Suppressors SureFire FA762K

[crowe938]

Looking for some opinions on this can. I know it's a legacy model, but any downside to this one over a SOCOM762-RC2? Will be using it for general purpose (AR10, AR15, maybe a bolt gun). Not so much concerned with weight. Definitely concerned with sound reduction and POI shift (mainly, is it repeatable). Also what about the mounts - will it work with any of the newer styles?

Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[RyanScott]

Will not working with newer mounts. Mounts are hard to find. Much louder than it ought to be. Small and repeatable POI shift. Arms Unlimited is blowing them out cheap.

 

[crowe938]

That's precisely why I'm considering. You get what you pay for... but at that price, is it worth it? Or better off paying up for a SOCOM?

I know the newer SOCOM mounts are better for a few reasons - but are the legacy mounts "poor?"

 

[RyanScott]

The open time mounts are better. The brakes between the two generations aren’t much different. It comes down to price sensitivity. If you are a gadget kid with a big budget you’ll wish you got the new hotness. If you want the best $600 7.62 can available there you go.

 

[crowe938]

Gotcha. Thanks Ryan.

 

[WATERWALKER]

I’ve got a Surefire 7.62 RC2. I bought it because I planned to use it as a “do-it-all” can on a couple bolt guns & an M4. It’s performed far better than I had anticipated.

The brake works well as far as recoil reduction goes. I can spot hits / misses w/ no problem. W/ out the can the brake isn’t abrasive toward the user. I’ll admit that as a stand alone unit there are better brakes such as the LB or Area 419 Hellfire. As far as blazing away w/ the M4 goes, the gun is very flat shooting. I like it & I’ve had a few buddies buy one after shooting mine.

While using the suppressor I’ve had no complaints. At this point I only shoot my main bolt gun suppressed & the zero is as repeatable as the shooter. I’ve not had any issues w/ anything changing or getting wonky. The furthest I’ve taken it to is 1,060 yards & it’s performed flawlessly. I’d apply lots of lube to the brake before mounting the suppressor because it’s much easier to remove the can afterwards.

 

[crowe938]

Thanks WaterWalker. I've wanted to get a SF can for some time now. Problem with suppressors is they're like potato chips... if you know what I mean.

 

[Atomic donut]

I still use a Surefire FA556 and I don’t have any issues with the mount. Technology has grown and there are some better options, however I’ve personally never had issues with the FA QD system.