Description
The Cherry Bomb is one of those parts that does two jobs and does both of them well. On its own, it's a compact 17-4 stainless steel brake with 360-degree circumferential ports that tame recoil on your 45 caliber host. Pair it with a Q silencer like the Trash Panda or Thunder Chicken and it becomes the heart of the Quickie Fast-Attach system, letting you spin your can on by hand in seconds with no wrenches, no shims, and no timing headaches. This version is cut with .578-28 threads and a 45 cal bore, so it's the right pick for large-bore pistol caliber builds.
Why the Cherry Bomb Mounting System Works
The secret is the taper mount shoulder. That tapered interface self-centers the brake on your barrel and gives Q suppressors an incredibly repeatable lockup, which matters when you're pulling a can on and off and expecting your zero to stay put. As a bonus, the taper seals off the threads so carbon can't creep in and lock everything together the way it does on plenty of other QD mounts. It's also backwards compatible with standard 90-degree shouldered barrels, so you're not stuck if your barrel doesn't have a matching taper cut.
Installing the Q Cherry Bomb 45 Cal
Installation is refreshingly simple. The front of the brake accepts a common 1/2 inch socket, and a 1/4 inch drive socket tends to fit the flats best. Thread it onto your .578-28 muzzle, snug it down, and you're done. No crush washers, no peel washers, no fiddling with port alignment since the ports wrap all the way around.
At just 2 ounces and 1.64 inches long, it only adds about 0.8 inches to your barrel, so you get suppressor-ready convenience without turning your setup into a boat anchor. If you're running Q gear on a 45 caliber host, this is the mount that ties the whole system together.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Q LLC
- Model: Cherry Bomb
- Manufacturer Part Number: CB-45CAL-578-28
- UPC: 850000857902
- Thread Pattern: .578"x28
- Bore: 45 Caliber
- Material: 17-4 Stainless Steel
- Weight: 2.0 oz
- Overall Length: 1.64 inches
- Length Added to Barrel: 0.8 inches
- Port Design: 360-degree circumferential, no timing required
- Mount Type: Quickie Fast-Attach taper mount
- Suppressor Compatibility: Q Trash Panda, Thunder Chicken, and other Quickie Fast-Attach silencers
- Install Tool: 1/2 inch socket
What’s Included
- Q Cherry Bomb 45 Cal .578-28 muzzle brake
Frequently Asked Questions
Which suppressors work with the Cherry Bomb 45 Cal?
It's built for Q's Quickie Fast-Attach system, so it mounts the Trash Panda, Thunder Chicken, and other Q cans that use the same interface. It also pairs with Q's Plan B adapter setup for mounting certain other suppressors. The tapered lockup is very repeatable, so your can returns to the same position every time.
Do I need to time the Q Cherry Bomb or use shims?
No. The ports run 360 degrees around the brake, so there's no top or bottom to align. You just thread it onto your .578-28 muzzle, tighten it down with a 1/2 inch socket on the front flats, and you're done. A 1/4 inch drive socket usually fits the flats best.
Will the Cherry Bomb work if my barrel has a standard 90 degree shoulder?
Yes, it's backwards compatible with standard 90-degree shouldered barrels. That said, it performs at its best on barrels with a matching taper cut, which is where you get the self-centering alignment and the thread-sealing benefit that keeps carbon out. Either way, it mounts up securely on properly cut .578-28 threads.
How much length and weight does this add to my barrel?
Very little. The whole brake is 1.64 inches long and weighs just 2 ounces, and since part of it threads over the barrel, it only adds about 0.8 inches to your overall length. It's one of the more compact QD suppressor mounts out there.





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