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Artur Tests SEI Steyr AUG Muzzle Brake

2011-12-29T17:13:00.000-08:00

Check out this great video showing how effective the SEI Good Iron Muzzle Brake is on the Steyr Aug-Z A3. Artur is shooting .223 Remington ammo in the video.

Smith Enterprise on Display

2011-12-29T17:08:00.000-08:00

Look at this great picture of Ron, Andy, and Caesar that was taken by Gary Paul Johnston of Shooting Illustrated Magazine. Ron is holding the SEI Crazy Horse M21A5 with a Leupold Scope. Everything on the weapon is SEI-made. Andy, who is an Iraq War Vet, and Cesar are holding receivers SEI makes for the M14. On the table are Vortex's for the M2 .50 Cal and various other weapons. You can't get any products better than these for your military and civilian weapons.

Ron Smith is Now Part of TACOM "Dime Club"

2011-12-29T16:28:00.000-08:00

When Ron Smith went to TACOM earlier in 2011 he was tested. He had to shoot a dime at 110 yards. This is very difficult to do. Not that many people are part of the "Dime Club" accept for the guys at TACOM. So on the second shot, Ron nails the dime at 110 yard with M118LR ammunition shooting a TRW that Ron dialed in there and was giving them some trouble. The ding on the rim is from when the dime hit the ground. Ron was there with Lee Emerson, Doug Carlstrom, and Mike Petersen.

David Winters of USSOCOM Sent us a Pics of the SEI Vortex and Wounded Warriors

2011-12-01T13:20:00.001-08:00

Here is the email that Dave sent our Federal Supply Coordinator John Bainer:

John,

Hope all is well with SE! I took some time and took pics of our BlackDagger M4s with your SE flash hiders (they work great).

I also added a pic of our SOF Memorial (10-11-11) and some SOF heroes. Thought you would enjoy!

http://blackdaggermhc.org/

Dave

Here are the pictures Dave sent showing our Vortex and also some of our heroes:

SEI Rolls Out New Tool Pouches

2011-12-01T13:13:00.001-08:00

If you need the perfect tool pouch that is the perfect size, this is your kit. This kit can fit all of the larger tools for serious armorers and it can also fit the smaller cleaning kit tools for the basic rifleman. Our basic kit is about $60 retail and does not come with any attachments. You can purchase the attachments seperately, however. Available in Black, Tan, OD, and Multi Cam.

Experienced Security Trainer Gives the Good Iron Muzzle Brake Rave Reviews

2011-11-22T14:21:00.001-08:00

We recently were sent a video about our M4/M16 Good Iron Muzzle Brake from Steve Cooper from Paladin Training... We appreciate email like this and hope you enjoy watching the video.

Here is the email:

Siror Madame,

Irecently installed an SE muzzle brake on a 16” 5.56 AR and wanted you to knowhow pleased I am with the way it performs. Muzzle rise and felt recoilare noticeably dampened, but w/o any apparent increase in sound or back/sideblast to my surprise. Everyone comments that it’s the least obnoxiousbrake they’ve seen.

Youmight be interested in a video of the brake in use here: http://contour.com/stories/urban-break-contact-carbine-class-test-run-paladin-training-inc

Irarely write letters of this sort, but then I’m rarely 100% satisfied with whatI buy these days, as I am w/ your muzzle brake.

Thankyou.

SteveCooper, Director of Training

PaladinTraining, Inc.

See Our Precision Manufacturing Equipment Make Vortexes Our of Barstock

2011-10-19T15:51:00.000-07:00

In this video you can see this machine cut away from barstock steel in order to form the grooves on the Vortex Flash Suppressor. As you can see, this is no easy task and requires a great deal of precision.

In this video you can see this machine cut away from barstock steel in order to hollow out the coupler portion of the Vortex .50 Cal Flash Suppressor. As you can see, this is also no easy task and requires a great deal of precision.

Riflecraft Goes to DSEi UK With SEI Vortex on Their .50 Cal

2011-10-07T16:48:00.000-07:00

Our good friend and partner Riflecraft UK sports the SEI .50 Cal Vortex at the DSEi UK exhibition this year. This trade show has over 1,200 exhibits and 25,000 attendees on average. Also, the booth behind Riflecraft is LWRC, another good friend and partner of SEI.

Kevin Young Sends Pictures of His M14 EBR Crazy Horse Collection

2011-10-07T16:40:00.000-07:00

Here are some more great pictures from TheH2OMan Kevin Young. Notice the SEI Vortex and Wind Talker on these M14s Crazy Horse and EBR variants. Check out TheH2OMan's Youtube Channel also.

Please Follow Us on Twitter

2011-09-23T20:21:00.000-07:00

Many people use Twitter to follow short and sweet new updates and links about things they are interested in. If you have a Twitter account, please follow us. Here is the link to our Twitter account.

Please "Like" Our Facebook Page

2011-09-23T20:18:00.000-07:00

Our Facebook Page is brand new. We invite you to join our Facebook so you can stay up to date with our latest articles, pictures, and news announcements. We come out with new technologies every day and would love to share this with you. Here is a link to our Facebook.

MK46 Locking Collar (Patent Pending)

2011-09-23T20:07:00.000-07:00

Below are some pictures that better explain our MK46 light machine gun locking collar. In the pictures below it is a silver color. However, our finished product is the same color as the Vortex. The locking collar help stabilize the flash suppressor when a high rate of fire is used. It adds support to the Vortex and is a very helpful addition to the SEI weapon-related patented arsenal.

SEI Armorer's Toolkit

2011-09-23T20:01:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of our armorer's toolkit. It is a very handy tool for any military armorer or weapons smith. It is also very rugged.

Lee Ermerson from TACOM Writes about SEI's Involvement in the MK 14 MOD 2

2011-09-20T13:24:00.000-07:00

Lee Emerson from TACOM made a post on the EBR SOPMODs forum discussing SEI's recent purchase from CRANE for 245 each of MK 14 Mod 2 components. Here is what Lee had to say:

"I've been in contact recently with NSWC Crane and Smith Enterprise, Inc. regarding a new project, the Mk 14 Mod 2. Here's what I've been told.

The first two protoype Mk 14 Mod 2 rifles were built in April 2011 at NSWC Crane using existing M14 SSR rifles. Another prototype in final configuration was finished this month. The Mk 14 Mod 2 is intended for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command units.

Per discussion with Ron Smith, Smith Enterprise, Inc. has been awarded a contract to supply 245 sets of the following SEI parts within two months to NSWC Crane in support of the Mk 14 Mod 2: extended bolt lock, direct connect Vortex (R) flash hider, gas cylinder, gas piston, gas cylinder lock wrench, and cleaning rod guide sized for the direct connect flash hider.

In addition to the parts supplied by Smith Enterprise, Inc., the Mk 14 Mod 2 will be assembled with the Sage International, Ltd. M14ALCS/PMRI-H stock with gray anodizing, black hand guard and vertical butt adjustment, AN/PVS-27 night scope, Nightforce NXS 3.5-15X day scope, Nightforce ultralight 1.125 " rings, X-treme Shooting Products, LLC steel trigger shoe and Atlas bipod (model BT10). These rifles will be built on existing Navy M14 SSR rifles. The M14 SSR has a NSWC Crane design scope mount. Thus, there will be no iron sights for the Mk 14 Mod 2. Dave Armstrong, NSWC Crane, informed me that the heavyweight barrel will be retained. The weight of the Mk 14 Mod 2 is in excess of 13 pounds without the magazine, optics or bipod."

Read This Great Article on the M14 Crazy Horse

2011-09-20T13:17:00.000-07:00

This article was written by Peter G. Kokalis several years ago, but many of the great concepts and products on our Crazy Horse are still the same. We have made some improvements and changes over the years, but this article and the pictures are definitely worth reading and looking at.

LWRCI Puts the Good Iron Muzzle Brake on Their REPR Rifle

2011-09-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

Smith Enterprise is teamed up with LWRCI to provide a superior rifle that is lightweight, versatile, and accurate. LWRCI is now adding the SEI Good Iron Muzzle Brake to Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle (REPR) Platform. Here is a link to the specs of this great rifle. Below are some pictures of the rifle equipped with our Good Iron Muzzle Brake. The more time goes on, the more weapon manufacturers, the military, and gun enthusiasts are realizing is that you can't do better than the SEI Good Iron.

Check Out Our New Products: Steyr AUG Vortex Flash Eliminator and Good Iron Muzzle Brake

2011-09-18T19:26:00.000-07:00

We are rolling out new products on a weekly basis. Below are some pictures of two new products we provide. We now make a Vortex and Good Iron for the Steyr AUG. Notice the jam nut which help customize the angle your Good Iron Muzzle Brake and Vortex Flash Suppressor are facing. The thread pattern is 13 mm x 1 mm left hand twist.

MK48 Vortex and BFA Pictures

2011-09-18T19:13:00.000-07:00

Here are some good pictures of our MK48 7.62 mm Vortex Flash Eliminator with its Blank Firing Adapter (BFA).

Pictures of the BFA for the MK46 Vortex Flash Eliminator

2011-09-18T19:07:00.000-07:00

Below are some pictures of the BFA for the MK46 Vortex Flash Eliminator.

More Pictures of Our MK46 Vortex Flash Eliminator P/N 1040V

2011-09-18T19:04:00.000-07:00

Below are some more pictures of the MK46 Vortex Flash Eliminator. Please take note of the patent pending locking collar that allows the Vortex to be customized to the tightness preference of the operator.

Our New BFA for the M249 Heavy Vortex

2011-09-18T18:57:00.000-07:00

Now that we have updated our M249 Vortex, we also updated the Blank Firing Adapter (BFA) to fit the new style. This BFA will only work with the Vortex ans is must more effective than the GI Issue BFA. Here are a few pictures.

Here is Our New Heavy M249 Vortex Flash Eliminator

2011-09-18T18:54:00.000-07:00

Our M249 Vortex used to be about the size of the M4 Vortex. However, we decided that we wanted to beef it up to make it more closely aligned with the M240 Vortex. So these are some pictures of the newer, more ruggedized, M249 Vortex Flash Eliminator.

