Flash hinder

[RitcheyRch]

I'm looking at an LWRC m6A2 SPR and it is available with both an A2 pinned or an AAC flash hider. Which is better and why? Thanks in advance.

[BucDan]

Well, in terms of performance in flash hiding, the AAC is superior. Though in reality of regular people like us, it won't make a difference unless you're night shooting/darkness shooting.

Also, I think the AAC one looks cooler.

If I were to pick, I'd pick the AAC since it looks cool, and the extra good flash suppression is a bonus to ME.

[RitcheyRch]

Thanks but is the coolness worth the extra $100.

Well, in terms of performance in flash hiding, the AAC is superior. Though in reality of regular people like us, it won't make a difference unless you're night shooting/darkness shooting.

Also, I think the AAC one looks cooler.

If I were to pick, I'd pick the AAC since it looks cool, and the extra good flash suppression is a bonus to ME.

[m16]

The AAC is very good at reducing flash, but I am not a fan of open prong muzzle devices - they like to snag things.

The A2 is also good at reducing flash, and has a closed bottom which is nice if you shoot prone in the dirt.

If you plan on buying an AAC suppressor in the future, then yeah it's worth the extra cost.

Otherwise, stick with the A2, it's a better flash hider than most people think.

[BucDan]

Well, it's what you value it. When I say cool, I mean I like the looks of it and would be willing to pay for that and get the added "bonus".

But for you, just get the A2.

[RitcheyRch]

Thanks for the information.

The AAC is very good at reducing flash, but I am not a fan of open prong muzzle devices - they like to snag things.

The A2 is also good at reducing flash, and has a closed bottom which is nice if you shoot prone in the dirt.

If you plan on buying an AAC suppressor in the future, then yeah it's worth the extra cost.

Otherwise, stick with the A2, it's a better flash hider than most people think.

Well, it's what you value it. When I say cool, I mean I like the looks of it and would be willing to pay for that and get the added "bonus".

But for you, just get the A2.

[roentgen]

google a youtube video on flash suppression of the AAC vs an A2. again, only important if you ever think you might shoot at night.

pronged FH tend to "ping" when shooting, which can annoy some people.

if you purchase an AAC, you can buy a model that does not have suppressor mounting capability for significantly less than one that does (I don't think you'll ever be able to ever get a supressor here in CA), more like $50, if I remember right. check out riflegear.

[crazychinaman]

it's pinned beacuse it has a 14 inch barrell.If you ever have to replace the barrell,You will have to send it back to LWRC or drill out the pin yourself .the AAC works really good,But in CA.Almost never need it.I would rather have muzzle brake instead.

[roentgen]

it's pinned beacuse it has a 14 inch barrell.If you ever have to replace the barrell,You will have to send it back to LWRC or drill out the pin yourself .the AAC works really good,But in CA.Almost never need it.I would rather have muzzle brake instead.

Oh, right - 14.5" vs 16" SPR. Fixed and pinned on the 14. You can switch out whatever you want on a 16.

[RitcheyRch]

That’s my next decision. 14 1/2 or 16 inch barrel.

Oh, right - 14.5" vs 16" SPR. Fixed and pinned on the 14. You can switch out whatever you want on a 16.

[mod1217]

I'm looking at an LWRC m6A2 SPR and it is available with both an A2 pinned or an AAC flash hinder. Which is better and why? Thanks in advance.

I could be mistaken but is it called Flash Hider not Flash Hinder

[roentgen]

I could be mistaken but is it called Flash Hider not Flash Hinder

yes, but it does hinder the production of flash no?

so why would you want 14" over 16"? you lose muzzle velocity for minimal reduction in OAL and weight. and you have to live with a fixed and pinned muzzle device.

[RitcheyRch]

Thanks for the clarification.

I could be mistaken but is it called Flash Hider not Flash Hinder

Good points and will have to think this through a little more

yes, but it does hinder the production of flash no?

so why would you want 14" over 16"? you lose muzzle velocity for minimal reduction in OAL and weight. and you have to live with a fixed and pinned muzzle device.

[mlevans66]

The BC is all around a decent part for your rifle. It's balanced in shot placement and flash hiding. The ACC is just great at flash hiding but for follow up or distance shooting it will hinder and not help. My .02 for the cause.

[Bug Splat]

Go with the 16" barrel. I will never understand why people buy a 14" only to be stuck with a pinned muzzle device, blocked un-removable gas block and handguards. Buy a 16" and you can swap things around when you want at home.