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3/15/2025 8:29:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: BonesJons777][Edited]
I bought an sr15 11.5 upper from a buddy and it didn’t have a muzzle device so I threw the extra KAC flash hider I had laying around on it. Used the KAC shim set and noticed they don’t fully seat flush on the 90 degree shoulder but a little bit forward of what looks like a radius even after torquing to spec. Anyone else’s like that or is this one abnormal?

3/15/2025 1:09:35 PM EDT
[#1]
Some shim sets have one shim that has a beveled I.D. to clear that radius. Or the radius on your is excessively large and causing interference.
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
3/15/2025 1:52:46 PM EDT
[#2]
Does that cause issues? I would prefer to keep the knights flash hider for my QDC
3/15/2025 2:01:18 PM EDT
[#3]
It's not ideal and could potentially be bad if you plan on running a can. I'd grab one of these to clear the radius.
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
3/15/2025 3:59:02 PM EDT
[#4]
Get a set of Accuwashers.
I've bought two sets and done a ton of muzzle devices with them without issue.
https://precisionarmament.com/accuwasher-gen-2-muzzle-device-alignment-system/

3/15/2025 4:18:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Marksman14][Edited] [#5]
If I recall, most of my OEM KAC devices looked like that from the factory.  Frankly I change them almost immediately, so its been a while since I've seen one, but KAC does indeed use flat shims and not any with beveled edges.

If it bothers you, grab a SF shim kit.  They come with a beveled spacer specifically for barrels like that.
3/15/2025 5:50:38 PM EDT
[#6]
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Originally Posted By Nobody69s:
Get a set of Accuwashers.
I've bought two sets and done a ton of muzzle devices with them without issue.
https://precisionarmament.com/accuwasher-gen-2-muzzle-device-alignment-system/

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Hate these. Always need one I’ve already used.

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