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GA, USA
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Posted: 12/29/2020 5:13:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: Was really hoping I'd have mine in hand by now............... I said I wouldn't call the NFA branch till after the first of the new year. There's still a few days left. BTW Nice looking range setup you guys got yourselves there. It's an AR15.com community range, the owner is cool is shit. I throw him a maintenance donation every time I'm out. Very generous guy. |
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Posted: 12/29/2020 11:03:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: It's an AR15.com community range, the owner is cool is shit. I throw him a maintenance donation every time I'm out. Very generous guy. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: Originally Posted By jeremywills: Was really hoping I'd have mine in hand by now............... I said I wouldn't call the NFA branch till after the first of the new year. There's still a few days left. BTW Nice looking range setup you guys got yourselves there. It's an AR15.com community range, the owner is cool is shit. I throw him a maintenance donation every time I'm out. Very generous guy. My two best friends I met on this site. We had been friends "online" for a couple years and then all finally met up in person down in GA near that range. Had an absolute blast, and I was so thankful to the owner for being so generous. I think we left $100 there. Really cool. |
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Posted: 1/5/2021 9:24:02 PM EDT
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The AEM5 feels a little too long for the mini NSW recce. Thinking about an AEM2 or 3 to really make it a mini NSW but can’t decide. Doesn’t seem like there’s a whole lot of difference between the two. Any input?
 Attached FileAEM5 is going on the Mk12 full time.  Attached File |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/5/2021 9:37:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: The AEM5 feels a little too long for the mini NSW recce. Thinking about an AEM2 or 3 to really make it a mini NSW but can’t decide. Doesn’t seem like there’s a whole lot of difference between the two. Any input? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/462226/93CBAE65-9630-4B73-88DD-0F933DDB489D_jpe-1766034.JPG AEM5 is going on the Mk12 full time. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/462226/7A1E9F9E-FB71-47F9-8920-6F78589C0C9C_jpe-1766039.JPG An AEM2 would look so good on there. |
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Posted: 1/6/2021 1:17:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Rothperson87]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eyekahn: An AEM2 would look so good on there. I’m leaning towards aem3 over the 2 just for a little more suppression. But the other part of me says one more inch or one more baffle isn’t going to make that much of a difference to the ears with hearing pro on. |
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Posted: 1/11/2021 12:34:47 AM EDT
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Ron....make some 30 cal cans already
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/11/2021 11:00:57 AM EDT
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So, my dealer THSF where I have an AEM5 in jail has AEM3s. What is the best application for a 3? Have scoured the net and can't really find anything that spells out barrels, correct collar etc. I'm assuming an M4 barrel profile and perhaps asking Ron to make a custom collar depending on which barrel I choose?
I ask as i may talk myself into another build...lol...and grab one those 3s from him. Any info would be appreciated. |
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Posted: 1/11/2021 12:45:37 PM EDT
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Posted in the MK12 thread too...
If anyone is looking for an AEM5 in Houston, Collector’s Firearms had 2 in the case Saturday. I think one was $609 and one was $669. No idea on why the apparent pricing difference... The tags were a bit obscured and the place was pretty busy, so I didn’t ask. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 1/11/2021 9:30:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SaturationTech: Posted in the MK12 thread too... If anyone is looking for an AEM5 in Houston, Collector’s Firearms had 2 in the case Saturday. I think one was $609 and one was $669. No idea on why the apparent pricing difference... The tags were a bit obscured and the place was pretty busy, so I didn’t ask. I just called, they had one left.... it's gone.... thank you! |
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Posted: 1/11/2021 9:54:57 PM EDT
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Someone in the MK12 thread got the first one. Glad I could help a few people out. If I hadn’t grabbed one from Capitol Armory a few weeks ago, I probably woulda grabbed one for myself.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/12/2021 4:01:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Captain92: So, my dealer THSF where I have an AEM5 in jail has AEM3s. What is the best application for a 3? Have scoured the net and can't really find anything that spells out barrels, correct collar etc. I'm assuming an M4 barrel profile and perhaps asking Ron to make a custom collar depending on which barrel I choose? I ask as i may talk myself into another build...lol...and grab one those 3s from him. Any info would be appreciated. Yeah, AEM3 uses the M4 profile .7x.7" notch to attach the collar. Collar is the M4 MBS style also compatible with Spikes Tactical collars and mounts. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/12/2021 5:03:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpyHawk: Yeah, AEM3 uses the M4 profile .7x.7" notch to attach the collar. Collar is the M4 MBS style also compatible with Spikes Tactical collars and mounts. Thank you for that SpyHawk. |
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Posted: 1/12/2021 5:13:50 PM EDT
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I've been craving a 12.5 AEM5 combo again and had a cool Wilson flip up front sight that needed a home so this is my work in progress. Centurion MLOK FSP rail is really slick too.
