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Raider4044 · 07-01-2018, 09:53 PM

I came across some info about a suppressor made from a D cell maglite, and now I’m kind of intrigued by them. Do any of y’all have one? If so, what’s the process of filing a form 1 on one? Can you use the maglite serial number or do you need to engrave your own? Also would you have to engrave a manufacturer and city?

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ahlongslide · 07-01-2018, 10:32 PM

IMHO, there are so many great “solvent trap” manufacturers that it is not worth going the maglite route anymore. It used to be one of the best ways if you didn’t own machining equipment. But to answer your question, if the serial number is deep enough and >1/16” tall you could “adopt” it. You’d still need to engrave the model, caliber, manufacturer and city, state. My favorite solvent trap manufacturer is diversified machine. I’ve made 4 form one cans.

ahlongslide · 07-01-2018, 10:37 PM

Form 1 suppressor forum
Diversified Machine

Raider4044 · 07-01-2018, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ahlongslide

IMHO, there are so many great “solvent trap” manufacturers that it is not worth going the maglite route anymore. It used to be one of the best ways if you didn’t own machining equipment. But to answer your question, if the serial number is deep enough and >1/16” tall you could “adopt” it. You’d still need to engrave the model, caliber, manufacturer and city, state. My favorite solvent trap manufacturer is diversified machine. I’ve made 4 form one cans.

I like the looks of those tubes. What do you use for baffles?

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ahlongslide · 07-01-2018, 10:51 PM

DM sells different styles of baffles as well that fit his tubes, you just email him to see what’s in stock. I think he keeps a list in the vendor section of the Form 1 forum as well. I’ve got Ti valve spring retainers in my 22 can , but the rest were made by DM. I can post pictures if you want.

Raider4044 · 07-01-2018, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ahlongslide

DM sells different styles of baffles as well that fit his tubes, you just email him to see what’s in stock. I think he keeps a list in the vendor section of the Form 1 forum as well. I’ve got Ti valve spring retainers in my 22 can , but the rest were made by DM. I can post pictures if you want.

If you don’t mind, picture would be great. Thanks.

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QuackHunter · 07-01-2018, 11:49 PM

In my opinion what would be a better option would be to retro fit a maglight over a suppressor for the look but also maintain good sound and suppression of a well built can

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ahlongslide · 07-02-2018, 12:07 AM

Google drive folder of 3 of the 4
Sorry they are so dirty.
I can take pictures of the clean 30 cal one tomorrow. The pics above are of a 22 can, 45ACP can and 45-70 can

1shot · 07-02-2018, 02:45 PM

Go to the form1 suppressor board and read everything rust has written. Great info.

ahlongslide · 07-02-2018, 03:21 PM

Here's what they look like before engraving, drilling and clipping:

Raider4044 · 07-02-2018, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the help guys.

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Witchgrass · 07-16-2018, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Raider4044

I came across some info about a suppressor made from a D cell maglite, and now I’m kind of intrigued by them. Do any of y’all have one? If so, what’s the process of filing a form 1 on one? Can you use the maglite serial number or do you need to engrave your own? Also would you have to engrave a manufacturer and city?

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I know a guy that has one of the kits. He shot it on his 5.56. I’m not sure of the longevity or structural safety of it, but I was impressed with how quite it was. I’ve been wanting to go that route myself,of course, after filling out the proper paperwork.

Raider4044 · 07-16-2018, 06:25 PM

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I know a guy that has one of the kits. He shot it on his 5.56. I’m not sure of the longevity or structural safety of it, but I was impressed with how quite it was. I’ve been wanting to go that route myself,of course, after filling out the proper paperwork.

Yeah, the longevity of it is my concern. I think I’m going to go the route of buying a titanium “solvent trap” tube instead. It isn’t much more expensive, and should be a lot more durable.

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Witchgrass · 07-17-2018, 11:48 PM

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Here's what they look like before engraving, drilling and clipping:

If you don’t mind me asking, what does does one of these run when using titanium parts?

ahlongslide · 07-18-2018, 12:00 AM

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If you don’t mind me asking, what does does one of these run when using titanium parts?

With 100% Ti parts it was just over $400. $200 for the tube and end cap and $200 for internals. It’s much cheaper to go SS or aluminum, but I wanted lightweight and durable. If you like to tinker and build things it’s the way to go, if not you can spend a couple hundred extra and have a factory can with warranty.

Witchgrass · 11-24-2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ahlongslide

With 100% Ti parts it was just over $400. $200 for the tube and end cap and $200 for internals. It’s much cheaper to go SS or aluminum, but I wanted lightweight and durable. If you like to tinker and build things it’s the way to go, if not you can spend a couple hundred extra and have a factory can with warranty.

