Description
A threaded barrel with nothing on it is just asking for trouble. Bumped crowns, dinged threads, and carbon gunk packed into the thread pitch can all make mounting a suppressor a headache down the road. The SilencerCo Delta Thread Protector is a simple, well-made fix. Spin it onto any 1/2×28 muzzle and your threads stay clean and protected whether the gun is riding in a range bag, sitting in the safe, or waiting on that approval to come through.
Why the Delta Thread Protector Stays Put
Anyone who has run a threaded .22 pistol knows the usual routine: fire a magazine, check the thread protector, tighten it back down, repeat. SilencerCo solved that with an integrated O-ring that grabs the barrel threads and holds tension without any thread locker or tools. Owners consistently report this one staying tight through hundreds of rounds where their factory protectors would start backing off after a mag or two. Hand tight is all it takes, and it comes off just as easily when it's time to mount your can.
Built Like the Rest of SilencerCo's Gear
This is machined stainless steel with a black oxide finish, not a soft aluminum piece that rounds off the first time you snug it down with dirty fingers. The finish blends in nicely on most threaded barrels and shrugs off the wear that comes from regular on-and-off use. At well under an ounce, you'll forget it's there until you need your threads clean.
Fits Your Rimfire Setup
The 1/2×28 pattern covers the vast majority of threaded .22 LR pistols and rifles, and it's part of SilencerCo's Delta accessory line, which pairs with the Switchback 22, Sparrow 22, Spectre 22, Warlock 22, and Osprey Micro 22. If you own a rimfire suppressor or have one on the way, this is one of those cheap, smart pickups that saves you from an expensive rethreading job later. One small part, one less thing to worry about.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: SilencerCo
- Model: Delta
- Manufacturer Part Number: AC6
- UPC: 817272010138
- Thread Pattern: 1/2×28
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Black Oxide
- Retention: O-ring engagement
- Caliber Compatibility: .22 LR (1/2×28 threaded barrels)
- Product Type: Thread Protector
- Weight: 0.01 lb
What’s Included
- SilencerCo Delta Thread Protector with installed O-ring
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the SilencerCo Delta Thread Protector come loose under recoil?
This is exactly the problem it was built to solve. The integrated O-ring puts constant tension on the threads, so it stays hand tight through extended shooting sessions instead of walking off like many factory protectors do. No thread locker or tools needed, just spin it on until snug.
What firearms does this 1/2×28 thread protector fit?
It fits any barrel threaded 1/2×28, which is the standard pattern for most threaded .22 LR pistols and rifles like the Ruger Mark IV, SR22, and Browning Buck Mark, plus 5.56 barrels with the same pitch. Just make sure the protector's bore clears your bullet diameter if you plan to shoot with it installed. It also matches SilencerCo's Delta accessory line used with the Sparrow 22, Switchback 22, Spectre 22, Warlock 22, and Osprey Micro 22.
Is a thread protector really necessary if I already own a suppressor?
Any time the can is off the gun, those exposed threads can pick up dings, dust, and carbon buildup that make mounting a suppressor difficult or damage the fit over time. A protector is cheap insurance against a rethreading job. It's especially worth having during transport, storage, or while you wait for a suppressor to come home.
Can I install the Delta Thread Protector myself?
Yes, installation takes seconds. Start it carefully by hand to avoid cross-threading, then twist it down until it seats. The O-ring handles retention from there, and it removes just as easily when you're ready to attach your suppressor.







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