  
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/13/2021 12:28:21 PM EDT
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Question:
Would I need an AEM5 in 6.5Grendel or AEM5-30 to fit Ballistic Advantage's 6.5 Grendel SPR profiled barrels? I see an AE30 in 6.5 for sale and wasn't sure it would fit due to the barrel profiles being different. Have AEMB mount and spr collars on all my 6.5 grendel ballistic advantage SPR barrels. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 12:56:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nobenz: Question: Would I need an AEM5 in 6.5Grendel or AEM5-30 to fit Ballistic Advantage's 6.5 Grendel SPR profiled barrels? I see an AE30 in 6.5 for sale and wasn't sure it would fit due to the barrel profiles being different. Have AEMB mount and spr collars on all my 6.5 grendel ballistic advantage SPR barrels. One of my dream cans is an AEM5 in .264 |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/13/2021 2:46:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: One of my dream cans is an AEM5 in .264 Yea, same here. I built a Mk12 Mod 0 in 6.5 Grendel. I now have all the parts for the mod 1 and mod H sitting and awaiting being built. I thought getting an AE Suppressor in .264 would be easy enough but it hasn't. See one in the EE but it's an AE 30 and don't believe it will work due to the barrel profiles of the 6.5grendel matching the AEM5 requirements. Thats why I came on this thread to see if someone can give me a definitive answer. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 3:10:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nobenz: Yea, same here. I built a Mk12 Mod 0 in 6.5 Grendel. I now have all the parts for the mod 1 and mod H sitting and awaiting being built. I thought getting an AE Suppressor in .264 would be easy enough but it hasn't. See one in the EE but it's an AE 30 and don't believe it will work due to the barrel profiles of the 6.5grendel matching the AEM5 requirements. Thats why I came on this thread to see if someone can give me a definitive answer. I could be wrong but I believe the SPR collar and the barrel profiling of the AE30 are the same. I'd have to measure my collar to confirm. The AE30 was with thicker bolt gun barrel use in mind where the "collar" would be machined into the barrel profile itself. Then the other difference would be the lack of muzzle device with AE30. Again I'll defer to the experts. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/18/2021 3:11:08 AM EDT
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I finally got to bring my AEM5 home on Sunday.
Took just over 6 months which in NFA time frame isn't too bad. I'm just glad its finally here where it belongs. 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:35:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeremywills: I finally got to bring my AEM5 home on Sunday. Took just over 6 months which in NFA time frame isn't too bad. I'm just glad its finally here where it belongs. https://i.imgur.com/HG985Bgh.jpg Badass. Glad you received and let us know how it shoots. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/19/2021 7:30:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Captain92: Badass. Glad you received and let us know how it shoots. It shoots great. I got to play with it while it was jailed. The only downside to that was being around other non suppressed shooters. Now that I can shoot away from a public range I can really appreciate it. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 1/19/2021 12:57:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nobenz: Yea, same here. I built a Mk12 Mod 0 in 6.5 Grendel. I now have all the parts for the mod 1 and mod H sitting and awaiting being built. I thought getting an AE Suppressor in .264 would be easy enough but it hasn't. See one in the EE but it's an AE 30 and don't believe it will work due to the barrel profiles of the 6.5grendel matching the AEM5 requirements. Thats why I came on this thread to see if someone can give me a definitive answer. Been done many times. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 1/19/2021 6:40:01 PM EDT
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   Still the best idea ever. :) |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/20/2021 12:21:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jeremywills]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Been done many times. nobenz if you didn't know it already k31user is Ron Allen, the man behind Allen Engineering  Give Ron a call but plan to have some time set aside. He loves to talk shop if you let him lol. You will learn a bunch of excellent info. I've appreciated every second of it. |
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USA
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Posted: 1/20/2021 12:28:11 AM EDT
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Anyone want to take a stab at what gas port for:
100% suppressed 5.56 pressure rifle gas 16.5” AE22 So far I have a vote for .077” and .080”. |
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Posted: 1/20/2021 11:53:31 AM EDT
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These Gordon Clones are becoming all the rage these days.
