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1/11/2004 2:35:45 PM EDT
Thinking about upgrading my post-ban Bushmaster M-4 type carbine to an SPR-type rifle.  Is the muzzle break on the SPR any louder than the my current muzzle break, or should I just leave the new barrel bare?  Also, does anybody have an accurate list of parts to complete my project?  Thanks-Rico
1/11/2004 5:22:01 PM EDT
[#1]
Sounds like you have lots or work ahead of you.

The 2 current military SPR's versions generally have 18" free floated barrels, Leupold M3 and BUIS.  

Mk12 Mod 0 PRI and ARMS components
Mk12 Mod 1 Knigtht's component

Check out MSTN under the Industry Forum and you will see a host of kickin' SPRs and components.
1/11/2004 10:55:11 PM EDT
[#2]
Rico,
   The SPR brake is made by OPS. It is designed to direct sound pressure to the sides of the weapon and not back to the shooter. I never used one personally, but it is supposed to be much quieter. The other parts parts to the best of my knowledge for the mod0
Douglass 18" SS barrel
Pri gas buster
Pri flip up front sight
Pri free flote tube
ARMS #40 BUIS
ARMS SPR rail
Parker  Hale bipod
And Luepoold M3 10X with ARMS QD rings

There are other variations, but these are the basics

Hope it helps
1/11/2004 11:50:06 PM EDT
[#3]
The Ops. Inc. port is indeed not angled back towards the shooter, so they are more quiet, however they have NOT been approved for use on a post ban rifle by ATFE.  If you use one on that post ban, you'll have to wait until after September, and they aren't even currently available though copies are now being sold on the EE board.
1/13/2004 7:27:19 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks for the imput.  It sure helps.  I've been intrigued by the SPR ever since I saw one while stationed "over there."  Guess I'll be saving my spare change till' September.  Thanks guys, Rico-out
1/14/2004 5:06:04 AM EDT
[#5]
AN OUNCE OF GOUGE IS BETTER THAN A POUND OF KNOWLEDGE.

HERE'S THE GOUGE ON THE N.S. SPR CONFIGURATION:

[URL]http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=134&t=141556[/URL]

BTW, WE HAVE OPS INC 2-PORT MILITARY BRAKES AND BARREL SLEEVES INBOUND. SO WE'LL BE ABLE TO FULLY CONFIGURE SPR UPPERS IN THE CORRECT FORMAT.

WES GRANT
[URL]MSTN.BIZ[/URL]
1/17/2004 7:02:30 PM EDT
[#6]
Even though it's a brake, how well does the Ops Inc. do at keeping the flash down to a minimum?  Of course the suppressor would be the best option here but...
1/17/2004 7:24:05 PM EDT
[#7]
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Even though it's a brake, how well does the Ops Inc. do at keeping the flash down to a minimum?  Of course the suppressor would be the best option here but...
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IIRC, the OPS INC brake is considered a flash supressor.
1/18/2004 6:04:36 PM EDT
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Even though it's a brake, how well does the Ops Inc. do at keeping the flash down to a minimum?  Of course the suppressor would be the best option here but...
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Take a look for yourself.  Here is the original [url=http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=12&t=174084&w=searchPop]thread link[/url].  Ammunition used was Black Hills 77gr

[img]http://www.btammolabs.com/images/recoilflash.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.btammolabs.com/images/flash.jpg[/img]
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