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Originally Posted By TAPTAP556:
Looking to join the 0.07" master race. Need some help on a couple unanswered questions after searching through 1300+ pages of awesome. 1. Does the Specialized Armament (SAW) 10.3" colt barrel have a 0.07" gas port (SAW Product ID: MK18BA) ? 2. Do the Colt factory 10.3" barrels have a 0.07" gas port? As found at G&R tactical (out of stock) 3. If buying an M18 upper receiver from Specialized Armament (SAW) is it possible to forgo the "reliability upgrades" (Product ID: URG051)? I am assuming that the upgrades involve changing the gas system, polishing, extractor upgrades, etc., but I would like to have a clone correct MK18 without tweaks. Same question applies for the MK18 full gun from SAW. View Quote I don't have the answer to your questions... but this wouldn't be a bad idea LINK. Buy that and have ADCO cut to 10.3 and open the gas port to .070 Also... someone mentioned that they spoke with Marty Daniel at Shot Show and it sounds like DD is going to star making their mil-spec mk18 uppers available to civilians. Basically, I am saying that you may have a few more options that might be a little cheaper than SAW EDIT: ECPrevatte answered your questions. |
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Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
1.) Yes. 2.) Yes. 3.) I don't know if it includes gas port. It might just be the gas rings stuff. Option 4: Buy a Colt Gov 14.5" and have ADCO chop it. All the 10.3" are chopped 14.5" barrels anyways. Technically that would be a pretty correct route, just not having Crane do the work. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
Originally Posted By TAPTAP556:
Looking to join the 0.07" master race. Need some help on a couple unanswered questions after searching through 1300+ pages of awesome. 1. Does the Specialized Armament (SAW) 10.3" colt barrel have a 0.07" gas port (SAW Product ID: MK18BA) ? 2. Do the Colt factory 10.3" barrels have a 0.07" gas port? As found at G&R tactical (out of stock) 3. If buying an M18 upper receiver from Specialized Armament (SAW) is it possible to forgo the "reliability upgrades" (Product ID: URG051)? I am assuming that the upgrades involve changing the gas system, polishing, extractor upgrades, etc., but I would like to have a clone correct MK18 without tweaks. Same question applies for the MK18 full gun from SAW. 1.) Yes. 2.) Yes. 3.) I don't know if it includes gas port. It might just be the gas rings stuff. Option 4: Buy a Colt Gov 14.5" and have ADCO chop it. All the 10.3" are chopped 14.5" barrels anyways. Technically that would be a pretty correct route, just not having Crane do the work. Thanks - From my other research, G&R and SAW both claim that the 10.3s are Colt factory and not cut downs. Just wasn't certain on the gas port size of those barrels, and would rather chop and ream vs. buy an over gassed factory barrel. |
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Also... someone mentioned that they spoke with Marty Daniel at Shot Show and it sounds like DD is going to star making their mil-spec mk18 uppers available to civilians. View Quote Best news from SHOT. Thanks for sharing. That would be ideal... especially if they leave off the laser'd tramp stamp off the upper. The rails are also still impossible to find without buying an upper and stripping anyway... |
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Originally Posted By TAPTAP556:
Thanks - From my other research, G&R and SAW both claim that the 10.3s are Colt factory and not cut downs. Just wasn't certain on the gas port size of those barrels, and would rather chop and ream vs. buy an over gassed factory barrel. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TAPTAP556:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
Originally Posted By TAPTAP556:
Looking to join the 0.07" master race. Need some help on a couple unanswered questions after searching through 1300+ pages of awesome. 1. Does the Specialized Armament (SAW) 10.3" colt barrel have a 0.07" gas port (SAW Product ID: MK18BA) ? 2. Do the Colt factory 10.3" barrels have a 0.07" gas port? As found at G&R tactical (out of stock) 3. If buying an M18 upper receiver from Specialized Armament (SAW) is it possible to forgo the "reliability upgrades" (Product ID: URG051)? I am assuming that the upgrades involve changing the gas system, polishing, extractor upgrades, etc., but I would like to have a clone correct MK18 without tweaks. Same question applies for the MK18 full gun from SAW. 1.) Yes. 2.) Yes. 3.) I don't know if it includes gas port. It might just be the gas rings stuff. Option 4: Buy a Colt Gov 14.5" and have ADCO chop it. All the 10.3" are chopped 14.5" barrels anyways. Technically that would be a pretty correct route, just not having Crane do the work. Thanks - From my other research, G&R and SAW both claim that the 10.3s are Colt factory and not cut downs. Just wasn't certain on the gas port size of those barrels, and would rather chop and ream vs. buy an over gassed factory barrel. I got my Colt 10.3" factory barrels from G&R last March and they are indeed not cut down and do have 0.070" port. I wish I would have bought 3 more when they were still in stock.. |
