We had a chance to put these five .223 (5.56x45) suppressors side by side. Here are the Gemtech G5, Yankee Hill Machine Phantom 5.56, the Surefire FH556-212A, the OPS INC Model M4 MBS and the Gemtech HALO.
We did not get to shoot them all (yet) but here is a rare opportunity to see them all together to compare length, diameters, shapes colors and weights.
The shortest, and lightest is the Surefire FH556-212A in the center of the photograph but all these suppressors are close to the same size and weight.
Gemtech G5, Yankee Hill Machine Phantom 5.56, Surefire FH556-212A, OPS INC Model M4 MBS, Gemtech HALO
We compared these US made 5.56x45 (.223) suppressors
Gemtech G5, Yankee Hill Machine Phantom 5.56, Surefire FH556-212A, OPS INC Model M4 MBS, Gemtech HALO
Gemtech HALO
The Gemtech HALO is made of 300 series stainless steels. . Overall length; 7.75 inches, Diameter; 1.5 inches, Weight; 25 ounces
The Quick Mount flash hider
Gemtech G5
Gemtech G5 uses a Quick-Mount flash hider. To attach the G5 Suppressor just push and twist. The suppressor will be very hot, so wear gloves of course
The Gemtech G5 has an Overall length; 7 inches, Diameter; 1.5 inches, Weight; 21 ounces, Adds 5.5 inches to the weapon
The Gemtech G5 Quick-Mount provides repeatable Point Of Impact shift each time it is mounted for consistent accuracy. The Quik-Mount system of the Gemtech G5 is compatible with older style Bi-Lock suppressor mounts.
The Yankee Hill Machine Phantom 5.56 Quick Disconnect system with the YHM Flash Hider.
The YHM Phantom is Full auto rated
OPS INC - M4 MBS Model 7
OPS INC Model M4 MBS 7th Model www.opsinc.us. Overall length; 8.5 inches, Diameter; 1.5 inches, Weight; 21 ounces, Adds 3.5 inches to the weapon
The OPS INC Model M4 MBS 7th Model is made of 300 series stainless steel. We didn't have the muzzle break when we took these photos
Surefire - FH 556-212 A
The Surefire FH556-212A Flash Hider / Adapter enables the attachment of the Surefire FA556K or FA556-212 suppressors to AR15, M4, M16, HK416, and to other 5.56mm (.223 cal.) semi-auto, bolt-action, or assault rifles with Mil-Spec 1/2-28 muzzle threads. This Surefire FH556-212A Flash Hider / Adapter adapter functions alone as a high-performance flash hider when the suppressor is removed.
The Surefire FA556-212 weighs just one pound so aside from minimal length, it adds only minimal weight to a rifle. Overall length; 6 inches, Diameter; 1.5 inches, Weight; 16 ounces, Adds 4.3 inches to the weapon
We had a chance to photograph and then test fire one of our favorite firearm suppressors, the Surefire FH556-212A. This 5.56x45 (.223) suppressor is very short in length compared to most 5.56x45 suppressors and has a unique and easy to use quick attach system. Precise tolerances provide minimal and consistent zero shift no matter how often it is attached and detached