Some Close Up Pictures of our M240 Blank Firing Adapter (BFA) P/N 1024

2011-09-18T18:34:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of our BFA for the M240 P/N 1024 mounted on a Vortex P/N 1001AV and some by itself. This BFA is the most effective and has been hardened to combat specifications. It is way better than the GI Issue BFA. This BFA will only work with the SEI Vortex for the M240 (P/N 1001AV). There are several different angles to give you a better idea of what it looks like.

More Pictures of Our M240 Vortex Flash Eliminator P/N 1001AV

2011-09-18T18:07:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pictures of our tried and true Vortex Flash Eliminator for the M240 Machine Gun

Some Close Up Pictures of our M4 Blank Firing Adapter (BFA) P/N 1015

2011-09-18T17:51:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of our BFA for the M4 mounted on a Vortex P/N 1001V. This BFA is the most effective and has been hardened to combat specifications. It is way better than the GI Issue BFA. This BFA will fit on the GI Issue bird cage as well as the SEI Vortex for the M4/M16 (P/N 1001V). There are several different angles to give you a better idea of what it looks like.

Some More Close Up Pictures of Our M4 P/N 1001V Vortex Flash Elminator

2011-09-18T17:08:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pictures of our tried and true Vortex Flash Eliminator for the M4 Carbine. It also fits on the M16 and AR15.

Some More Close Up Pictures of Our M4 P/N 1002 Good Iron Muzzle Brake

2011-09-18T17:01:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pictures of our tried and true Good Iron Muzzle Brake for the M4 Carbine. It also fits on the M16 and AR15.

Check Out Our Vortex Flash Eliminator for the Israeli Galil

2011-09-18T16:50:00.000-07:00

We now make the Vortex Flash Suppressor for the Israeli Galil. Check out our pictures. Our flash eliminators are made of ordinance grade and heat treated. This is a 13 mm x 1.0 mm right hand thread. You can't get any better than the Vortex.

Check Out Our Good Iron Muzzle Brake for the Israeli Galil

2011-09-18T16:45:00.000-07:00

We now make the Good Iron Muzzle Brake for the Israeli Galil. Check out our pictures. Our muzzle brakes are made of ordinance grade and heat treated. This is a 13 mm x 1.0 mm right hand thread. You can't get any better than the Good Iron.

SEI Rolling Out New Pueblo Weapons Upgrade Concept

2011-09-05T19:27:00.000-07:00

Based on the success of the Crazy Horse M14 Upgrade concept that SEI has been successful with for so many years, SEI has developed this same upgrade system for the rest of the rifles in the DOD inventory.

Why did we develop the Pueblo upgrade?

Units have a heightened need for a designated marksman or sniper at the squad and platoon level.
We use weapons that are already on the books
Based on the success of the SEI Crazy Horse
Saves money – don’t need to procure new weaponsSEI’s response to increase demand for more accurate rifle lethality with increased flash and suppression defense capability.

We are now going to provide a complete SEI overhaul to the following included weapons:

M4 CarbineM4 Close Quarters Battle Rifle (CQBR)
MK13 Sniper Rifle
M16 Assault Rifle
M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS)
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR)
AK47 Assault Rifle

We can also provide this upgrade capability to any other rifle not mentioned above as long as the caliber is close to .30 Cal, 7.62 mm, 5.56 mm, or similar.

Below is a listing of what we do to the rifles for the Pueblo upgrade:

Vortex® Flash Eliminator or Good Iron Muzzle Brake
Wind Talker Sound Suppressor
BipodImproved
Barrel Replacement (strength)
Improved Bolt, and Receiver Upgrade (cryogenic treatment)
Two Stage Matchgrade Trigger Replacement
SlingStockRail System Improvement
Buttstock Improvement
Scope Rings
Better Scope

Below is a concept sketch of our Pueblo upgrade for the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS)

So stay tuned as we do more and more of these upgrades for our military and law enforcement customers. If you are interested in us upgrading your system, please call our Procurement Manager at 813-527-6334 or email us at sales@smithenterprise.com.

Andy Shoots the New 5.56 mm Wind Talker Prototype

2011-09-05T10:05:00.000-07:00

This sound suppressor is the 1080 LW version of our new 5.56 mm prototype. It includes a new internal baffling system. As we continue to test these and make upgrades and changes we will post videos so you can see the progress. We are very happy with how this Wind Talker is improving.

In both instances we are shooting M4 5.56 mm 62 Gr. Green Tip Supersonic Ammo. The barrel is a 16 inch barrel. The first set of rounds is unsuppressed and the second set is suppressed.

Acworth Police Officer Steve Baughman Reviews the SEI Good Iron Muzzle Brake

2011-08-30T12:54:00.000-07:00

SEI's good friend Steve Baughman was kind enough to write a review of our Good Iron Muzzle Brake for the 6.5 Grendel. He is a Police Officer with the Acworth Police Department and a Certified Firearms Trainer. Below is his review published with permission. Also, you can see some pictures of A.C.E. Sergeant Michael Taylor (Steve's fellow officer) above and below. Doesn't this make you want a Good Iron for your Grendel or M4?

I recently had the opportunity to test out the Smith Enterprises “Good Iron” Muzzle Brake in conjunction with a 6.5 Grendel rifle evaluation. The rifle was equipped with a 12.5-inch barrel, and was mounted on a select-fire (semi/full) lower receiver group and was set-up primarily for LE patrol/duty use. Besides the Smith brake, a Gemtec HVT Suppressor was also utilized during several range outings. Ammunition used included Black Hills, Wolf, and Hornady.

During our range and training exercises to date, we’ve found the Smith Good Iron muzzle brake improved the rifle’s performance from the shooters perspective by reducing felt recoil, and more significantly, muzzle climb. This was readily apparent, especially during rapid-fire and full-auto shooting. We found the rifle somewhat louder while using the brake, but believe the reduction in muzzle climb is worth enduring some additional noise under most circumstances. The upward and side vents in the brake certainly helped deflect and direct muzzle blast to assist the shooter getting back on target quickly after each shot. Although the 6.5 Grendel is significantly more powerful than 5.56 M4’s our department currently carries, the muzzle brake allowed the gun to be very controllable on full auto.

We are still evaluating the use of the brake for CQB with the short barrel, and are also running drills with the suppressor. Overall, the Smith Good Iron is a robust muzzle brake and well thought out in its design. Most importantly, it works and works very well.

Ofc Steve Baughman

Acworth Police Dept

Firearms Training Unit

Acworth, GA 30101

Andy Shoots SEI New Version of Wind Talker on a Colt 9 mm Sub Machine Gun

2011-08-25T10:20:00.000-07:00

We are improving the Wind Talker Sound Suppressor. We are improving the internal components. Can't get into too much detail on here as it is proprietary, but we are very pleased with how the testing is going! The video Andy shoots the Colt Defense 9 mm Sub Machine Gun with 115 Gr Unsupressed, 115 Gr Suppressed, and 147 Sub Sonic Suppressed. What is HUGE is the fact that there is significant sound reduction on the 115 Gr. Suppressed. We are very happy with the continued development of our systems. Please stay tuned and thanks for all the support out there.

Ron Smith & John Bainer Went to TACOM to Meet with Doug Carlstrom and Mike Petersen

2011-08-16T19:37:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures when Ron Smith and John Bainer met with the folks at the TACOM who run the M14 EBR Program (among other programs). Ron and John had a great time and really appreciate the hospitality of the professional and dedicated team at TACOM.

Andy Fires the SEI Wind Talker on a 9mm Colt Submachine Gun

2011-08-05T09:37:00.000-07:00

Andy Horton from SEI fires a Colt 9 mm sub machine gun with two different types of ammo in two different configurations (suppressed and unsuppressed). He is using the highly acclaimed SEI Wind Talker Sound Suppressor. Our sound suppressor is rebuildable and field cleanable. Listen to the quality of the sound suppression even without using subsonic ammunition.

Special Weapons Magazine Highlights the SEI Crazy Horse.

2011-07-24T19:29:00.001-07:00

This is a great article written about the M14Se Crazy Horse.

Press Release: Smith Enterprise Receives Contract from Special Operations Command for .50 Cal. Vortex® Flash Eliminator

2011-07-24T19:20:00.000-07:00

As Seen On

.50 Cal. Vortex® Flash Suppressor declared number one flash suppressor on the market.

Tempe, AZ – CRANE Naval Service Warfare announced they are awarding Smith Enterprise’s patented Vortex® Flash Eliminator a 5 year $1.5 million contract after it was rated the number one suppressor in their developmental test report. CRANE is the testing and contracting division for the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) which includes the Army Rangers, Navy Seals, and other Special Operations Forces.

Flash suppressors are attached to the muzzle of combat weapons to reduce the visible burning gases that exit the barrel reducing the chances that the shooter will be blinded in dark conditions and helping to hide the shooter’s position.

The rigid testing performed by CRANE showed that the Vortex® Eliminator was superior to other models easily passing the 95% flash reduction threshold through 10,000 rounds of machine gun fire, a feat extremely difficult to duplicate. During the extensive level of examination the Vortex® was also proven to not interfere with normal combat functions, alter weapon firing or cycling, or interfere with mechanical sight. Hazard analysis, visual flash analysis, hardness testing, drop testing, vibration testing, rust resistance testing, and measurement testing were also conducted – SEI passed all standards.

The patented Vortex ® is the only flash hider in the world with a helical flute design that breaks up the flash at multiple locations and angles in the suppressor. This is far superior to the straight flute design used by other manufacturers and allows the Vortex® to reduce more flash making our troops safer in combat situations.

When told of the contract award Smith Enterprise President Ron Smith had this to say, “SEI is especially pleased to receive an award for the .50 Cal weapon system. Flash suppression is especially needed for .50 Cal gunners in Afghanistan because many mounted vehicle gunners are often exposed to enemy snipers during mounted combat patrols. .50 Cal gunners are essential when fending off enemy ambushes at night. We are pleased that we can provide the superior Vortex® flash eliminator for the
military .50 cal gunners – one more way to help them come back home safe and sound.”

CRANE has ordered 638 suppressors to date with a forecasted 4,500 to be ordered through the life of the contract.

About Smith Enterprise:
Smith Enterprise Inc. (SEI), a woman owned and veteran operated small business, has been a leader in weapons upgrades for over 40 years providing high caliber material support to the Armed Forces of the United States and our allies. They are the only company to offer the patented Vortex® Flash Eliminator and the Quick Detachable Sound Suppressor with Rebuild Kit.

