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Posted: 3/17/2006 9:45:28 AM EDT
[#1]
I have a phantom that looks and preforms great.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 9:46:33 AM EDT
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This is one of the most effective flash-HIDERS I have ever seen. (WWII vintage)
 That said I think your asking about flash-suppressors. In that regard the G6 Vortex is #1, with the Phantom a close second. Mike ETA - here's a pic of the Phantom like I have on one of my 14.5" w/ perm FS barrels, (theother has the Vortex)  Note: not my pic and no my crush washer is installed correctly, unlike the pic above which has it backward.... 
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Posted: 3/17/2006 9:46:49 AM EDT
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This one for sure! http://www.talonarms.com/talonarms/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=218&products_id=258
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Posted: 3/17/2006 9:51:41 AM EDT
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He asked for the best in 3 categorys, your falls well below the two choices above in categorys 1 & 2. Mike ps - ain't even sure that your competes in catagory 3 |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 9:54:14 AM EDT
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I concur with Mr Wilson.
Vortex the best, with the Phantom comming in a close second for effectiveness. For looks I prefer the Phantom 5C2 (that saw tooth looking one in the photo). |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:01:30 AM EDT
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I suggest you go to Yankee Hill Machine's website and look at the Phantom 5C1 Flash Hider:
 Or the Phantom 5C2 :  No downward ports to blow dirt on your line of sight, doesn't snag on branches or foliage and works well. Or get the Vortex from Smith Enterprises; though the concensus of most shooters is that the Phantom is more popular; but that's my take on it. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:01:35 AM EDT
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And just how does my choice fall below #3?!? Which is the reason I but it up! And as for falling below #1 and #2 that is your opinion. Your opinion I am sure is based on facts so don't get all upset! I am just trying to give the guy as many options as possible. Then he can make up his own mind up a bought what he wants him self.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:08:07 AM EDT
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See testing of FS here: silencertests.com/flash.htm
Mike ps - I was referring to the fact that the "cool" factor generally swings the Phantom way.....
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:09:55 AM EDT
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Thanks for all the input so quick. I really dig the WW2 Hider.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:12:30 AM EDT
[#10]
Phantom 5C2
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:13:20 AM EDT
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Whats the deal with the YHM-28?
http://www.rbprecision.com/id42_m.htm#yhm_28_phantom_flash_suppressor_ |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:20:00 AM EDT
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Most people seem to agree that the Phantom and Vortex are among the best flash supressors out there, and testing seems to indicate that they are very similar in thier flash supression capabilities. Because the Phantom is significantly less expensive than the Vortex, many people prefer it. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:21:02 AM EDT
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Sorry got it backward the YHM28 is the old style WITHOUT the closed bottom, as shown above, the newer ones all have the closed bottom. Mike |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:23:25 AM EDT
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Exactly my thoughts also. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:25:05 AM EDT
[#15]
Vortex gets my nod
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:27:47 AM EDT
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I wasent debating the fact that Vortex/Phantom have great flash suppression! But I just don't see how the COOL factor goes to the Phantom!
 But that's just me as I want a more Mil looking FH!  -John
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:50:23 AM EDT
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It's not just a muzzled device - It'll cut someones eye out! 
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Posted: 3/17/2006 10:53:23 AM EDT
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5C1 or 5C2, that closed bottom port is priceless when shooting prone. Serves as a compensator & reduces flash at the same time. IMHO it's the best muzzle device out there.
The Vortex is very nice....until you shoot prone and put a cloud of dust/sand in your eyes. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 11:01:43 AM EDT
[#19]
smith vortex gets my nod
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Posted: 3/17/2006 11:05:31 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/17/2006 11:08:08 AM EDT
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Troy Medievil?
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Posted: 3/17/2006 11:30:21 AM EDT
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Thank God someone here has good taste!  The Vortex does indeed have better flash suppression than any other flash hider, but the Sabre extended A2 is pretty damn good too. It may look like a standard A2 but it functions better due to the longer slots. As far as "cool looks" go, there are plenty of people who think an A2 is classic. Maybe it is time to un-pimp ze AR...... Here is a pic of the SDI extended A2 next to a standard A2  By the way, we sell the Phantom 5C2 as well for you eye poking SOBs! 
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Posted: 3/17/2006 11:36:08 AM EDT
[#23]
Vortex
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:00:11 PM EDT
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Troy Medievil
I have the flash hider version, not the brake,,,, I LOVE IT it looks nasty and is so solid,,, also if you hit someone on the fore head it will leave that meet tenderized look BIG +1 
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Posted: 3/17/2006 1:53:06 PM EDT
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 .....................but wait......................I thought that's why I am getting a 14.5" bbl...............to put my bayonet on it! ARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGG I don't get it!  O well what ever. The Vortex isn't my cup of tea, but hey its a free country! So get what you want!  My vote is for TalonArms! 
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