Legal uses for "Solvent Traps"

John Balazek

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Many see solvent traps etc as only an invitation for an ATF raid. There are plenty of perfectly legal applications for them.
The easiest is as a barrel shroud. Reversed over the barrel of a rifle they provide that cool suppressed look to firearms with excessive barrels sticking out.
Second is as a barrel extension. Pinned and welded they can easily bring a barrel up to 16" and even act as a linear compensator.
Linear Compensator. With the cap radially drilled and either welded or riveted together they make great linear comps.
Spacers. Don't forget the stack of convenient spacers they come with. I've used them for dozens of projects from motorcycles to my loading bench.
 
I really think solvent traps are such a cool example of how resourceful gun owners can be with their gear. As long as you’re playing by the rules and not turning them into suppressors without the right paperwork, it's just another handy tool to have in your arsenal.
 

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