How to tell if a t37 flash hider is real or a reproduction youtube. I have a technical manual a friend of mine got for me dated 1961, that lists the t37. Here are two photos of three flash hiders the center one came from the gi packing shown. The cone shaped flash hider m2 or prong flash hider t37 is furnished as an accessory with. Surefire 3prong flash hider wsuppressor adapter up to. Barrel bands, sears, mag catch, recoil springs, recoil plates, flash hiders. For example the a2 flash hider, which comes on most garden variety ar15s is designed to keep the weapon fro.
Cyma metal ak47 style black flash hider, 14mm ccw threaded. M1 garand flash hider t37 pronged rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. The detachable m2 conical flash hider adopted 25 january 1945 slipped over the muzzle and was secured in place by the bayonet lug. The purpose of this study is to dispel some of the myths about carbine flash hiders and to help interested individuals understand the history of their development and production. The advanced armament corporation muzzle brakeflash hider, brakeout, 5. It was eventually superseded after the war by the t37 flash hider. Hk94, mp5, flash hider, muzzle brake, bfa, blank firing. Home m1 garand parts flash suppressor, new commercial, pronged, t37, m1 garand.
The t37 pronged flash hider was an evolutionary development following the m2 cone hider. Pws mod 2 fsc47 flash suppressing muzzle compensator, 14x1 lh, ak47, 7. A flash suppressor, also known as a flash guard, flash eliminator, flash hider, or flash cone, is a muzzle device attached to the muzzle of a rifle that reduces its visible signature while firing by cooling or dispersing the burning gases that exit the muzzle, a phenomenon typical of carbinelength weapons. Jan 10, 2011 this feature is not available right now. Our customers have spoken this is one of the best rated products in the weapon accessories category. Tower armory m1 garand t37 flash hider produced again i just got this email from alex at tower armory, these are supposed to be of very high quality. I came into possession of a t37 m1 garand flash hider included with a bunch of stuff and am looking to verify whether it is real or reproduction before trying to sell it. Apr 12, 2010 sold this fits on over your gas cylinder and replaces the gas cylinder lock, this is a foreign made cast one, not gi surplus. What the flash hider is designed to do is to redirect the muzzle flash so that it is less visible to the shooter andor to the enemy. The effect would be tumbling bullets for use in vietnam. Is there a makers or acceptance mark on the original t37 flash hider. Trw altered at least two m14 flash suppressors into a design very similar to the t37 open prong flash hider used on m1 garand rifles.
Ak flash hider, muzzle brake, blank firing adapters, bfa, ak47, akm, ak74, tantal, beryl, 14mm, 24mm, rtg parts. The m2 flash hider slipped over the muzzle and was secured in place by clamping onto the rifles bayonet lug. A flash hider prevent this flash diverting and dispersing the burning gases that exit the muzzle. How to determine if the t37 flash hider you are looking for to complete your m1 garand m1d sniper is authentic. For more great deals on flash hiders by advanced armament corporation, please browse our advanced armament corporation gun parts page. Herlo barrels had several quality control problems. This is a discussion on t37 flash hider question within the bill ricca forums, part of the gun professionals category. Silencer shop note picking the correct flash hider all phantom flash hiders marked as 5. How do flash hiders actually work on assault rifles.
Flash hider and muzzle furniture mag catch assembly mags and pouches receiver and build parts recoil and buffer assembly sights trigger. There seems to be some disagreement when they were first used. The part is in very good shape with 90% original finish gone to a light patina is some places. Brownells is your source for flash hiders,muzzle devices at brownells parts and accessories. Military rifles m1 garand accessories m84 sniper scope m1d. Offered is this flash hider for what i believe is for a m1 garand i do not know if it is old, original, reproduction, after market, rare prototype. I put a t37 flash hider on my january 1944 springfield m1 garand yesterday. T37 m1 garand flash hider i came into possession of a t37 m1 garand flash hider included with a bunch of stuff and am looking to verify whether it is real or reproduction before trying to sell it. I ordered a new ruger american in 17 hmr that i want to suppress in the near future. Inconsistent twist rates, meaning either increased or decreased twist rates as the barrel length progressed. The three pronged flash hider is probably the most effective.
