Ordered an AWC MK9, your thoughts

[FlyingBrass]

I know it is an old model but it is what my local dealer likes to sell. Did I do right?

[Dan0341]

In my opinion, it's one of the quietest suppressors (I compared it to Mossad, Coastal, and Vector). I couldn't care less if it's old technology. Also, again my opinion, the larger suppressor looks best on the Uzi. You'll like it.

Dan

[FlyingBrass]

That is exactly what I wanted to hear.

[Dan0341]

Here' a pic of mine:

http://home.ix.netcom.com/~brownhen/_uimages/Awcmk9.jpg

[UZI SBR AWC]

You spent your money well, you will definitely be happy. Just do not shoot lead in it. The laed will spray out of the 6 holes in the tube that slides over the barrel, making difficult to get out of center core if you try to take apart. I spray mine with MIG anti spatter spray, it is a greasy mess when taken apart.

A lot of people state "it's too big, old technology".... But Doc Dater designed the can, and he will tell you "it is still a work horse today".. You will like it, especially when you use sub-sonic ammo. Refer to the thread for the "Homemade suppressor tool". When you install the AWC, grasp the tube and turn it, may find it /caps loose. After you get it hot, wearing a glove, tighen it again, as the aluminum expands, after that you should be all set.

Enjoy it, it should serve you really well.

[stymie]

The AWC Mk-9 is absolutely my favorite 9mm smg suppressor. A more elaborate baffle stack & eccentric blast baffle replaced the now obsoleted pre-'92 configuration. I run mine on a SWD M11/9 smg. The *coaxial* design is basically a suppressor within a suppressor. It's a large can measuring 2" x 12", but it has the proper volume to handle full-auto fire & run somewhat cooler than most units. The tone produced is lower than others that I've tried & results in a delayed whoooosh. 1st round pop is non-existent! The mechanical action of the smg & the impact down range is significantly louder than the actual blast when running either Fiocchi or IMI/Samson 158gr. ammo. It's suggested that fmj & NOT exposed lead be run through it.

[FlyingBrass]

And how do I do it?

[UZI SBR AWC]

You can use it with 22LR, it will not be the "ultimate", but it will handle FA fire, and take care of the initial muzzle blast, some may leak by a little quicker, because you are mailing 22 bullets through a .420" hole, though most gas will expand in the tube. Simply install 22LR kit and barrel, install suppressor as normal in place of the barrel nut.

Sonic will be a bit noisy, and sub-sonic 22 wil still pop slightly, because of large holes, but still work fine. You can get a 22LR can rated for FA fire, but it won't have the volume/internal capacity of the MK9.

[FlyingBrass]

Thanks alot.