The .50 Cal Vortex® can be ordered by government personnel using National Stock Number 1005-01-588-9516. All other models can be ordered from GSA Schedule GS-07F-0144X. For more information please visit www.smithenterprise.com, or contact (813) 527-6334; e-mail: sales@smithenterprise.com.

SEI's Products are on our GSA Schedule

2011-07-24T19:13:00.000-07:00

Our government Distributor, Deployment Essentials, recently received a GSA Schedule and added some of our products to it. The schedule currently has:

p/n 2006 M14 SCOPE MOUNT, WIRE EDM
p/n 7010 30MM WIRE EDM .50 CAL BMG SCOPE RINGS
p/n 1001V VORTEX G6A2 SOUND SUPPRESSOR CAPABLE FLASH ELIMINATOR
p/n 6026V VORTEX AK-47/AKM FLASH SUPPRESSOR
p/n 1001AV VORTEX 7.62MM M240B/MK48/MAG-58 FLASH ELIMINATOR
p/n 1001BV VORTEX M249 5.56MM NATO FLASH ELIMINATOR
p/n 7003 30MM WIRE EDM .50 CALIBER BMG SCOPE RING
p/n 2005 M14 SCOPE MOUNT ASSY, ACOG/MIL STD 1913
p/n 1015 G6A2/G612D VORTEX BLANK FIRING ATTACHMENT
p/n 1024 M240/MK48/MAG-58 BLANK FIRING ATTACHMENT

All of the Muzzle Brakes should be added on by July 30th, 2011. All of the other M14 items, Wind Talker Sound Suppressors, and Mounts will be added very soon.

If you are a government representative, you can order our products by going to GSA Advantage. Then search for contract number GS-07F-0144X, and then select Smith Enterprise as the manufacturer. All of our products are listed there.

The GSA Schedule is a pre-negotiated contract with the Federal Government allowing a streamlined acquisition process so that the customer does not have to wait for the quotation to "go out to bid" which can significantly confuse and slow down the procurement process.

SEI Wins Patent Infringement Settlement

2011-07-24T19:05:00.000-07:00

While SEI currently enjoys an outstanding relationship with ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal and the US Army, 2 years ago that ARDEC authorized a the weapon manufacturer named Fabrique National (FN) to copy our Vortex design. Fortunately for SEI, we had the patent to this invention of ours and were able to bring this to the attention of ARDEC. Before we could act, FN fielded approximately 13,422 of our flash hiders to the Army for their M240H machine gun - the machine gun used on helicopters. Many Soldiers who were fielded this piece of equipment reported back to us that it was not nearly as good as SEI's Vortex. It was not hardened to the specifications SEI's was. It bent easier; it melted faster; and it was not as effective at blocking the flash.

Right when our board-certified lawyers were at the Court of Federal Claims, the Picatinny's lawyers sent us an offer for settlement.

Here is a video a US Army soldier was gracious enough to send us comparing the two versions (ours verse FN).

Here is a press release we sent out about it

Here is our rebuttal to the US Army's statement on it.

"If its good enough to steal, its good enough to buy."

We know there are a lot of great people at Picatinny Arsenal who do great work for our Soldiers. This article, patent infringement case, or settlement in no way reflects upon all of Picatinny Arsenal - only those who participated in this wrong that was later righted.

Help Uncle Mike Save Troops Lives by Donating to His Cause

2011-07-24T18:50:00.000-07:00

Uncle Mike from Carson City, NV is taking donations to purchase Vortex Flash Eliminators at a discount from SEI and send them to our troops for FREE.

If you want to help out, he can be contacted by email at unclemikeccnv@sbcglobal.net, or by phone at 775-884-4430.

To find out more about this effort, or to donate online with PayPal, visit his page on myspace.
The following are emails from in country.

Below are some emails sent to Uncle Mike from troops in the field who are very appreciative of the generosity of those who donated and of Uncle Mike.

Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 05:54:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: More Vortex coming...
To: Mike McElfish

Uncle Mike,

I have to say the care packages you sent to our company are by far one of the greatest and most helpful items we ever received from anyone. We all greatly appreciate you taking the time and sending these flash suppressors to us. I have informed my platoon leader of your next shipment and he is very thankful. Our Executive Officer CPT Bell had each platoon draw an M14 from the armsroom and dedicated one soldier from each platoon to be their sniper. Of course each M14 was equipped with your flash suppressors, they were tested out and they are perfect for our daily missions. Again I greatly appreciate your support and will be looking forward to equipping my weapon with one. We all are doing great out here, and our overall mission on making Iraq a better place is beginning to finally take place. We have driven 65% of all insurgents out of our Battalion's battle space and 89% of them out of our Company battle space alone. There is still a few bad guys running around but not much of a huge threat. We deprived the insurgent of their resources by making over 80 villages in our companies Area of Operation a better place for them. Then achieving respect and honor from the local national's which resulted in capture of many High Value Targets and pushing the small ones out. I feel you should be aware of what were doing out here considering your thoughts for us, I hope all is well with you back at home and thanks again.

Sincerly,
SGT Cabrera, Rafael (name altered for privacy)

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Subject: counterfeit Vortex on M-240 in Khandahar with the 101st ABN....

Mike,

The U.S. Army is the only Chinook operator left in the world that does not mount the 7.62 mini-gun. We run with the M-240 which I noticed yesterday has a flash suppressor that resembles your product. I brief my gunners when on night missions to only shoot when they observe effective fire, which means the enemy already sees us, in order that we don't give our position away. During the day we'll shoot at all threats. So far we haven't had the problem your cousin and his unit had. We have a cavalry troop with us which is tearing the enemy up. They don't get too many chances to engage the Chinooks.

I appreciate your offer, and will ask around. It's wonderful to hear from a real American instead of the "sheep" that are more worried about baseball players and steroids than they are the war. We can hardly watch the news here, if we do we are in disbelief or disgusted.

Loyd

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From: Mike McElfish
Date: Friday, April 4, 2008 3:40
Subject: Thanks for reffering me...
To: Justin MIL USA FORSCOM XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Justin,

CPT XXXXXXXX reffered your XO, CPT XXXXXXXXX, to inquire about the "Vortex" flash eliminators. We have sent 31 more to the XXXX IN, some of the guys have written and CPT XXXXXXXX sent a great photo. It seems that they can use a lot more and we will not let them down.

Justin I really appreciate your help and I still want to suppress your M-24, anyway thanks to you we are still going forward, and it feels sooo good!

You're Great Man!!
Forever Grateful,
Uncle Mike

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Hey Mike,

I ran into those guys at a different base and thy inquired about my weapon (i have all the bells and whistles on it including a Gemtech suppressor on it) i went on to tell them aobut the vortex and the testing we've done on them to which they are impressed (they are the BN reconnaissance PLT standard now) Well those guys from Cco had a pretty bad engagement where guys couldn't fire back B/c that would of givin away their location so i recommended them to you. If those guys had Vortexes that night i probably would have less friends in the hospital now.

Ive been extremely busy and short handed i owe Mr. XXXXX at Remington an email that i cant write due to time constraints but here is his email: XXXXXXX@remington.com he is the head of the M-24 program. Great guy also. Is there a NSN for the vortexes as of now? pherhapps we could get the unit to bulk order them. Well i have some mission planning to do ill be talking to you.

V/R

Sgt. Justin XXXXXXXXXXXX
Sniper TL
Battalion Recce Platoon
HHC XXXXXX IN

"Death as Promised"

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Mike,

I'm the Maintenance Test Pilot for the Pachyderms. We replaced the "Flippers" in January. We found the box of Vortex Flash Eliminators you sent. I shot a reflexive fire range with the Pathfinder Platoon yesterday for the second time. The first time I used the issue flash suppressor on my M4, yesterday I used yours. I'm sold! I passed several out to the Air Cav unit, as well as the Pathfinders.

After 120 days of operations in Afghanistan our task force has been involved in operations responsible for over 110 enemy casualties.

Thanks for your support, the letter was a big help.

There is a large black plywood Chinook hanging over our door with CW2 Rodgers name on the aft pylon.

CW4 XXXXXXXXXX
USA

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From: jimmy xxxxxxxxxx
To: unclemikeccnv@sbcglobal.net
Subject: pics
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 16:10:54 -0600

Uncle Mike,

Here is what those guys were talkin about above the flight planning room in Khandahar. Enjoy

Jimmy

FLIPPERS RULE!!

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Mike,

The second package arrived on the 7th of April. Everything works great. The SAW ones were the right ones. Thanks so much. If you want to send more we have a total of 18 SAWs, 8 240B and 117 M4s. Everything you send will be greatly appreciated. I am traveling right now. As soon as I get back I will take another picture of all the stuff and send it. The guys love the suppressors. Thanks again.

A Grateful Soldier,
Dave XXXXXXXX

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Mike,

Thank you for the box that you sent. I have been able to give away all but a small few.

The first and fastest ones to go were for the M4s. As we are loading up guys to transport them to another FOB I try and catch the guys that look like they are actually out in the country and pass a few out to them. I kept one for myself and almost got to use it when we made a crash landing back on the 12th. Everyone walked away but we were on the ground for almost 2 hours. We had our goggles on and I felt safe knowing that if I had to fire my weapon,the new suppressor would not shut down the goggles as much as the old one.

I will gladly receive another box and continue passing them out to the guys that I see.

Thanks as always,
Brian

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Mr. McElfish,

I am the XO for C CO XXXX IN. My Commander Captain XXXXXXXXXXX spoke with SGT Justin XXXXXXXXX of our HHC Scout Platoon and he said you sold them some reasonably priced flash suppressors. What are you prices and do you know how SGT XXXXXXXX got the suppressors funded/paid for? We are interested in acquiring between 9 and 12.

CPT XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dear Captain XXXXXXXXXXX,

I am a Gold Star uncle and a double Blue Star father, I started the Uncle Mike Project in Honor and Memory of my nephew, CW2 Joshua Rodgers 82ND, KIA 30 May 2007.

I collect contributions from your fellow Americans who, like I, want to help out where Josh left off. "Uncle Mike" donates these Smith Enterprise "Vortex" flash eliminators to deployed soldiers and marines. All I ask is for some input from the guys as to the performance of the Vortex and the value of this device in the field. Other than that all I need to know is how many of which type is needed and I will send them to you. I have M4, M249, M14, and M-240B in stock and you can check the Smith Enterprise website for a complete list of available suppressors. I will send another e-mail titled Save A Soldiers Life as soon as I tell you thank you very much for allowing us to help you guys out. It is an honor and a privledge, as well as my duty, to help you to be safe and succesful.