But youre right top score is rarely going to be an m1. T37 m1 garand flash hider 24415, range bags at sportsman. Cmp forums cmp sales m1 garand affect of a t37 flash hider on an m1d accuracy some data analysis. Hello folks, if you get this email is because you were interested in the m1 garand t37 flash hiders i make. Shop for your flashhider, t37 m1copen prong design, easily installed in place of gas cylinder with numrich gun parts the worlds largest supplier of gun parts. All parts are complete and the part hinges and fits perfectly. I used this m1d wout the flash hider at the first vintage match at camp perry 2011. Flash hider if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. This is a discussion on t37 flash hider question within the steel and wood forums, part of the rifle forum category. Dsa fal sa58 short belgian titanium flash hider 916x24 lh.
Advanced armament corporation muzzle brakeflash hider. Birdcage flash hider by areo precision milspec a2 flash. Surefire 3prong flash hider wsuppressor adapter w free shipping 22 models. Dsa fal sa58 belgian combo device titanium flash hider 916x24 left. Would a flash hider like an a2 bird cage looking one do me any favors. Has a cheap plastic cap on the end to protect the threads. Ds arms belgian fnc type flash hider for fal rifle 916x24 lh. Lean over to pear through the scope and mark the impact with both hands in score. I think the t37 flash hider may have been an army piece of equipment.
People working inside the weapons command had a brain storm and produced barrels with no twist. The pofusa flash hider was designed in house by the engineering team at patriot ordnance factory. This beauty is a musthave for snipers who wish to remain undetected. Sold this fits on over your gas cylinder and replaces the gas cylinder lock, this is a foreign made cast one, not gi surplus. T37 m1 garand flash hider 24415, range bags at sportsmans. Two of the most commonly used are the three pronged flash hider and the birdcage flash hider. We carry a large line of dpms, magpul, yankee hill, command arms caa, leapers, utg, accushot, nc star, rock river arms, sundevil, tactical solutions, grizzly, stag arms, dti delton inc and many others. My team scored in the top 25 outshooting a lot of bolt action rifles. Have 3 boer war mauser rifles with magnificent hand carved stocks, all rifles include details of their history. The one on the left is the commercial import, the one on the right is machined all over and has a wide bottom flange and pointed cuts.
As bruce canfield mentioned in his excellent book, without cmp documentation, you can never be sure if its a true armory rebuild or a parts gun. Surefire 3prong flash hider wsuppressor adapter up to 10%. Manufactured using original drawings and hightech optics machinery, including stateoftheart singlepoint diamond turning equipment. I have included pictures of all the us gi versions and some foreign ones too, but unfortunately the markings are very small and not heavily struck. Weve been supplying parts like these flash suppressors to shooting enthusiasts and gunsmiths since 1950 and are proud to continue to serve our community with the largest. Jse surplus compensators flash hiders muzzle brakes. Angry gun wire cutter rail system top hat compensator b. Its been installed on a weapon, but the gun was never fired with it on. The four prong t37 flash suppressor came along in the195os. There were concerns degraded accuracy, potential loss with the m2 and the t37 came about to address some of these issues. The m1d shown in lower picture mounts a prong t37 flash suppressor. I know its been a while since i dont make these, fact is that i need to make some extra income and ive decided to make a small run again. I just got this email from alex at tower armory, these are supposed to be of very high quality. A flash suppressor, also known as a flash guard, flash eliminator, flash hider, or flash cone, is a muzzle device attached to the muzzle of a rifle that reduces its.
Flash hiders were of limited utility during lowlight conditions around dawn and dusk, but were often removed as potentially detrimental to accuracy. Tower armory m1 garand t37 flash hider produced again. I have a t37 flash hider i want to cut down for a tanker project i am working on, but i dont want to cut. Birdcage flash hider by areo precision milspec a2 flash hider. Info on my m1 gun and game the friendliest gun discussion. Always check for proper alignment when installing any muzzle device. T37 flash hider question i had one before, and it was a cast version with rounded lines.
Made in the united states of america, this highquality birdcage flash hider will give your rifle that finishing touch. Parts tools for sale books for sale handy order form large quantity parts. The vortex flash hider or vortex flash eliminator is a flash suppressor made by smith. Flash suppressors flash hiders, muzzle brakes numrich.