Suppressing an M1A?

[H2O MAN]

Does anyone have an M1a set up with their can? I am looking at a scout model and the reviews I have read are all hit or miss.

Is it something you can do at home?
do you need a different gas system or components and are you able to shoot with and without the can reliably?

The Scout is easy, and Smith Enterprise out in Tempe, AZ has the kit you need.

Do you plan to use a scope, a red dot, or iron sights? I ask because you want to consider deflecting gas blow back away from your face, I use a USGI M3 Breech shield.

 

[Gaffer1968]

I was told when one of mine was getting worked on that it is not a good idea. He said that the op rod wasn't designed for the impact that a suppressor causes. It can be done; just not recommended by Steve E.

Is this an option? M1A Adjustable Gas Plug - SCHUSTER MFG INC

 

[H2O MAN]

Is this an option? M1A Adjustable Gas Plug - SCHUSTER MFG INC

It's not needed.

I use SEI's extra volume gas plug... keep in mind that the gas system on the M14 / M1A is self adjusting. I have fired thousand of suppressed rounds without doing any damage to the op rod, or any other part of the rifle.

 

[AK74U]

Good intel.

 

[H2O MAN]

This is the M14 I shot at what I believe was the final SilencerTests shoot to be held in Toccoa, GA. Fisher/SEI can on a DC Vortex flash hider, notice the gas lock front sight and the breech shield. The Socom gas plug wasn't available yet, this rifle had a standard GI gas plug.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I know I'm late to reply to this topic, this was my M1A with a AAC SD screwed to it. I'll just say, worst gas blow back ever and it would be a lot more enjoyable if the action were in a chassis stock.

 

[AK74U]

How was the accuracy with the can?

I know I'm late to reply to this topic, this was my M1A with a AAC SD screwed to it. I'll just say, worst gas blow back ever and it would be a lot more enjoyable if the action were in a chassis stock.View attachment 3057424View attachment 3057425

 

[Jack Ryan]

It wasn't very enjoyable to shoot. Like Kevin Bacon said in Apollo 13 "like trying to drive a toaster through a car wash" the accuracy really sucked, from my experience. I was using 168gr Lake City Surplus ammo. But I could have been a number of things, the scope mount, the can, ammo or the stock setup. I absolutely love the M1A but I don't think it was ever meant to be supressed or have a scope. I highly recommend
Putting the action in a chassis

 

[whiskerz]

I have one suppressed for about 20 years. What would you like to know ? A standard M1a with an older AWC suppressor with a 2 point mount. It is stone age compared to the suppressors you can buy today. It works well for what I want. I use full power loads. I have a buffer in the gun. I have a wolf recoil spring. I recently installed an adjustable gas block.

 

[AK74U]

Have you shot it with the AGB?

I have one suppressed for about 20 years. What would you like to know ? A standard M1a with an older AWC suppressor with a 2 point mount. It is stone age compared to the suppressors you can buy today. It works well for what I want. I use full power loads. I have a buffer in the gun. I have a wolf recoil spring. I recently installed an adjustable gas block.