Can't remove thread protector

[wire2k]

Got a mock suppressor for my G&G GC16 Predator but can't get the thread protector off the end of the barrel.

There's a tiny locking screw on the protector I can't unscrew.

I've tried some balloon rubber between the Allen key and the screw but had no joy.

Next I'm going to try gluing the Allen key in the screw.

If that doesn't work I may have to resort to drilling the screw out.

Does anyone have any suggestions before this drastic step?

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[E21A]

Tried heating it? May have thread lock on it 

 

[wire2k]

Havent heated ill give that a try cheers

 

[clumpyedge]

I usually find a very small amount of spray lube helps if heating it doesn't, let it sink through over an hour or so.

 

[Enid_Puceflange]

I have had success with various alloy products that have had loctite applied come apart with a good application of boiling water

Aluminium doesn’t need flame applied to it to take the heat quickly to soften loctite

Stick the tip  (of the barrel ?)  into a cup of boiling water for a moment

mind and loosen the grub screw or you WILL ruin the treads ??‍

 

[Rogerborg]

Heat, PlugGas, or just hammer a Torx bit in, whip it out and get on with your life.

 

[wire2k]

Brilliant. Thanks for the suggestions. Bit of heat as suggested and managed to get the grub out and protector off. Suppressor fitted and all's good.

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