doc_newstead Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 (edited) Didn't know where to put this really, but here goes... Are M16's used with suppressors in real life, and if so, what ones and is their an airsoft equivalent. urban-ninja has enlightened me to the world of the suppressor, and I'm thinking about hushing up the M15 now. I was just wondering if troops bother using sup's on such a long rifle, or do they just use M4's for that sort of business? I shall probably put a similar request to this on MilPhotos.net, but just hedging my bets here Edited July 16, 2005 by doc_newstead Link to post Share on other sites
davedawg123 Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Putting a silencer on the m16 would make the gun what... 5 ft long? If you are tall, then it might be practical. Otherwise, I'd steer clear. Link to post Share on other sites
HeuteGegangen Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 (edited) I'm not sure about A2s, but if you give me a minute I can get some Vietnam era pictures. Edited July 16, 2005 by HeuteGegangen Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted July 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Well it would be like a marksman rifle or what-not, wouldn't it? I know it would be huge, but I was just curious if it is done, or can be done. And as for huge guns, they can look cool sometimes... *cough*Mark 11 Mod 0*cough* Link to post Share on other sites
Diemaco Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 SR16 rifles, which are a DZ clearing weapon is an M16A3 with optional KAC RAS and massive scopes, the silencer is like the one on the SR25, the SR16 is basically the same gun but chambered for 5.56, it looks sweet Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted July 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 (edited) So really, I'd be going about making my gun into something else if I plopped a suppressor on it? Ah well, I might get a tiny little one and to Hell with realism Edited July 16, 2005 by doc_newstead Link to post Share on other sites
HeuteGegangen Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Here you go: (and I don't want to hear complaints about the high res, it's something to be happy about) Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted July 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 She's a biggun alright. Cheers matey, I'm going to have a play with me rifle now... Link to post Share on other sites
Diemaco Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Aye the SR16 looks too good though all you need is an M16A3/M15A4 and a SR25 outer barrel and a huge suppressor Link to post Share on other sites
aimpoint Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 il post mine up a bit later so you can have a look doc Link to post Share on other sites
SilentScope Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 OPS Inc is probably your best option when it comes to realism. They make .223 suppressors specifically for longer barrel rifles like SPRs M16s etc. There are a whole bunch of companys that make replicas of them. As far as the real ones go they are not too big. Their website probably has some good pictures. I'm pretty sure they have some videos as well: www.opsinc.us Off had I know that UNCo has some in stock. Link to post Share on other sites
airsoftfreak14 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 I don't think they use silencers for M16's because the gun is so longggg Link to post Share on other sites
doc_newstead Posted July 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 (edited) Are you all midgets or something? It doesn't look like it makes it *that* much longer: And besides, I haven't said what I'd be using it for anyway I certainly won't be ducking into rooms with the bugger. Edited July 18, 2005 by doc_newstead Link to post Share on other sites
airsoftfreak14 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Well its over the barrel, I was talking towards haveing it on the end. And no I'm not a midget Link to post Share on other sites
M1911A2 guy Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 (edited) Didn't know where to put this really, but here goes... Are M16's used with suppressors in real life, and if so, what ones and is their an airsoft equivalent. urban-ninja has enlightened me to the world of the suppressor, and I'm thinking about hushing up the M15 now. I was just wondering if troops bother using sup's on such a long rifle, or do they just use M4's for that sort of business? I shall probably put a similar request to this on MilPhotos.net, but just hedging my bets here <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes. Force recon has been known to have men with suppressor equipped M16A3/A4s. But they are only used when necessary, for some length reasons. This is all depending on the mission though. It would most likely be a lengthened SOCOM 5.56 suppressor, but I'm not even in a % of assuredness. Some Google might yield results, but who knows. Edited July 18, 2005 by M1911A2 guy Link to post Share on other sites
Machineabuse Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 For a Vietnam M16 what ye seek is the olde HEL suppressor, which incidentally can be spotted in some of HeuteGegangen's piccies. Currently there is quite a range of suppressors on the market for centerfire rifles. Though in the absence of replicas of the beauts from GemTech I would say go M4QD for a quick fix. I think I've seen replicas of Brugger and Thomet suppressors though I can't be sure. Link to post Share on other sites
SilentScope Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 It would most likely be a lengthened SOCOM 5.56 suppressor, but I'm even in a % of assuredness. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just so you know those big lookin SOCOM suppressors are for fancy 7.62 SR25s, not 5.56 M16s. Link to post Share on other sites
M1911A2 guy Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 (edited) Just so you know those big lookin SOCOM suppressors are for fancy 7.62 SR25s, not 5.56 M16s. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Notice the "most likely". Suppressors aren't my bag. If I was a suppressor expert, then I would have told him the number of these and thats capable of being used on the M16. And I was aware of the SR25 suppressor, but I was guessing at the SOCOM styled one. Mostly because it seemed feasable. Enlongate the 5.56 SOCOM suppressor to accomodate the higher muzzle velocity of the M16A2/A3/A4, and wallah! Quiet weapon with range. So, bah. Edited July 18, 2005 by M1911A2 guy Link to post Share on other sites
SilentScope Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 No problems. It probably would work on an M16 anyways because if it can fit a 7.62 round, it can fit a 5.56. I'm not saying it would be your best option but its feasible. Link to post Share on other sites
Coop Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 A friend of mine just bought this custom SR-15. It is lengthy. I am 6' Even, and when i put the weapon at my side, butt at the floor, it comes up to my chest. The individual seen here holding the weapon, is slightly taller than me, and he's a twig in terms of body build: Link to post Share on other sites
skyler8158 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 (edited) Just so you know those big lookin SOCOM suppressors are for fancy 7.62 SR25s, not 5.56 M16s. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "SOCOM" is a pretty generalized term. Prehaps he was referring to the QD supressor that is always shown in the "M4a1 SOPMOD" package, not the Knight's Armament .45ACP or "SOCOM" as everyone seems to call it supressor for the MK-23. Edited July 18, 2005 by skyler8158 Link to post Share on other sites
aimpoint Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 A friend of mine just bought this custom SR-15. It is lengthy. I am 6' Even, and when i put the weapon at my side, butt at the floor, it comes up to my chest. The individual seen here holding the weapon, is slightly taller than me, and he's a twig in terms of body build: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hes nicked my bloody gun j/k bugger i forgot to take that pic last night,sorry doc,il post it when i get back from college cheers Aimpoint Link to post Share on other sites
SilentScope Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 "SOCOM" is a pretty generalized term. Prehaps he was referring to the QD supressor that is always shown in the "M4a1 SOPMOD" package, not the Knight's Armament .45ACP or "SOCOM" as everyone seems to call it supressor for the MK-23. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Right you are. They just all look like the 45 suppressor you see on the Mk23 so I call anything with weld marks thats made by KAC a SOCOM. Link to post Share on other sites
SgtBojangles Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 HOLY NECROMANCER, BATMAN! Before my M16A2 turned into what it is now, it's peak length was roughly 3.5ft to about 4ft (When stock, the M16A2 is roughy 1 meter, or ~3 ft.) Basically what happened was my Dad and I screwed up the threads and ended up attaching a barrel extension (that was supposed to replace the bit of barrel just after the front sight) and then we attached a silencer. It was incredibly long and in the end I eventually ripped up the foam inside of the silencer. Link to post Share on other sites
DOC. Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 oh wow Link to post Share on other sites
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