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Posted: 5/31/2002 8:29:15 PM EDT
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I SAW a V.N. ERA 3-PRONG FLASHIDER FORSALE FOR $15.& WAS WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY DISADVANTGES OF THIS TYPE,COMPARED TO THE BIRDCAGE(TYPE 1), THAT I HAVE ON MY RIFLE NOW? I WAS THINKING ABOUT BUYING IT,TO PUT ON AN A SP1 UPPER,JUST TO GET THE "EARLY-OLDSCHOOL-LOOK" I'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE WHO HAS ONE, OR HAD ONE.ANYONE? THANK'S Jimmo |
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Although the 3-prong flash suppressor was reputedly somewhat more effective than its successor, the birdcage, it had an annoying tendency to become hung up on vines and such while in the field. A special armorer's tool, a plate with cutouts for the prongs, was slipped over the open end of the FS to install and remove it. Unlike the European 4-prong FS units that were its contemporaries (on other rifles), the 3-prong could not easily be used as a wire-cutter. Although often seen on older weapons, the 3-prong is seldom seen as OEM equipment, and is usually replaced when the weapon is overhauled. |
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