threading company and discuss your options. If you have a gun
with a threaded barrel, you can buy blade type thread gauges on Amazon for about $12.00.
Reply Aug 06, 2020 15:53

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