Alpha Series OM5 - Alpha Dog Silencers
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1. If your Suppressor requires service and is not covered under this warranty you may have the product replaced for 50 of the current manufacturer s suggested retail price 302. 6 While holding the suppressor body grasp the rear cap and remove It from the suppressor body Fig 4 5 7 Reverse the above procedure to reassemble 21 A WARNING A Do NOT remove the two screws which attach the front cap to the baffle These bolts have been permanently secured in position to ensure proper alignment and prevent accidental decoupling Any signs that these bolts have been tampered with will void the manufacturer s warranty Refer to Fig 4 5 A WARNING A Failure to follow the assembly disassembly instructions precisely can result in suppressor and or host firearm malfunction injury to self and others If at any point you are uncertain of the instructions please contact an authorized Alpha Dog dealer or Alpha Dog Silencers Never use a suppressor which you suspect may have been improperly assembled 26 DO NOT REMOVE Cleaning Your Alpha Series suppressor was engineered to be disassembled by the user for cleaning maintenance and inspection Suppressors will contain much of the discharge debris associated with firing such as carbon powder fouling etc Buildup on the baffle assembly will occur over time reducing the effectiveness of the suppressor It is recommended that you clean and inspect your suppressor regularly after each use At minimum your suppressor should be cleaned after every 300 rounds when used dry and after each use when used wet A WARNING A Prior to using any chemical s
3. amp gt When coupled with a firearm whose caliber is smaller than that marked on the suppressor body the suppression levels may no longer be low enough to eliminate the need for in ear or on ear protection 3 Getting Started Cont d Your suppressor connects to your host pistol via the supplied threaded Piston Pistons are available in all of the most common thread pitches found on 45 40 9mm and 22 caliber threaded barrels Consult your host firearm s owner s manual to determine the proper thread pitch needed Alpha Dog Suppressors can be used on both floating barrel pistols Browning Action type and fixed barreled pistols When used on floating barreled hosts the user must use the spring booster assembly stock configuration to ensure proper weapon cycling When using the suppressor on fixed barrel hosts the user must replace the spring in the booster assembly with a fixed barrel spacer not included Fixed barrel spacers are available for purchase at www alphadogsilencers com A WARNING A Never use the booster spring on fixed barrel host firearms as this could result in damage to the host weapon malfunction personal injury or death 4 Getting Started Cont d Your suppressor was designed to reduce the sound signature noise of your host firearm It accomplishes this by slowing and cooling the rapidly expanding gasses associated with firearm discharge This process creates heat Alpha Dog s patent pending design
4. Alpha Dog Silencers PO Box 1314 Southbury CT 06488 657 215 0440 www alphadogsilencers com Hod amp DO Copyright 2015 Alpha Dog Design LLC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means including photocopying recording or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law First Edition ALPHAANDOG ALPHA SERIES SUPPRESSORS ALPHA 9 ALPHA 40 ALPHA 45 OPERATOR MANUAL Operate by instinct Intelligence Stealth Lead by strength By example By whatever means necessary Set the terms Set the rules Set the rest running See the challenge Accept the challenge Own the challenge Never give up Never give in Never ever back down Be fearless Be relentless Be a force to be reckoned with Question everything Conform to nothing Silence the competition Silence the critics Silence the threat Intimidate Innovate Dominate THIS IS THE ALPHA DOG CODE A WARNING A Failure to follow the manufacturer s installation use and maintenance instructions for this suppressor can result in damage to the suppressor and or the host pistol as well as bodily harm or death Do not attempt to use this product until you have read the instructions in their entirety A WARNING
