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Posted: 2/15/2021 8:26:40 AM EDT
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 12" larue stealth getting set up for the aem5 |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/15/2021 10:00:17 AM EDT
[#2]
Who's brake?
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Posted: 2/15/2021 1:11:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Who's brake? I assume yours? If it's not, I'm not sure then. I have a ziploc bag full of assorted brakes and collars that I've amassed over the years. I even have a couple of the old smith vortex mounts still lying around. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2021 6:04:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jeremywills]
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My apologies for the late pictures. We were some of the last neighborhoods in San Antonio to get power restored after this crazy snow we had. I've been off the grid for a few days now. Finally warming back up. Feels great. That morning I had to take the opportunity to snap some fresh powder snow pics of my suppressed rifles before the kiddos destroyed the yard lol. I have no idea when I'll have the chance to do that again living here. First chance I'm getting to post them. Not too many AEM5 pics in the snow in this thread. Enjoy.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2021 8:48:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: My apologies for the late pictures. We were some of the last neighborhoods in San Antonio to get power restored after this crazy snow we had. I've been off the grid for a few days now. Finally warming back up. Feels great. That morning I had to take the opportunity to snap some fresh powder snow pics of my suppressed rifles before the kiddos destroyed the yard lol. I have no idea when I'll have the chance to do that again living here. First chance I'm getting to post them. Not too many AEM5 pics in the snow in this thread. Enjoy. https://i.imgur.com/8bE1mpP.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/8bE1mpP.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gcnRmGt.jpg https://i.imgur.com/E72dvl2h.jpg Great pictures man. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2021 8:48:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KavonTN: I assume yours? If it's not, I'm not sure then. I have a ziploc bag full of assorted brakes and collars that I've amassed over the years. I even have a couple of the old smith vortex mounts still lying around. Is it magnetic? |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 8:10:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: Is it magnetic? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: Originally Posted By KavonTN: I assume yours? If it's not, I'm not sure then. I have a ziploc bag full of assorted brakes and collars that I've amassed over the years. I even have a couple of the old smith vortex mounts still lying around. Is it magnetic? It is, Ron asked me the same question. I think I've narrowed down where I got it from. Not sure if they made it or what. I'll shoot them an email today. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/23/2021 11:55:48 AM EDT
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Bravo company or Centurian. There are probably others.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/23/2021 1:04:17 PM EDT
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Is it safe to say that if the product/description says Ops Inc and not AE then it’s not one of yours? Currently hunting a brake for my 6.5G. Brownells has a 30 cal in stock but referenced as Ops Inc.
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Posted: 2/23/2021 1:49:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KavonTN]
[#10]
 Shot ok today. No issues. First time shooting passive with a pvs 14 and it wasn't terrible. Need to get a laser though. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/23/2021 4:05:00 PM EDT
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Brownells does not buy mine either. I have a batch of brakes in process that includes 5/8-24's that can be made into .22, 6mm, 6.5, or .30 cal.
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Posted: 2/23/2021 5:18:35 PM EDT
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I've been toying with the idea of making a .223 version of an M24A2 - would like another host for my AEM5 besides my Mk12 and this sounds like fun.
Figure I can find a R700 223 somewhere, the adjustable length of pull AND comb HS Precision stock, and maybe use like a Precision Reflex top rail (which looks very damn close to the MARS rail). Just need to find somebody who can profile the R700's barrel to fit my AEM5... |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/23/2021 6:07:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: Great pictures man. Thx. Couldn't pass up the opportunity. It may be a quite a while for me to be able to do snow pictures again living here in San Antonio. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/23/2021 11:05:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Brownells does not buy mine either. I have a batch of brakes in process that includes 5/8-24's that can be made into .22, 6mm, 6.5, or .30 cal. Thank you for the clarification. Do your vendors typically carry brakes in 6.5 or is that a custom request? |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 11:49:40 PM EDT
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Mod H-ish 6.5 Grendel. Having a hard time installing the brake. Used a 7.62 crush washer and snapped the washer while torquing down. Thinking about using a Precision Armament Accu-Washer. Never had any trouble with the 5.56 versions. What wrench do you guys use for install?