While not 100% accurate. This one uses a 12.5" Ballistic advantage barrel and SPR collar. Some minor trimming of the FSB in the bayonet lug area and shortening the collar got it to all work together.  |
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Posted: 1/20/2021 3:11:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By unclemoak: These Gordon Clones are becoming all the rage these days. While not 100% accurate. This one uses a 12.5" Ballistic advantage barrel and SPR collar. Some minor trimming of the FSB in the bayonet lug area and shortening the collar got it to all work together. https://scontent.fapa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/139478530_2476026555877013_8651267777430537018_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=2&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=il9sKMIYIHUAX9Pm3qQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fapa1-2.fna&oh=972bc35de321c206616e137663253a1d&oe=602CC8B6 Ok. I need that. |
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Posted: 1/20/2021 3:29:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KavonTN]
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I'm a fan. Just sprayed mine the other day.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/22/2021 7:45:53 AM EDT
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Quick question for the brain trust.
I'm hoping to finish my latest build this weekend, I have an original Ops Inc muzzle brake, and I have a Spikes Vortex flash hider in my parts bin. Since this is going to be run 100% suppressed all the time, do you guys notice any difference in felt recoil between the two when the can is on? |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 9:47:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SpyHawk: Quick question for the brain trust. I'm hoping to finish my latest build this weekend, I have an original Ops Inc muzzle brake, and I have a Spikes Vortex flash hider in my parts bin. Since this is going to be run 100% suppressed all the time, do you guys notice any difference in felt recoil between the two when the can is on? I've heard the vortex negatively affects accuracy when suppressed. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:30:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By unclemoak: These Gordon Clones are becoming all the rage these days. While not 100% accurate. This one uses a 12.5" Ballistic advantage barrel and SPR collar. Some minor trimming of the FSB in the bayonet lug area and shortening the collar got it to all work together. https://scontent.fapa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/139478530_2476026555877013_8651267777430537018_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=2&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=il9sKMIYIHUAX9Pm3qQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fapa1-2.fna&oh=972bc35de321c206616e137663253a1d&oe=602CC8B6 Good luck with that. My BA barrels would not mount an AEM5 |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:51:15 AM EDT
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2021 8:55:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By can-man: Good luck with that. My BA barrels would not mount an AEM5 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By can-man: Originally Posted By unclemoak: These Gordon Clones are becoming all the rage these days. While not 100% accurate. This one uses a 12.5" Ballistic advantage barrel and SPR collar. Some minor trimming of the FSB in the bayonet lug area and shortening the collar got it to all work together. https://scontent.fapa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/139478530_2476026555877013_8651267777430537018_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=2&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=il9sKMIYIHUAX9Pm3qQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fapa1-2.fna&oh=972bc35de321c206616e137663253a1d&oe=602CC8B6 Good luck with that. My BA barrels would not mount an AEM5 Well, it's a good thing I'm mounting an AEM3 then :) Originally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts: I've heard the vortex negatively affects accuracy when suppressed. Thanks, bro. Brake it is, then! |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:22:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Rothperson87]
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Originally Posted By cjwwd2: https://i.imgur.com/5F5Ve0Q.jpg Looks great! Originally Posted By SpyHawk: Well, it's a good thing I'm mounting an AEM3 then :) Post some pictures when she’s all put together. Anxious to see it with an aem3 instead of the usual 5. My AEM3 just shipped. Can’t wait to fondle it a little. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 11:19:32 AM EDT
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are all current production aem5 knurled or does the dealer have to order them that way? I saw a mention on capitol armory's page that said all after oct 2019 were but i dont know if thats just how they order them.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 12:17:23 PM EDT
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Last I heard they're all knurled again
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Posted: 1/24/2021 12:25:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hoplite: are all current production aem5 knurled or does the dealer have to order them that way? I saw a mention on capitol armory's page that said all after oct 2019 were but i dont know if thats just how they order them. All knurled now. Makes my smooth one that much cooler. 
