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TriggerHappy
08-14-2011, 14:07
Anyone have one they like? Looking for one to fit a SF mini.
Hoser
08-14-2011, 17:04
TAB Gear is the only one to even consider.
TriggerHappy
08-14-2011, 20:09
How do they work with the ratchet system? Like surefire.
jimmym40a2
08-14-2011, 21:05
Its just a cover. It doesnt have anything to do with the way it attatches.
Hoser
08-14-2011, 21:20
I use a TAB cover on my SF 338 Can. Get the ones that velcro on and have the retainer bans on one end. I think its version 3 that works best.
C Ward
08-15-2011, 05:49
Just an FYI the Tab covers are NOT rated for semiautomatic 223 fire and they will melt . The mini that I shot got stupid hot in less than 1 mag . Get in contact with tburkes on Snipers Hide and he will answer your questions , good guy to deal with . There are pictures out there of a test to failure that we did a while back with a halo and a 12" Sbr somewhere too .
C Ward
08-15-2011, 06:00
Also there is pretty much nothing in the way of covers for 223 cans because they get so hot so fast .
Graves
08-15-2011, 06:08
Its just a cover.

You sir, would be wrong. I've seen cheapo's burn or fall off.
TriggerHappy
08-15-2011, 11:14
I use a TAB cover on my SF 338 Can. Get the ones that velcro on and have the retainer bans on one end. I think its version 3 that works best.

Have you shot yours wet?
TriggerHappy
08-15-2011, 11:16
Just an FYI the Tab covers are NOT rated for semiautomatic 223 fire and they will melt . The mini that I shot got stupid hot in less than 1 mag . Get in contact with tburkes on Snipers Hide and he will answer your questions , good guy to deal with . There are pictures out there of a test to failure that we did a while back with a halo and a 12" Sbr somewhere too .

Just saw your post. Thanks.
jreifsch80
08-15-2011, 11:34
just make a leather cover like old stens had lol on a realistic note, you might be able to make a nice cover out of those hot barrel pads that mg42/mg3 gunners use to change hot barrels, might check sportsman guide or places like that for the german asbestos barrel mits and pads
SAnd
08-15-2011, 13:45
The Bowers Griptastic is a quality product. I may not be the best for your application but it will stand up to just about anything you do to it.

http://www.subguns.org/products/covers/

They aren't intended for frequent removal and installation. They are a pain to put on and get off.
jimmym40a2
08-16-2011, 10:27
"You sir, would be wrong. I've seen cheapo's burn or fall off."
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-Mike

I would be right. He was asking if the cover would work if the can was a ratchet type. The cover has nothing to do with it. So You sir, are wrong in saying I'm wrong. :)
3 TEN
08-16-2011, 11:00
Tab gear...when my suppressor blew up the wrap was not damaged
Storm
08-16-2011, 19:10
Not to threadjack.

How do these impact the life and function of the suppressor? I'm curious since they are designed to keep the heat from rising off the can and thus forcing the can to retain more heat.
C Ward
08-16-2011, 20:34
Not to threadjack.

How do these impact the life and function of the suppressor? I'm curious since they are designed to keep the heat from rising off the can and thus forcing the can to retain more heat.

There function is more designed around a precision rifle aspect , the heat from the can creates mirage in the scope . The string of fire is completed and the cover slid back to allow the can to cool .

The use on others is more to keep from burning yourself . Like I said there really is no cover designed for sustained semi / fully automatic centerfire rifle , ie 223/556 , that will hold up to the heat that is generated .

Also like said before TAB gear does NOT recommend there covers on semi auto 223's , the SureFire mini the op is talking about .
Storm
08-17-2011, 00:40
There function is more designed around a precision rifle aspect , the heat from the can creates mirage in the scope . The string of fire is completed and the cover slid back to allow the can to cool .

The use on others is more to keep from burning yourself . Like I said there really is no cover designed for sustained semi / fully automatic centerfire rifle , ie 223/556 , that will hold up to the heat that is generated .

Also like said before TAB gear does NOT recommend there covers on semi auto 223's , the SureFire mini the op is talking about .

Thanks for the explanation. I did realize the specific purpose was to prevent a mirage for long range precision shooting. I also thought it was used to reduce the heat signature of the can via FLIR.
C Ward
08-17-2011, 03:04
Centerfire rifle suppressors can reach temps of over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit and the covers don't cover the whole thing so there is no way it wouldn't show up on a flir cover or no cover .
C Ward
08-17-2011, 07:29
Here is an example of the heat generated by a 223 can , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G83IOyH7x90 , the can in the video has probably double the volume of the SureFire mini and as such heats up slower .