FAQ

What is Bang Butter® used for?

Bang Butter® is a high-temperature, suppressor-specific anti-seize designed to prevent carbon lock, thread galling, and suppressor seizure. It’s applied during installation to keep suppressor threads protected and removable after heat and hard use.

Do I really need anti-seize on my suppressor?

Yes. Suppressors experience extreme heat, carbon fouling, and repeated thermal cycling. Without anti-seize, carbon and metal can bond over time, making removal difficult or impossible. Bang Butter® creates a protective barrier that helps prevent this from happening.

Can I use thread locker like Rocksett or Loctite instead?

No. Thread lockers are designed to prevent removal, not facilitate it. Using them on removable suppressor interfaces often makes carbon lock worse. Bang Butter® is engineered specifically to allow removal after heat and pressure.

What happens if I don’t use Bang Butter®?

Many suppressors install and remove fine at first. Over time, however, heat, carbon buildup, and friction can cause seizure, galling, or damaged threads. Once that happens, removal may require a gunsmith or manufacturer service. Prevention with Bang Butter® is far easier than fixing the problem later.

Is Bang Butter® safe for titanium suppressors?

Yes. Titanium suppressors are especially prone to galling when mounted to steel barrels due to dissimilar metal interaction. Bang Butter® helps reduce friction and metal transfer, making it ideal for titanium, stainless, and mixed-metal setups.

How much Bang Butter® should I use?

A thin, even layer on the threads is all that’s needed. More is not better. The goal is to create a barrier—not to pack the threads.

How often should I reapply Bang Butter®?

Reapply during routine maintenance or whenever the suppressor is removed and reinstalled. High round counts, short barrels, or heavy firing schedules may require more frequent reapplication.

Can Bang Butter® fix a suppressor that’s already stuck?

No. Bang Butter® is a preventative product, not a rescue tool. If a suppressor is already seized, forcing removal can cause damage. In those cases, a qualified gunsmith or manufacturer service department is recommended.

Will Bang Butter® affect accuracy or point of impact?

No. When used correctly, Bang Butter® has no effect on alignment, accuracy, or point of impact. It does not loosen properly installed suppressors—it simply keeps threads serviceable.

Does Bang Butter® burn off under heat?

No. Bang Butter® is formulated to withstand the extreme temperatures suppressors experience. While carbon buildup occurs naturally, Bang Butter® helps prevent carbon from bonding directly to metal surfaces.

Is Bang Butter® firearm-specific or can it be used elsewhere?

Bang Butter® is engineered for suppressor threads and high-heat firearm applications. While it may work in other environments, it is optimized specifically for suppressor use.

Why do suppressors get stuck?
Suppressors seize due to heat, carbon buildup, and metal-on-metal contact. High temperatures cause thermal expansion, while carbon acts like an adhesive.

What is carbon lock?
Carbon lock occurs when carbon fouling builds up between threaded or mating surfaces and hardens under heat.

Will Bang Butter prevent a stuck suppressor?
Yes. Bang Butter creates a high-temperature barrier that reduces carbon adhesion, prevents galling, and keeps threads removable.

Is Bang Butter safe for titanium, stainless, aluminum, and Inconel?
Yes. Bang Butter is formulated to be safe for all suppressor types and materials