Vortec Flash Hider

Posted: 9/18/2003 4:08:12 AM EDT

Has anyone tried one of the Vortec flash hiders from Smith Enterprises? I was just wondering if it worked any better than GI.

Thanks.

Posted: 9/18/2003 4:09:57 AM EDT

[#1]

As has been stated on many occasions the Smith Enterprises, "Vortec" FS is the standard by which all other FS are measured.

Yes, it's better.

Mike

Posted: 9/18/2003 11:50:18 AM EDT

[#2]

Given that the Smith is open-ended, and can catch on vegetation and such, and unlike the closed bottom GI FH, the Smith may cause dust signature problems when firing prone in certain circumstances, one has to ask the question: "Is the Smith really worth the $70+?".
It's a great FS, no doubt about that.
FWIW, I retained the USGI unit, and bought a GI slip-on compensator. Best of both worlds. YMMV.

Posted: 9/20/2003 5:06:12 AM EDT

[#3]

I have the nifty USGI (Crane NWS) contract Vortex on my shorty. Open prongs have never been a major problem with these.

-- Chuck

Posted: 9/20/2003 5:43:15 AM EDT

[#4]

The Phantom works just as well, and is more rigid. Just go with the Phantom, it'll keep your flash down extremely well, and you won't have to worry about busting it.

Then again, with the type of shooting we 'civilians' do, I'm sure a three prong FS would be completely adequate.

Posted: 9/20/2003 5:58:50 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
The Phantom works just as well, and is more rigid. Just go with the Phantom, it'll keep your flash down extremely well, and you won't have to worry about busting it.

Then again, with the type of shooting we 'civilians' do, I'm sure a three prong FS would be completely adequate.

Are you saying that a Phantom FS is made for the M1A? Interesting. Can you supply a link to a vendor, or better yet, the manufacturer?

Posted: 9/20/2003 6:34:42 AM EDT

[#6]

DOH! Didn't read the forum title.

Hey what's that over there, off to the left?

[/hokie steps back into the shadows]

Posted: 10/4/2003 6:45:10 AM EDT

[#7]

Smith Enterprise is selling the Vortex to the US military via Crane NWS. The contract versions are U.S. marked.

This is how it looks on my shorty. Kills all flash.

To get an idea how it compares to others this photo shows it compared to the standard M14 flash supressor and a copy of the earlier Smith Vortex. The bottom one is a fake cobbled together from various parts.

-- Chuck

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