Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! I have a crappy armorers wrench that has the cutout for the three prong flash hider. The Reproduction Vietnam-Era 3 Prong Flash Hider is made from steel with a phosphate finish. Base diameter .980" Front diameter .820" Overall Length 1.76" Thru-hole .500" Thread Size/Pitch - 5/8-24 only DoubleStar fills void by providing necessary parts to complete retro builds by avid gun enthusiasts. "productSetPrice": null, www.star15.com, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). FFL is not required Ask Seller a Question Immediate Checkout - Credit Card. I have not been able to locate one of the wrenches with the three prong tool, so I just got it right with the bottom prong at 6, but I've read comments from armorers in Vietnam who swear they just tightened them and did not worry about timing. MSRP for the A1 Stripped Upper Receiver is $154.99 and MSRP for the A1 Complete Upper Receiver is $199.99. The M16s that first hit Vietnam were equipped with this 3-prong flash hider of Stoner's design. SIG SAUER Flash Hider, 3 Prong, 5.56, FLASHHIDER-3PRONG-556, Availability is being updated. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. Colt AR15 M16 Flash Hider Three Prong Vietnam Era Kit XM177 Retro 602 603. They have seem to have dried up!..thanks, Rob. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. I do not believe so. All th parts just arrived, so I am hopefully going to get this upper put together this weekend. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. Viet Nam Era M3A1 Greasegun. Finally, the Vietnam-era 3 Prong Flash Hider utilizes steel construction with a phosphate finish. $ 13.51 - $ 13.53 3 Prong Flash Hider SP1 Retro A flash hider is a muzzle attachment for a firearm used to quickly disperse the burning gases emitted from the barrel so as to limit the amount of flash seen by the shooter. It includes a brass deflector as well. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. Mon: 8:00 am 5:00 pm *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. Starting Bid. I just stuck an allen key between the prongs and levered it tighter. TROMIX CORPORATION Unless Fulton has changed something in the last year, they are not the correct thickness, I have some of them here and I have a couple of the original USGI washers and they are different thickness. Pics to come! It has a 1/2 x 28 tpi thread pitch and weighs 1.9 oz. It is in good condition. Looks great at home on a Retro rifle, or any AR-15 of your choice. Threaded 5/8-24 and coated with 2400 Series Bake-On KG GunKote. MSRP $14.99. It's amazing how many of the flash suppressors on the market - especially the sound suppressor mounts, are 3 (or 4) prong style. Sign In/Register to Bid or Buy Now . the three prong got caught on everything ! AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. No comment on how it should be timed. Sat: Closed $59.00 . All Rights Reserved. If you don't have the 3-prong wrench, best way to do it is with a strap wrench, or wrapping some leather or tape around it for protection, and going to pliers/wrench-town. { You must log in or register to reply here. Thu: 8:00 am 5:00 pm For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. "firearmContent": "", 2022 DoubleStar Corp. - All Rights Reserved. Second variation flash hider on the M16. VNG-M16A1d INDEFINITE BACKORDER. The Improved Flash Hider was used following the discontinuation of the early Duckbill 3 Prong Flash Hider, as the thin prongs tended to bend & break. Perfect for retro builds! This is going on a modern build. Here is a link of a picture: I have a m16 upper receiver /barrel from the 1970sjust trying to get it back to the original look. Threaded 5/8-24 and coated with 2400 Series Bake-On KG GunKote. Create an Account and get 20% Off Your Next Purchase. The machining was very shallow-more a pattern of crossing lines than deeply cut diamonds. AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. Made from steel and phosphate finished. But can you tune a birdcage to ring at a time to match your guitar? "queryString": "pid=FC-841348105053", "purchaseMessage": "PURCHASE DETAILS", DoubleStar now manufactures and supplies not only the commercial market but military and law enforcement forces across the world with rugged and dependable firearms. 8:00am - 4:30pm(Eastern Time). Reproduction Vietnam-Era 3 Prong Flash Hider. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Vietnam era flash hider. Have a retro style build in-progress. { "action": "Product-ShowQuickView", "queryString": "pid=FC-841348105053", "locale": "default", "productSetPrice": null, "firearmContent": "", "custEmail . From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. 