God Bless You All!!

Mike McElfish
Uncle Mike
Carson City, Nevada

Mr. McElfish,

All I can say is WOW! You are a fine American. I don't know what to say. I really didn't expect this. In my job as an Executive Officer I am responsible for supplying the Soldiers in my company with the things that they need. As I believe you are aware that can often be a very challenging path to negotiate. I don't know what is appropriate to ask for...

My intent was to find a way to purchase 3 M4 Suppressors per platoon (we have 3 platoons), that's one per squad in order to have a flash suppressed weapon as an option for each squad. We do have 5 M14s that I would like to suppress as well. I am extremely humbled by your generosity and that of those that are helping you. If you could provide us with 9 M4 and 5 M14 suppressors that would be great. Even one would be great!

Again thank you for the amazing way you are showing your support for those of us over here.

My APO is: XXXXXXXX XXXXXX C CO XXXX IN, FOB Warrior

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Uncel Mike,

We just got another 40 M4 suppressors and 4 more 240B suppressors from you! You are the greatest! Thanks so much. I am traveling again, but once I get back to the Patrol Base I will get a picture off to you.

Thanks so much.
Dave

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Dear sir,

first and foremost i want to express my condolences for your nephew. many people would take a tragedy such as that and have some good come out of it. on behalf of everyone here i want to say thank you for the shipment of vortexes. given the nature of what we do and in the small teams we work in something like the vortex may give us a couple additional seconds to break contact with out hajj knowing where we are and maneuvering on us, these may in fact save numerous lives of my teammates. well thank you again, we have very limited internet time so i am going to cut this shot so i can write my family and let them know i am doing well. thank you again if theres anything we can do for you please dont hesitate to ask.

thank you again,
J H

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Dear Uncle Mike,

I wanted to thank you for the Vortex Flash Suppressor you donated to me.

Currently I am in Afghanistan serving with 1 of those bearded guy units. I wanted to let you know my unit received a number of the suppressors and they are actually being utilized engaging the enemy in the field. Thanks for the support and Thank you America.

Soldier

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Uncle Mike,

Thanks your awesome, as for other types you mentioned are there any made for the M-2 .50 cal?I know they dont have anything threaded on the end but maybe theres one that clamps onto the barrel? Thanks for the extras you sent with the Vortex the jerky sticks are so good. One things we usealot out here are baby wipes.

Like the "ToGo" packs that you can just throw in an assault pack because we are off the FOB running missions where there are no showers available.

Thats funny to hear about your son because many of us including me spent a ton of money in Korea but I was also able to save a lot to with the extra amounts the army gives you.

As for my dad he lives in Corona, CA. He appreciates what you are doing greatly and will probably be donating here soon. I know my sister is, I was gone on mission for a couple days but I bet she sent a donation out. Ill have to check on that one.

I will make sure the guys who I have given a vortex to write you. I know that they work pretty good I actually used my M-4 with the Vortex the night before last and I liked what I saw or well didnt see. There was a Humvee sitting down the route from me about 100ms away and he didnt see a thing.

Dustin

Nov 3, 2007
Received via email

Hey Uncle Mike, Its (XXXX MPCo). Adam told me that he sent you a message that good. I shouldnt need more than 6 for now but if anyone needs them ill have them shoot you am email. Thank you so much for the .50cal on i cant wait to try it. As far and the fires go, my dad was on a 24hr standby for evacuation but it was later canceled. Thank God because he just moved in to a new home but I think there containing the fires pretty well. Thank you for everything and the support you give is greatly appreciated, its above and beyond and that is what counts. We need more people like yourself who are out there acting in support. Its makes being over here not so bad to know that its not just us over here seeing the good happenings. Take care and God bless,

Dustin

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Uncle Mike,

My name is Lt. Frank Axxxxxxxn, I'm replying on Ryan's account. I'm the battalion Scout platoon leader here on FOB Summerall. First I want to thank you for the support you're giving us. I currently have two of your flash supressors on a pair of M4's in my sniper section. They were used during an engagement in our area against some would-be IED emplacers. My guys were impressed and were wondering if we could talk you out of 21 more of them. I also have 3 M249 SAW's allocated to my platoon. Rest assured that your products have been used in combat by my boys and they are effective. Again, I'd like to say thanks for the support.

-Frank

It's the 26th and I just sent your 2nd package. There are no m240's in the box but there are 30 m249's and 1 50 cal plus some jerky for you as well as some gum too. I also sent 18 dog tag flashlights with red LED. I will order more Vortex as soon as I get a list, I want to send what they need the most.

I hope everything is alright as I haven't heard from you in a while, take care of yourself bro.

Uncle Mike

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I am still waiting for the first one but the people who want these are piling up. As soon as I get them I will get them to the field. We appreciate all you are doing.

MJ

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I would like to start off by telling you Thank you. It's people like you that make me proud of what I do here. I'm sorry to hear what has happened to you and your family.

I'm almost 24....In 7 days none the less. I have 3 brothers and 2 sisters. I joined the army when I was 22. I'm an E-4. Been in for almost 2 1/2 years.I'mwith the 10th MTN Div, 1-87th INF Cco 2nd Plt.I felt that I needed to do my part and help out in this war. I'm not really that good at writing things. I never know what to say.

This flash suppressor will more then help out for what we do. We do a lot of night missions. That's one thing that we don't want to do, is give our position away. Again I just want to thank you for what you do.

God bless you as well,
Ken

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Uncle Mike,

shit, those flash suppressors work unbelievably well. we tested them out in the begining of the month while we were away at our mountain outpost (also the reason for such a late reply - the 1st half of the month i am always out of touch). that a top class product.

yeah, SSG Ralph is one our our sniper team leaders - i have been giving the suppressors to him and his guys as the are most likely to benefit from their use - in hide sites etc.

In my paltoon we have 4xM249 squad automatic weapons, 3xM240B 2xM-14's. we have enough M-4 suppressors, but like i said before Uncle Mike please dont go out of your way.

we had a half decent firefight the other day, we recieved 2 RPG's and over 1000 rounds of AK-47 against my squad. we returned fire but had a weapons malfunction on the MK 19. we came out alright, but missed the opportuntiy to bring the pain to those mother fuckers with the MK 19 - next time they wont be so lucky.

Thanks for everything Uncle Mike, and watch out for the monthly update comming in a few days.
SSG XXXXXXXXX

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Uncle Mike,

I have to say thecare packagesyou sent to our company are by far one of the greatest and most helpful items we ever received from anyone. We all greatly appreciate you taking the time and sending these flash suppressors to us. I have informed my platoon leader of your next shipment and he is very thankful.

Our Executive Officer CPT XXXXX had each platoon draw an M14 from the armsroom and dedicated one soldier from each platoon to be their sniper. Of course each M14 was equipped with your flash suppressors, they were tested out and they are perfect for our daily missions. Again I greatly appreciate your support and will be looking forward to equipping my weapon with one.

We all are doing great out here, and ouroverall mission on making Iraqa better place is beginning to finally take place. We have driven 65% of all insurgents out ofour Battalion'sbattle space and 89% of them out of ourCompany battle space alone.

There is stilla few bad guys running around but not much ofa huge threat.

We deprived the insurgent of their resources by making over 80 villages in our companies Area of Operation a better place for them. Then achieving respect and honor from the local national'swhich resulted in capture ofmany High Value Targets and pushing the small ones out.Ifeel you should be aware of what were doing out here considering your thoughts for us, I hope all is wellwith youback at home andthanks again.

Sincerly,
SGT XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

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My name is SSG XXXXXXXX. I am writing to express my thanks for sending the flash suppressor. I am glad to see that there are still people that support the men and women fighting overseas. I and everyone here thank you and all your Prayers and thoughts for us.

If there is anything you would like and we are able to get or do for you please ask and I will do my best to see that it is done. Again Thank you very much for the gift, it will be used very very well.

SSG XXXXXXXXXX

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Uncle Mike,

Thank you so much. I really appreciate all that you have put into this product and all that you have done to put the right gear into the hands of the soldier. I can't believe that your company, through the deeds of it's employees, owner and support can send out that many Flash Suppressors to soldiers in need. It is truly an amazing achievement and you should be commended for it. There are many, many companies out there that seek profit from soldiers trying to get the best gear when their lives depend on it. It's truly a breath of fresh air to come across a company such as yours. I have already begun telling everyone I know about your mission. I have forwarded your email and the videos to all of my family and Friends at home and they have promised to begin sending money for your cause and also letting other people know of your mission. My whole FOB is carrying mainly M4's, (we have one M249 SAW, and one M14, on the trucks we run with M240 B's.) Even discounted prices for these products would be much appreciated, if you can't send the 6 you mentioned for the M4's.

Thanks again for all the help. It's nice to have support from people such as yourself back home. it makes a tough job easier.

Take care.

Sincerely,
Sean X XXXXXXXXXX

"If there must be trouble let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." -Thomas Paine

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Sir,

As far as support, well take anything. We are a specialized unit that we buy the majority of our equipment. WE need things such as: Netting for windows Good camera tripods (leupold) Stools that telescope pretty high for hide sites good weapons cleaning solvents and lubes, bore snakes jerky and power bars, food thats small and has alot of nutrition books and magizenes pretty much anything you guys would like i can get a list from guys around but anything you think we could use, we probably will.

the m249 flash suppressors do not fit the short barrels, im handing them off to a line platoon do you guys have ones that fit short barreled saws? ill take as many m4 vortexes as possible i use one on my m14 and i love it (picture attached for a counter sniper mission a couple days ago, thats me on the gun) i passed out the email address for guys to get back to you i hope they will but we are constantly out on mission so please bear with us if theres anything else i can do to help your cause please let me know i really appreciate all you have done for us and people throughout the services im sure in doing what you have it has saved many lives, especially in the first minute when we initiate contact

for hajj to not know exactly where we are means he cant accurately shoot back and we can kill them faster and more effectively, and all of us here go back to our families. again sir thanks alot if theres anything you need, and promotional stuff ie: vortexes in action whatever ill do what i can to help you out because you have so immensely helped us, thank you

XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX sniper TL

will be in touch.

