Removing Reflex moderator on a Daystate?

[Dairyboy]

I love my new to me Regal XL .25 but the stock moderator flat out doesn't work that good. My 45fpe .22 M10 is quieter. Trying to remove it though can't get it to budge. Not even after hearing it up with a hair dryer to the point of burning my hand. Any other ideas?

 

[Mick-VA]

I have the .22 version which I am sure can't be much different other than diameter of holes. It is installed with very strong thread lock. Mine eventually comes loose enough to remove on its own after 2 years of use (u could see abundance of thread lock). You'll find out once you get the reflex moderator off, the end of the shroud is an unusual thread and pitch ( unknown size). I ended up buying a OEM shroud with no moderator that was threaded 1/2 UNF from AoA. Then you can have many options.