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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:03:34 AM EDT
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I have two, .223 and .308. Both gets used one several rifles each with their own QD mount.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:07:33 AM EDT
[#2]
Nope. They were assholes on the phone when I called them with a tech question a few years ago, so I spend my money elsewhere.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:08:27 AM EDT
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I use the YHM Phantom on my current rifles. For the price it can't be beat. On recent builds I've been using Spikes dynacomp and similar style devices.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:09:24 AM EDT
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Only the QD suppressor mount versions for my Ti.30 QD can.
I've got a few lonely Vortex flash hiders sitting in the spare parts box now that I got the can. |
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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:11:05 AM EDT
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Not exactly sure what you are asking. I have. 7.62 Ti that is currently being sold and transferred once the stamp comes back.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:13:25 AM EDT
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Not exactly sure what you are asking. I have. 7.62 Ti that is currently being sold and transferred once the stamp comes back. I think he's asking about the Phantom flash hiders, not the can. could be wrong. |
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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:14:49 AM EDT
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I still have a stainless QD 5.56 Phantom that permanently resides on my 20" scoped rifle. It was my first rifle can but it has been replaced as my primary go-to rifle can.
As a starter can it is ok, but after owning it for a while I grew tired of its weight and its butt ugly mounts. The latest design revision of the flash hider mounts took them even further into the derp forest. |
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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:17:06 AM EDT
[#8]
I use one on my 9mm SBR.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:19:15 AM EDT
[#9]
Yes they are simple and effective. The 5c1 will be pinned to my 14.5 recce
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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:21:58 AM EDT
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I still have a stainless QD 5.56 Phantom that permanently resides on my 20" scoped rifle. It was my first rifle can but it has been replaced as my primary go-to rifle can. As a starter can it is ok, but after owning it for a while I grew tired of its weight and its butt ugly mounts. The latest design revision of the flash hider mounts took them even further into the derp forest. Should have gone Ti 
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Posted: 12/16/2014 11:29:37 AM EDT
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Should have gone Ti Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I still have a stainless QD 5.56 Phantom that permanently resides on my 20" scoped rifle. It was my first rifle can but it has been replaced as my primary go-to rifle can. As a starter can it is ok, but after owning it for a while I grew tired of its weight and its butt ugly mounts. The latest design revision of the flash hider mounts took them even further into the derp forest. Should have gone Ti Ti didn't exist yet at that time. It was released like a year or so after I bought my stainless can. 
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Posted: 12/16/2014 12:35:35 PM EDT
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Yes I have one on my carbine and like it.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 12:58:58 PM EDT
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It's kinds old school,but it's cheap,quality and effective. Has the phantom fallen out of favor? The YHM Phantoms, to me, will never fall out of favor or style. They are an excellent FH for a great price. I use a few on some of my ARs. You will see a lot of new guys going with the latest and greatest brand name FHs, but old school FHs like the Phantom will still be one of the best you can get for reducing the flash signature on an AR. |
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Posted: 12/16/2014 1:00:55 PM EDT
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I had the Titanium phantom but just got finished transferring it. It's a fine can, i just couldn't stand the butt-ass ugly mounts.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 1:41:03 PM EDT
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I had the Titanium phantom but just got finished transferring it. It's a fine can, i just couldn't stand the butt-ass ugly mounts. So get a short barrel and a long handguard, and run a blast shield when you don't have the can on
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Posted: 12/16/2014 1:56:19 PM EDT
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I thought we were discussing flash hiders.
If so, the answer is YES. It is one of the most effective budget flash hiders out there. You have to spend a lot of money to get only marginally better visible signature mitigation for carbine length barrels. I just put one (5c2) on my current build and see no evidence of anything in its price range or close to it that performs better. |
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Posted: 12/16/2014 3:20:25 PM EDT
[#17]
I still like mine.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 3:27:18 PM EDT
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The Phantom is on 2 of my rifles. Have been for a long time. Very effective flash hider. Haven't seen a reason to change it.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 5:18:58 PM EDT
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My YHM M2 30 cal Phantom is my go-to suppressor. It lives on my HD rifle at the bedside.
Love it. |
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Posted: 12/16/2014 6:35:26 PM EDT
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I still have a phantom(it's pinned and staying there) on my 6921 upper and, aside from current AR fashion trends, believe it or not, it still suppresses flash better than everything besides the pronged FHers.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 6:45:43 PM EDT
[#21]
Yep, I just ordered 3 of them.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 8:05:44 PM EDT
[#22]
Yep...just put a 5c2 on my last build.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 8:19:34 PM EDT
[#23]
The 5C1 is the only FH I've ever used.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 8:46:08 PM EDT
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I put 200 rounds thru my 14.5" Green Mountain 1/9 barrel this weekend with a perm attached YHM Phantom. I let my father shoot the majority of the IMI (hot) 55 grain ammo th4u the rifle. Standing off to the side on a dimly lit range, I noticed zero to almost zero muzzle flash out of the Phantom in the company of Smith Enterprises "Vortex" Flash Hiders that are my favorite. The "Phantom" produced the same "absent" muzzle flash that the Vortex produced... The Phantom with ball bulk ammo is extremely effective at eliminating muzzle flash. Use some ammo with a flash retardant and there will be even less. The "Phantom" is a very, very solid choice whether on a budget or not...
