Suppressed gas piston AR?

[338Shooter]

Shorter is quieter. And switchblocks are unnecessary.

Disagree on both counts.

Shorter is most certainly louder. That is common knowledge. The noveske switchblock also works very well. I was skeptical at first until I actually used one. It greatly reduces gassing to a more normal unsuppressed level when shooting suppressed. You can also shut off the gas with it for the quietest shots. I don't run one on my gun only because of the rail that I want to use doesn't allow it.

 

[Coltcombat]

I like the piston to save time on cleaning. Suppressed gi is VERY DIRTY. I use an 11.5" POF and it is plenty quiet. No hearing protection needed. But a 16" would be quieter.

A gas piston would still get carbon build up and fouling...just on the front end of the gun, and you would have to dissassemble the upper just to clean it? I would think it would take more time to clean due to it having more parts to get dirty...

Opposed to the gas going the the carrier key..
I may be mistaken..

But, I wish i had a POF anyways...

 

[tyromeo55]

Damnit.

I meant to say..... Shorter is never quieter.

I swear I'm not that stupid. I own a 10.5 and it's a monster. I was pre occupied with a biscuit and gravy at the moment.

I still think switch blocks are a waste

 

[Coltcombat]

I'm looking it a YHM-8100(CARBINE) or YHM-8400(RIFLE) tomorrow
BOTH ARE SPECTER XL SERIES.
ALL MIL. SPEC INTERNALS
1:7 TWIST
16'' DIAMOND FLUTED Chrome-Moly Vanadium Steel Barrel
5C2 AND NEW LOCKING LOW PRO FLIP SIGHTS

WILL EITHER RUN AN AAC M4-1000 OR YHM PHANTOM

So... I will use a Noveske SB on either, but I would the length of gas tube(rifle or carbine) affect sound or function when ran with the can.

 

[Coltcombat]

damnit.

I meant to say..... Shorter is never quieter.

I swear i'm not that stupid. I own a 10.5 and it's a monster. I was pre occupied with a biscuit and gravy at the moment.

I still think switch blocks are a waste

mmmm... Biscuts & gravy...

 

[NikatKimber]

Psshhh.... we know it's true!

I swear I'm not that stupid. I own a 10.5 and it's a monster. I was pre occupied with a biscuit and gravy at the moment.

...and biscuits and gravy are a worth opponent of attention to detail!

 

[CAR-AR-M16]

Damnit.

I meant to say..... Shorter is never quieter.

I swear I'm not that stupid. I own a 10.5 and it's a monster. I was pre occupied with a biscuit and gravy at the moment.

I still think switch blocks are a waste

I thought that is what you actually meant as you are very knowledgeable. Biscuits and gravy make me forgetful too.

 

[CAR-AR-M16]

I'm looking it a YHM-8100(CARBINE) or YHM-8400(RIFLE) tomorrow
BOTH ARE SPECTER XL SERIES.
ALL MIL. SPEC INTERNALS
1:7 TWIST
16'' DIAMOND FLUTED Chrome-Moly Vanadium Steel Barrel
5C2 AND NEW LOCKING LOW PRO FLIP SIGHTS

WILL EITHER RUN AN AAC M4-1000 OR YHM PHANTOM

So... I will use a Noveske SB on either, but I would the length of gas tube(rifle or carbine) affect sound or function when ran with the can.

I doubt your ear could tell much difference between a 16" and 20". However, you stick a can onto a 20" barrel and that thing starts to get very long and nose heavy. I would go with the 16" if I were you. Better yet a 14.5" with the mount permanently attached to avoid the transfer tax.

 

[tyromeo55]

mmmm... Biscuts & gravy...

Better yet a 14.5" with the mount permanently attached to avoid the transfer tax.

If I was going to build another that is what I'd do.

 

[Coltcombat]

I already have to wait on 2 suppressors...
Im going 16'' so I can play with it while i build on it.