Reproduction Vietnam-Era 3 Prong Flash Hider. DoubleStar now manufactures and supplies not only the commercial market but military and law enforcement forces across the world with rugged and dependable firearms. { "action": "Product-ShowQuickView", "queryString": "pid=FC-841348105053", "locale": "default", "productSetPrice": null, "firearmContent": "", "custEmail . It is in good condition. This is truly the best copy on the market. Pics to come! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. $7.00 Qty . $11.95 Qty . CLICK HERE FOR COMMENTS Current Bid. TROMIX CORPORATION These uppers do not have the forward assist, brass deflector or M4 feedramps to maintain the original era look. Available in black finish only. Forgive me, i am a rookienot sure what you mean, But the whole site.. i think..the one with the bayonet lug. Viet Nam Era M16A1 With Duckbill/3 Prong flash hider. Designed for the 5.56x45mm NATO caliber, it includes a brass deflector, ejection port door assembly, forward assist and dust cover. the three prong got caught on everything ! Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. $49.00. $399.00. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. IvanDrago A+(5267) Seller's Other Items. Made from steel and phosphate finished. I remember quite well, we used the prong flash hider to cut the wire off C-Raton cases. Have a retro style build in-progress. $419.00. SRC SR5 Full Metal 3-Lug Type Flash Hider for M5/ MP5 AEG Rifles SKU: ACC-STK-414. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. I have a crappy armorers wrench that has the cutout for the three prong flash hider. Assembling Mil Spec & Free Float Barrels: Section 5 > Installing a Flash Hider or Muzzle Brake . Thanks! Viet Nam Era M3A1 Greasegun. Made from steel and phosphate finished. The one on my gun has been ground off. Most of the stories I've heard claimed that, while the 3-prong reduced muzzle flash better than the A1 and A2, it was being used as a pry tool by soldiers leading to warped barrels, so they 86'd it. Reproduction Vietnam-Era 3 Prong Flash Hider. DoubleStar Corp., located in Winchester, Kentucky, was formed when customers of J&T Distributing, a leading manufacturer and supplier of thousands of AR15 parts and accessories, requested complete rifles and pistols crafted from the same high-quality, U.S.-made components. 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. All th parts just arrived, so I am hopefully going to get this upper put together this weekend. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. HOME; . Products included in the Retro Line are the Vietnam-Era 3 Prong Flash Hider; Delta Ring, A1 Style; A1 Stripped Upper Receiver and A1 Complete Upper Receiver; A1 Rifle Triangle Handguard; A-2 Stripped Upper Receiver and A-2 Complete Upper Receiver. I noticed that when looking at some SOCOM M4A1 shorty carbines last week; that's the style they're currently using. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. Thu: 8:00 am 5:00 pm VNG-M60. $409.00. : Z-KIT-006 Colour: Black 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. Nice built in tell plus I like the look. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. AR-15 Rifles; AR-10 Rifles; 1911; AR-15 Pistols; AR-10 Pistols . For more information about DoubleStar, visit www.star15.com. "productSetPrice": null, Brownells has a1 front sight posts under the brand. Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales, Complete your Retro build with theretro3-prong flash hider. It has a 1/2 x 28 tpi thread pitch and weighs 1.9 oz. Also, I have read these were not intended to be timed. I have a 3 prong FH coming in a few days and I am new to retro parts. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved. FFL is not required Ask Seller a Question Immediate Checkout - Credit Card. Starting Bid. 1/2 x 28 tpi. SKU: N/A Categories: Milspec Upgrades, Muzzle Devices, Parts & Accessories, Upper Receiver Components Tag: flash hider. No comment on how it should be timed. Didn't find what you were looking for? SB. Specifications and Features: Mil-Spec 1/2x28 TPI Includes Crush Washer Black Phosphate Finish Made in the USA MPN#: AR467 UPC#: 841348105053 ARR-044-350 Explore more Compensators & Brakes Doublestar deals. Reproduction Vietnam-Era 3 Prong Flash Hider. FIREARMS. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. For more information, visit star15.com. 8:00am - 4:30pm(Eastern Time). FFL is not required Ask Seller a Question Immediate Checkout - Credit Card. It's been a very long time, but I believe the knurled washers were used on 601s and MAYBE some 602s. The entire front sight/gas block, or just the post that screws into the block? 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. The suppressor unit is attached to a 3 prong style flash hider, this is the perfect suppressor set for the 7.62 NATO s [Angry Gun] DASM-S Dummy Silencer W/ 3 Prong Flash Hider[FDE] Description: The Angry Gun DASM-S Silencer is a robust suppressor unit that will fit on any airsoft gun platform with a 14mm CCW threading. "purchaseMessage": "PURCHASE DETAILS", Looks great at home on a Retro rifle, or any AR-15 of your choice. Vietnam Era Three Prong Flash Hiders w/photo Centerfire Rifles - Semiautomatic or Gas Operated Home: My iTrader: Join the NRA: Donate to CGSSA: Sponsors: CGN Google Search: CA Semiauto Ban(AW)ID Flowchart . View Full Size. 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. When I got into the guard in '73, our M16a1s had the bird cage flash hiders. 2022 DoubleStar Corp. - All Rights Reserved. This muzzle device does not have wrench flats to install. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. Monty, this will fit your Colt CRM16A1 R 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). Explore RECOILweb: Incoming Issue 39, New Products. 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. A strap wrench or 3 prong armorers wrench is needed to properly install. MUSEUM QUALITY. "locale": "default", { Viet Nam Era M60 GPMG. GunAuction.com / All Items For Sale / Gun Parts : Rifle / Other Parts. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. FALaholic # 13425 Joined Feb 9, 2004 Posts 801 Location The Sunshine State. Navigation. 