5. N DE O EN 20 yards 25 yards 35 yards 50 yards pos A KAKA Jue as oe DEE O OSO DE EEE HER EN DE EEE EEE EEE ER tT TT ER EN Limited Lifetime Warranty Alpha Dog Silencers will repair or replace free of charge any silencer manufactured by Alpha Dog Silencers for the duration of this limited lifetime warranty This warranty is of unlimited duration and covers at Alpha Dog Silencers discretion service repair and or replacement of damaged products caused by normal use LIMITATIONS TO THE WARRANTY This warranty does not cover damage to the suppressor and or host firearm resulting from criminal abusive and or negligent use improper care and or handling unauthorized modifications defective ammunition hand loaded ammunition reloaded ammunition or neglect Any repairs due to these factors will be invoiced to the owner Baffle strikes which are not due to a defect in workmanship will be invoiced 34 Limited Lifetime Warranty Cont d Alpha Dog Silencers defines negligent and abusive as utilizing the suppressor in a way that is likely to result in damage to the suppressor and or host firearm and or rail mounted accessory This limited lifetime warranty does not cover usage in any manner not described within this manual This expressed Limited Lifetime Warranty Is the only warranty for this product There are no implied warranties which exceed beyond the aforementioned Limited Lifetime Warranty
6. SS Do not attempt to use this product if you are not properly trained in firearms use and safety Improper handling of any firearm can result in personal injury or death 44 WARNING A A Suppressor is controlled by the National Firearm Act and requires specific Federal and State licensing and registration Possession of suppressors by anyone without proper licensing Is strictly prohibited and subject to fines and or imprisonment Be certain to know all Federal and local laws Table of Contents JANA OTA Ve 1 excels e EE cot none seveea PPP o mrss AWANIZIEUNA WANA APP o OU Ea 2 CENING SINA ai A 3 Component DIAG A o oe 7 SLUTA e iS o o o 9 A e e ee ee 15 PI ra iaa 19 Sara a E 28 UL dente O a o E OE O EA 30 A e PE oO Ferber AA 34 lil Introduction Thank you for your purchase of this Alpha Series Suppressor We at Alpha Dog welcome you to our growing pack of supporters and are confident that like all the others you ll be pleased with the advantages of our suppressor over others We all shoot for different reasons The heat of competition In the line of duty For pure sport But whether it s on the practice range or against the clock regardless of what target Is in our sights one common bond unites us We dont shoot to succeed we shoot to dominate the field For this reason Alpha Dogs suppressors are precision engineered to look feel and act as a natural extension of your host firearm Your safety Is very important to
7. eebore Boost With freebore boost the expanding gasses escape from the barrel and continue to push the projectile inside the Suppressor In essence the addition of a suppressor extends the barrel adding 2 3 more velocity to the projectile Although minor this will change the POI of the projectile It is recommended that users document POI unsuppressed and suppressed for each host at varying distances to ensure accuracy during use In an effort to assist you your POI can be documented on the chart featured on pages 32 33 30 Usage Cont d USING RAIL ACCESSORIES Alpha Dog s patent pending design enables user s to attach accessories to the suppressor via Its integrated picatinny rail The use of accessories can aid in the users stability accuracy and control however it is important to note that accessories do get exposed to varying heat levels based on the rate of fire It is the user s responsibility to ensure that any accessory attached to the suppressor has a heat rating which exceeds suppressor temperatures during use As a general guide below are some suppressor temperatures which can be expected during normal use 10 ROUNDS 15 ROUNDS 25 ROUNDS 30 ROUNDS 50 ROUNDS PER MINUTE PER MINUTE PER MINUTE PER MINUTE PER MINUTE 85 90 F OS 130 140 F 150 160 F 180 200 F 31 5 yards 7 yards 10 yards 15 yards Host ose sup oo sup asd sur us so IO DEE ER DE EEE ER DE EEE E
8. ghly Suppressor Housing Piston recommended to clean both suppressor and host firearm after every use AXWARNING amp Aa Always wear eye protection when shooting especially when using your suppressor Increased back pressure caused by suppressor use can be harmful to the shooter s eyes 6 A WARNING A Prior to installing or removing your Alpha Dog Suppressor from your host firearm be sure that the weapon Is properly unloaded with magazine removed and action locked in the open position Visibly inspect that there is no ammunition present prior to installation or removal If you are unsure of the proper procedure for clearing your firearm please consult your firearm user manual the manufacturer of your firearm your firearm retailer or other licensed qualified individual 44 WARNING A NEVER install or remove a suppressor from a loaded firearm 44 WARNING A Failure to follow the instructions and warnings outlined in this manual can result in damage to your suppressor and or host firearm personal injury or death 8 Mounting to a Host Firearm Alpha Dog Suppressors attach to host firearms with the threaded Piston Pistons are available in all of the common thread types found on 45 40 9mm and 22 threaded barrels Before installation be certain that you have the correct Piston for the threads specification on your barrel PART ONE Piston Installation 1 Using the supplied assembly tool remove the spring reta