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Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1655/23732208364_0d4dfd9b3f_h.jpg Have to be getting high in rounds. View Quote Reminds me of the Metallica logo. |
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Originally Posted By ECPrevatte: 1.) Yes. 2.) Yes. 3.) I don't know if it includes gas port. It might just be the gas rings stuff. Option 4: Buy a Colt Gov 14.5" and have ADCO chop it. All the 10.3" are chopped 14.5" barrels anyways. Technically that would be a pretty correct route, just not having Crane do the work. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ECPrevatte: Originally Posted By TAPTAP556: Looking to join the 0.07" master race. Need some help on a couple unanswered questions after searching through 1300+ pages of awesome. 1. Does the Specialized Armament (SAW) 10.3" colt barrel have a 0.07" gas port (SAW Product ID: MK18BA) ? 2. Do the Colt factory 10.3" barrels have a 0.07" gas port? As found at G&R tactical (out of stock) 3. If buying an M18 upper receiver from Specialized Armament (SAW) is it possible to forgo the "reliability upgrades" (Product ID: URG051)? I am assuming that the upgrades involve changing the gas system, polishing, extractor upgrades, etc., but I would like to have a clone correct MK18 without tweaks. Same question applies for the MK18 full gun from SAW. 1.) Yes. 2.) Yes. 3.) I don't know if it includes gas port. It might just be the gas rings stuff. Option 4: Buy a Colt Gov 14.5" and have ADCO chop it. All the 10.3" are chopped 14.5" barrels anyways. Technically that would be a pretty correct route, just not having Crane do the work. The 16" Colt barrels are usually cheaper than 14.5" and OAL doesn't matter if they are cut down. |
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Yeah you can see the build up on the first ring if you don't look at the first baffle hole.
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Originally Posted By azoutdoorsman:
5 year lurker! The 16" Colt barrels are usually cheaper than 14.5" and OAL doesn't matter if they are cut down. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By azoutdoorsman:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
Originally Posted By TAPTAP556:
Looking to join the 0.07" master race. Need some help on a couple unanswered questions after searching through 1300+ pages of awesome. 1. Does the Specialized Armament (SAW) 10.3" colt barrel have a 0.07" gas port (SAW Product ID: MK18BA) ? 2. Do the Colt factory 10.3" barrels have a 0.07" gas port? As found at G&R tactical (out of stock) 3. If buying an M18 upper receiver from Specialized Armament (SAW) is it possible to forgo the "reliability upgrades" (Product ID: URG051)? I am assuming that the upgrades involve changing the gas system, polishing, extractor upgrades, etc., but I would like to have a clone correct MK18 without tweaks. Same question applies for the MK18 full gun from SAW. 1.) Yes. 2.) Yes. 3.) I don't know if it includes gas port. It might just be the gas rings stuff. Option 4: Buy a Colt Gov 14.5" and have ADCO chop it. All the 10.3" are chopped 14.5" barrels anyways. Technically that would be a pretty correct route, just not having Crane do the work. The 16" Colt barrels are usually cheaper than 14.5" and OAL doesn't matter if they are cut down. I have another account from 2006 with 27 total posts, but I can't remember the password, nor the email. I know admitting this can get me banhammer'd, but...Lurkers gonna lurk. I'm out for another 5 years. Thanks for the help. |
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SF3P's seem to be harder to find... Anyone know where to snag one for a good price? Also open to a warcomp... Went to three different shops looking for them for Roadblock and myself and couldn't find any. I did however manage to snag him an FDE PRI with the right latch. Let me know if anyone else needs one.