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I would like to take a minute of your time and thank you for everything thatyou are doing for our/your troops. There isnt to many of the citizens that reallygive a shit for what we are doing over hrere. And what little support that we get is really uplifting. I am currently serving my first tour in Afghanistan, and I am greatful for what you are doing, and you are making a diffrence. I have just recieved the flash supresser for my m249(SAW). Thank you.I will be sending your email out to see if it will help you.

Thanks,
SPC. XXXXXXXXXXX

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well when you do what we do its part of life. i hat to say it but at the point ive lost enough friends and attended enough memorials that its just going through the motions. I feel aweful for the soldiers familys but it increases our resolve to reduce the enemy population. we were able to take out another team last night, partialy due to the vortexes their fire was unaimed and they couldnt figure out where we were shooting from thus we didnt take any casualties. would it be possible to get more M4 vortexes? well sir we appreciate your support and thanks for thinking about us.

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Hey uncle mike, sorry i havenr responded but my yahoo email is not working from my computer. I cant click on any of the buttons (relply/delete/forward etc) so I had to find another computer to use. Thanks so much for sending out the package I cant wait to use the vortexs. I actually took out 3 or 4 insurgents today that were shooting at us and some IA (Iraqi Army)and IP(Iraqi police). There was 1 IA soldier injured but i think is going to be ok. As far as whatyour friend does thats awesome and I think thats great how generous he is but we are set and Ithink that there are soldiers out here who would need his help more than us. Thank you though.

Were out in the middle of nowhere (26miles from Iran) but most of the guys here get the big things they need of the internet. We have trouble getting personal hygeine item though such as body wash and shampoo.

I do feel kind of wierd asking you guys but I know that you want to help.

Thank you very much.
XXXXXXXXXX

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Sir,

Merry christmas to you as well. Hope you, and your family is having a great day. We lost one of our soldiers from our task force a couple days ago, and many more wounded. So it makes it that much easier to give you the present of reducing the terrorist population up here. the vortexes are awesome, quite incredible how much flash it reduces. I appreciate your support and will be in touch.

XXXXXXXXXX

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If you want to help out, Uncle Mike can be contacted by email at unclemikeccnv@sbcglobal.net, or by phone at 775-884-4430.

To find out more about this effort, or to donate online with PayPal, visit his page on myspace.

Fox News Dallas and Fox 13 Tampa Report on SEI

2011-07-24T18:35:00.000-07:00

These are some videos from a while ago. However, they still have important information that sets the Vortex apart from the rest.

Stuart Provine Sends Picture of his M14 with California Compensator

2011-07-24T18:31:00.000-07:00

This picture is from 2007 sent to us from Stuart Provine of California. This is our SEI California Good Iron Compensator. At the time it was California legal. Please always consult your local and state regulations before purchasing firearms or accessories.

.50 Cal Vortex Undergoing Testing

2011-07-24T18:28:00.000-07:00

The US Army tested our .50 Cal Vortex in August of 2007. Our Vortex did great during testing. This version of the Vortex was also later tested by the Naval Surface Warfare Center CRANE and passed with flying colors. SEI now has the contract for the .50 Cal Vortex.

Crazy Horse with a PVS-22 Cantilever Mount

2011-07-24T18:25:00.000-07:00

In March 2007 we started to deliver these M14SE Crazy Horse rifles to the US Army. Our customers were very happy with their performance.

Crazy Horses Built for the US Army

2011-07-24T18:22:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of our M14SE Crazy Horse upgrades we did back in June of 2006 for Multi-National Corps Iraq and the US Army. This latest version included the Krieger USMC DMR profile barrel, our new Tri Rail MIL STD 1913 system, our new MIL STD 1913 QD Bipod, the new Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10X40 M2 Illum TMR Dark Earth scope and an advanced version of the Wind Talker Sound Suppressor.

SEI Leads the Way on .50 Cal Flash Suppression - GAU-19 and Browning .50 Cal

2011-07-15T11:40:00.000-07:00

Smith Enterprise, Inc. is proud to present the Vortex® Flash Eliminator, the best flash suppression that money can buy. Specifically, we would like to highlight our GAU-19 Flash Eliminator. But please don't take our word for it. General Dynamics, a leader in the Defense Industry for decades also agrees. They tested and approved our GAU-19 Vortex®.

The GAU-19/A is a 12.7-mm Gatling-type machine gun, that can be fitted with either three or six barrels. The gun can also have two different barrel lengths, which allows the ballistic performance to be enhanced for particular usage. Average muzzle velocity, using standard ammunition is 844 meters per second. The average recoil force for the three-barrel gun is 3.51 kN, at 2,000 rds/min, whereas for the six-barrel version it is 5.3 kN at 4,000 rounds per minute. When the gun is fired, the rotor revolves anti-clockwise, looking in the direction of fire.

In 1993, it was announced that the three-barreled GAU-19/A 12.7 mm gun was in production for use on the US Army's UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, and also on Hummer land vehicles, as a gudgeon-mounted weapon; and in February, 2005, Boeing has adopted the GAU-19/A as part of the armament package to be trialed aboard its experimental Unmanned Little Bird (MD Helicopters MD 530F) helicopter UAV. The US Army also conducted trials to qualify the GAU-19/A for use with the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, as part of the Kiowa Warrior Block 1 software and weight-reduction initiative. The GAU-19/A replaced the Kiowa's standard gun armament of a single .50-caliber machine gun.

So when General Dynamics needed a flash suppression that would stand up to the rigors of a multitude of needs, based upon their years of experience in research and development of the GAU-19/A, they turned to Smith Enterprise, and the Vortex® Flash Eliminator. The patented Vortex® is the only flash hider in the world with a helical fluted design, which breaks up the flash at multiple locations and angles within the suppressor. Rigorous testing has shown this to be far superior to the straight flute design, used by other manufacturers; and this design allows the Vortex® to reduce more flash, making our troops safer in combat situations.

Four specially-angled flutes dissipate the gas, while still containing the unburned powder. This allows increased residual burn for a less-visible flash. The Vortex® incorporates a helix design, essentially tightening itself when the weapon is fired. Such a specific design helps align exiting barrel gas, thus improving accuracy with any and all bullet types.

And General Dynamics is not alone. SEI was recently awarded a five-year contract with CRANE Naval Surface Warfare Center for their Vortex® .50 Cal M2HB Quick-Disconnect Flash Eliminator. Smith Enterprise was the only awardee for this contract, because the Vortex® was the only product (out of all those tested) that met the incredibly-strict threshold and objective requirements needed by the Navy. U.S. Naval Services plans to equip nearly five thousand .50 Cal machine guns with the Vortex®.

While other suppressors, or muzzle breaks, can reduce the visible burning gasses that exit barrels, and reduce the chances that the shooter will be blinded in low-light or dark conditions (and helping to hide their position!), the Vortex® does much more. Rigorous testing done by Crane has shown that the Vortex® Eliminator was far superior to other models. The Vortex® easily passed a 95% flash reduction threshold, even after being exposed to 10,000 rounds of machine gun fire. Such conditions are very difficult to duplicate, and no other flash suppression system can boast such claims.

During extensive testing and invasive examination (including hazard & visual flash analysis, hardness and vibration testing, rust & measurement testing, and more), the Vortex® was also shown to not interfere with normal combat functions, affect either weapon firing or cycling, or occlude mechanical sight. SEI's Vortex® surpassed all requirements, and all expectations--except for those who work for Smith Enterprise.

The Vortex® is machined from 8620 bar stock steel, then case-hardened to provide a tough core and extremely hard surface, which allows for maximum strength. It is Sound Suppressor capable. The Vortex® does not require the use of a lock washer. A clean, streamlined design, with rounded edges, allows the Vortex® to minimize snagging, while a skirt extension conceals gap between barrel shoulder and flash eliminator. The Vortex® conceals the flash essentially 99.999% - even while fully automatic.

The Vortex® carries a conditional lifetime guarantee. It is currently in service with a great many Law Enforcement agencies throughout the United States, and the Vortex® continues to be used in active combat by the U.S. Military.

Smith Enterprise, Incorporated is proud to be a wholly U.S., veteran-operated, small business. They have been a world-wide leader in weapons upgrade for over forty years, providing high-caliber material support to all of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as well as her allies.

The Vortex® is only available through SEI; and, although the Vortex® system is often imitated (but NEVER duplicated), it is the only flash eliminator you will ever need, no matter what that level of need may be.

Andy and Jack Showing off the SEI Wind Talker Sound Suppressor

2011-07-01T21:01:00.000-07:00

We fire the weapon first unsuppressed, then suppressed with supersonic ammo, then suppressed with subsonic ammo. As you can see at the end, the only thing you can here is the bolt going forward. Pretty quiet.

Eric Poole Writes Article about the M14 EBR-RI Including SEI's Parts

2011-07-01T20:51:00.000-07:00

Hey Doug and Friends,

Here is an article I wrote on the M14 EBR-RI after a visit to TACOM last year. I'd like to make this available to you in case you care to pass it around or post it on your respective websites to promote your products. My next project is to cover Ron Smith's great contributions to our soldiers.

Semper Fi,
Eric

Eric R. Poole, Editor
SIP Division, InterMedia Outdoors

Download PDF here

Photo of SEI's Booth at the SHOT Show

2011-07-01T20:43:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at the SHOT Show in 2010. Our booth was visited by many soldiers, weapon manufacturers, and gun enthusiasts. Please come visit us again next year.

SEI Congratulates Richard Smith's Carson City Manufacturing Facility

2011-07-01T20:41:00.000-07:00

SEI is pleased to congratulate Richard Smith and his manufacturing team, for their dedicated service and exceptional tradecraft for the past several decades. Richard’s team has been a great asset to SEI’s fast and superior weapon’s accessory manufacturing. We look forward to more years working together with our Cason City facility.

SEI Sent Crazyhorse Rifles to the Nevada National Guard

2011-07-01T20:39:00.000-07:00

We configured several old M14s from the Nevada National Guard by upgrading them into the SEI Crazy Horse M14. The National Guard was exceptionally happy with what they received.

Ron Smith and Doug Carlstrom from TACOM Pose with an Accepted M14 Service Rifle

2011-07-01T20:32:00.000-07:00

At Camp Perry, Ron Smith poses with Doug Carlstrom, the project manager for the M14 EBR program at TACOM-RI.