9. iner To loosen the retainer insert the four prongs of the tool into the four slots of the spring retainer and turn the tool counter clockwise Fig 1 1 2 Slide the spring over the piston 3 Slide the spring retainer over the piston trapping the spring in place 4 Place the piston spring spring retainer assembly into the suppressor and hand tighten the spring retainer with the assembly tool by turning the spring retainer clockwise Fig 1 2 NOTE It is only necessary to HAND TIGHTEN 40 60 in Ibf the spring retainer Over tightening can result in damage to the suppressors baffle assembly r Mounting to a Host Firearm Cont d NOTE Thread mounted suppressors are known to loosen during use Continuing to fire through a loose suppressor will result in damage to the baffles inaccurate discharge and potential harm to the operator or others It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the suppressor remains tightly secured to the host firearm during use Alpha Dog suggests that the operator ensures that the piston remains tightly seated to the shoulder of the barrel after every 30 rounds discharged 12 Mounting to a Host Firearm Cont d With the correct piston installed into your suppressor you can now attach the suppressor to your firearm As mentioned previously ensure your firearm is unloaded and no ammunition Is present When the suppressor has been properly installed the piston will be firmly seated against the shou
10. lder of the threaded barrel If you feel undue resistance while tightening or if the suppressor feels loose after seating against the barrel s shoulder you must NOT use It Contact your retailer or Alpha Dog Silencers to resolve the Issue PART TWO Installation to Firearm 1 Align the suppressor piston threads with the threads of the firearm barrel and tighten Fig 2 1 2 Continue hand tightening until the piston firmly seats against the shoulder of the threaded barrel 3 Perform a safely check by ensuring there is no wiggle play between the suppressor and the barrel 4 To remove the suppressor from the host clear the weapon by removing the magazine and locking the action then reverse the above procedure 13 Indexing the Accessory Rail The Alpha Series Suppressor s integrated accessory rail will need to be Indexed after the suppressor is installed on the host pistol As mentioned previously ensure your firearm is still unloaded and no ammunition is present The accessory rail can be indexed in 30 degree increments around the center of the barrel Choose the best rail position for the accessory you will be using TO INDEX THE RAIL 1 With the suppressor securely attached to the host firearm pull the suppressor away from the host pistol Fig 3 1 2 With the suppressor pulled away from the host twist the rail to the desired position Fig 3 2 3 Release the separation pressure between the suppressor and host firearm allowing it t
11. o lock into the new position Fig 3 3 15 AWARNING amp gt Prior to installing or removing your Alpha Dog Suppressor from your host firearm be sure that the weapon Is properly unloaded with magazine removed and action locked in the open position Disassembly Your Alpha Series suppressor was engineered to be disassembled by the user for cleaning maintenance and inspection Suppressors will contain much of the discharge debris associated with firing such as carbon powder fouling etc Buildup on the baffle assembly will occur over time reducing the effectiveness of the suppressor It is recommended that you clean and inspect your suppressor regularly after each use TO DISASSEMBLE 1 Using the supplied assembly tool loosen the spring retainer by inserting the four prongs into the corresponding slots of the spring retainer Turn counter clockwise Fig 1 1 2 Loosen the spring retainer until only 1 2 threads are still engaged Fig 4 1 19 Disassembly Cont d 3 Place the suppressor on a hard non marking surface and apply gentle pressure until the front cap dislodges from the suppressor body Fig 4 2 A WARNING A Do NOT slam the suppressor onto the surface This may result in damage to the retainer nut threads and or internal components of the suppressor 4 Remove the piston spring spring retainer from suppressor Fig 4 3 5 Grasp the front cap and gently slide the baffle assembly out of the suppressor body Fig 4 4
