Rugged Suppressors Piston, M16X1 RH, Obsidian 45

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Rugged Suppressors Piston M16X1 RH for Obsidian 45. Non-slotted full circumference gas seal, 17-4 stainless steel, heat treated. Drastically lowers gas blowback. For use with booster system on handguns.

Availability: In stock SKU: OP005

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The Rugged Suppressors M16X1 RH Piston features a non-slotted design that creates a full circumference gas seal, drastically lowering gas blowback for a more enjoyable shooting experience. Machined from 17-4 Stainless Steel and heat treated, this piston is built to last. Designed for use with the Obsidian 45 suppressor. Pistons are generally used with a booster system on handguns.

Key Features

  • Non-slotted design creates a full circumference gas seal
  • Drastically lowers gas blowback
  • Machined from 17-4 Stainless Steel and heat treated
  • Compatible with Obsidian 45 suppressor
  • M16X1 RH (right-hand) thread pitch
  • Used with a booster system on handguns

Specifications

UPC 859383006310
Manufacturer Rugged Suppressors
Manufacturer Part # OP005
Type Piston
Thread M16X1 RH (Right-Hand)
Material 17-4 Stainless Steel (Heat Treated)
Compatible Suppressors Obsidian 45
Subcategory Suppressor Accessories

Suppressor pistons — also called Nielsen device pistons or boosters — are used in the booster assembly of a pistol suppressor to allow reliable cycling on semi-automatic pistols with a tilting or rotating barrel. When a suppressor is attached to a pistol, the added weight at the muzzle resists the rearward travel of the barrel during the recoil cycle. The Nielsen device uses a spring-loaded piston inside the suppressor’s mount that allows the suppressor body to remain momentarily stationary while the barrel travels rearward, decoupling the suppressor’s mass from the barrel’s recoil stroke so the pistol cycles reliably. Each piston is machined to a specific thread pitch to match the host pistol’s barrel threads — confirm your barrel’s thread pitch matches the piston before ordering, as thread pitches are not interchangeable. Common pistol thread pitches include 1/2×28 for most 9mm pistols, .578×28 for most .45 ACP hosts, M13.5×1 LH for HK pistols, M14.5×1 LH for HK UMP, and M16x1 LH or RH for various European pistols. Pistons are specific to the Rugged Suppressors Obsidian 9 or Obsidian 45 suppressor series and are not interchangeable with other brands’ piston systems without verifying compatibility.

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Weight 0.10 lbs
Dimensions 2.5 × 1.0 × 1.0 in
Type

Piston

Thread

M16X1 RH (Right-Hand)

Material

17-4 Stainless Steel (Heat Treated)

Compatible Suppressors

Obsidian 45

Brand

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a suppressor piston used for?

A piston (Nielsen device) is required for reliable cycling on semi-automatic pistols with a tilting or rotating barrel. It allows the suppressor body to remain momentarily stationary while the barrel travels rearward during recoil, decoupling the suppressor’s mass from the cycling action so the pistol functions reliably.

How do I know which piston to order?

The piston’s thread pitch must match your host pistol’s barrel muzzle thread. Common pistol thread pitches include 1/2×28 (most 9mm), .578×28 (.45 ACP), M13.5×1 LH (HK pistols), M14.5×1 LH (HK UMP), and M16x1 LH or RH (various European pistols). Check your barrel or owner’s manual for the correct specification.

Are Rugged Suppressors pistons compatible with other suppressor brands?

Rugged Suppressors pistons are designed specifically for the Obsidian 9 and Obsidian 45 suppressor series. They may not be compatible with other suppressor brands’ booster assemblies without verifying the piston diameter and thread specifications match.