1chota Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I have changed out the flash hider on my M1A with an adapter threaded standard threads for muzzle brakes, etc. What are the pros and cons of using a suppressor on the M1A? thanx, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitchinCamaro Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 You're going to end up shooting exclusively with the can, and it's gonna be a mental chore to get used to the normal muzzle blast again. This is more of a personal admisson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoker Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) yep, I hate shooting non suppressed Edited April 7, 2014 by ccoker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Wynn, make sure you turn the spindle valve off. The M1A unlocks with a good amount of pressure still in the barrel. See you in a few weeks at Raton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinsonbeach Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Quick question(s): - recommended suppressor? - does a .308 really "suppress"? ...really? -jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Poi shifts are huge with M1A/M-14,s. I'm not so sure that an adapter like you have would support a suppressor reliably, or be concentric enough, best thing to do is call Ron Smith at Smith Enterprises and describe what you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShooterSteve Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 FYI , to back up what Kurt said, my AR10 shoots 7" low with a can on it! I couldn't believe something would make that big of an impact at 100 yds. I was shooting at 200 yds, but not seeing any bullet holes in the paper. I was all smug knowing that they were all in the black, until I walked down there to pick up the target and there wasn't a hole one in it! Had to move back to 100 yds to figure it out. Still don't quite understand the how's and whys, but sure enough, 7" low, and that's with full power ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitchinCamaro Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Quick question(s): - recommended suppressor? - does a .308 really "suppress"? ...really? -jb I just cleared a Suppressed Armament Ti .308 can- use it multi caliber. http://www.suppressedarmament.com/ I really like the super low weight. Suppression is good- imagine the sound of pulling a quick disconnect hose off of an air compressor but magnified. Their prices went up $100 after I bought mine. Does it "suppress"? Compared to nothing? Yes. Compared to a comp? MOST DEF. My friends razzed me about "needing" a can, but despite the hassle and cost, it's still going to be way cheaper than prescription hearing aids when I'm older. Now that I finally have mine, they're saving their pennies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitchinCamaro Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 FYI , to back up what Kurt said, my AR10 shoots 7" low with a can on it! I couldn't believe something would make that big of an impact at 100 yds. I was shooting at 200 yds, but not seeing any bullet holes in the paper. I was all smug knowing that they were all in the black, until I walked down there to pick up the target and there wasn't a hole one in it! Had to move back to 100 yds to figure it out. Still don't quite understand the how's and whys, but sure enough, 7" low, and that's with full power ammo. Wow. I have a little less than 1" rise at 100 yards with the can on. What can and mount are you using? Have you checked your mount alignment? It sounds like your barrel shoulder isn't square to the bore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 We are comparing two distinct systems here. An AR-10 has, in your cases, a fully free floated barrel. An M-14/M1 has a stock tension point right behind the gas system (anywhere from 7-25 lb. of down tension on the barrel for a bedded rifle) any little change in weight sends them way off! Hell just reaming the stock flash suppressor out will change impact up to 7 moa. Apples and Ford comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitchinCamaro Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) I'm shooting more than just ARs through this can. My Mosin doesn't have that much shift at 100...or if it does it's within the normal "group" of milsurp ammo . I'm not doubting that the M1's tension can cause that much shift, I just wanted to make sure that the shift wasn't a symptom of misalignment. After waiting and obsessing for a year, I'm just as diligent about baffle strikes on a stranger's suppressor as I am on mine. Edited April 11, 2014 by BitchinCamaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I swapped the comp on my m1a last year from a Titan to a Surefire and it shifted 8 moa up. I imagine a 10+ ounce can would be a world of difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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