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Talked to the DD head .mil sales guy. FSP cqbr rails are still in production.... There is a chance they will hit the marlet when a contact is finished. Only as a complte upper though.
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What are you gonna do brother? When 72oz of Cola runs wild on you!
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Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1655/23732208364_0d4dfd9b3f_h.jpg Have to be getting high in rounds. View Quote Gotta say.. It really doesn't look that bad considering how thick the blast baffle is. |
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Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1655/23732208364_0d4dfd9b3f_h.jpg Have to be getting high in rounds. View Quote That might be this years Christmas card photo... |
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Originally Posted By azoutdoorsman:
<a href="https://flic.kr/p/Cpvjar" target="_blank">https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1561/23894842403_5a98432b8f_c.jpg</a> Insight M3X Tan pushbutton Incandescent and Tan LED with pistol backplate are going up for sale. View Quote Looks Badass with the M900.. |
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Originally Posted By ninjasteezify:
Saw this on instagram today. Shot Show 2016 http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j419/LifangZhu/Untitled_zpsljdxtpzl.png and to keep things clone correct. All colt. That B5 has since been replaced with an LMT Gen 1. http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j419/LifangZhu/IMG_26601_zpsfki03jcq.jpg View Quote They bringing it back? I'm pretty pleased with my current two FSP uppers... For those of you looking for PRI's, here's the one I snagged roadblock - as well as a comparison of the two latch types. |
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I only the FSP because it's rare. I'd probably sell mine now.
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Yea I think the biggest appeal to them was the rarity and some just liked the way they looked, but in terms of functionality the standard rail is def more user friendly and easier to install/uninstall. Though if the FSP's do become available again I'd be lying if I said I wasnt remotely interested in building an upper with one.
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If they are actually releasing it I'm hoping that would mean the FDE rails will be available again as well. I'd think that SOF contract has been filled by now...
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"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." - Mark Twain
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Originally Posted By jBoy723: Looks Badass with the M900.. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By jBoy723: Originally Posted By azoutdoorsman: <a href="https://flic.kr/p/Cpvjar" target="_blank">https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1561/23894842403_5a98432b8f_c.jpg</a> Insight M3X Tan pushbutton Incandescent and Tan LED with pistol backplate are going up for sale. Looks Badass with the M900.. |
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Originally Posted By ECPrevatte: I only the FSP because it's rare. I'd probably sell mine now. View Quote If they become available again no one will want them. When they were easier to find I sold one for $280, New in the foil. I've got two in storage in another state. I'm going to mail the key to a friend and have him get them out to sell. Already have the buyer ready at $500 a piece. Anyone have news on a replacement for the WMX lights? |
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Originally Posted By azoutdoorsman:
Better sell now while they're still rare. If they become available again no one will want them. When they were easier to find I sold one for $280, New in the foil. I've got two in storage in another state. I'm going to mail the key to a friend and have him get them out to sell. Already have the buyer ready at $500 a piece. Anyone have news on a replacement for the WMX lights? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By azoutdoorsman:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
I only the FSP because it's rare. I'd probably sell mine now. If they become available again no one will want them. When they were easier to find I sold one for $280, New in the foil. I've got two in storage in another state. I'm going to mail the key to a friend and have him get them out to sell. Already have the buyer ready at $500 a piece. Anyone have news on a replacement for the WMX lights? No clue, didnt see much around L3 |
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What are you gonna do brother? When 72oz of Cola runs wild on you!
