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    Best Suppressor Choice For DDMK18?

    Yup, did a search and found nothing specific on this. Might be here, couldn't find it.

    It's my understanding that there are a limited number of companies who will warranty/approve of their cans using a 10.3" or shorter barrel, such as the MK18. I believe that list includes AAC & Surefire.

    I lean towards Surefire's newest cans, simply by virtue of the testing I've read about and they seem to be very well made.

    As those who've used an MK18 know, the rail comes right up to the base of the flash hider, with very little margin of barrel to attach a whole lot. (as seen below)



    The short question is this: What company/can/attachment choices are recommended for the MK18 from those with specific experience.

    Thanks in advance.
    Last edited by 5POINT56; 12-24-12 at 12:54.
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    Interestingly enough, was at the range last night with some friends, so the memory is fresh. We had my 10.5" with AAC M4-2k, a friends 10.5" with a Surefire can (full size, last gen before the SOCOM ones but I can't remember the model), and another friend's 11.5" with KAC QDSS NT4.

    Keep in mind this is completely unscientific, small sample size and a bunch of low speed civilians. To the ear, the Surefire was the loudest, with the KAC and AAC noticeably quieter. The KAC is a lower sound and the AAC a higher pitch sound.

    Visually, the Surefire has a greater visual signature than the other two. The KAC and AAC are pretty close with with, and we think the AAC has a slight edge on the KAC.

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    AAC cans will fit as long as you use the blackout flash hinder or the new style blackout brake or brakeout. I confirmed this with AAC as of last week and have seen photos. They have to be the new style though. I am getting the same setup, just waiting on paperwork.

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    I am getting a Huntertown Arms 5.56 Kestrel with my Noveske MK18. I haven't heard much of these guys on here but I expect it to run very well.

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    Thanks for the replies.

    My 1st choice is the Surefire SOCOM556-SB.

    The 2nd choice (and maybe it should be a tie for 1st, I really don't know) is the AAC M4-2000

    Is is fair to say that a debate between the two is splitting hairs?
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    The AAC Breakout comp will fit with no problem on a MK18 setup.
    Installed one on my Noveske MK18 upper last month...
    Still waiting on the can...

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    Quote Originally Posted by 5POINT56 View Post
    Thanks for the replies.

    My 1st choice is the Surefire SOCOM556-SB.

    The 2nd choice (and maybe it should be a tie for 1st, I really don't know) is the AAC M4-2000

    Is is fair to say that a debate between the two is splitting hairs?
    From everything I have read, I believe so, but I have no experience with Surefire cans.

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    Keep in mind that the OP indicates a 10.3" DD Mk18 not the Noveske 10.5" version. I have no knowledge of what mounts work with the RIS rail on the 10.3" as my DD 10.3" wears a 9" handguard (TRX). FWIW I have an AAC M4-2000

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rodman24 View Post
    Keep in mind that the OP indicates a 10.3" DD Mk18 not the Noveske 10.5" version. I have no knowledge of what mounts work with the RIS rail on the 10.3" as my DD 10.3" wears a 9" handguard (TRX). FWIW I have an AAC M4-2000
    Yeah, I called AAC specifically about the DD 10.3" barrel with RIS rail. I currently have a DD 10.3 with an Omega X 9" rail but have paperwork on a MK18 so I was concerned about it. They said the new style brake mounts have a shoulder on the back part of the mount (part facing rail) so it gives you clearance between the rail and supressor.
    Last edited by halfkorean; 12-24-12 at 18:01.

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    Quote Originally Posted by halfkorean View Post
    Yeah, I called AAC specifically about the DD 10.3" barrel with RIS rail..
    Thanks. That's good to know. My concern was simply because I saw a couple of posts referencing the 10.5" MK18.

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