Doug is holding what will soon be an accepted service rifle for competition at Camp Perry and NRA matches. The rifle pictured has our approved barrel and gas system.

This particular rifle shot 184 out of 200 at a 1000 yards by Ret. Brigadier General Eddy Newman.

We are offering a replica of this with some variations and the stocks will marked RINM-NM.

Mark Raves about the Crazy Horse and Kills a Hog

2011-07-01T20:26:00.000-07:00

Subject: First Crazy Horse kill!

Ron and Andy,

I just wanted to thank you again for a FANTASTIC rifle, and share my first hunting experience with my new Crazy Horse with you guys.

Just returned from the hunting camp after opening weekend of hunting season in South Alabama. Although no one bagged a whitetail, I did manage to drop this ginormous hog at dusk Saturday night. First kill with the Crazy Horse ® as well!!

I was getting dark and I saw what appeared to be a blur, at first,(thanks to the astigmatism in my right/shooting eye) moving across the field to my left, at what I figured to be about 200 yds (turned out to be 195 yds). After further, hasty, inspection I identified it as a wild hog. He was moving quickly across the open 60 yd. plot/field crossing from my far left (9 oclock) heading toward 12 o'clock briskly. I threw the Crazy Horse up and quickly lost the cross hairs in the darkness and background. I quickly spun the NF illuminated reticle down to it's lowest setting, and then placed them on the hog for a good hit just behind his right shoulder.... just before he reached the treeline on the other side.

I fired.... heard nothing, saw nothing. Went down to look and lost my place (in relation to my shooting position) in the darkness. In short, I scanned the field and treeline with the Surefire and saw nothing. Then I saw a " hole " with no grass sticking up on the field/treeline intersection. Found it!

He was BIG. Someone made off with our scale, but we figure he was a good 250-300 lbs. I'm 5'10", an even 200 lbs., so you can see how this hog compares. Hog was taken with Federal 150gr Nosler Ballistic tip at 195 yds. on the move.

Thank you again! Just wanted to share this with you guys at SEI,

Have a great Thanksgiving and Christmas Season!

Sincerely,
Mark
Pensacola, Florida

John Bell Commends SEI for Our Products

2011-07-01T20:23:00.000-07:00

Subject: What a product

Dear Ron

I recently purchased four vortex flash suppressors for the following guns. A 16in barreled Rock river patrol carbine, a Ruger 13in barreled Ac556F, A 10in barreled Ar15 9mm and a 9in barreled Keltec SU16d. Here are the results.

16in rock river .556 patrol carbine- no flash in total darkness
10in ar15 9mm- same as above
13in barreled Ac556F- unbelieveable absolutely no flash. (this gun was always a flame thrower)
9in. keltec .556 SBR just a hint of flash, almost like the flick of a lighter. This gun was like a light show before your suppressor.

The results were so good had I had not seen it for myself, I would have found it hard to believe.

Thanks for the great product and for the support that you give our troops. Its a pleasure to do business with you.

Yours truly,
John Bell

Jimmy Thompson Commends SEI's Role in the MK14 MOD 1 EBR Program

2011-07-01T20:12:00.000-07:00

Subject: Vortex technology

Mr. Smith,

I am writing to you to extend my appreciation for your innovative approach to suppressing muzzle flash with your Vortex flash hider. I recently had the opportunity to travel out to Crane Indiana and test the MK 14 MOD 1 EBR with the SEI 18 inch barrel and Vortex hider. It was a superb piece of technology, that not only performed as advertised but truly enhanced the weapons long range capabilities.

Your barrel delivered the level of accuracy so that engaging steel targets out to 950 yards was no problem, and at night the Vortex proved to be a mission- essential piece of equipment. Again, I just wanted to say job well done!

Regards,
Jimmy Thompson

Lee Emerson Writes Post about SEI's Involvement in the TACOM M14 EBR-NM

2011-07-01T20:07:00.000-07:00

Saturday, August 28, 2010

From: Lee Emerson
Subject: M14 EBR-RI NM on EBRSOPMODS

Ron,

Sorry for the delay, I finally got a chance to get a post on EBRSOPMODS on the M14 EBR-NM. Just a FYI, Adam Russell has been very supportive. It's getting attention from Canadian M14 owners plus some of the more serious M14 guys from other boards. No drama, no BS, just good solid information on the platform. Anyway, here's what I posted...

Below is the post:

M14 EBR-RI NM
(Thread Started on Aug 28, 2010, 7:04pm)

There now exists a new type of M14, the M14 EBR-RI NM. It is a product of TACOM at Rock Island Arsenal. Doug Carlstrom and Mike Petersen have built at least 5,030 M14 EBR-RI in support of operational needs statements submitted by U. S. Army combat unit commanders overseas. I'm told that there is funding for another 1,200 M14 EBR-RI rifle builds. The M14 EBR-RI is going to be around for awhile.

The M14 EBR-RI NM is the next step in the evolution of the platform. The difference between the the M14 EBR-RI and its National Match sibling are: 1) Smith Enterprise, Inc. medium weight NM M118LR chambered 1:10 ROT four groove nitrocarburized barrel 2) Smith Enterprise, Inc. gas system and 3) Sage International, Ltd. M14 EBR stock fitted with an advanced design butt stock. The butt stock is believed to be a derivation of the Magpul PRS2 - G3 butt stock.

The first M14 EBR-RI NM was shot at Camp Perry on August 14, 2010 by a U. S. Army Brigadier General (sorry, I don't have his name). The General scored 184 out of a possible 200 at 1000 yards using M118LR ammunition. Before the rifle was sent to Camp Perry, Mike Petersen at TACOM fired it at an indoor range. It grouped 0.5 " at 100 yards using M118LR ammunition.

Here are some photos taken in July 2010 where it was assembled at Rock Island Arsenal TACOM:

his first M14 EBR-RI NM has a Winchester receiver. The stock is marked M14 EBR-RINM on the left side directly above the trigger. The barrel is stamped SMITH ENT TACOM RI M-118 LR. The barrel assembly and gas system for the M14 EBR-RI NM was assembled at Smith Enterprise, Inc. in October 2009 although a match reamed USGI flash suppressor was the muzzle attachment that was used for the RIA build:

Smith Enterprise, Inc. and Sage International, Ltd. are following the lead of TACOM Rock Island Arsenal for civilians that may be interested having a civilian legal clone of the M14 EBR-RI NM. If interested, contact Smith Enterprise, Inc. You will need to supply a host rifle for the build. If you live in a state that does not allow a flash suppressor with the Sage stock, a muzzle brake will be installed on the rifle. Options are NM or standard USGI M14 sights.

Original post appeared here.

Canadian Airforce Reviews SEI's M14 Parts

2011-07-01T19:59:00.000-07:00

Subject: A M1a built with Smith parts in Canada

To all interested:

I am a Member of the Canadian airforce. I was in the Army and still shoot competitively. I started this project 2 1/2 years ago and was finished last fall. Thanks for your advice and great parts. It shoots great! about 5/8" @ 100M, just a bit heavy...

Allan

Retired Police Officer Writes Letter of Recommendation about SEI

2011-07-01T19:57:00.000-07:00

Mr. Smith,

I’m a recently retired Mesa PD sergeant. A few weeks ago, a member of our range staff gave me a SEI AR 151M 16 muzzle brake and suggested that I install it using a crush washer. Last week, in my effort to find a crush washer, I went to your Web site, and discovered that the SEI muzzle brakes are initially supplied with jam nuts, instead of crush washers. Realizing that the tmit would have originally been supplied with a crush washer if that was the appropriate way to install it, I called your shop and arranged to come by and pick the appropriate jam nut.

When I arrived at your shop, I was absolutely amazed at the friendliness and courtesy shown to me by you and the members of your staff. When you saw that the unit I had was an older model that you haven’t manufactured in quite a few years, you arranged to trade it for a current model, and you refused to accept payment for it.

Over the past few years, the term “customer service” has largely become meaningless in our society. Because ofthat, I was absolutely awestruck by this entire experience. I had initially expected to drive to Tempe, buy ajam nut in an impersonal transaction, at an exorbitant price. Instead, I encountered a group of truly nice people and came away from the experience totally energized ...... and so awestruck that I don’t think I appropriately thanked you for the courtesy and consideration I received from you and the SEI personnel. I am truly grateful, not only for the muzzle brake, but for the experience of meeting a group of really nice people.

Thank you,
Don Duhigg

SEI AK47 Vortex Flash Eliminator with SEI .30 Cal Wind Talker Sound Suppressor

2011-07-01T19:54:00.000-07:00

Kevin Young demos the AK Vortex (p/n 6026V) with the M14DC 0.30 Caliber Sound Suppressor (p/n 2080).

10 rounds of Engle Ballistic Research 7.62 x 39 Jackhammer Subsonic ammunition fired from a pre-ban Norinco Type 56s. The target is a metal 50 gallon drum positioned on it’s side lengthwise. The strange sound during the video and after firing had ceased are empty shell casings striking a metal farm fence that is about 3 feet off camera. Accuracy? Some of the exit holes are touching others...

Pictures of Kevin Young's SEI M14s

2011-07-01T19:48:00.000-07:00

M14s built by SEI, and personalized by their owner, Kevin Young. From top to bottom: M21A5 RRM, Crazy Horse M21A5 EBR, Crazy Horse MK14 SEI USN Mod 0, MK14 SEI CL.

Richard Smith Shooting K-Gun and SEI M14s

2011-07-01T19:45:00.000-07:00

Photos from the 80’s showing Richard Smith, Mike Gruber, and one of the Fabian brothers, shooting our early “K-Gun” and SEI built M14s.

Ron Smith Poses with SEI Donated Drug Dog

2011-07-01T19:42:00.000-07:00

Ron Smith with Cindy the drug dog, a member of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Canine Unit in North Dakota, serving the Three Aflliated Tribes, also known as the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation. Donated to the Bureau by Smith Enterprise, Cindy has been used for many successful drug arrests and is partnered with Lt. Jeff White (aka Rushing Bear).

SEI Vortex Comparison on an M16

2011-06-21T18:52:00.000-07:00

SEI Vortex Comparison on an M16 - with and without Vortex. The difference is pretty clear.

SEI Good Iron Muzzle Brake on a M14

2011-06-21T18:43:00.000-07:00

Dave Armstrong from the Naval Surface Warfare Center CRANE shoots his M14 equipped with the SEI Good Iron Muzzle Brake.