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Posted: 2/24/2021 1:03:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DackJaniels]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cdholmes: Mod H-ish 6.5 Grendel. Having a hard time installing the brake. Used a 7.62 crush washer and snapped the washer while torquing down. Thinking about using a Precision Armament Accu-Washer. Never had any trouble with the 5.56 versions. What wrench do you guys use for install? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/414212/A6448461-FE34-4070-8CA9-10B66243E330_jpe-1838961.JPG Looking good man! How’s that 10.5” barrel treatin ya? Also how does the .30 Cal AEM’s sound on the Grendel? I’m still trying to hunt one down but doubt I’ll get my hands on one |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/24/2021 10:53:16 AM EDT
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If you have a standard length 5/8-24 thread(.62 long) and are using one of my brakes, the 5/8 id crush washer will put the brake 3-4 turns farther forward.
Just use 5/8 shims. My brake wrench works well for installing without damaging the brake. |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 12:24:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cdholmes]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DackJaniels: Looking good man! How’s that 10.5” barrel treatin ya? Also how does the .30 Cal AEM’s sound on the Grendel? I’m still trying to hunt one down but doubt I’ll get my hands on one Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DackJaniels: Looking good man! How’s that 10.5” barrel treatin ya? Also how does the .30 Cal AEM’s sound on the Grendel? I’m still trying to hunt one down but doubt I’ll get my hands on one Honestly I haven't even been to the range to shoot the short Grendel yet. And I had the AEM on a 13" Grendel and it was fairly quiet, a good tone. I got my AEM5-30 about a year and a half ago from Ron. Originally Posted By k31user: If you have a standard length 5/8-24 thread(.62 long) and are using one of my brakes, the 5/8 id crush washer will put the brake 3-4 turns farther forward. Just use 5/8 shims. My brake wrench works well for installing without damaging the brake. Thanks for the help Ron. |
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Posted: 2/24/2021 8:23:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: If you have a standard length 5/8-24 thread(.62 long) and are using one of my brakes, the 5/8 id crush washer will put the brake 3-4 turns farther forward. Just use 5/8 shims. My brake wrench works well for installing without damaging the brake. Are your brake wrenches for sale? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 2/24/2021 9:43:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: Are your brake wrenches for sale? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: Originally Posted By k31user: If you have a standard length 5/8-24 thread(.62 long) and are using one of my brakes, the 5/8 id crush washer will put the brake 3-4 turns farther forward. Just use 5/8 shims. My brake wrench works well for installing without damaging the brake. Are your brake wrenches for sale? Quoted for interest as well. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/24/2021 9:55:05 PM EDT
[#21]
Yes.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/25/2021 12:15:43 AM EDT
[#22]
I would love to see a video of how Ron welds the front end of his cans. There is some magic there to the consistency and simplicity.
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Posted: 2/25/2021 1:31:13 AM EDT
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NC, USA
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Posted: 2/25/2021 10:06:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Yes. How does someone go about picking one up Ron? |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 10:52:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Yes. Where can I buy one? Thanks. |
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Posted: 2/25/2021 2:55:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gremyashchy1911]
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I would be interested in seeing what it looks like. I made a crows foot looking tool that fits the taper of the “flats” on the brake. It needs a little finishing but it’s pretty good for all hand work. Wish I had access to a mill and lathe to make my tools with. I’ll post pictures when I get off work in the morning .
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/25/2021 3:39:03 PM EDT
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Send me an email. I have a few of them.
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Posted: 2/26/2021 4:04:47 AM EDT
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This is the tool I made for installing and removing the brakes.