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Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
1.) Yes. 2.) Yes. 3.) I don't know if it includes gas port. It might just be the gas rings stuff. Option 4: Buy a Colt Gov 14.5" and have ADCO chop it. All the 10.3" are chopped 14.5" barrels anyways. Technically that would be a pretty correct route, just not having Crane do the work. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
Originally Posted By TAPTAP556:
Looking to join the 0.07" master race. Need some help on a couple unanswered questions after searching through 1300+ pages of awesome. 1. Does the Specialized Armament (SAW) 10.3" colt barrel have a 0.07" gas port (SAW Product ID: MK18BA) ? 2. Do the Colt factory 10.3" barrels have a 0.07" gas port? As found at G&R tactical (out of stock) 3. If buying an M18 upper receiver from Specialized Armament (SAW) is it possible to forgo the "reliability upgrades" (Product ID: URG051)? I am assuming that the upgrades involve changing the gas system, polishing, extractor upgrades, etc., but I would like to have a clone correct MK18 without tweaks. Same question applies for the MK18 full gun from SAW. 1.) Yes. 2.) Yes. 3.) I don't know if it includes gas port. It might just be the gas rings stuff. Option 4: Buy a Colt Gov 14.5" and have ADCO chop it. All the 10.3" are chopped 14.5" barrels anyways. Technically that would be a pretty correct route, just not having Crane do the work. Option 4 is what I did, but with a 16" barrel, it looks and functions the exact same. |
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Originally Posted By TAPTAP556:
Thanks - From my other research, G&R and SAW both claim that the 10.3s are Colt factory and not cut downs. Just wasn't certain on the gas port size of those barrels, and would rather chop and ream vs. buy an over gassed factory barrel. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TAPTAP556:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
Originally Posted By TAPTAP556:
Looking to join the 0.07" master race. Need some help on a couple unanswered questions after searching through 1300+ pages of awesome. 1. Does the Specialized Armament (SAW) 10.3" colt barrel have a 0.07" gas port (SAW Product ID: MK18BA) ? 2. Do the Colt factory 10.3" barrels have a 0.07" gas port? As found at G&R tactical (out of stock) 3. If buying an M18 upper receiver from Specialized Armament (SAW) is it possible to forgo the "reliability upgrades" (Product ID: URG051)? I am assuming that the upgrades involve changing the gas system, polishing, extractor upgrades, etc., but I would like to have a clone correct MK18 without tweaks. Same question applies for the MK18 full gun from SAW. 1.) Yes. 2.) Yes. 3.) I don't know if it includes gas port. It might just be the gas rings stuff. Option 4: Buy a Colt Gov 14.5" and have ADCO chop it. All the 10.3" are chopped 14.5" barrels anyways. Technically that would be a pretty correct route, just not having Crane do the work. Thanks - From my other research, G&R and SAW both claim that the 10.3s are Colt factory and not cut downs. Just wasn't certain on the gas port size of those barrels, and would rather chop and ream vs. buy an over gassed factory barrel. I have two Colt SAW barrels, but only one where I checked the port. The port size was 0.78, which is consistent with the idea that Ken performs his "reliability" package on factory Colt barrels. This includes opening up the port some (why, I'm not sure; perhaps it's for LE who may be shooting under-powered ammo, or maybe he wants to sell H3 buffers). I did notice that SAW re-parkerized the pin holes under the FSB, which you wouldn't see or expect on a factory upper considering how they are assembled. Nice touch, to be sure, but I'd rather have the properly spec'd gas port. Luckily, I didn't pay full price for that barrel. But at the time, it was the only place to get a factory Colt 10.3 without dealing with cut downs. |
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Originally Posted By TAHK:
First time I've seen seal with a block II http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq190/ca94115/8201959303_429102e321_k_zpsydurkn4d.jpg View Quote You're not looking hard enough, then. Hell, this thread has tons of pics of exactly that. |
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Originally Posted By TAHK:
First time I've seen seal with a block II http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq190/ca94115/8201959303_429102e321_k_zpsydurkn4d.jpg View Quote You need to stop getting banned then. There are a ton of pics of SEALs with block 2s. |
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Originally Posted By TurbineGuy:
You need to stop getting banned then. There are a ton of pics of SEALs with block 2s. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TurbineGuy:
Originally Posted By TAHK:
First time I've seen seal with a block II http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq190/ca94115/8201959303_429102e321_k_zpsydurkn4d.jpg You need to stop getting banned then. There are a ton of pics of SEALs with block 2s. zombie? Does anyone have a spare CAR stock laying around? Thinkin of trying one in place of the Esopmod and using it for a future build. |
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Which one of you is outlaw185 on Instagram?
