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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.

Posted: 10/17/2004 4:21:35 AM EDT

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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

Posted: 10/17/2004 6:10:06 AM EDT

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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

Posted: 10/17/2004 7:24:21 AM EDT

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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

Posted: 10/17/2004 11:56:56 AM EDT

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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.

Posted: 10/17/2004 12:05:31 PM EDT

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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.

Posted: 10/17/2004 12:11:32 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/17/2004 12:33:45 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.

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.

Posted: 10/17/2004 1:20:26 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/17/2004 1:32:16 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.

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

Posted: 10/17/2004 1:55:57 PM EDT

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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

Posted: 10/17/2004 2:15:29 PM EDT

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i love kids with guns.... i want to send these to diane feinstien

Posted: 10/17/2004 2:23:59 PM EDT

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...you asked for shortened barrels...

...here's your SHORT!

Posted: 10/17/2004 2:39:20 PM EDT

[#13]

Orignal style 4 slot Phantom.

Posted: 10/17/2004 6:24:12 PM EDT

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...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!

Posted: 10/17/2004 6:33:06 PM EDT

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It's the Phantom 5C2, it replaced the mini-y comp.

Posted: 10/17/2004 7:06:24 PM EDT

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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.

Posted: 10/17/2004 7:21:25 PM EDT

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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?

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