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Suppressors Mk11/13 and M110 Gas Block Gate Latch Adapter run

DumbleDong

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Hi there, SH.
So I started designing a gate latch mechanism that is the portion of the Mk11/13/M110 suppressors that affixes the can to the gas block. The overall plan was, and still is, to find a manufacturer to produce full suppressors. I have designs/models/drawings done up for the entire can itself, aside from some final cup/baffle design choices and yes, that guide pin notch will be present in the latch assembly itself. I'm an impatient bastard and would like to see something come to fruition in the next 4-6 months. This isn't a 100% promise but more of a goal so please note that I'll keep trying, even if I don't have an update here. Plan is to complete the run of Mk11/13-applicable cans and then I would go to M110-applicable cans, but this is only if/when I can get the cans done themselves.

Nothing about these suppressors would be an attempt to be clone correct or to be called anything similar to a "Knights"/KAC product. The only relevance here to KAC is that it would be a gate latch assembly and/or suppressor that can attach to/work on Mk11, Mk13, and M110 rifles. I'm a fellow autist myself who enjoys the ole cloner-boner and building, but availability and cost of these cans has plagued quite a few of us from being able to shoot our sticks suppressed so I wanted to try and provide a solution for the dudes who are always on the search for a Knights can but want to shoot quietly in the mean time. Please don't ask about cost of the suppressor as I have not a single clue or idea yet.

I have a final proof of concept I'm finishing up the machining on currently. With that being said, since getting an 07/02 set up and not wanting to make a promise on full cans timeline just yet, I'll be soon taking orders for a singular run of the gate latch assemblies themselves. These will fit mk11, mk13 and m110 gas blocks. Currently trying to decipher demand to hopefully accommodate custom thread patterns for each customer as they see fit. The unit itself would be assembled fully upon delivery to you. I'm still waiting on a few things to determine cost but I'm hoping to be around, or under, $370 for each unit assembled and delivered. If you'd legitimately like to be added to the list of individuals who are for sure interested in grabbing one, please let me know in the comments and I'll follow-up with each of you.

Thank you and Happy Holidays.
 

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Hey, guys! So unfortunately, I didn't get a single notification for any of your replies.

Long story-short: I and my friend are developing full cans for both Mk11/13 profiles and M110 profiles. I have since made revisions to the latch itself to be more inline with expectations of a clone look-a-like and have personally spoken with Reed as a sign-off for completing the project. I'll try to come back and offer some updates here soon.
 
Hey, guys! So unfortunately, I didn't get a single notification for any of your replies.

Long story-short: I and my friend are developing full cans for both Mk11/13 profiles and M110 profiles. I have since made revisions to the latch itself to be more inline with expectations of a clone look-a-like and have personally spoken with Reed as a sign-off for completing the project. I'll try to come back and offer some updates here soon.
Best news I’ve heard in a long time keep us posted really happy Reed seems to be ok with it. 10k for a KAC one is insanity for a can that was 1.5k 2 years ago
 
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Hi there, SH.
So I started designing a gate latch mechanism that is the portion of the Mk11/13/M110 suppressors that affixes the can to the gas block. The overall plan was, and still is, to find a manufacturer to produce full suppressors. I have designs/models/drawings done up for the entire can itself, aside from some final cup/baffle design choices and yes, that guide pin notch will be present in the latch assembly itself. I'm an impatient bastard and would like to see something come to fruition in the next 4-6 months. This isn't a 100% promise but more of a goal so please note that I'll keep trying, even if I don't have an update here. Plan is to complete the run of Mk11/13-applicable cans and then I would go to M110-applicable cans, but this is only if/when I can get the cans done themselves.

Nothing about these suppressors would be an attempt to be clone correct or to be called anything similar to a "Knights"/KAC product. The only relevance here to KAC is that it would be a gate latch assembly and/or suppressor that can attach to/work on Mk11, Mk13, and M110 rifles. I'm a fellow autist myself who enjoys the ole cloner-boner and building, but availability and cost of these cans has plagued quite a few of us from being able to shoot our sticks suppressed so I wanted to try and provide a solution for the dudes who are always on the search for a Knights can but want to shoot quietly in the mean time. Please don't ask about cost of the suppressor as I have not a single clue or idea yet.

I have a final proof of concept I'm finishing up the machining on currently. With that being said, since getting an 07/02 set up and not wanting to make a promise on full cans timeline just yet, I'll be soon taking orders for a singular run of the gate latch assemblies themselves. These will fit mk11, mk13 and m110 gas blocks. Currently trying to decipher demand to hopefully accommodate custom thread patterns for each customer as they see fit. The unit itself would be assembled fully upon delivery to you. I'm still waiting on a few things to determine cost but I'm hoping to be around, or under, $370 for each unit assembled and delivered. If you'd legitimately like to be added to the list of individuals who are for sure interested in grabbing one, please let me know in the comments and I'll follow-up with each of you.

Thank you and Happy Holidays.
I would like to be added to the list if that’s okay and I think you will do very well with this I know a lot of guys that would be interested in this
Thanks
 
I agree I am going to wait and see what happens with the one this guy comes up with + the price is very reasonable
 
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Definitely interested in this -- would this be an adapter to fit ASR (1.375"×24) or D-Cell (1.4375″-20) style tubes?

If you sold these as stand-alone adapter for form-1 style cans my hunch is that you could do a good amount of business, especially considering there are now third-party m110/KAC-style gas blocks available.

