Sig 516 SBR gets her suppressor back!

kansascity45 · Jul 30, 2015

Finally, after a 10 week trip to Surefire's west coast R&D facility, our SOCOM 556 RC suppressor is home!! SF confirmed an out-of-spec muzzle device fit, repaired the backend, replaced the QD, repainted and test fired - Seems to fit great now...

FYI, SF is going through some tough times right now. After significant layoffs, reorganizations, etc. - the folks that remain really have their hands full...

I chose this particular suppressor because hard running 516 indoors in tactical rifle drills - limiting blowback was my top priority. Yeah, I kind'a like shooting with clear eyes and easy breathing. And, according to the folks at Silencer Shop - SOCOM has the lowest blowback of silencers available...

Range time has been limited this summer, but we're gonna run 516 soon...

Cheers

xrlizard · Jul 30, 2015

Glad they got it taken care of and back to you!

Edsel · Jul 31, 2015

I'm not sure if it was you I asked before, and can't remember what the answer was - but is that suppressor rated for 10" barrels?

kansascity45 · Jul 31, 2015

Right, SF told me this RC in good from 10" & up. Their 'SB' model suppressor for under 10".

The few experienced people there now are helpful, responsive - really trying hard. Heck, the R&D guy working my suppressor issue was great. He even throw-in a new SF muzzle break for my troubles.

Hope SF can manage thru this difficult time. Think I'll buy another light...

Cheers

Edsel · Jul 31, 2015

I really like their SOCOM series of supressors.

Clean, conservative design - excellent quick - detach system.

But their pricing...

...much to be desired.

skullcoder · Jul 31, 2015

KC45, I love that first pic with your range bag. That knife caught my eye in the pocket. Is it a Kabar BK-2 perchance with custom scales installed? I love mine, but made no changes to it. You have a very nice kit there!

kansascity45 · Jul 31, 2015

Thanks, yeah these BK K-Bars are nice. This is BK-7

Cheers

tnw50cal · Jul 31, 2015

My 516 SBR runs on the suppressor gas setting with my Gemtech Trek(556 can) and on the normal gas setting with and without my Gemtech Quicksand( 308 can).
What gas setting is yours running on? From the pictures you posted it looks like it's on the adverse setting.

kansascity45 · Jul 31, 2015

Used position 3, couple clicks to the left for the limited run we had before sending her back to SF. Tried the normal setting .. That's when we discovered the QD issue 'cause the can flew down range with the 1st round!!

Cheers

Twistedracer · Jul 31, 2015

Glad you got her back and they took care of you.

Sig 516 SBR gets her suppressor back!

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