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. Edit: Thanks for the information! MSRP $119.99. The M16a1 had the forward assist and the bird cage flash hider. 3 Prongs don't need to be timed. Thread starter Snake Bitten; Start date Apr 27, 2018; Snake Bitten Well-known member. 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. Wherever it got tight is where it clocked. Perfect for retro builds! An alternative is Retro Rifles offering, but like the Innovative Arms one, it's currently unavailable. This version is proper for Model 602 & 603 rifles, as well as the XM16E1 issued to the US Military and used during Vietnam. If yours doesnt have that cutout you will need some type of tool like this one. Looks great at home on a Retro rifle, or any AR-15 of your . Bronze Contributor. I also read about people using a screwdriver between the tunes to tighten the flash hider but I never tried that. M16's Vietnam era had 3 prong flash suppressor. Anyone know of a supplier for the Vietnam era m16 flash hider and front site. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. Additionally, the 3 Prong Flash Hider costs $14.99. Sat: Closed Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. How to install the dang thing - all the wrenches I have don't have a special cutout/spot for a 3 prong. This is a original three prong flash supressor for the AR-15 rifle. Related Products Customers Also Viewed Compensator, 10/22 Flash Hider Timing Washers 1/2" Perfect for retro builds! Change to bird cage was mid 1967. It is a black polymer handguard that measures 12 in length. Flash suppressor has larger shroud. SOLD OUT. Used Condition. The knurled washers were used on ALL 601's, 602's, and every (unaltered) rifle that I have ever seen with an original three prong flash hider. One new winner* is announced every week! It's amazing how many of the flash suppressors on the market - especially the sound suppressor mounts, are 3 (or 4) prong style. I do not believe so. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. This flash hider is so associated with the first issue Viet Nam M16's we are offering it here to discerning collectors. 3 Prongs don't need to be timed. The machining was very shallow-more a pattern of crossing lines than deeply cut diamonds. Not only do they serve a purpose, but they also give your AR a custom look. Current Bid. MSRP $14.99. Finally, the Vietnam-era 3 Prong Flash Hider utilizes steel construction with a phosphate finish. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. DoubleStar fills void by providing necessary parts to complete retro builds by avid gun enthusiasts. AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. SOLD OUT. SKU: VNG-M16A1d $419.00. TPI: 1/2 x 28. Related products Quick View. Each device includes a pre-drilled pin . MSRP $39.95. DoubleStar saw a need within the market to provide necessary parts for gun enthusiasts to complete their retro builds. I am going with the crush washer that came with the FH (didn't know one was included when buying) and I will be using either a stap wrench or some leather/large pliers. Second variation flash hider on the M16. They have seem to have dried up!..thanks, Rob. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Used during Vietnam. Viet Nam Era M16A1 With Duckbill/3 Prong flash hider. Have no idea why but the original C-1 rations fro WW II and C-3/C-4 rations from Korea/Vietnam Era were commonly seen in Army Surplus stores but we got the C-2's so I would do my best to bogart the accessory packs and live off Lucky Sikes and Camel non filtered and candy with plenty of toilet paper for when the water purification tablets didn't work. 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. Improved 3 Prong design has reinforced prongs. Perfect for retro builds! 1/2 x 28 tpi. This version is proper for Model 602 & 603 rifles, as well as the XM16E1 issued to the US Military and used during Vietnam. This space is for pictures of "retro" Stoner rifles and completed or partial retro AR-15 builds, as well as discussions about either. "firearmContent": "", "custEmail": "", RGC-M3A1 IN STOCK!! $ 66.00 $ 60.00. Tromix uses secure payment methods. MSRP for the A1 Stripped Upper Receiver is $154.99 and MSRP for the A1 Complete Upper Receiver is $199.99. View Details. It's been a very long time, but I believe the knurled washers were used on 601s and MAYBE some 602s. It uses the lock washer. Colt AR15 M16 Flash Hider Three Prong Vietnam Era Kit XM177 Retro 602 603. It eliminates a large majority of muzzle flash without adding bulk to your weapon. 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. We also recommend: Washer, Lock. Any type of washer will work. MSRP $14.99. Threaded 5/8-24 and coated with 2400 Series Bake-On KG GunKote. It has a 1/2 x 28 tpi thread pitch and weighs 1.9 oz. Monday - Friday SIG SAUER Flash Hider, 3 Prong, 5.56, FLASHHIDER-3PRONG-556, Availability is being updated. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. The 3 prong was on the XM16E1's from Colt (Mfg'd 1964) and issued early 1965 to mostly Airborne Units. Joined Mar 24, 2002 Messages 5,459 Location Oregon City, Oregon. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Press J to jump to the feed. Complete your Retro build with theretro3-prong flash hiderThe Improved Flash Hider was used following the discontinuation of the early Duckbill 3 Prong Flash Hider, as the thin prongs tended to bend & break. Please see our, By adding to cart, I understand and agree to the, SIG SAUER Flash Hider, 3 Prong Orderable Models. Colt AR15 M16 Flash Hider Three Prong Vietnam Era Kit XM177 Retro 602 603. 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. Effin A Mark II Now Available from Predator Armament. Sign up and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events, pre-order sales & more! Doesn't matter/stays where it stops? "Banned States" 3 prong has fake slots on the side (cosmetic only) and will pass the "Pinky Test" in states where this is necessary. Timing - one prong at 6 o'clock? I went to Vietnam in 1967. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. The largest FN / FAL discussion board on the web! 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