Operation and Maintenance Manual

easily aligned so that the user has a sight picture that is unobstructed by
the silencer. The ILLUSION 9 is designed for use on modern centerfire
host firearms chambered in 9mm Luger and 22 LR. Why include 22 LR?
Given that the ILLUSION 9 can be completely disassembled for cleaning
(a very important consideration for any 22 LR silencer), that it has a lower
bore-axis to top-radius ratio than many dedicated 22LR silencers (so you
still have use of your sights), and because it sounds as good as a dedicated
22 LR silencer. That’s why.
Please take a few minutes to read through this technical manual and fa-
miliarize yourself with the details on the proper use and maintenance of
your ILLUSION 9. The ILLUSION 9 enables reliable semi-automatic oper-
ation on most contemporary locked-breech host pistols through the use of
an innovative new version of AAC's A.S.A.P. System. A variety of A.S.A.P.
accessory piston adapters are available to accommodate the majority of
muzzle threads found in today's marketplace. Additionally, a fixed barrel
spacer is available for adapting the ILLUSION 9 for use on fixed (non-mov-
ing) barreled, semi-automatic carbines.
INSTALLING YOUR ILLUSION 9 ON A HOST FIREARM
1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.
2. Render the firearm safe by removing the magazine, completely unload-
ing the firearm and engaging the safety to the "SAFE" position. See the
firearm's owner's manual for detailed instructions.
3. Remove the thread protector from the muzzle.
4. Inspect the muzzle threads to verify they are clean and undamaged
5. Inspect the threads in the rear of the A.S.A.P.™ piston to verify they are
clean and undamaged.
6. Look through the silencer from the rear to insure the bullet path through
the silencer is unobstructed.
7. Examine the silencer for any signs of damage.
NOTE: All A.S.A.P. pistons are marked with the thread size and pitch of
the threads in the rear of the piston shaft as well as a directional arrow in-
dicating the direction of rotation to properly install the piston/silencer on
the host firearm muzzle threads. See Figure 1.
8. Carefully screw the silencer
onto the host firearm's muz-
zle threads in the “ON” direc-
tion indicated on the piston.
See Figure 2.
9. Tighten the silencer by hand
in the direction indicated on
the piston with sufficient
torque to keep the silencer
securely threaded onto the
barrel during operation.
WARNING! Never attempt to
attach an ILLUSION 9 to muz-
zle threads that are dirty or
damaged, as this may lead to
property damage, personal
injury and/or death.
WARNING! Never attempt to
attach an ILLUSION 9 with
dirty or damaged A.S.A.P. pis-
ton threads to a firearm, as
this may lead to property damage, personal injury and/or death.
WARNING! Never use a silencer with an obstructed bore, as this may
lead to property damage, personal injury and/or death.
WARNING! It is the responsibility of the user to insure the silencer
stays securely threaded to the barrel of the host firearm during use.
Failure to insure the silencer stays securely threaded to the host
firearm may lead to property damage, personal injury and/or death.
ALIGNING YOUR ILLUSION 9 ON A HOST FIREARM
In all likelihood, the first time you install the ILLUSION 9 on a host firearm,
it will not be aligned and will present you with a sight picture similar to the
one depicted in Figure 3. It is, however, extremely easy and convenient to
align the ILLUSION 9 so that the bulk of the silencer lies below the bore
axis. this will present you, the shooter, with an unobstructed sight picture.
The following instructions detail safe and proper alignment of the ILLU-
SILENCER MODEL ILLUSION 9 P.3 SILENCER MODEL ILLUSION 9 P.4
Figure 1
Figure 2
Note “ON”
rotation as
marked.