   It started life as a broken class 8 truck spring and a impact socket that was damaged. Torch, grinder, drill press, welder and files later that's what it looks like. It wasn't too hard to make but has a long way to go I only get a small amount of time to work on it during the day. Still got some work to do making it look cleaner and more like a tool and not a train wreck when placed in close proximity to anything a real machinist turns out. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2021 10:30:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gremyashchy1911: This is the tool I made for installing and removing the brakes. https://i.imgur.com/8dMprg2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cd5N7V3.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LlgUT1x.jpg It started life as a broken class 8 truck spring and a impact socket that was damaged. Torch, grinder, drill press, welder and files later that's what it looks like. It wasn't too hard to make but has a long way to go I only get a small amount of time to work on it during the day. Still got some work to do making it look cleaner and more like a tool and not a train wreck when placed in close proximity to anything a real machinist turns out. Hey, it's functional and serves the purpose! Ron replied to my email and I sent him some funds for his wrench and a shim kit last night. |
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Posted: 2/27/2021 2:49:33 PM EDT
[#30]
What is the best option to purchase an AEM5 at the moment? I can’t find them in stock anywhere.
-Mike |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 1:51:31 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mjmjr1312: What is the best option to purchase an AEM5 at the moment? I can’t find them in stock anywhere. -Mike I’m in the same boat as you. I’ve emailed a ton of different distributors but no one has any. Our best bet is either the used market (I haven’t seen any used for sale in a long time except one on gunbroker that went for $1200+) or hope that if/when Ron catches up with his orders that he decides to bless this earth with just a few more of those sweet sweet AEM-5’s. A couple pages back Ron mentioned retirement, which if anyone deserves it, it’s him. |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 3:02:28 AM EDT
[#32]
Same here. I ended up backordering an AEM5 at DSG Arms mid December and I'm still waiting with no ETA from them. The wait to even start the stamp hurts but it is what it is. I'm just hoping they'll get it filled before he retires!
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2021 11:52:48 AM EDT
[#33]
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Posted: 2/28/2021 6:10:41 PM EDT
[#34]
Interesting post from Kevin and his collection. Didn’t see anything posted so figured I’d share.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2021 7:38:56 PM EDT
[#35]
I have to laugh.
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Posted: 2/28/2021 9:04:55 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: I have to laugh. Ron, Curious on your thoughts, I’ve been reading this thread since before he started his current company. Genuinely interested. No dog in fight and looking to add some AEM to the collection soon. |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 9:52:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lonestar12: Interesting post from Kevin and his collection. Didn’t see anything posted so figured I’d share. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/298831/E4996B03-39FA-45D7-A4C1-9EAD2F59603B_png-1845602.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/298831/BD181093-A30B-4024-B65A-3394DDF337CA_jpe-1845604.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/298831/5B66291C-5351-49CD-A47D-B88F25009440_jpe-1845611.JPG Well I guess I need to throw out all my long collars and cancel my order on barrels!! I’ll have to look into getting some barrels machined with the collar in place and a built in brake. Anyone recommend a shop?? Seeing that makes me laugh on a otherwise uneventful Sunday. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2021 10:51:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lonestar12: Ron, Curious on your thoughts, I’ve been reading this thread since before he started his current company. Genuinely interested. No dog in fight and looking to add some AEM to the collection soon. Sorry, it just took me back to the Silencer Talk days when AAC was just getting going and there was more baloney flying around than a tornado that just went through the Oscar Mayer factory. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2021 7:24:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jeremywills]
[#39]
So I skipped purchasing a superior product and bought an inferior one according to Kevin then.....................? Nah, I like my AEM5 and have no desire to own anything from Q
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Posted: 3/1/2021 7:36:31 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mjmjr1312: What is the best option to purchase an AEM5 at the moment? I can’t find them in stock anywhere. -Mike You can call Capitol Armory and place a backorder there. That is what I did, they might be able to give you an estimate on when more will show up. |
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Posted: 3/1/2021 2:18:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/1/2021 2:27:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yumago: You can call Capitol Armory and place a backorder there. That is what I did, they might be able to give you an estimate on when more will show up. Thanks I’ll do that |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2021 2:50:02 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: So I skipped purchasing a superior product and bought an inferior one according to Kevin then.....................? Nah, I like my AEM5 and have no desire to own anything from Q I mean, why would anyone desire to own anything from Q when they openly brag about bad titanium welds? If you look at their social media feeds and cross reference to guidelines on visually evaluating titanium welds, the crazy colors that they brag about are quite clearly unacceptable. |