For instance, Griffin sells their gate-lok ASR adapter (clamps onto most A1 or A2 birdcage flash hiders), which has proven popular amongst form 1 and form 4 alike. Additionally, there's a solid market for Ops Inc/AEM over-the-barrel mount style suppressors in the Form 1 world, and enough demand that several small businesses are all making adapters for the Form 1 arena.

Would be a quick way to get some sales and put product out there that does NOT require 07/02 etc.
 
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Hi there, SH.
So I started designing a gate latch mechanism that is the portion of the Mk11/13/M110 suppressors that affixes the can to the gas block. The overall plan was, and still is, to find a manufacturer to produce full suppressors. I have designs/models/drawings done up for the entire can itself, aside from some final cup/baffle design choices and yes, that guide pin notch will be present in the latch assembly itself. I'm an impatient bastard and would like to see something come to fruition in the next 4-6 months. This isn't a 100% promise but more of a goal so please note that I'll keep trying, even if I don't have an update here. Plan is to complete the run of Mk11/13-applicable cans and then I would go to M110-applicable cans, but this is only if/when I can get the cans done themselves.

Nothing about these suppressors would be an attempt to be clone correct or to be called anything similar to a "Knights"/KAC product. The only relevance here to KAC is that it would be a gate latch assembly and/or suppressor that can attach to/work on Mk11, Mk13, and M110 rifles. I'm a fellow autist myself who enjoys the ole cloner-boner and building, but availability and cost of these cans has plagued quite a few of us from being able to shoot our sticks suppressed so I wanted to try and provide a solution for the dudes who are always on the search for a Knights can but want to shoot quietly in the mean time. Please don't ask about cost of the suppressor as I have not a single clue or idea yet.

I have a final proof of concept I'm finishing up the machining on currently. With that being said, since getting an 07/02 set up and not wanting to make a promise on full cans timeline just yet, I'll be soon taking orders for a singular run of the gate latch assemblies themselves. These will fit mk11, mk13 and m110 gas blocks. Currently trying to decipher demand to hopefully accommodate custom thread patterns for each customer as they see fit. The unit itself would be assembled fully upon delivery to you. I'm still waiting on a few things to determine cost but I'm hoping to be around, or under, $370 for each unit assembled and delivered. If you'd legitimately like to be added to the list of individuals who are for sure interested in grabbing one, please let me know in the comments and I'll follow-up with each of you.

Thank you and Happy Holidays.
Just sent you a PM. Look forward to hearing back from you.
Thanks.
 
Hey, folks.
Sorry, life is busy. Father in law got cancer, two pre-mature family deaths, personal health issues with the wife, and working 10+ hours a day.

Long story short: It doesn't make much sense for me to continue on the project with Griffin, Tyr 1, and subsequently Knights (most likely) bringing suppressors to market. Griffin released theirs about a month before I was going to start production and without going into further detail, it makes sense for others to continue on the project.

If anyone needs assistance in turning their own, I can help with dimensions in regards to the Knights rifles themselves. Don't hesitate to send me a message.
 
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Hey, folks.
Sorry, life is busy. Father in law got cancer, two pre-mature family deaths, personal health issues with the wife, and working 10+ hours a day.

Long story short: It doesn't make much sense for me to continue on the project with Griffin, Tyr 1, and subsequently Knights (most likely) bringing suppressors to market. Griffin released theirs about a month before I was going to start production and without going into further detail, it makes sense for others to continue on the project.

If anyone needs assistance in turning their own, I can help with dimensions in regards to the Knights rifles themselves. Don't hesitate to send me a message.

Sorry to hear of your troubles. If you are willing to share your data regarding the gate latch portion, that would probably be the biggest hurdle for people to make/acquire. Form 1 cans are pretty simple, I used a Griffin Gate Lok for an NT4 clone. They don't sell their m110 style gate lok seperately though, and this mount with a threaded end for hub suppressors would be amazing
 
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Hey, folks.
Sorry, life is busy. Father in law got cancer, two pre-mature family deaths, personal health issues with the wife, and working 10+ hours a day.

Long story short: It doesn't make much sense for me to continue on the project with Griffin, Tyr 1, and subsequently Knights (most likely) bringing suppressors to market. Griffin released theirs about a month before I was going to start production and without going into further detail, it makes sense for others to continue on the project.

If anyone needs assistance in turning their own, I can help with dimensions in regards to the Knights rifles themselves. Don't hesitate to send me a message.

Are there rumors Knight's is bringing back more legacy gate latch cans, other than the NT4's that have been hitting the market?
 
Are there rumors Knight's is bringing back more legacy gate latch cans, other than the NT4's that have been hitting the market?
I have seen Jack and Trey talk about bringing mk11 and m110 cans to market but that obviously solely depends on what's available in their production timeline and I wouldn't say I'm anywhere close to being the final say.
 
Hey, folks.
Sorry, life is busy. Father in law got cancer, two pre-mature family deaths, personal health issues with the wife, and working 10+ hours a day.

Long story short: It doesn't make much sense for me to continue on the project with Griffin, Tyr 1, and subsequently Knights (most likely) bringing suppressors to market. Griffin released theirs about a month before I was going to start production and without going into further detail, it makes sense for others to continue on the project.

If anyone needs assistance in turning their own, I can help with dimensions in regards to the Knights rifles themselves. Don't hesitate to send me a message.
Sorry to hear about your situation. Family comes first. I understand that whole hearty.

The development you’ve done is important to people such as myself. I cannot have a can due to state laws, but I am trying to build a blast deflector to mimic the look for my Mk13. I’ve reached out to griffin they do not intended to release their latch assembly anytime soon. Truthfully, I do not have the skills to match a latch assembly myself.