Springfield SAR8 question

mooreguncrazy

Hello,I have Greek made SAR8 and I would like to put an original flashhider on in place of the fake solid one. Is this something I should attempt or is it for pro's only?

rufe-snow

Never worked on SAR8/HK-91. Those I have worked on, were threaded internally to screw on the male threads on the end of barrel.

Unless your fake flashhider has been pined & silversoldered on, it should be removeable.

Some are torqued on tight. Secure the rifle/barrel correctly so you won't mar or break anything. Use strips of sheet brass made from old cartridge cases to protect the surface of the old flashhider. Hope for the best.

You might consider contacting customer service at Springfield, for guidance. I've called them in the past. They're very accommodating.

artvls

I know the early SAR8's have a threaded barrel. The "thread protector" is pinned in place, with this type it should be able turn (start to unscrew) a little untill the pin hits the "buldge" on the barrel. I believe that some of the later models where not threaded and the fake flash hidder is pressed on. I assume you know in order to do this legally you must comply with 922r, no more than 10 foreign made parts.
Dennis