I emailed Diversified Machine for a list/cost of titanium parts to complete my Form 1. If you don’t mind me asking,where did you get yours? (You can PM me if you prefer)
Thanks,

ahlongslide · 11-25-2018, 03:18 PM

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I emailed Diversified Machine for a list/cost of titanium parts to complete my Form 1. If you don’t mind me asking,where did you get yours? (You can PM me if you prefer)
Thanks,

Chris @ Diversified Machine:
diversified_machine@yahoo.com
cjr572@yahoo.com

Rusty who makes the RSC cups:
rustyscans@yahoo.com

I think Dm is running a deal right now for Black Friday

sahunter · 11-25-2018, 04:19 PM

Tegged

Raider4044 · 11-27-2018, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ahlongslide

Here's what they look like before engraving, drilling and clipping:

How did you go about clipping your baffles? Do you have a mill or did you use another method?

ahlongslide · 11-27-2018, 09:50 PM

A harbor freight drill press and a dremel lol

Witchgrass · 12-09-2018, 01:57 PM

Bump for updates.

Raider4044 · 12-10-2018, 12:59 AM

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Bump for updates.

I just sent my tube off to Rusty to get the internals put in it. I’m just going to let him bore and clip it, so I don’t have to deal with it.

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ahlongslide · 12-10-2018, 02:16 AM

Good choice!

Raider4044 · 01-08-2019, 05:21 PM

I should get my can back from Rusty some time this next week. I’ll report back when I get to try it out.

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Witchgrass · 01-09-2019, 08:20 AM

I just sent him $ for the can. Now looking to decipher filling out the Eform paperwork. Anybody have a ‘Dumnys guide to Eform for the Form 1?

Raider4044 · 01-09-2019, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Witchgrass

I just sent him $ for the can. Now looking to decipher filling out the Eform paperwork. Anybody have a ‘Dumnys guide to Eform for the Form 1?

https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comment...TL&sh=8914c949

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hog_down · 01-09-2019, 05:24 PM

I am continually amazed at what a little bit of intelligence and want-to will do in the right hands. I would have never thought of making a flipping gun suppressor out of a flashlight. I have 2 suppressors (that I bought off the shelf) and this is awesome...

Witchgrass · 01-09-2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Raider4044

https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comment...TL&sh=8914c949

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Nice! Thank you very much!

Witchgrass · 01-10-2019, 01:14 PM

Hum, Looks like site is down due to shutdown. Just my luck.

Raider4044 · 01-10-2019, 02:09 PM

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Hum, Looks like site is down due to shutdown. Just my luck.

It’s working for me right now. Their site goes down every Wednesday and periodically at other times. You would think with every person using it paying $200 each that they would have a decent website, but that’s certainly not the case.

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Witchgrass · 01-10-2019, 03:01 PM

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It’s working for me right now. Their site goes down every Wednesday and periodically at other times. You would think with every person using it paying $200 each that they would have a decent website, but that’s certainly not the case.

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Maybe it’s my computer. I just saw a window popup that says I’m using an unsupported browser, and may need internet Explorer 7, Firefox, or other......

But another link to Eforms says NFA Form 1, 4, and 5 are not in service at the preset times me, due to regulatory implementation with no set date of restoration to service.

Witchgrass · 01-10-2019, 03:13 PM

Ok. Banging my head here. The only form I can get to work, is the paper form 1. Will that work? I know it won’t be near as fast as Eforms, but, for the life of me, I can’t get it to work.

Raider4044 · 01-10-2019, 03:19 PM

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Ok. Banging my head here. The only form I can get to work, is the paper form 1. Will that work? I know it won’t be near as fast as Eforms, but, for the life of me, I can’t get it to work.

Try this link:
https://eforms.atf.gov/EForms/faces/...e=306296f52_61

Don’t do it on paper. I would try a different browser or computer. Like I said earlier, the website is a POS and is finicky. If you can’t get it to work, wait a day or to and try it again.

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Raider4044 · 01-10-2019, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Witchgrass

Maybe it’s my computer. I just saw a window popup that says I’m using an unsupported browser, and may need internet Explorer 7, Firefox, or other......

But another link to Eforms says NFA Form 1, 4, and 5 are not in service at the preset times me, due to regulatory implementation with no set date of restoration to service.

The ATF is not processing Form 1s and Form 4s during the shutdown,but you should still be able to submit them.

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Witchgrass · 01-11-2019, 09:23 AM

Went to Chrome, and got it to work. Still figuring out some of the forms that I need to download. Thanks.

Raider4044 · 01-13-2019, 07:59 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=j5QO1J2SIKY

Just got this video of my suppressor from Rusty on a .300 Blackout.

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ahlongslide · 01-13-2019, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Raider4044

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=j5QO1J2SIKY

Just got this video of my suppressor from Rusty on a .300 Blackout.

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Sounds great! Congrats!

