Unchained Preppers

General Category => Security & Survival => Topic started by: goodnightChesty1775 on November 02, 2011, 10:33:34 PM

Title: flash hider?
Post by: goodnightChesty1775 on November 02, 2011, 10:33:34 PM

im looking to upgrade my birdcage, what do you guys use?

i havent researched at all yet, so i have already hazed myself.

Title: Re: flash hider?
Post by: technique on November 03, 2011, 01:56:28 AM

If I'm not running an A2, I run a Smith Ent. Vortex.
Not just because it is also my suppressor mount, it's also one of the best hiders around.






If the "ping" doesn't bother you, that is.

Title: Re: flash hider?
Post by: Dave_M on November 03, 2011, 07:34:01 AM

A2's are perfectly serviceable and work remarkably well, especially considering the price.

However, of course, I have some non-standards. Actually, I have a ton of them as I've been doing some testing. As Technique mentioned, the Vortex is great. BE Meyers makes my favorite one but it doesn't work with my cans. The AAC Blackout is in the same category as those as well. The Vltor VC-1 is also a good one. But, I think your money is likely better spent on ammunition or magazines than a fancy flash hider.

Title: Re: flash hider?
Post by: Veritas on November 03, 2011, 09:35:58 AM

I've got a YHM Phantom on mine.  Has a nasty tip on it.

Title: Re: flash hider?
Post by: Currahee on November 03, 2011, 09:09:01 PM

Happy with my Yankee Hill, it is a hair better in low light than an A2.  I think the Vortex is about as good but have no personal experience.  One think I hate about it is A1/A2 muzzle caps won't go over it.

Title: Re: flash hider?
Post by: thatGuy on November 05, 2011, 02:28:34 AM

Great advice guys but Dave nailed it, Chesty needs to quit trying to trick out his rifle and shoot the damned thing!

Title: Re: flash hider?
Post by: goodnightChesty1775 on November 05, 2011, 02:36:25 AM

Quote from: thatguy on November 05, 2011, 02:28:34 AM

Great advice guys but Dave nailed it, Chesty needs to quit trying to trick out his rifle and shoot the damned thing!

ive shot it! lol i just want to keep my NV if i have to shoot it at night, and i thought they would only be about 30 bucks. 

i just went in on 1000rds with my dad.

but i still want my KNS pins and BAD lever

Title: Re: flash hider?
Post by: tominphx on November 05, 2011, 09:18:22 AM

I've shot my AR and AK at night several times, and have some basic low light training. The A2 didn't really have any flash I could notice while shooting, let alone with a light on the target.  My AK74s muzzle break had some flash I could see, but a very small amount, and nothing that would affect my vision.

Title: Re: flash hider?
Post by: Dave_M on November 05, 2011, 10:59:56 AM

Quote from: goodnightChesty1775 on November 05, 2011, 02:36:25 AM

but i still want my KNS pins and BAD lever

You don't need that shit. Go out and shoot.