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Posted: 10/17/2004 4:00:08 AM EDT
I'm thinking of having my barrell chopped to a 14.5" and getting a phantom permimently attached.  I'd like to see some pics your shortened barrels with flash suppressors to get some idea of what it will look like.  

Right now, my AR has a 16" barrell with a big ass Colt compensator on it...it needs to go.  
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 4:21:35 AM EDT
[#1]
The search feature is a wonderful thing, all the phantom pics you could ever want, just one click away


For comparrison:

Bottom is my Colt LE6920 (16" + Birdcage) on the Top is my Bushy LEM4A3 (14.5" + Phantom 5C2)




I whited out the background so you could get a clearer pic, click on the link below to see a much larger version if needed


High res
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 6:10:06 AM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
I'm thinking of having my barrell chopped to a 14.5" and getting a phantom permimently attached.  I'd like to see some pics your shortened barrels with flash suppressors to get some idea of what it will look like.  

Right now, my AR has a 16" barrell with a big ass Colt compensator on it...it needs to go.  



I never figured out the uploading photos thing.  If you want I will email you a picture of mine.

Steve
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 7:24:21 AM EDT
[#3]
This was posted last week, and the week before that if I remember right. Do the search and look in the AR picture thread. You will probably get better results that way to be honest. I usualy always post on reposts but my photo server went down and I have not had the time to transfer all my images yet.

ETA: OK, I moved some images for you... All work was done by ADCO...

Here is the blind pinning and good view of the cut down barrel




Link Posted: 10/17/2004 11:56:56 AM EDT
[#4]
Can coneone please tell me what the difference is in a Phantom suppressor and the others?  Liike is there an advantage in a Phantom over the regular kind that comes on a Bushmaster?

Thanks.
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 12:05:31 PM EDT
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Quoted:
Can coneone please tell me what the difference is in a Phantom suppressor and the others?  Liike is there an advantage in a Phantom over the regular kind that comes on a Bushmaster?

Thanks.



Mostly, it's cosmetic.  There are a few different designs.  One of the big differences though, is that some of the older ones were made with a bottom slot.  The newer ones don't have a bottom slot, and that helps to prevent a dust signature when shooting prone.  
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 12:11:32 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/17/2004 12:33:45 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
Can coneone please tell me what the difference is in a Phantom suppressor and the others?  Liike is there an advantage in a Phantom over the regular kind that comes on a Bushmaster?

Thanks.



The phantom can be used as an impact weapon.  It also works for its designed purpose.  XM193 at dusk with a phantom, no perceptible flash.
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 1:20:26 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/17/2004 1:32:16 PM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
Can coneone please tell me what the difference is in a Phantom suppressor and the others?  Liike is there an advantage in a Phantom over the regular kind that comes on a Bushmaster?

Thanks.

The Phantom is one of the best flash suppressors on the market.  The Vortex is the other one.  Check out this link: Muzzle Attachments
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 1:55:57 PM EDT
[#10]
Oh yes, something to add ...

Just because they're good doesn't mean they're necessary.  The A2 flash suppressor is quite good.  FYI, on a night (midnight and thereabouts) livefire exercise with 0% illum, using PVS-14s, M855 ammo, and M4s, you can only occaisionally see flash from them, and it's not very bright when you do.

Also, I've got a Vortex but haven't yet had the chance to shoot it at night.

Quoted:

Quoted:
Can coneone please tell me what the difference is in a Phantom suppressor and the others?  Liike is there an advantage in a Phantom over the regular kind that comes on a Bushmaster?

Thanks.

The Phantom is one of the best flash suppressors on the market.  The Vortex is the other one.  Check out this link: Muzzle Attachments

Link Posted: 10/17/2004 2:15:29 PM EDT
[#11]

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www.burnerblog.com/images/noban006.jpg

www.burnerblog.com/images/noban003.jpg



i love kids with guns.... i want to send these to diane feinstien
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 2:23:59 PM EDT
[#12]
...you asked for shortened barrels...

...here's your SHORT!
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 2:39:20 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/17/2004 6:24:12 PM EDT
[#14]
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 6:33:06 PM EDT
[#15]
It's the Phantom 5C2, it replaced the mini-y comp.

Link Posted: 10/17/2004 7:06:24 PM EDT
[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
...you asked for shortened barrels...
www.z06vette.com/gallery/data/500/135KK910A-BL-med.jpg
...here's your SHORT!



That is the baddest thing I have ever seen, ballistics be damned!

Specs?  What barrel length?  $200 tax stamp here I come!





I agree, that is one wicked little bastard.
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 7:21:25 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/17/2004 7:24:53 PM EDT
[#18]
Sorry for being an Ignoramus, but what sort of HG is that on your gun boofus?
Link Posted: 10/17/2004 7:37:56 PM EDT
[#19]
I just had my barrel threaded and put a Phantom on it. It looks way more evil now!

My (newbie) suggestion would be: if you're going to have a FS permantly attached...

DON'T put anthying other than a Phantom or Votex on it. My .02
Link Posted: 10/18/2004 3:23:01 AM EDT
[#20]


With any luck, and cooperation by the BATF, the phantom will be replaced by a Gem-Tech bi-lock in the next few weeks.
Link Posted: 10/18/2004 8:53:07 AM EDT
[#21]
MP906, it is a DPMS (via CMMG) KittyKat® 7.5" bbl. upper on a Colt M16A1 lower.  Waaaay fun to shoot at the indoor range.
Link Posted: 10/18/2004 9:03:18 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/18/2004 10:40:35 AM EDT
[#23]
Thanks for the pics!  I think I'll have this done very shortly.  
Link Posted: 10/18/2004 11:39:03 AM EDT
[#24]


Not mine anymore. I sold the upper to a member in WI so I could get one without the phantom in order to install the Gemtech BiLock.
Link Posted: 10/18/2004 8:01:51 PM EDT
[#25]

Sorry for being an Ignoramus, but what sort of HG is that on your gun boofus?


That's the GG&G modular rail system.
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