SEI Muzzle Brake on Sig 516

2011-06-21T18:35:00.000-07:00

Here is the SEI Good Iron Muzzle Brake on Sig 516. Dave Grimshaw stated that our Muzzle Brake was so effective that it was the best muzzle brake he had ever tested.

SEI Vortex on .50 Cal Comparison

2011-06-21T18:27:00.000-07:00

We did a comparison firing the Browning .50 Cal Machine Gun without the Vortex and then later with the Vortex. There was a lot of flash observed without the Vortex. Then when we added the Vortex, you could barely see anything.

Without Votex:

With Vortex:

SEI Muzzle Brake on M1A National Match

2011-06-21T18:08:00.000-07:00

TacticalGunGuy on Youtube did an overview of his M1A National Match. He sports the SEI Good Iron Muzzle Brake for the M14. He has a lot of nice things to say about our Muzzle Brake.

Brownells Tests SEI Vortex Flash Suppressors

2011-06-21T18:02:00.000-07:00

This is a nice video down by Brownells showing the effectiveness of the SEI Vortex on an M16.

SEI Vortex on AR15 in Action

2011-06-21T17:57:00.000-07:00

Nice video of an AR15 with the SEI Vortex Flash Hider. Flash Hider is known for improving accuracy.

SEI Vortex Flash Suppressor Beats the Competition Again

2011-06-21T17:26:00.001-07:00

These guys did a great comparison. Yet one more comparison where SEI's Vortex outshines the rest.

M4s Tearing it up with the SEI Vortex

2011-06-21T17:18:00.000-07:00

These guys tear up the range using our SEI Vortex. Excellent videos.

LRB M14 With SEI Parts

2011-06-21T17:13:00.000-07:00

This is a great video showing the effectiveness of the SEI Vortex, SEI Gas Lock Front Site, and SEI Bolt Release on an M14/M1A. These guys did a good job.

Smith Enterprise Vortex Will be in Guns & Weapons For Law Enforcement October 11 Issue

2011-06-16T19:47:00.000-07:00

Mike Huphries of Harris Publications was kind enough to include our product in the next issue of "Guns & Weapons For Law Enforcement". Here are some images of the pages where the Vortex will be featured.

M240 Vs. MK48 Vortex - Things You Need to Know

2011-06-16T19:12:00.000-07:00

Since the M240 and the MK48 both have the same thread pattern, it is possible that the customer may accidentally install the wrong flash hider on the wrong weapon. While this is completely safe, it will not give the user the most desirable flash suppression. Therefore, we are posting the below pictures to better show the difference.

The thread length on the M240 are slightly longer, and therefore will butt up against the muzzle when the appropriate Vortex is attached. Below is a picture of the M240 Vortex screwed onto an M240 muzzle.

The MK48 Vortex thread length is slightly shorter than the M240 Vortex thread length. Therefore, the MK48 Vortex won't butt up against the muzzle when screwed onto the M240 barrel. Notice the gap between muzzle and Vortex in the below picture.

Note: There is no problem when screwing the MK48 or M240 Votex on the MK48 because the MK48 is short enough to securely fasten both models of Vortex Flash Eliminators on it.

Kevin Young Sends us Pics of M21A5

2011-06-14T16:42:00.000-07:00

February 23, 2010
I have attached a few glamor shots of my M21A5 Crazy Horse EBR in SASS trim.
– Kevin Young

SEI Gets Feedback from 1-508 PIR from Theater

2011-06-14T16:40:00.000-07:00

Rec’d December 29, 2009
Subject: Paratroopers in Afghanistan

Hello and greetings from Afghanistan. My name is SGT Jordan Downs. I am in the 82nd Airborne Division. My Assault Platoon of Airborne Infantrymen and I are at a very (VERY) remote outpost in the Southern Afghanistan. At our small base, we do not have running water or plumbing, and electricity is very limited. We do, however, fly our US Flag with pride.

We survive off of MREs, water, and whenever we can (and their supplies allow), the food prepared by the Afghan National Army or local villagers. The district center here is extremely poor, even without the means to produce the lifeblood of the traditional Afghan meal – "foot" bread.

Morale here is good. I give my guys a lot of credit given the lack of supplies – emergency resupply of diesel fuel is continuously denied - and the rigorous patrol schedule required keeping the bad guys out of the area as much as possible. You can imagine that if we have such a hard time getting fuel what the response from "higher" is like when we request food items or anything to improve our humble "base".

We currently have two Smith Vortexes here; one M14 and a M4, and it makes all the difference between the typical A2 bird cage flash suppressors. The other squad leaders and I are currently working to outfit the whole platoon with the Vortex for our M4s, M249s, M14s, and the M240Bs that we have. We are hoping that you will be able to donate two Vortex Flash Eliminators for our M2s here. Our ultimate goal is to have every weapon here outfitted with the Vortex, minus our MK-19. Having the Vortex on every weapon system increases the safety and lethality of our platoon in our engagements with the enemy in the area.

Thanks again for your time and your support!

Sincerely and Respectfully,
Jordan Downs, SGT, Airborne Infantry
Jordan Downs
C Co 1-508 PIR
FOB Atghar
APO AE 09355

P.S. I have included a picture of a majority of my platoon for you. Also our mail has a habit of being stolen before it gets to us if it has cool identifying marks on it. Simple flat rate box works the best.

On a side note SGT Burrell and I are very interested in your M14 bar stock receiver. We are planning to build an M14 upon our return to the States. Could you also send us some info on your receiver? Thanks again for your support.

Rec’d January 02, 2010
Subject: Re: Paratroopers in Afghanistan

Mr. Smith,

That is awesome news, thank you. We did a little demo out here, Vortex vs Birdcage, everyone one was amazed. PFC Headley stated "There is no flash with the Vortex." Our response was "Thats the point." As for the pictures, feel free to use them. I’ll send some more so you can pick and chose. The quality might not be great because I’m have to compress them for the email. Let me know how it looks. We’ll try and get some unit patches as when we can get to a big FOB. Sorry if this email is kinda bland, We just got got in from a 3 day outing. What can you do? Thanks again

V/R
Jordan Downs

AT-2 OutlawsRec’d March 18, 2011
Subject: Paratroopers in Afghanistan

Mr. Smith,

We received the vortex flash eliminators about three weeks ago and let me tell you how extraordinary the whole thing has been for us. First of all it started with us recieving mail for the first time in about five and one half weeks and so there was alot. A few of my guys and my 1SG stared the typical army chain for unloading the mail with myself placing them in correctly divided area. Towards the end of the sorting process my 1SG will some harsh words tosses me a heavy box and asked me why I am ordering machine part form Smith Enterprise. Everyone form my platoon who was around kinda stopped, knowing what this means, while I stated that this was indeed a package from Smith Enterprise. A joyous aroma of laughter and excitment broke out with others going and telling other battle buddies about it. It was a good day with everyone receiving there much need mail. Then began the process of installing all the Vortexes (which I have included some pictures). There was a lot music excitement and jumping around. Someone explained it to me as he was a little kid on Christmas morning. For a little while everyone seem to forget where they were and just let "loose". A much needed escape.

So once again thank you for what you have done for us. And also if it is possible to get an address for you, my paltoon and I have some stuff that we would like to send you. I will pass that address to my buddies wife and she will mail the items. Since we have no mail system here.

Also I do have a question about going about having your company build me a rifle. One thing that I always to is to buy myself a gift after acomplishing an event. I bought myself and LWRC M6A2 after I graduated Jumpmaster school. I since I have found and new love, more of and infatuation or obsession with M14, I have decided that that's what I want. I had plans all along to build my one but I have been thinking that this would be a lot more meaningful. Since my platoon have a bond of some sort with SEI.

Thanks Again for your Support, you have given us alot more that just the some vortexes.

SSG Downs, Jordan

SEI Gives General Keys an SEI M14 Crazyhorse

2011-06-14T16:35:00.000-07:00

December 18, 2009

This rifle was be presented to Colt Defense President and CEO Lt. Gen. William. M. Keys, USMC (ret.), by Ron Smith, John Bainer, and Jeff Cantrell.

Two Chiefs of Staff and Secretaries of the Army Award SEI Freedom Team Awards

2011-06-14T16:32:00.001-07:00

November 2009

Certificates of appreciation from the Army Chiefs of Staff and Secretaries of the Army for always giving our products away to help soldiers in need.

PRT Sends us a Picture of our M4 Good Iron Muzzle Brake in Iraq

2011-06-14T16:30:00.000-07:00

Rec’d November 17, 2009

Ron,

Yes, I have had plenty of chances to shoot the weapon both in the field and on the range. I can tell you it is the best addition to my weapon. The back up shots on controled pairs or burst fire is excellent.

On the range at 25 yards, I can shoot a 30 round magazine on 3 round burst and put them all in the chest or head with no problem. Your muzzle brake (P/N 1002) provides excellent control. I prefer shooting with open sights and the sight picture never leaves my eye.

I have lots of pictures of my buddy (who also has a Smith brake) and myself in and about in Diyala Province. We even have some short video of us practicing on the range with the brakes on our weapons.

Thank you for your support to the military. Your efforts are very much appreciated by all of us.

SSG Jesse H. A. Jr.
Diyala Provintial Reconstruction Team
Infrastructure
FOB Warhorse
Baqubah, Iraq

PS: I really wish I had one of your M-14’s to use over here. Then you would really see a Gucci picture!

2-5 CAV Sends us Pictures for our .50 Cal Vortex Flash Eliminator

2011-06-14T16:28:00.000-07:00

October 13, 2009 2:24 AM

Ron,

Once again thank you for the 50 cal flash hider (P/N 6021V) that you sent Aco 2-5 CAV, 1CD. Attached are a few pics of the flash hider on the weapon system mounted on a MRAP. I have a few more but these two were the best. Thank you agin.

Carl S.
1LT, IN
Executive Officer

SEI Donates Dog to Bureau of Indian Affairs

2011-06-14T16:26:00.000-07:00

September 11, 2009

A recruiting banner for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. On the far right stands Officer White, aka Rushing Bear, with his canine partner Cindy, who has made many drug busts. She was donated to the Bureau by Smith Enterprise.

Steve S Sends us a Picture from Afghanistan with our Scope Mount

2011-06-14T16:23:00.000-07:00

September 08, 2009 1:39 PM
Subject: Your Scope Mount at Work .......

