 |
 |
It is currently Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:52 am |
|
All times are UTC - 8 hours |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Forum rules
Discussion or advice on how to create an Illegal NFA item will result in an immediate ban. No advice given within should replace user due diligence. Always consult a lawyer / professional.
AAC 18T mounting system question
Moderator: dj_fatstyles
|
Page 1 of 1 |
[ 9 posts ] |
| Print view | Previous topic | Next topic |
AAC 18T mounting system question
| Author | Message |
|---|---|
|
Site Supporter / FFL Dealer   Location: snohomish Joined: Wed Feb 11, 2015 Posts: 212 
|
I have the opportunity to buy an old AAC silencer with the 18T mounting system for what seems like a pretty good deal. For those with one or have experience with one, I am wondering if that mount is as terrible as everyone says/said it is? Does that spring retainer keep the silencer from backing off or do you really need to monitor it and constantly check/tighten it when you shoot? Is it worth the extra money to just get the 51T mount or a standard thread mount?
_________________ Life isn't about the money you make, the car you drive, the house you live in or being the CEO of a company. Life is about enjoying each day, experiencing everything the world has to offer you and when the day comes, standing at your makers door fully satisfied with what you did with the little bit of sand that was put in your hourglass. |
| Fri Apr 29, 2016 4:59 am |
|
|
|
 Location: Federal Way, WA Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2011 Posts: 230
|
The 51t has some serious flaws, I can only imagine the 18t is worse. My advice would be keep saying and buying a suppressor with a modern QD system. If you want to stay AAC then get something with 91t. Otherwise would recommend the SilencerCo ASR mount, Dead Air, Rugged, etc.
|
| Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:30 pm |
|
|
|
 Location: Wyoming Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 Posts: 981
|
The AAC mounting system is ok. Thats all, just OK. I wouldnt buy anything with 18T at this point as it is quite dated. Honestly I would avoid the 51T and 91T as well and go with another company with better/more modern mounts. The 51T was good when it came out but there has been a lot of new designs since than that are better.
|
| Sat Apr 30, 2016 4:37 am |
|
|
|
|
Site Supporter Location: Snohomish County Joined: Tue Feb 21, 2012 Posts: 1146
|
I like my 51T mounts, but that's because I use silencerco's MAAD version and not AAC's spring/ratchet crap.
|
| Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:06 am |
|
|
|
 Location: Spanaway Joined: Sun Jun 16, 2013 Posts: 70 Real Name: Steve
|
I have the 51t on three different rifles. (for the 762sd) and have been using it for about 5 years with no problem with it getting lose or backing off at all.The only problem i have had if i shoot alot of dirty ammo it a little tougher to get off because of the carbon build up
|
| Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:10 am |
|
|
|
|
Site Supporter / FFL Dealer Location: snohomish Joined: Wed Feb 11, 2015 Posts: 212
|
Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm going to just save up a little more and get something with a better mounting system.
_________________ Life isn't about the money you make, the car you drive, the house you live in or being the CEO of a company. Life is about enjoying each day, experiencing everything the world has to offer you and when the day comes, standing at your makers door fully satisfied with what you did with the little bit of sand that was put in your hourglass. |
| Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:10 pm |
|
|
|
|
Site Supporter  Location: Puyallup for now Joined: Tue May 24, 2011 Posts: 2100
|
Ive got an 18T 762SD, had it since 2008 at least. Only issue I ever had was mounted on a M1A , just mild end cap strike. Went back to AAC for a check up. Got the end cap fixed and the replaced the spring and refinished it while they had it. Id buy another one.
|
| Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:33 pm |
|
|
|
|
FFL / Dealer  Location: Covington, WA Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2015 Posts: 107
|
The AAC system is great. I use the crap out of mine and have had zero issues. Some reports say the ratchet wears out. the key is to depress the release fully when removing. Nothing wrong with a good deal.
_________________ Gunsmith / Cerakote / NFA Specialist Phone: (253)630-5900 Website: https://www.rehvarms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rehvarms/?hl=en FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/rehvarms/ GunBroker: https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?In ... ers=442366 07/02 FFL SOT 27623 Covington Way SE #2, Covington WA Serving Kent Renton Covington Maple Valley and the greater Seattle Area |
| Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:37 pm |
|
|
|
|
Location: North Bend Joined: Mon Sep 10, 2012 Posts: 319
|
I run 51T mounts on my SCAR-17/AAC 300blk barrels with my SDN-6. Works fine, stays tight, never a baffle strike.
|
| Fri May 06, 2016 12:46 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
Page 1 of 1 |
[ 9 posts ] |
|
All times are UTC - 8 hours |
Who is online |
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 21 guests |
| You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|