Raider4044 · 01-19-2019, 02:51 PM

Finally got a chance to try my can from Rusty out myself. Here it is on my 16” .223.

https://youtu.be/QKDaXG16GRE

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MLAH · 01-19-2019, 07:13 PM

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07-01-2018, 09:53 PM	#1
Raider4044 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Nolan County	Maglite Suppressor I came across some info about a suppressor made from a D cell maglite, and now I’m kind of intrigued by them. Do any of y’all have one? If so, what’s the process of filing a form 1 on one? Can you use the maglite serial number or do you need to engrave your own? Also would you have to engrave a manufacturer and city? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-13-2019, 07:59 PM	#36
Raider4044 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Nolan County	Maglite Suppressor https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=j5QO1J2SIKY Just got this video of my suppressor from Rusty on a .300 Blackout. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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07-01-2018, 10:32 PM	#2
ahlongslide Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW of Houston Hunt In: Anywhere I can.	IMHO, there are so many great “solvent trap” manufacturers that it is not worth going the maglite route anymore. It used to be one of the best ways if you didn’t own machining equipment. But to answer your question, if the serial number is deep enough and >1/16” tall you could “adopt” it. You’d still need to engrave the model, caliber, manufacturer and city, state. My favorite solvent trap manufacturer is diversified machine. I’ve made 4 form one cans.

07-01-2018, 10:37 PM	#3
ahlongslide Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW of Houston Hunt In: Anywhere I can.	Form 1 suppressor forum Diversified Machine

07-01-2018, 10:51 PM	#5
ahlongslide Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW of Houston Hunt In: Anywhere I can.	DM sells different styles of baffles as well that fit his tubes, you just email him to see what’s in stock. I think he keeps a list in the vendor section of the Form 1 forum as well. I’ve got Ti valve spring retainers in my 22 can , but the rest were made by DM. I can post pictures if you want.

07-01-2018, 11:49 PM	#7
QuackHunter Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2015	In my opinion what would be a better option would be to retro fit a maglight over a suppressor for the look but also maintain good sound and suppression of a well built can Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-02-2018, 12:07 AM	#8
ahlongslide Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW of Houston Hunt In: Anywhere I can.	Google drive folder of 3 of the 4 Sorry they are so dirty. I can take pictures of the clean 30 cal one tomorrow. The pics above are of a 22 can, 45ACP can and 45-70 can

07-02-2018, 02:45 PM	#9
1shot Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Waxahachie Hunt In: Hill	Go to the form1 suppressor board and read everything rust has written. Great info.

07-02-2018, 03:21 PM	#10
ahlongslide Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW of Houston Hunt In: Anywhere I can.	Here's what they look like before engraving, drilling and clipping:

07-02-2018, 06:41 PM	#11
Raider4044 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Nolan County	Thanks for the help guys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-25-2018, 04:19 PM	#18
sahunter Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: san antonio	Tegged

11-27-2018, 09:50 PM	#20
ahlongslide Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW of Houston Hunt In: Anywhere I can.	A harbor freight drill press and a dremel lol

12-09-2018, 01:57 PM	#21
Witchgrass Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bandera Texas Hunt In: Bandera County	Bump for updates.

12-10-2018, 02:16 AM	#23
ahlongslide Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW of Houston Hunt In: Anywhere I can.	Good choice!

01-08-2019, 05:21 PM	#24
Raider4044 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Nolan County	I should get my can back from Rusty some time this next week. I’ll report back when I get to try it out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-09-2019, 08:20 AM	#25
Witchgrass Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bandera Texas Hunt In: Bandera County	I just sent him $ for the can. Now looking to decipher filling out the Eform paperwork. Anybody have a ‘Dumnys guide to Eform for the Form 1?

01-09-2019, 05:24 PM	#27
hog_down Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Houston, TX	I am continually amazed at what a little bit of intelligence and want-to will do in the right hands. I would have never thought of making a flipping gun suppressor out of a flashlight. I have 2 suppressors (that I bought off the shelf) and this is awesome...

01-10-2019, 01:14 PM	#29
Witchgrass Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bandera Texas Hunt In: Bandera County	Hum, Looks like site is down due to shutdown. Just my luck.

01-10-2019, 03:13 PM	#32
Witchgrass Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bandera Texas Hunt In: Bandera County	Ok. Banging my head here. The only form I can get to work, is the paper form 1. Will that work? I know it won’t be near as fast as Eforms, but, for the life of me, I can’t get it to work.

01-11-2019, 09:23 AM	#35
Witchgrass Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bandera Texas Hunt In: Bandera County	Went to Chrome, and got it to work. Still figuring out some of the forms that I need to download. Thanks.

01-19-2019, 02:51 PM	#38
Raider4044 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Nolan County	Finally got a chance to try my can from Rusty out myself. Here it is on my 16” .223. https://youtu.be/QKDaXG16GRE Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-19-2019, 07:13 PM	#39
MLAH Six Point Join Date: Feb 2014	^