AR Sponsor
Posted: 9/7/2011 8:46:25 PM EDT
|
I'm looking at the Vortex Link here to Midway I see alot of fellows using them and they seem to have good reviews. I'm setting up 2 carbines that will be pretty much identical other then one is a middy so I'll be buying 2 of them and just need a little push from the hive before I hit the submit button at Midway. They are 50.99 there. To be totally honest if I get a small amount of benefit I'll be happy. I think they look cool as hell so that's the real motivator. The only thing I don't like is the cut ring in them for a suppressor. Anyone know of a similar unit without the groove? Could anyone describe how this behaves compaired to the regular type I have now?
This is the last thing I need other then figuring out how I'm going to sling them. The Colt is really FDE, it turned sorta olive when I brightened my pic 
|
|
I have the 1st gen Vortex with the ring cut in the front. It suppresses flash just fine but the tuning fork "ping" is annoying. I find the AAC Blackout a little less annoying but it is still there. You can still hear it resonating through the suppressor.
ETA: Wilson Combat Accutac and AAC Blackout both have 3 prongs (less pinging) but still have grooves. |
|
I'm in the same boat, still looking. Rainier has the same Flash Hider for less and they have their own version, the XD Flash hider. A four prong, prongs are straight like the AAC (3 prong).
You can hit Youtube for a night video on just about every FH out there, a demonstration showing how effective each is could help with your decision. The tuning fork effect is a common complaint that would / could make or break the deal depending on the user. |
AR Sponsor