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You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers. Designed for the 5.56x45mm NATO caliber, it includes a brass deflector, ejection port door assembly, forward assist and dust cover. Aug 18, 2020 #5 WAYNO Hawkeye. Explore RECOILweb: Incoming Issue 39, New Products. TPI: 1/2 x 28. CLICK HERE FOR COMMENTS Do any of you have a picture of the split and kneraled washer? SB. Sign up and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events, pre-order sales & more! The entire front sight/gas block, or just the post that screws into the block? Buyer pays $4.00 shipping, Insurance optional. Looks great at home on a Retro rifle, or any AR-15 of your choice. "preferredStoreDetails": null, Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Forgot to snug one once as had loaned my tool use to torque them and kept hearing this odd high pitched bell ringing till figured out flash hider was not torqued. The A-2 Stripped Upper Receiver is made from Forged Aircraft 7075 T6 Aluminum with an anodized to MIL-SPEC coating. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. FIREARMS. The M16a1 had the forward assist and the bird cage flash hider. It has a 1/2 x 28 tpi thread pitch and weighs 1.9 oz. "custEmail": "", [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Vietnam era flash hider, https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/392276/8C630764-2CE4-4964-8B37-A219940DE6DE_jpeg-764719.JPG. The Reproduction Vietnam-Era 3 Prong Flash Hider is made from steel with a phosphate finish. This is a original three prong flash supressor for the AR-15 rifle. This version is proper for Model 602 & 603 rifles, as well as the XM16E1 issued to the US Military and used during Vietnam. SOLD OUT. Each device includes a pre-drilled pin . I have used it, screwdrivers and Allen wrenches to the same effect. Doesn't matter/stays where it stops? $ 66.00 $ 60.00. One new winner* is announced every week! Reproduction Vietnam-Era 3 Prong Flash Hider. Feedback: . Perfect for retro builds! Flash suppressor has larger shroud. Viet Nam Era M60 GPMG. Flash Hider Early 3 Prong 1/2 28 Innovative Industries $13.95 (No reviews yet) Write a Review Quantity: Add to Wish List Description Threaded 1/2 28. Buy Now Price Was. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. MUSEUM QUALITY. $59.00. FALaholic # 13425 Joined Feb 9, 2004 Posts 801 Location The Sunshine State. This version is proper for Model 602 & 603 rifles, as well as the XM16E1 issued to the US Military and used during Vietnam. Wherever it got tight is where it clocked. GunAuction.com / All Items For Sale / Gun Parts : Rifle / Other Parts. DoubleStar saw a need within the market to provide necessary parts for gun enthusiasts to complete their retro builds. All Rights Reserved. For more information about DoubleStar, visit Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Personal check oka. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. WE Tech MSK Three Prong Airsoft Metal Flash Hider - BLACK SKU: WE-FH-R-M010. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. If looking for the correct split washers. Our famous Slide Over M16A1 with the three pronged or "Duck Bill" flash hider. I remember quite well, we used the prong flash hider to cut the wire off C-Raton cases. 1/2 x 28 tpi. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. Viet Nam Era M3A1 Greasegun SUPPRESSED! Navigation. Change to bird cage was mid 1967. In college during the 1980's when MRE's were the norm for troops I was in Army ROTC and we were getting to eat the remaining post war WW II C-2 Rations (1948-1951). Winchester, Ky. (ArmsVault.com) DoubleStar Corp, manufacturers of high-quality, US-made AR components, rifles, pistols and edged weapons, is pleased to introduce its Retro Parts Line. These appeared to be the BE Meyers units. It has served me well for years. $11.95 Qty . Press J to jump to the feed. I noticed that when looking at some SOCOM M4A1 shorty carbines last week; that's the style they're currently using. We also recommend: Washer, Lock. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. It is a black polymer handguard that measures 12 in length. AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. MSRP $119.99. Wed: 8:00 am 5:00 pm Naked-Sword 1 yr. ago. Any type of washer will work. Used Condition. This is a scaled up version of the Vietnam era M16 3-prong flash hider, specifically designed for use on the Tromix 458 SOCOM barrels. Assembling Mil Spec & Free Float Barrels: Section 5 > Installing a Flash Hider or Muzzle Brake . How to install the dang thing - all the wrenches I have don't have a special cutout/spot for a 3 prong. Reproduction Vietnam-Era 3 Prong Flash Hider. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. 3% Credit Card Fee. Split lock washer is what was originally used. JavaScript is disabled. The one on my gun has been ground off. This muzzle device does not have wrench flats to install. The Reproduction Vietnam-Era 3 Prong Flash Hider is made from steel with a phosphate finish. MSRP $14.99. Not ideal, but it didn't hurt anything. Forgive me, i am a rookienot sure what you mean, But the whole site.. i think..the one with the bayonet lug. The Brownells XBRN177E2 Carbine is an homage to the classic carbine used by US troops in Vietnam. 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