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Posted: 10/24/2005 6:35:17 AM EDT
I need to see some of GemTech's work on any flash hiders. I am considering sending my upper to them for permament installation of an A2 FH and having it gauged for a HALO suppressor so I want to hear nothing but good things.  If you have any pics of their work up close I'd love to see them. As fas as I know, the only person here who has had GemTech work on his guns is USMC03 who (IIRC) had GemTech install all of his Bi-locks. Thanks fellas. |
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Matt, The reason I had Gem-Tech install my bi-loc's is because they warrentee their the work. If someone else installs the bi-loc and the bi-loc was not installed properly and you start getting baffle strikes, you are out on your own, and I doubt your local gusmith is going to replace your suppressor. To me the $25 install fee was worth having the peace of mind knowing it was done right, and if something were to go wrong, Gem-Tech would make it right. I know several guys who have sent their uppers to Gem-Tech to have bi-locs installed. I can't speak about the A2 flash hider and I don't know what Gem-Tech's policy is on installation of the A2 for the HALO. Check with Gem-Tech and follow their advise. |
Yeah I've already consulted with Philip Dater and Tom H. of GemTech. The will do the A2 installation for a nominal fee. I am pretty sure I am going to go ahead and have them install it for the same reason as you, peace of mind. I just wanted to see some upclose pics of their work to see how it looks. |
You can't use a Vortex or Phantom with the Gem-Tech suppressors. They laser cut a solid piece of steel to act as the washer instead of using a crush or peel washer:  |
No reason to have them do a Vortex or Phantom. They blind pin and laser weld the pin for perm install or use Rockset (sp?) ceramic adhesive for "non permanant" installs. Good luck trying to get a flash hider off that was attached with Rockset. |
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Roger that guys. I thought I had read they did a circumferential weld. I was planning to put a vortex on a 14.5" barrel to bring it to legal length, and have it permanently attached. Had no plans for a suppressor. Guess there's no real advantage to sending it to Gemtech vs ADCO. Thanks! |
George, ADCO is the way to go for your gunsmithing needs. The only reason to send a upper to Gem-Tech is if you are buying one of their suppressors and need to have a flash hider installed. |
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If you are having a Gemtech flash hider pinned in place for 16" OAL - please send it to Gemtech I dont know what super steel they make them out of, but they are a PITA to drill and pin in place! I have a A2 permed on my upper, and a HALO on the way, so we're going to be seeing how they work. I used SS KAC shims to index the FH, so I should be ok. |
Zak - Did Gemtech permanently install that Bilock for you? If so, can you get an upclose sot of their pin an weld? I want to see what it looks like. Thanks. |
Thanks! That was Plan Alpha anyway. Thought the Gemtech option might be a little more highspeed but I see there's no real advantage. |
USMC03 is right. The only reason I am having Gemtech permanently install my A2 is because I am putting a HALO suppressor on it and if they install the A2 they will warranty the suppressor against baffle strikes. FWIW, I had ADCO do the original pinning of the A2 with a peel washer and it came out great. You can't go wrong with Steve doing your work. |
Thanks Zak. I am guessing from the pic that GemTech did not color over or smooth out the weld? |
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