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2021 1:17:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hoplite: are all current production aem5 knurled or does the dealer have to order them that way? I saw a mention on capitol armory's page that said all after oct 2019 were but i dont know if thats just how they order them. I talked to Ron a few weeks ago, and he said he's knurling everything now. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2021 2:28:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cjwwd2: https://i.imgur.com/5F5Ve0Q.jpg Looking dope. Makes me want more shit on my rail haha. 
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:02:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: Looks great! Post some pictures when she’s all put together. Anxious to see it with an aem3 instead of the usual 5. My AEM3 just shipped. Can’t wait to fondle it a little. Where did you get the AEM3? I'm on the hunt and hope i havent missed the boat |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:27:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rothperson87]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigdik3006: Where did you get the AEM3? I'm on the hunt and hope i havent missed the boat Woke up to an email from Tar Heel State that they had one in stock. Was on the hunt for quite a while. Best bet to get one would be to have an AE dealer (adco, THSF, Capitol Armory, etc.) order one for you. Adco said they had one on order last I talked to them but didn’t have an eta on when it would come in. Or there’s an aem2 on adco’s site if you don’t feel like waiting... ETA: Good video here showing the ops m4s vs m4m (aem2) vs 15th model (aem3) vs 12th model (aem5). From the video the 12th and 15th sound very close. The m4m is obviously a little louder but still sounds pretty good. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:48:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: Woke up to an email from Tar Heel State that they had one in stock. Was on the hunt for quite a while. Best bet to get one would be to have an AE dealer (adco, THSF, Capitol Armory, etc.) order one for you. Adco said they had one on order last I talked to them but didn’t have an eta on when it would come in. Or there’s an aem2 on adco’s site if you don’t feel like waiting... ETA: Good video here showing the ops m4s vs m4m (aem2) vs 15th model (aem3) vs 12th model (aem5). From the video the 12th and 15th sound very close. The m4m is obviously a little louder but still sounds pretty good. I called Tar Heel a few days ago and they said that one was a one-off. I don't think they're gonna have any more. I'll have to check with Adco though Unfortunately for me its the last piece of my Diemaco C8 SFW clone, and the correct suppressor is an Ops 15th. I just can't bring myself to put an AEM2 on it, although im sure it'd be a great home for it. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 5:19:00 PM EDT
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Shot mine today. Aem5 is sooo quiet.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 7:14:31 PM EDT
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Anyone run their AEM5 on full auto? Asking for a friend.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 7:16:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cjwwd2: https://i.imgur.com/5F5Ve0Q.jpg What barrel/length you use? Plan on doing a build like that. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 7:54:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By goloud: Anyone run their AEM5 on full auto? Asking for a friend. ADCO has done it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=655kfhNtxIM |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 10:35:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _B_: What barrel/length you use? Plan on doing a build like that. It’s a 15.1” pinned & welded by D. Wilson |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/25/2021 8:37:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SpyHawk]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: Looks great! Post some pictures when she’s all put together. Anxious to see it with an aem3 instead of the usual 5. My AEM3 just shipped. Can’t wait to fondle it a little. Top half is a pre-assembly test fit for some components with a mock up. Took the cheap Primary Arms clone off my .22LR AR to see how the concept would work out. Bottom half is fully assembled, torqued down, using brake instead of vortex FH. Barrel is 13.7" ballistic advantage, which I have used several of their barrels now and the .7x.7" notch has always been spot on perfect for AEM MBS cans (AEM1-AEM4). Gas block is a ZRO Delta, smallest one I could find. It's... ok. I wouldn't get another one. Not sure what optic I'll get for this one. Kind of want to try the new Vortex 5X. Handguard is a Lancer 15", but it's actually closer to 16". 
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Posted: 1/25/2021 6:32:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By goloud: Anyone run their AEM5 on full auto? Asking for a friend. I have, it's as good as you'd hope for it to be. On a 12.5" barrel here.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 6:38:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Keyst0ne: I have, it's as good as you'd hope for it to be. On a 12.5" barrel here. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/443986/AEM5_jpg-1796599.JPG Tight. So tight. Yeah, I’m going to have to do this. |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 8:35:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cjwwd2: It's a 15.1" pinned & welded by D. Wilson Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cjwwd2: Originally Posted By _B_: What barrel/length you use? Plan on doing a build like that. It's a 15.1" pinned & welded by D. Wilson |
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