Last time I owned a Surefire FH556-216A replica, it was an FCC one.
It was a decent ‘squint test’ accessory, but on closer comparison with the RS I realised that there were some tiny issues. This is more than likely because it had been cloned from pictures – as opposed to the real thing.
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Now, FCC’s replica drew upon the legacy version of the 216A for inspiration. It turns out that both the legacy version and a newer model of the 216A are in use with UKSF.
HAO has replicated the newer version of the hider (see RS pic above). This is differentiated by features such as a revised logo, and tines which are of similar profile to Surefire’s existing SOCOM hiders.
The NSN, of course, remains the same.
Notice how fine the machine work is. The click-stop splines are numerous and precise.
On the RS, that’s to make sure the click-stop mech of the can is able to tighten adequately, to remove play between the can and hider (something which plagues replicas).
As usual with HAO products, the 216A is 1:1 scale and I’m glad to see that the company has offset the trades – just like the RS.
The hider is available to order on HAO’s website, but advance samples have gone out to all HAO L119A2 IUR owners free of charge – including me.
That’s pretty cool of them.
More articles relating to the L119A2:
- The original L119A2 primer, here
- GG&G AR15 vertical fore-grip in use here
- Magpul QDM and ASAP QD in use here
- 15.7″ L119A2 upper in use here
- Surefire FA556SA Suppressor here
- GG&G Aimpoint T1 mount in use here
- Magpul MS3 sling in use here
- Magpul ACS stock in use here
- Colt Canada parts – as used on the L119A2 – here
- Manta Very Low Profile Rail Covers as used on the L119A2 here
- UKSF Newcastle raid pics part 1
- UKSF Newcastle raid pics part 2
- UKSF Nairobi Kenya incident L119A2 parts breakdown here
- UKSF Belize ‘Jungle Set-up’ L119A2 parts breakdown here
- Confirmation bias (and the HSP Thorntail offset light mount) here
- UKSF Ecosystem: S&S Precision Sling Clip – Old Gen – here
- Inforce WML-type lights in use here
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I wasn’t going to time my hider to 12 O’clock, as I don’t think I’ve ever seen a UKSF one that’s been installed as per Surefire’s recommendation. However, my OCD took over and I used three of the shims provided: one fat and two thin, then a nip with a wrench.
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