AR Solvent Traps: Clean Your AR-15 the Right Way
When it comes to maintaining your AR-15, having the right tools makes a difference. One of the most effective and efficient tools available is an AR solvent trap—a simple, threaded cleaning accessory designed to help you capture cleaning solvent before it drips or spills during firearm maintenance.
Why 1/2×28 Threading Matters
Most AR-15 barrels in 5.56/.223 feature the standard 1/2×28 thread size. An AR solvent trap would be any of our solvent traps with this thread size as it offers a secure direct fit. This allows the cleaning tube to thread directly onto your barrel, providing a quick way to trap solvent runoff while you clean your firearm. There’s no need for special adapters or fittings—just thread the solvent trap onto the barrel, and begin your cleaning process.
Direct Thread AR Solvent Traps.
Some AR 15’s have hand-guard configurations where the barrel ends a half inch to an inch shorter than the hand-guard, so in order to remove the flash hider you must remove the hand-guard first. Removing most aftermarket hand-guards requires a few different sized Allen Wrenches.
Some standard Mil Spec configurations require a delta ring tool in order to release the hand-guard. Either way, if your hand-guard is longer than your barrel, you have a few additional steps that you will need to take before getting to your flash hider, flash can or muzzle break.
Then you will have to use an AR Wrench and depending on how tight your flash hider is screwed on, you most likely will need a vice. If you are using a metal vice, you have to be careful not to scratch up your AR 15 anodized finish, which becomes more probable if you have to take these steps every time you want to trap solvent during your firearm cleaning process.
AR Solvent Traps Can Streamline Your AR Cleaning
An alternative to a direct thread solvent trap is a solvent trap configured to accept industry muzzle adapters, such as Quick Detach Mounts. A common industry standard solvent trap tube thread is D Cell (1.375×24 TPI). An AR solvent trap threaded in 1.375×24 TPI simplifies the AR solvent trapping and cleaning process as there is a large universe of muzzle break quick detach options on the market that accept this thread pattern. Rather than removing your AR flash hider every time you want to install your solvent trap cleaning system as is required with a direct thread configuration, a quick detach muzzle break setup facilitates a fast attachment and detachment of your solvent trap when needed; No AR wrenches and flash hider removal necessary! The most simple approach to clean your AR-15 is to purchase a solvent trap with a 1/2×28″ thread size option.
For those that desire stronger material where threads will last longer for frequent use, consider our titanium solvent trap – This solvent trap has titanium parts and includes either a 1/2 x 28” threaded adapter or a 5/8 x 24” threaded adapter.
Know The Legalities Related To Solvent Traps
Our solvent traps are designed and intended for firearms cleaning and storage only. Please check our product guide for information on safe and proper use. Use only for cleaning and storage—any other use may violate federal law.
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