Ode to the A2 Flash Hider

[Know1]

To the humble flash hider Uncle Sam calls A2,
I have a few words of appreciation for you.
Hiding flash is what you do best,
You do it as well as all of the rest.
But somewhere along the way what I've found,
You fell out of fashion, just tossed to the ground.
Surefire, AAC, Smith, BCM,
Maybe you’re not as trendy as them.
There’s no “Vortex,” “Battle,” or “Black” in your name,
But you expertly handle the flash just the same.
Proven for decades, worn and abused,
In jungles, mountains and deserts used.
Reporting for duty from sunset to sunrise
You kept many a soldier’s position from compromise.
A classic look that’s always a fit,
You even compensate a bit.
A mount for suppressors with no special collars,
And best of all you’re only eight dollars.
Perhaps the reason I love you the most,
Is the way you just work without any boast.
So thank you A2, for all that you do,
As for me, my ARs will be wearing A2s.

--Know1

[RIDE]

And I thought I had a ton of free time!!!!

[Long Range Trigger Monkey]

I like it!

[BG1960]

As they used to say on HeeHaw ; SA-LUTE!

[Know1]

And I thought I had a ton of free time!!!!

A fractured and sprained ankle will give you lots of time to think.

[nate89]

As someone with only A2s on my rifles, I concur. The 'only 8 dollars' bit was great rhyme.

[Zirk208]

A fractured and sprained ankle will give you lots of time to think.

So will the hydro's...:D

[Heavy Metal]

You kept many a soldier’s position from compromise.

The purpose it to protect the firer from flash-blindness at night, not to conceal his position.

[Hot Holster]

Very creative. I hope you mend soon.

[Know1]

The purpose it to protect the firer from flash-blindness at night, not to conceal his position.

Is this the part where you ask for my poet's license?

[Heavy Metal]

I don't think you have a license!

[MiamiCracker]

Bravo.

[six8]

Great job Sir!

[Treiz]

Nice, A2s on all mine

[RIDE]

A fractured and sprained ankle will give you lots of time to think.
Get well!!

[mastiffhound]

The purpose it to protect the firer from flash-blindness at night, not to conceal his position.

Check this out, the A2 does a damn good job concealing a position for $8: http://vuurwapenblog.com/2014/01/12/ar-15-muzzle-device-comparison/.

I hope this shows up as it shows how some very popular MDs did, some of them were quite bad even though they are said to negate flash in some way. It looks as if you can have flash suppression or recoil reduction, when trying to get both it just doesn't seem to work out. I was a little surprised at the compensation the A2 provided?:

27477

I have found no reason to switch after asking many questions, reading info here, and reading everything I could find on the net for pros and cons. I don't shoot that well anyways, mediocrity is the norm for me. I'm just not one of the cool kids that gets in on the newest wiz bang stuff, it's awful hard to be tactical while fixing cars.

[Caduceus]

A fractured and sprained ankle will give you lots of time to think.
Hmmm... You arent my dad, are you?

He fell through a "floor" last month and broke the left leg... 18 screws, I think. I must say, his free time has been less entertaining.

[Know1]

I have found no reason to switch after asking many questions, reading info here, and reading everything I could find on the net for pros and cons.

I came to the same conclusion. I think our limited resources are much better spent on triggers, barrels, bolts, optics. . . and TRAINING.

Thanks for the well-wishes, all.

[donlapalma]

This was the last thing I expected to read today on M4C. Brilliant!

[Beaver2334]

Good job!

[Moose-Knuckle]

I run A2s on all my ARs, well played sir . . . well played.

[308sako]

Worthy and appreciated...

A2 +1

[albatrossarmament]

Thanks for bringing a smile to my face. The A2 actually is hard to improve upon when you only criteria is flash suppression.

[Bedouin2W]

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[cbx]

A fractured and sprained ankle will give you lots of time to think.
That was an unexpected poem... very nice, and get well. Being hurt sucks. The meds also make you go a bit loco.

I've he's your injury before. You'll be around on crutches in no time.

[Fordtough25]

Nicely done Sir and I also run A2's on mine. They work great for everything I do!

[markm]

I didn't read it. But I do run the A2 on most guns.

[Know1]

I didn't read it.

I understand, markm. It's SO long and has lots of big words. Let me summarize it for you: A2 = junk

[markm]

I understand, markm. It's SO long and has lots of big words. Let me summarize it for you: A2 = junk

Wait... I thought it was an Ode to the A2. ??

Is it sarcasctic? I do love the good old A2.

[markm]

Ok... It's Friday and that means it's painfully slow on this site. I read the Ode, and I'm puzzled why you'd describe it as having "lots of big words".

I was expecting something on par with a Santoro diatribe.

[Know1]

Sorry, markm, I'm familiar with your humor from other posts and yes, I was being sarcastic. I'm sorry the humor did not translate.

[coldblue]

To the humble flash hider Uncle Sam calls A2,
I have a few words of appreciation for you.
Hiding flash is what you do best,
You do it as well as all of the rest.
But somewhere along the way what I've found,
You fell out of fashion, just tossed to the ground.
Surefire, AAC, Smith, BCM,
Maybe you’re not as trendy as them.
There’s no “Vortex,” “Battle,” or “Black” in your name,
But you expertly handle the flash just the same.
Proven for decades, worn and abused,
In jungles, mountains and deserts used.
Reporting for duty from sunset to sunrise
You kept many a soldier’s position from compromise.
A classic look that’s always a fit,
You even compensate a bit.
A mount for suppressors with no special collars,
And best of all you’re only eight dollars.
Perhaps the reason I love you the most,
Is the way you just work without any boast.
So thank you A2, for all that you do,
As for me, my ARs will be wearing A2s.

--Know1

Excellent (and musical) summary of why we selected it in 1983.

[Know1]

Excellent (and musical) summary of why we selected it in 1983.

Thank you, sir. That means a lot coming from you.

[Berserkr556]

To the humble flash hider Uncle Sam calls A2,
I have a few words of appreciation for you.
Hiding flash is what you do best,
You do it as well as all of the rest.
But somewhere along the way what I've found,
You fell out of fashion, just tossed to the ground.
Surefire, AAC, Smith, BCM,
Maybe you’re not as trendy as them.
There’s no “Vortex,” “Battle,” or “Black” in your name,
But you expertly handle the flash just the same.
Proven for decades, worn and abused,
In jungles, mountains and deserts used.
Reporting for duty from sunset to sunrise
You kept many a soldier’s position from compromise.
A classic look that’s always a fit,
You even compensate a bit.
A mount for suppressors with no special collars,
And best of all you’re only eight dollars.
Perhaps the reason I love you the most,
Is the way you just work without any boast.
So thank you A2, for all that you do,
As for me, my ARs will be wearing A2s.

--Know1

First Rate Sir !

I've tried them all but went back to the A2. It works and I like the way it looks

[Combat_Diver]

Nicely done sir, Thank You

CD

[26 Inf]

Let's have one for twist rates.

Seriously, M4's got talent!

Good job.

[Okami099]

Well done brother!