The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc., (SAAMI), has developed suppressor thread and socket drawings and made them publicly available, without restriction. The Institute, dedicated to creating and promoting firearm industry standards since 1926, released drawings for rimfire (in ½-28), centerfire pistol and revolver (in 1/2-28 and 9/16-24), and centerfire rifle (in ½-28, 5/8-24, 11/16-24, M18x1.5 RH, and ¾-24).
“With suppressors gaining in popularity among recreational shooters, SAAMI is leading the way in developing technical and compatibility guidelines for manufacturing this equipment,” said SAAMI President and CEO Joe Bartozzi. “I am proud of the SAAMI team for developing and making this resource publicly available.”
The development of suppressor thread and socket drawings aligns with SAAMI’s overall mission to create manufacturing standards that serve the industry’s interests of compatibility, reliability, and interchangeability. By creating a uniform set of guidelines for both the threads on the muzzle and the internal socket of the suppressor, or other attached device, manufacturers and users can be assured that devices compliant to the standards will work together.
“It is exciting to see SAAMI expanding its reach for the benefit of American sport shooters by providing technical guidance in the field of sound suppression and methods of attachment for muzzle devices,” said Alan Serven, SAAMI’s Senior Director of Technical Affairs.
The drawings are part of SAAMI’s ongoing project to develop standards for firearm suppressors. The full drawings can be found on the SAAMI website for those interested parties.
