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    M1 carbine flash hider

    Looking at a flash hider. How do tell GI from repo?
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    Show us the pics and we'll tell you...
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    When browsing around gun shows the first thing I look at is the clamp nut. The aftermarket just look cheap.

    I have Underwood and SA flash hiders

    Underwood marked .U.



    SA marked, well, SA


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    Some of the older repros say HIDER FLASH SPAIN on them.

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