[krecon1]

Has anyone out there attempted to suppress their M1A? I have an SWR Wraith that I was thinking of adapting to fit my M1A. It works on 5/8 -24 threads, but would need an adapter since the barrel is under that.

I would like to hear any input on this issue. I don't see or hear too many folks with suppressors on their M1As....

Thanks,

--Keith

 

[Law483]

KRecon1,

You may want to give Troy Industries a call. They have experience in that area. [email protected]

Take Care,

Tony

 

[warbird]

I have used the Ceiner but it gives a bit of low level sound just a little less than 22 shorts.

A much better 1 is the 1 made by Tim Bixler of SCRC in Katy Texas.SCRC added an expansion chamber to the rear of his M14-M1A sound suppressor.Works very well.

I had been trying to tell Jonathon Ceiner to add the expansion chamber years ago but,he thinks he's the expert.Well, not anymore.

The SCRC can is very well made and user friendly because you can clean it without disassembly.I have a friend who sells his products if you're interested in a purchase.Just send an email.


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[TB]

Welcome to the board.

I've had an opportunity to shoot a scout with an AWC suppressor on it. I think it's a neat idea and would like to do it myself but there are many drawbacks.

You are working with relatively fine threads and the suppressor is going to pull hard on those threads. I've never heard on one coming of the front of an M14, but I haven't really been around them all that much.

The M14 has a relatively fragile gas system. Installing a suppressor and not modifying the gas system isn't really an option. The gas system modification is included in the price for the AWC suppressor. Once the mod is done the rifle will not cycle without the suppressor. This isn't permanent however; if you desire to remove the suppressor you'll just need to swap out the gas cylinder for an unmodified one. Ron Smith has been doing dome work with his Navy model using a QD suppressor; he probably has something new and exciting we might be able to use in the way of the gas system.

More than likely you'll need to scope your rifle; the front sight will probably be gone.

My biggest complaint about the suppressed M14 is al the crap that gets you right in the face. The bolt is on the top of the M14, as soon as it opens all the remaining pressure in the suppressor is vented up out of the breach and right into your face.

Best regards, Chris

 

[fubar]

TB what twist rate barrels are they using in the M14s? i've noticed some of the suppressed FAL are using a 1:9 twist barrel.

 

[TB]

The suppressed M1A that my friend owns and I was able to shoot was a standart Springfield Armory M1A Scout. It has whatever barrel SA installed at the factory. As there was no longer a front sight, he used a little Leupold EER scope on the scout rail. He bought the Suppressor directly from AWC and as soon as the transfer was complete he took the rifle over to them, and later picked it up ready to run, less scope.