Suppressor alignment rods

[MCM34]

Waiting on my 1st suppressors to get out of jail. I was wondering if the alignment rods are recommended to verify everything is good to go before firing. I'll be using Surefire QR muzzle devices and Dead Air Keymo devices.

 

[QuietM4]

DO NOT BUY $100+ rods...that is idiotic.

Go to Ace Hardware. Somewhere very close to the aisle full of assorted nuts, bolts, screws, washers, etc...there will be a section of long red packages from K&S Precision Metals. They make solid brass rods and hollow aluminum tubes in 12" lengths in a variety of diameters that will match up to any caliber you need. They cost $7-$10 each.

I use these rods for suppressor alignment, and more frequently to align my Magnetospeed chronograph.

 

[ducatilover]

Good tip quietM4. Always thought it was ridiculous to spend $$ on alight menu rods but I’m new to cans

 

[MCM34]

Thanks for the advice. I’ll hit up ace and pick up what I need

 

[Pscipio03]

I handload so have brass squib rods. Think I paid a total of $75 for 8 or 9 from Brownells.
They work just fine from
.223 to 45ACP.

 

[Gunslinger55]

Good tips

 

[Mike-4]

It's been a while but wanted to thank OP for the Ace Hardware tip.