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View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By sbye:
Originally Posted By AZJBT:
Which one of you is outlaw185 on Instagram? I don't think he posts... Just lurks. Outlaw185 He is always posting incredible pictures of cool guys doing cool guy shit. |
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Originally Posted By TinyCrumb:
I still think the KAC rail with FSP and modern accessories looks so good. 2 different rifles but really similar configurations. http://i.imgur.com/nmwGtwR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/lz4iIcP.jpg View Quote Cool shots, any insight on the rape taped Vicker's sling? Also what rear sight is that? |
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Originally Posted By sweatpants:
Cool shots, any insight on the rape taped Vicker's sling? Also what rear sight is that? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By sweatpants:
Originally Posted By TinyCrumb:
I still think the KAC rail with FSP and modern accessories looks so good. 2 different rifles but really similar configurations. http://i.imgur.com/nmwGtwR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/lz4iIcP.jpg Cool shots, any insight on the rape taped Vicker's sling? Also what rear sight is that? It's an ARMS rear sight. No idea about the tape in the sling. Probably the closest thing on hand to keep the slack bundled up and out of the way. |
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Looks like some sort of ARMs rear sight.
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Originally Posted By TAHK: First time I've seen seal with a block II http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq190/ca94115/8201959303_429102e321_k_zpsydurkn4d.jpg View Quote Que? |
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Originally Posted By ColtXM177:
Originally Posted By TAHK:
First time I've seen seal with a block II http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq190/ca94115/8201959303_429102e321_k_zpsydurkn4d.jpg Que? I think we've already discerned he's not the sharpest tool in the shed. |
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Originally Posted By TinyCrumb:
I still think the KAC rail with FSP and modern accessories looks so good. 2 different rifles but really similar configurations. http://i.imgur.com/nmwGtwR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/lz4iIcP.jpg View Quote I have to agree. I have been putting off one of these for far too long, now. |
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Originally Posted By TinyCrumb:
I still think the KAC rail with FSP and modern accessories looks so good. 2 different rifles but really similar configurations. http://i.imgur.com/nmwGtwR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/lz4iIcP.jpg View Quote So nice. Shit matches my current build almost exact, minus the CQBR and A.R.M.S. 40 parts. And the select fire part of course. |
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I have a factory DD MK 18 upper I have been running un-suppressed with an H1 buffer. I am a complete suppressor noob and have an AAC 556SD on its way and am wondering if I'm going to have to switch out buffers or anything of that nature.
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Originally Posted By rubin:
I have a factory DD MK 18 upper I have been running un-suppressed with an H1 buffer. I am a complete suppressor noob and have an AAC 556SD on its way and am wondering if I'm going to have to switch out buffers or anything of that nature. I would post a picture but it currently does not meet standards with a Nightforce 1-4x on it. View Quote Just pick up an H2 and call it good. You probably have the gaping gas port, so that's what i would do. |
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In the absence of a plan, move toward the sound of gunfire and kill everything.
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Originally Posted By rubin:
I have a factory DD MK 18 upper I have been running un-suppressed with an H1 buffer. I am a complete suppressor noob and have an AAC 556SD on its way and am wondering if I'm going to have to switch out buffers or anything of that nature. I would post a picture but it currently does not meet standards with a Nightforce 1-4x on it. View Quote Welcome. I think I used an H3 with that upper and an M4-2K. I'm sure an H2 will be fine too. |
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Originally Posted By TNW:
Welcome. I think I used an H3 with that upper and an M4-2K. I'm sure an H2 will be fine too. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TNW:
Originally Posted By rubin:
I have a factory DD MK 18 upper I have been running un-suppressed with an H1 buffer. I am a complete suppressor noob and have an AAC 556SD on its way and am wondering if I'm going to have to switch out buffers or anything of that nature. I would post a picture but it currently does not meet standards with a Nightforce 1-4x on it. Welcome. I think I used an H3 with that upper and an M4-2K. I'm sure an H2 will be fine too. I'm also running an H3 with my DD MK18 upper suppressed and unsuppressed with no issues. |
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