Yes, I do. The original was good for about 200 rounds or about every 6 months. The weakness with the Sionics was the wipes, made of a polyurethane or some similar material it simply did last long before it deteriorated and had to be replaced.
We will be actively looking for a better material. The plus side is it’s easy to replace, and cheap.
The other weakness was the spring in the valve, it just would not stand up to the heat , and under automatic fire, it would simply melt. We will also be looking into finding a solution, but it is possible none will be available based on the design we have to work with.
I believe that there is no way to make everyone happy with the final outcome. So it is my intention to build a Sionics Suppressor that is true to the original design, with up grades in materials, where possible.
Materials such as stainless steel baffles, 7000 series aluminum alloy for the tube and a more durable material used to produce the wipes which hopefully will be more heat resistant.
Otherwise, it will be a Vietnam war era Sionics Suppressor in every since of the name.
If a few folks drop out, ok but we were not likely to get to the 25 threshold anyway. So, the $1200 dollar per will apply to five-ten- fifteen units which is about where we stand at this time.
Early next week I will be asking for deposits of 25 percent.
Any further communication will be through email:
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If your interested contact me through the email address above.
In the subject line put, your name and your user name from this site.
I hope everyone stays on board, it will be a very unique piece completing your XM21 dream M14.
Respectfully,
Ren