12. olvent be sure to thoroughly read its usage and warning instruc tions Most chemical solvents are toxic The user should always wear the proper skin and eye protection and be in a well ventilated area during use 28 Cleaning Cont d 1 Disassemble the suppressor pp 19 27 2 Separate the components of the booster assembly spring retainer spring and piston p 7 3 Using gun cleaner or similar chemical solvent clean the booster assembly components Only use a cloth or PLASTIC brush while cleaning 4 Place 1 2 drops of gun oil such as Rem oil or Rand CLP onto the spring retainers threads and O ring 5 Reassemble the booster assembly 6 Using gun cleaner or similar chemical solvent clean the baffle assembly components suppressor housing front and rear caps Only use a cloth or PLASTIC brush while cleaning 7 OPTIONAL Using a Q tip wipe a small amount of Rand CLP onto the baffle assembly This will help prevent future carbon buildup on the baffle assembly 8 Reassemble the suppressor by reversing the disassembly instruction pp 19 27 29 Usage Now that you know everything there is to know about how to mount index disassemble clean and assemble your new Alpha Dog Suppressor let s discuss what you can expect when using It POINT OF IMPACT POI Most users find that the addition of a suppressor changes the POI from what they are accustomed to when shooting unsuppressed This is normal and attributed to Fr
13. us For this reason It is essential that you read and understand this manual in its entirety before using your suppressor In the pages that follow we will outline proper usage assembly and disassembly as well as advise critical warnings which will ensure your safety Disclaimer The manufacturer Alpha Dog Silencers is not responsible for the improper use of this suppressor This product has the potential to be extremely dangerous It is the user s responsibility to under stand all instructions and warnings within this manual If the instructions are not understood and or further clarification is needed please contact the manufacturer directly at 657 215 0440 before use A WARNING A Sound suppressors may reduce the noise associated with a firearm discharge but they do not reduce the lethality of firearms and could result in bodily injury or death The safe handling requirements for a firearm equally apply to all Alpha Dog Suppressors and only those trained with the proper handling of firearms are authorized to use the product 2 Getting Started Alpha Dogs suppressors are designed to work with specific host firearm calibers Each suppressor Is marked with the caliber 1t is bored for use with on the suppressor body It is possible to use the Suppressor on lessor bored calibers A list of acceptable compatibility follows Alpha 45 45 ACP 40 S amp W 9mm amp 22 Alpha 40 40 S amp W 9mm amp 22 Alpha 9 9mm 22 AWARNING
14. uses the picatinny rail to dissipate heat reducing the suppressors exterior temperature as much as 20 over other designs The suppressor still gets hot Never hold the Suppressor while firing and use caution when removing the suppressor from the host after use Alpha Dog highly recommends the use of gloves when removing a suppressor from the host after use Your Suppressor must be free of bore obstructions before use Never attempt to shoot through an obstructed suppressor A WARNING amp gt Your suppressor is only rated for semi automatic fire Never use your Alpha Series suppressor on fully automatic firearms as it can result in damage to your suppressor personal injury or death 5 Getting Started Cont d Component Diagram Suppressors increase the back pressure of the host firearm This can result in blow back through the barrel and out the breach of the host while firing In some instances the user may feel warm air subsequent carbon or powder fouling etc blowing back towards them ALWAYS wear eye protection when using your Suppressor Alpha Series suppressors can be used wet or dry If you choose to use your suppressor wet It Is recommended that you place a small amount 5 cc or 1 tsp of ablative medium such as Alpha Dog s Front Cap Baffle Booster Housing Do Not Remove Spring Retainer Booster Spring Dog Slobber in the rear piston end of the suppressor When ablative medium is used it is hi
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