EXTAR EXP-556 Lightweight Pistol

[Caveman Jim]

I did a search but found nothing here so I would like to know if anyone has one of these or has ever shot one. Thinking of getting on the wait list if there are favorable reviews.
Would be mostly used as a trunk gun for the GHB.

As always, Thanks in advance guys.

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[Nick Burkhardt]

I have considered getting one for a truck gun, but deamed it to be a rage toy only due to the huge fireball of unburnt power that ignites in front of the barrel.

http://i58.tinypic.com/2ptawep.jpg

I am waiting for a 9mm or 300 Blackout version.

 

[Caveman Jim]

I have considered getting one for a truck gun, but deamed it to be a rage toy only due to the huge fireball of unburnt power that ignites in front of the barrel.

http://i58.tinypic.com/2ptawep.jpg

I am waiting for a 9mm or 300 Blackout version.

I am considering a pistol build in 300 or this. I like the compact design to fit in a back pack.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I'm with ya on the concept, but I am finding a Pistol Carbine may well do a better job for the intended need! I'm really looking hard at the new Taurus CT G2 especially if they do it in 10 mm! I'm thinking a 10 inch barrel sbr with folding or collapsing stock may well be the best small carbine for the type of work we are thinking! Just some thoughts!

 

[Caveman Jim]

EWWWWW, sorry but I can't for the life of me ever own that Taurus....
I like the short profile of the EP 556 is why I'm considering it plus an SBR in 300BO would frost much cake too....

 

[partsed]

I'll stay with my PLR-16.....

 

[Diamondback]

Jim, you might try sticking an Indian Creek BFD blast-deflector on it. You're still gonna have a nice fireball, but it'll be concentrated more straight ahead... ditto the noise too.

And Primary Arms has 'em 15% off right now, so don't you bastards DARE clean 'em out before I get mine ordered!

 

[Caveman Jim]

Jim, you might try sticking an Indian Creek BFD blast-deflector on it. You're still gonna have a nice fireball, but it'll be concentrated more straight ahead... ditto the noise too.

And Primary Arms has 'em 15% off right now, so don't you bastards DARE clean 'em out before I get mine ordered!

The more I think about it Ive got (3) 80% lowers that need my attention more than another registered firearm to this Commie state.
So the 300BO pistol build is on like Donkey Kong!!!!!

 

[Diamondback]

The .300 might take the 5/8-24 version of the BFD... also, you might take a look at Precision Armament's AFAB--a brake that has almost as much flash suppression as an A2 birdcage. Any brake or flash hider below 1" max diameter's supposed to work with the BFD...

Some links:
5.56 Muzzle Brake / Comp / Flash Hider Shootout!
AR-15 Muzzle Brake Shootout #2 -- TheTruthAboutGuns
AR-15 Muzzle Brake Shootout #3 - The Truth About Guns

 

[Caveman Jim]

The .300 might take the 5/8-24 version of the BFD... also, you might take a look at Precision Armament's AFAB--a brake that has almost as much flash suppression as an A2 birdcage. Any brake or flash hider below 1" max diameter's supposed to work with the BFD...

Some links:
5.56 Muzzle Brake / Comp / Flash Hider Shootout!
AR-15 Muzzle Brake Shootout #2 -- TheTruthAboutGuns
AR-15 Muzzle Brake Shootout #3 - The Truth About Guns

Goooood LAWWWDDDDYYYYY, I didn't know there were so many out there!!!
So the Indian Creek BFD fits over a flash hider like the A-2?

 

[Diamondback]

Anything 1" OD or less, including A2 Birdcage... the mount goes onto the barrel threads first like a crush washer (not sure if you need a washer on each side, washer-mount-device or mount-washer-device), then your brake or flash hider screws on, then you screw the collar, sleeve, whatever you wanna call it onto the mount.

Indian Creek Design Blast Forwarding Device BFD Review

 

[Caveman Jim]

Anything 1" OD or less, including A2 Birdcage... the mount goes onto the barrel threads first like a crush washer (not sure if you need a washer on each side, washer-mount-device or mount-washer-device), then your brake or flash hider screws on, then you screw the collar, sleeve, whatever you wanna call it onto the mount.

Indian Creek Design Blast Forwarding Device BFD Review

Gotcha, it's just the ticket on a pistol or SBR. Cool & thanks.

 

[Diamondback]

Like I said, though, you clean Primary out before I get the numbers worked and order mine and I'm gonna be PISSED...



Hell, I'm planning to mount one in tandem with an FH on a full RIFLE! (I have special needs, light-sensitive eyes that require extreme flash suppression under low-light conditions.)

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

The more I think about it Ive got (3) 80% lowers that need my attention more than another registered firearm to this Commie state.
So the 300BO pistol build is on like Donkey Kong!!!!!

Can you build one for less than $540?

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[Caveman Jim]

Can you build one for less than $540?

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NO, but I can have one close to that price with no paper (electronic) trail....

 

[Diamondback]

SO not happy with somebody right now... somebody cleaned PA out before I could place my order.

Next time I get my toys first THEN share...

 

[Caveman Jim]

Yeah, the EXTAR EXP-556 is on back order everywhere I see it.....

 

[Caveman Jim]

SO not happy with somebody right now... somebody cleaned PA out before I could place my order.

Next time I get my toys first THEN share...

Twernt me.... but thanks for sharing.

 

[Caveman Jim]

Can you build one for less than $540?

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Yep, I do have some small parts already & penciled it out to $468 total.

 

[NWGlockgal]

I did a search but found nothing here so I would like to know if anyone has one of these or has ever shot one. Thinking of getting on the wait list if there are favorable reviews.
Would be mostly used as a trunk gun for the GHB.

As always, Thanks in advance guys.

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I have one. It's fun to shoot and zero recoil, but it is LOUD.