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Posted: 12/16/2014 8:55:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2014 8:57:40 PM EDT
[#26]
I use them all the time on SBR's, and rifles that are gonna be knocked around real good.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 8:58:39 PM EDT
[#27]
The Phantom is still my favorite flash hider.
Looks good, and it does a good job of suppressing the flash. Dave N |
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Posted: 12/16/2014 9:07:26 PM EDT
[#28]
It's my go-to muzzle device as well.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 9:09:40 PM EDT
[#29]
5C1 pinned on a 14.5
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Posted: 12/16/2014 10:49:50 PM EDT
[#30]
Very effective. I still use them.
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Posted: 12/17/2014 12:27:39 AM EDT
[#31]
Yup.
One even came with this 6" thread protector that weighs 20oz. |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 12:31:26 AM EDT
[#32]
I have 2 in service currently.
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Posted: 12/17/2014 12:33:22 AM EDT
[#33]
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The Phantom is still my favorite flash hider. Looks good, and it does a good job of suppressing the flash. Dave N Bingo.. This, I still run one... |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 1:09:07 AM EDT
[#34]
Works great. And is cost effective. Will buy more if need to
ETA: Also no ping sounds like from the pronged ones |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 3:31:27 AM EDT
[#35]
all i have on my pinned permanent 14.5s a 5C1 love em
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Posted: 12/17/2014 1:46:13 PM EDT
[#36]
My ArmaLite middy has had a YHM Phantom on it for several years. I see no reason to replace it. It looks good (without being garish), and does its job.
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Posted: 12/17/2014 2:07:02 PM EDT
[#37]
YUP I LIKE DEM
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Posted: 12/17/2014 3:09:23 PM EDT
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So get a short barrel and a long handguard, and run a blast shield when you don't have the can on
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/ARFCOM%20stuff/IMG_20140926_174010_536.jpg http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/ARFCOM%20stuff/DSCF1684.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I had the Titanium phantom but just got finished transferring it. It's a fine can, i just couldn't stand the butt-ass ugly mounts. So get a short barrel and a long handguard, and run a blast shield when you don't have the can on
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/ARFCOM%20stuff/IMG_20140926_174010_536.jpg http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/ARFCOM%20stuff/DSCF1684.jpg What HG is that? |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 3:14:23 PM EDT
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What HG is that? Magpul MOE-SL |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 4:04:11 PM EDT
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I have one on my 20" AR and it works well. I'll probably replace it with a silencerco flash hider when my suppressor gets out of NFA jail.
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Posted: 12/17/2014 4:21:40 PM EDT
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So get a short barrel and a long handguard, and run a blast shield when you don't have the can on
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/ARFCOM%20stuff/IMG_20140926_174010_536.jpg http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/ARFCOM%20stuff/DSCF1684.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I had the Titanium phantom but just got finished transferring it. It's a fine can, i just couldn't stand the butt-ass ugly mounts. So get a short barrel and a long handguard, and run a blast shield when you don't have the can on
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/ARFCOM%20stuff/IMG_20140926_174010_536.jpg http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/ARFCOM%20stuff/DSCF1684.jpg well done sir... I went with the Surefire 556-rc as a more expensive fix
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Posted: 12/17/2014 5:04:29 PM EDT
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Not with me they haven't. I have around 30 of them and just received my most recent one just a week or two ago. More expensive flavor of the month FS do nothing to impress me.
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Posted: 12/17/2014 5:45:31 PM EDT
[#43]
I have to admit that, after all these years, I still like and use the 5C2.
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Posted: 12/17/2014 7:32:59 PM EDT
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The YHM Phantoms, to me, will never fall out of favor or style. They are an excellent FH for a great price. I use a few on some of my ARs. You will see a lot of new guys going with the latest and greatest brand name FHs, but old school FHs like the Phantom will still be one of the best you can get for reducing the flash signature on an AR. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's kinds old school,but it's cheap,quality and effective. Has the phantom fallen out of favor? The YHM Phantoms, to me, will never fall out of favor or style. They are an excellent FH for a great price. I use a few on some of my ARs. You will see a lot of new guys going with the latest and greatest brand name FHs, but old school FHs like the Phantom will still be one of the best you can get for reducing the flash signature on an AR. This says it all for me. |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 8:46:14 PM EDT
[#45]
I have couple of them on my rifles. The great thing is the ends of the flash hinder does hurt. I accidently drop one of my rifles on my foot and the flash hider right on my bare foot and did it hurt.
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Posted: 12/17/2014 8:53:30 PM EDT
[#46]
My favorite flash hider. I have a couple. Still running a birdcage also.
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Posted: 12/17/2014 9:08:46 PM EDT
[#47]
I still run a 5c2. Love the looks and the performance. Love the price too.
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Posted: 12/17/2014 9:12:26 PM EDT
[#48]
I got one permed onto a Colt M4LE 14.5" and one on an ArmaLite 16" Middie. Good stuff, IMHO !
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Posted: 12/17/2014 11:30:03 PM EDT
[#49]
I've used one on my .308 for the last 10 years but just removed it in favor of a Griffin Armament Tactical Comp.
Nothing wrong with the good old phantom. Just decided to go a different route. |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 11:32:42 PM EDT
[#50]
Recently put one on my first pin and weld, works great, cheap, what's not to like?
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