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Hello all,

Just wondering if anyone is aware of a UK based company that could supply me with a small 1/2x28 male, 1/2x28 female barrel 'extension'. These are commonly available as thread adapters, usually in 1/2x28 to 1/2x20 or vice versa and other threads, example;

https://www.ant-supplies.uk/barrel-muzz ... pters.html

Unfortunately I can't find anywhere in the UK that sells the version I want, which I need to provide clearance between a handguard and sound moderator. Obviously a decent machining shop could make one but as a one off it would be prohibitively expensive for something that shouldn't be more than £15-30 depending on the material used. Its just for a .22lr rifle so no need for people to get excited about the pressure etc 'issues'.

I have contemplated ordering both of the thread adaptors to do the job but it would look terrible and likely require me to semi-permanently attach them to prevent them backing off from each other.

I've emailed Wildcat Modertors, Viking Arms and Valkyrie Arms and I'm awaiting a reply.

In the meantime, has anyone got any ideas?

Try Wildcat Moderators - they make barrel extensions if thier over-barrel mods foul on long handguard

Talk to Alpha 1 if hes still on the forum... he made one to convert from 1/2x28 to 1/2x20, to my specs.. he should be able to make one for you...

I might have one. I made a few of these in different sizes. I just need to find the box I stored them in. I have just had a new workshop built and I am in the proces of sorting out the electrics. The lathes have been moved into the new shop. Everything else is in boxes at the moment and a bit of a mess. Once the electrics are sorted in about a week I can start making stuff again.

Sounds like something Wildcat have helped others with before now, too. I expect you'll probably head back from them.

WIldcat will no longer produce them unfortunately.

Alpha1 - If you could have a rake around to see if you have one it would be appreciated

The machines are up and running I have some orders to catch up on that will take the rest of the week. I am shooting at the week end.
Whats it for exactly if you could pm me some measurements how long does it have to be etc. I would be able to give you better idea if it can be done.

In the shop to night realized yes the machines are working but the lights have not been connected machining dosnt work in the dark. Hmmm

I may have sorted one, but if it falls through I'll be back in touch

Gettin back to normal slowly in the work shops. I found a bag in one of the boxes with some barrel extensions in it not sure of the sizes I will have to check. But not an issue it takes an hour may be two to make one depending on coffee breaks.