Thread barrel of Marvel Unit 1?

[sgtdevildog]

I have an original marvel unit 1 top end. The barrel extends past the slide with a hole drilled (I assume for mounting their compensator). Does anyone know if this can be threaded for a suppressor? How much length would the barrel need past the slide in order to mount a standard suppressor, or an adapter to then mount a suppressor? I'm not sure if the tapped hole in the barrel would preclude the mounting or not. Sorry for the long-winded question - would just rather not sink $600 for a threaded version if I can get my current one machined. Thanks for the help.

 

[waterhouse]

All I can tell you is this: I have the threaded model, and that hole is still drilled for the compensator. The threads just go over the hole and it doesn't seem to cause any issue.

 

[sgtdevildog]

Can you tell how far back the threads extend from the muzzle end? That would be a quick way to figure out whether or not I can thread the standard model. Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the help.

 

[waterhouse]

Threads go for ~.28", and there is a small unthreaded area before it shoulders back up to the original barrel diameter, ~.12", for a total of about .4" I'll try and get a picture up later.

FWIW, I sold my original one and picked up a used one with a threaded barrel; the threaded one was $30 more but it came with an extra mag, so sort of a wash. You may see if you have any luck finding a used one, it could be cheaper depending on what your smith or a machine shop charges to do threading.

 

[sgtdevildog]

Thanks for the measurement - will have to check tonight when I get home. Haven't had any luck finding a used threaded one locally - am keeping my eye out. At this point thinking about a buckmark with a tacsol barrel as a host.