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Posted: 3/1/2021 2:58:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARgunner0210: I mean, why would anyone desire to own anything from Q when they openly brag about bad titanium welds? If you look at their social media feeds and cross reference to guidelines on visually evaluating titanium welds, the crazy colors that they brag about are quite clearly unacceptable. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARgunner0210: Originally Posted By jeremywills: So I skipped purchasing a superior product and bought an inferior one according to Kevin then.....................? Nah, I like my AEM5 and have no desire to own anything from Q I mean, why would anyone desire to own anything from Q when they openly brag about bad titanium welds? If you look at their social media feeds and cross reference to guidelines on visually evaluating titanium welds, the crazy colors that they brag about are quite clearly unacceptable. He was banned from this site years and years ago for a good reason. His reputation precedes him (the ultimate troll). |
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Posted: 3/1/2021 4:53:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Green0]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Sorry, it just took me back to the Silencer Talk days when AAC was just getting going and there was more baloney flying around than a tornado that just went through the Oscar Mayer factory. There might be some small truth to some of what he said- most of which is probably exaggerated and artfully miss-represented, but it comes across as a pointless and unnecessary hit piece, and pretty unappreciative of what he obviously learned from Ops Inc. His cans weren't good at AAC until they added the round hole ported baffles like Ops Inc circa 2008, that he and Ethan later brought to SIG and still use today in the Q lineup. He talks about surefire taking a B&T mount. Maybe that's true. His AAC cans had the Surefire flash reducer- its weirdly hypocritical its OK for him to take things but he implies it is unethical for other companies like surefire to do it. If a person was in silencers in the early to mid 2000's and didn't admire Ops Inc or at least the 12th model .22 CAL, they either didn't experience one, or are lying to you. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2021 5:50:37 PM EDT
[#46]
I've got a way of cleaning the suppressors that seems to work pretty well. I'm going to give this one a second run through
and see how it ends up. It was pretty dirty, |
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Posted: 3/1/2021 7:55:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Green0]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: I've got a way of cleaning the suppressors that seems to work pretty well. I'm going to give this one a second run through and see how it ends up. It was pretty dirty, I seem to remember reading about Marcus Luttrell falling down a mountain and admittedly losing control of his rifle several times and breaking his back at some point and finding himself hunted in the dark and still managing to connect with an enemy fighter who was getting a little warm on his position. At that point, apparently his 12th model was straight enough to still put a bullet through the bore and get it done. And he wasn't located either, so the suppressor did its job and got him out of there. Tight? sure. Collars might have some tolerance (I don't know how much the only one I ever saw put on was a pretty tight fit and barely got on). Some of the cans mounted with crush washers might not be perfectly aligned, but how do you blame the bore when they mount them with crush washers? |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2021 11:41:28 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mjmjr1312: What is the best option to purchase an AEM5 at the moment? I can’t find them in stock anywhere. -Mike Best option? Relax. Network with dealers. Capital Armory, Charlie’s Custom Clones, eSuppressor shop, etc. Ron is making them. You will just have to wait longer. Most of the sealers are selling fewer and could increase prices to equalize supply and demand. But most are not. These will return. Ron has a lot of work, and he is serving his dealers and they will come through for us. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 11:18:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: wayfaerer320]
[#49]
What would I need to mount an AEM5-30 on an M1A?
Is there a specific brake and collar for this application? Here is my inspiration below. Yes, I know that is a Sionics suppressor, but I was thinking an AEM5-30 would look pretty damn close to this and look pretty cool on a shorty M14 build. Would have a very similar look and feel. I guess my first question is, what barrel length would I want/need to achieve a similar profile per below with the AEM5-30 mounted? More importantly, how doable is this? |
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Posted: 3/3/2021 12:40:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: UnknownPatriot]
[#50]
^^^ In my experience the m1a does not suppress well. One reason is the thin barrel will have a huge poi vertical shift with an average weight 30 cal silencer. The aem30 will likely be more. Get an ar10. Don’t look back. Sorry.
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