Here’s your M14 scope mount (P/N 2006) at work in Afghanistan .... Report is that it improved the rifle’s accuracy 100%

Thanks,
Steve S.
Milton, Indiana

SEI M240 Vortex vs. the ARDEC FN Knock-Off Version

2011-06-14T16:06:00.000-07:00

August 2009

A side by side photo of two FN M240 machine guns, one with an SEI Vortex Flash Suppressor and the ARDEC copy.

Note: ARDEC settled after we sued them for patent infringement.

M16 Beta Mag Fired with our Good Iron Muzzle Brake

2011-06-14T15:58:00.000-07:00

Recorded in 2004, Rey Marquez empties a Beta Mag through an M16 equipped with an early SEI Good Iron muzzle brake similar to our M14 USCG Brake P/N 2001.

We are in the process of updating this video. Once complete we will update this post.

Kevin Young Demos M14 Wind Talker Sound Suppressor Equiped MK14 SEI

2011-06-14T15:53:00.000-07:00

August 2009
Kevin Young demos his M14 Wind Talker Sound Suppressor equipped MK14 SEI. Sound suppression in action!

Ron Smith Shoots the SEI M21A5 Crazyhorse with 1 CAV Soldiers

2011-06-14T15:43:00.000-07:00

Ron Smith with the 1st Calvary testing the SEI M21A5 at Fort Bliss.

101st Airborne Sends us Pictures of the M21A5 Crazyhorse

2011-06-14T15:16:00.000-07:00

Iraq, 2009. With the 101st Airborne, one of 26 M14s upgraded to to our M21A5/Crazy Horse.

Bill H Sends us Pictures of his M14SE Crazyhorse

2011-06-14T15:13:00.001-07:00

Thursday, January 01, 2009 3:36 PM
Subject: My new M14SE "Crazy Horse Light" in 18" Barrel

Greetings Ron, Sonja, Jim, and everyone at SEI,

Here’s a tribute to the new rifle you built for me. Absolutely outstanding! Thanks for the fantastic work. Beyond all expectations.

All the best,
Bill H.

Nick Sends SEI M21A5 Pictures

2011-06-14T15:10:00.000-07:00

From: Nicholas B
Sent: Wed, Dec. 03, 2008 11:36 AM
Subject: RE: M21A5/Crazy Horse - Ft. Irwin, California

Mr Smith,

Loved the pictures from FT Irwin, I wish I could have been there for that. I have a good friend stationed out there. I attached a few pictures of our M14 with your Vortex mounted on it. The two guys with it are part of our Company sniper team we had working with us in Adamiyah, Iraq.
We have an M24, M110, and of course our M14. The soldier in ACUs with the painted rifle is me on top of the SF Shoot house on their 400m KD range on the bank of the Tigris... whata range...
Even though the army is coming up with the "latest and greatest" in rifles, I am glad the M14 is still around, and I hope to see her working for years to come, she'll always have a place with my team.

I hope you like the pictures!
Nick

Stuart Sends us some of His Awesome Pics

2011-06-14T15:06:00.000-07:00

To: Smith Enterprise
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 3:12 PM
Subject: 18" SEI / LRB M25, Aimpoint T1 (with LaRue QD mount) - Hope you guys like it!

Hey All,
Just thought I’d share some pics. Ron, please use em’ if you like em’!

Best regards,
Stuart

Smith Enterprise Shoots at NTC with Snipers

2011-06-14T15:00:00.000-07:00

SEI Showcase –
M21A5/Crazy Horse - Ft. Irwin, California - November, 2008,
with personal notes by Ron Smith

The following pictures are of our M21A5/Crazy Horse at Ft. Irwin in November 2008.

Here you see a 1ST Sgt. shooting the rifle at 700 meters unsuppressed to get a ZERO at that distance.

Another soldier shooting with our suppressor at 700 meters and putting them in there every time - it was a windy day.

Here you see our Std. weight .30 cal. suppressor on a M4 with our Vortex being shot at 500 meters. They found that there were no change of bullet impact at that distance suppressed or not, we were very happy as were they.

You see a M240 with our Vortex installed and more of our stuff.

Me with some of the snipers, you can see our CAN on a M4.

These guys were the killers in Iraq and they used some of our guns while there with no problems. You will also see a M110 as well and it did not out shoot our gun, not even close. I will say that they found out the bullet drop with our gun suppressed was far less than the M110 suppressed.

Our .30 cal. CAN on a M4 and a M110 that I fired and it was no big deal, not worth $14.000.00 that's for sure.

Me with some of the killers shooting our M21A5/Crazy Horse at 700 meters along with our 30 cal CAN on a M4.

M21A5/Crazy Horse with our light weight CAN

Our M21A5/Crazy Horse un suppressed at 700 meters.

Ron Smith by the range sign.

Kevin Young Send Us Pic of our M14 MOD 0 We Built for Him

2011-06-14T14:17:00.000-07:00

To: Smith Enterprise, Inc
Sunday, July 27, 2008 7:53 AM
Subject: Pic for SEI Showcase
Ron and Sonja,
Here is a pic of the MK14 MOD 0 you built for me.
The results are outstanding and I just wanted to thank you for everything.
— Kevin Young

Mike Croston Thanks SEI for M14 Upgrade

2011-06-14T14:14:00.000-07:00

To: Smith Enterprise
Saturday, July 12, 2008 5:16 PM
Subject: M14
I wanted to send you a pic of the finished gun you built for me.
Thanks for the professional workmanship.
— Mike Croston

M21A5 Precision

2011-06-14T14:10:00.000-07:00

An M21A5 that was tested at Ft. Benning in March of 2008, that fired groups under 1 MOA at 1000 yards with M118LR ammo.

Long Range Precision Rifle (LRPR)

2011-06-14T14:07:00.000-07:00

A variation of the M21A5 C-IED Long Range Precision Rifle (LRPR) completed for a civilian customer, with Leupold Dark Earth scope – can also be had with a Pride–Fowler 10x42 or 3-9x42 Rapid Reticle, all with a 30mm main tube.

SEI Bipod and Tri Rail for the M16

2011-06-14T13:56:00.001-07:00

SEI Bipod and Tri Rail for the M16

SEI Makes Bolts and Bolt Carriers for the M16

2011-06-14T13:55:00.000-07:00

Over a 15 year period, SEI has manufactured approximately 500,000 M16 bolts and bolt carriers.

SEI Awarded a Certificate from 3-509 PIR while in Iraq

2011-06-14T13:53:00.000-07:00

SEI awarded a certificate from 3-509 PIR while in Iraq.

Soldier Sends Picture of SEIs Vortex Flash Eliminator for the .50 Cal

2011-06-14T13:50:00.000-07:00

Iraq, 2007: An M2HB .50 cal. with a Quick-Disconnect Vortex® Flash Suppressor, 4th IBCT, 1st Infantry Division.

3rd Armored CAV Soldier Awarded with Help from SEI

2011-06-14T13:48:00.000-07:00

Iraq, 2006: US Army 3rd Armored Cavalry Scout-Observer and Bradley crewman SPC James Olbrisch, with an M14 system made functional with a little help from his friends and family

(Reproduced with permission)
To: Smith Enterprise
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 12:32 PM
Subject: Attn: Ron Smith - Final report.

Mr. Smith,

I am Mike Olbrisch of El Paso, Texas. Some time ago you sold me some items to send to my son James in Iraq. He came across an M-14 that was not assigned and had no accessories. Several friends got together and bought his magazines, sling, bipod, scope and scope mount. The end results are shown in the photo and the citation. I just thought you might like to hear how it worked.

BTW - he was also recently featured in a report of Front Sight Magazine, MAY-JUNE 2007 page 20 for actions with a pistol when his M-4 jammed.

I should have sent this to you long ago. But other things keep getting in the way. Like camping and hiking with James. All too soon he will be gone for the 3rd tour. Plenty of time then.

Thank you sir. Take care.
Mike - KD9KC.
M.A.R.I.E.
El Paso, Tx.
www.w5dpd.org

SPC Olbrisch's terrific marksmanship skills were a valuable asset to First Platoon, Killer Troop. SPC Olbrisch took the initiative to help train his peers as well as the junior soldiers on proper marksmanship techniques. His teaching helped many of the soldiers in First Platoon develop the confidence and skill that they needed to defeat the enemy. Additionally, SPC Olbrisch volunteered his abilities to help assist on sniper missions aimed at interdicting the enemy trying to emplace IEDs on routes in Killer Troop's area of operation.

SPC Olbrisch participated in more than 200 combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He prevented the movement of anti-coalition forces in Killer Troop's sector by conducting Observation Posts, Route Security, Traffic Control Points, and Cordon and Search operations. His dedication to duty, mission focus, and resolute loyalty to his fellow troopers was critical in allowing First Platoon, Killer Troop to control the battle space.

As an Scout-Observer and Bradley crewman SPC Olbrisch's technical competence, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence were instrumental in maintaining his vehicle's combat readiness throughout his tour during Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06. His hard work and dedication facilitated First Platoon, Killer Troop's overall success in bringing security and stability to the Iraqi Citizens.
SPC Olbrisch showed steadfast courage and discipline in the face of enemy contact. Involved in multiple IED attacks on the narrow roads of Killer Troop's area of operations, SPC Olbrisch always remained calm, followed the directions of his leaders, and executed his battle drills to the highest standard. Without a doubt, his actions and initiative were vital to the safety of his fellow troopers and the overall success of First Platoon, Killer Troop.

CITATION:
For meritorious service during Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06 as a member of Killer Troop, 3d Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. SPC Olbrisch's courage, dedication to duty, selfless service, and commitment to excellence throughout combat operations in Iraq are qualities that all soldiers should strive to emulate and greatly contributed to the overwhelming success of First Platoon, Killer Troop. SPC Olbrisch's actions reflect great credit upon himself, 3rd Infantry Division, The Regiment of Mounted Riflemen, and the United States Army.

ARCOM - 1OLC.

Signed:
William C. Cavin, Cpt. Troop Commander.
Comment: Super-motivated soldier with a great attitude!
Endorsed:
Ross A. Brown, LTC. Squadron Commander.
Comment: Job well done by this Cavalry Scout!
Approved:
Edward C. Cardon, COL. Brigade Commander.
Orders 281-45.