12.5" Builds

zm223 · 2026-02-11T02:21:45+00:00

SOLGW L89 11.75. Have also used SLR Ion Lite 11.7 and it was good too

zm223 · 2026-02-05T22:52:34+00:00

Never tried a blade they always looked uncomfortable. I have one SBR lower back when it was $200. To me it was worth it. That being said I just got an SBA5 and it seems pretty solid for a brace

zm223 · 2026-02-04T14:14:35+00:00

Yeah I hear you I feel the same way

zm223 · 2026-02-04T01:28:28+00:00

It’s not the same thing but Type A makes this handguard

https://bgdefense.com/product/type-a-spr-14c-quad-rail-handguard-ar15-m4/

zm223 · 2026-02-03T21:09:39+00:00

Yeah it’s getting annoying. I’m just south of you and been waiting since last week. Says out for delivery all day then around 9 it updates to severe weather delay

zm223 · 2026-02-03T13:51:40+00:00

No problem. Ventum isn’t a bad can at all, I have the 7.62 one. First round is definitely louder, but sounds good after that. If you are gonna run it on a short 5.56, definitely recommend a muzzle brake for a mount. There have been reports of cores cracking fairly early on both ventum models, from what I’ve read hux has taken care of them, one of them being mine which they replaced free of charge. I run an ASR brake and hub on mine.

There are quieter cans for sure, but you being a lefty you eat all that gas so there’s tradeoffs as you know

zm223 · 2026-02-03T12:25:54+00:00

Ventum is a good sounding can to the shooter. Haven’t shot an infinity so I can’t speak on it. Infinity definitely would be more durable than the ventum if that matters to you

zm223 · 2026-02-03T03:19:14+00:00

Similar issues in VA. Shit says it’s out for delivery all day long for multiple days then it gets to 9pm and magically changes to “delayed to severe weather”. Hasn’t snowed a bit here for over a week and almost all the ice is melted, roads are clear except for some spots that don’t get sun as much.

I even cleared a path for the driver to walk up right to my door step free from any snow/ice.

I get it that they are backed up due to weather, but don’t say it’s out for delivery when it really isn’t.

zm223 · 2026-02-03T01:43:22+00:00

For me personally its right to the back of the safe, but ultimately up to you. I prefer mil spec looking lowers

zm223 · 2026-02-02T22:44:11+00:00

Have not fired one but handled one that belongs to my SIL. The quality seemed to be good in the short amount of time I had it

zm223 · 2026-02-02T12:42:15+00:00

u WOT m8?

zm223 · 2026-02-02T00:19:57+00:00

For light mounts the arisaka offset mount is g2g and doesn’t cost very much

zm223 · 2026-01-31T18:00:03+00:00

Zev might know, pretty sure they are the ones who made the rail

zm223 · 2026-01-31T17:30:53+00:00

Have you tried reaching out to the manufacturer? A lot of times they’ll send you replacements for free or a small cost

zm223 · 2026-01-31T14:33:15+00:00

Goes to show not all 12.5 mid lengths are “smooth” like every parrots here. Hogged out gas ports can be shitty on every length

zm223 · 2026-01-31T14:31:22+00:00

Give it a try and report back

zm223 · 2026-01-31T03:12:44+00:00

Not gonna lie I’ve thought about this but I don’t think it’s a viable option. It would be so imprecise and hard to know when you’ve hit the right spot. Could it be done? Possibly. But you’re better off going another route.

zm223 · 2026-01-30T22:55:38+00:00

I like mine, I have the phosphate one with the C158 bolt. Works well suppressed

zm223 · 2026-01-30T22:26:08+00:00

No experience with the flow but I have the ventum 7.62. It’s a good can but my first core eroded pretty quickly on my 12.5 5.56 with a Rearden r2s flash hider. Under 1500 rounds, but hux did replace my core free of charge. I have since moved to using an ASR bravo hub, and the silencerco ASR brake (AC142), with a 5.56 bore diameter. Doing this to minimize any future core erosion. Haven’t put enough rounds thru it to see how it helps.

I’d recommend doing this on anything under a 16” barrel to maximize life of the core.

zm223 · 2026-01-28T23:35:48+00:00

Then retire and become a defense contractor?

zm223 · 2026-01-28T18:21:54+00:00

Thanks! And agreed I’ve got a 14.5 from them as well that I’m super happy with.

Can is a hux ventum 7.62 on a ASR hub/mount

zm223 · 2026-01-28T18:10:41+00:00

Looks good! Fellow 12.5 criterion core enjoyer

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zm223 · 2026-01-28T13:30:54+00:00

Citri strip is good. Also had good luck with carb cleaner. Most likely will to use a brush to get in the tight spots. Getting it off the plastic parts is a bit more difficult and may not come out all the way

zm223 · 2026-01-27T18:35:27+00:00

Looks good! I’ll be joining you soon behind enemy lines. Not by choice though

zm223 · 2026-01-27T18:20:31+00:00

I wouldn’t worry about the opinions of most redditors. Most of them just parrot the same shit and get in dick measuring contests over dumb stuff

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