Pinning/Welding flash hiders [Archive]

Rated21R

08-13-09, 13:10

Is it true that pinning/welding a Surefire flash hider will void the warranty of all Surefire cans used on it? Is that the case with other flash hiders that function with cans (like AAC and YHM)? Just curious because I would like to get at 14.5 and a pinned flash hider but if I cannot get a can in the future because the warranty will be voided it might change my decision. Thanks.

Thomas M-4

08-13-09, 13:12

Is it true that pinning/welding a Surefire flash hider will void the warranty of all Surefire cans used on it? Is that the case with other flash hiders that function with cans (like AAC and YHM)? Just curious because I would like to get at 14.5 and a pinned flash hider but if I cannot get a can in the future because the warranty will be voided it might change my decision. Thanks.

Have you thought about a vltor FH with a gemtech halo can.

Rated21R

08-13-09, 13:20

Have you thought about a vltor FH with a gemtech halo can.

I have not, but I will check it out. Isn't the FSC556 compatible with Gemtech or do they make a model that works with a can?

C4IGrant

08-13-09, 13:34

Is it true that pinning/welding a Surefire flash hider will void the warranty of all Surefire cans used on it? Is that the case with other flash hiders that function with cans (like AAC and YHM)? Just curious because I would like to get at 14.5 and a pinned flash hider but if I cannot get a can in the future because the warranty will be voided it might change my decision. Thanks.

I believe that it does, but you might want to contact SF directly and double check.

C4

Rated21R

08-13-09, 13:45

I believe that it does, but you might want to contact SF directly and double check.

C4

Thanks. I e-mailed them, I will see what they say.

flanntastic

08-13-09, 17:21

adco says it does, but i have had them do two and both shoot perfect!

Rated21R

08-17-09, 12:28

So, I e-mailed Surefire and this is what I received from them:

Dear Sir,
Any modifications will void warranty. This is because if the adapter is pin/welded wrong, it will cause issues with the suppressor. However, it can be done properly if the gunsmith knows what they are doing. Thank you for inquiring with us.

Technical Support

anyone else a little confused? I mean I get where they say it voids it, but then the guy says it can be done properly is the gunsmith knows what they are doing. I guess I just won't get it done and just get a SBR so I don't have to worry...lol