Sunday, March 4, 2012

SSgt Charles Freeman from 26th ERQS USMC Sends Us Pictures

We got the below email from SSgt Charles Freeman who we sent Vortex Flash Hiders to.  He is really kind to us and we thank him.  Also please check out these pictures!



Hey Andy

      Here are just a few pics zoom in and you can see the vortex's we have more pics and video but we're crazy busy so ill get those to you as soon as I find time. Also that package with free gouge in it got buried by other [stuff] we had to ship out but you'll get it here in a few days.

P.S.  The flash hiders are [really] awesome

V/r

SSgt Charles Freeman

26th ERQS/MEDEVAC

M14 Expert, Lee Emerson, Sends Email About our M14 Piston


We got this email from Lee Emerson who is from the TACOM EBR shop.  He has nothing but nice things to say about our M14 Gas Piston (PN 2075) we make:

Hi, Ron

I looked at the print for the USGI gas piston.  Wow, that is a huge difference taking the tolerance on the interior holes down to 0.001", sweet!  I have posted information on the new SEI M14 gas piston at these Internet sites:

M14HDW.us - http://m14hdw.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=extras&action=display&thread=1342

EBRSOPMODS.com - http://ebrsopmods.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=dedicatedm14partsandmanuf&action=display&thread=2962

FaceBook - http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/m14research/

Here is what I posted, let me know if it needs some clean up:

I spoke with Ron Smith, Smith Enterprise, Inc., today about the new SEI radiused groove M14 gas piston. Here's what I learned.
The USGI M14 gas piston major diameter is 0.4975 " - 0.0005 ". The new radiused groove SEI M14 gas piston major diameter is 0.4975 " + 0.0005 ". Thus, there is less area for gas to blow by between the gas cylinder wall and the gas piston. The SEI radiused groove gas piston is made from 420 stainless steel that is heat treated to 58 HRC. The piston is then plated with thin dense chromium and baked to prevent hydrogen embrittlement cracking corrosion. The chromium plating is given a highly polished surface finish, 9 microinches as measured by profilometer, through several operations on an OD surface grinder. The surface finish requirement for a USGI gas piston is not as smooth, 16 microinches.
The circumferential grooves are fully radiused instead of being flat bottomed. This feature will make it easier to remove carbon when cleaning. The large interior hole is drilled, reamed and bored. The small interior hole is drilled and reamed. Both holes are held to 0.001 " tolerance. This is significant as the USGI tolerance is 0.004 " for the two internal cavities.
FYI, dealer pricing on the SEI radiused groove M14 gas piston is available. That said, I have no financial interest in Smith Enterprise, Inc., just passing along one of the latest developments for the beloved M14 Rifle.

Vortex on a Colt CM901 Modular

Check out this Colt CM901 Modular rifle that has our Vortex Flash Suppressor on it.  Looks really nice!  Thanks to Gun Websites and Colt Defense for the showcase.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Check Out Our NSN Listing & GSA Schedule

Dear government customers,

We have received an increase in orders from our government customers and would like to reach out to others who may not be accessing all of the tools available to them.  Not all are aware, but SEI has both an NSN list and a GSA Schedule.  These two vehicles make it very simple to buy our much needed products.  Please consult the below if you are a government customer and considering buying our products.

Below we have compiled a list of NSNs to help you with your weapon part ordering.  You can also access the PDF version of our NSN listing here.

1005-01-588-9516 - PN 6021V - Vortex .50 Cal Flash Eliminator
5120-01-512-4959 - PN 1035 - M4/M16 Armorers Wrench
1005-01-535-4385 - PN 7010 - 30mm Heavy Duty Scope Rings, High, 0.865" high for lenses up to 56mm*
1005-01-535-4374 - PN 7008 - 30mm Heavy Duty Scope Rings, Low, 0.264" high for lenses up to 44mm*
1005-01-535-4423 - PN 7018 - 30mm Heavy Duty Scope Rings, Medium, 0.50" high for lenses up to 50mm*
1005-01-535-4417 - PN 7002 - 30mm Heavy Duty Scope Rings, Low, 0.25" high for lenses up to 44mm*
1005-01-535-4395 - PN 7003 - 30mm .50 Cal BMG Scope Rings*
1005-01-535-4430 - PN 2005 - M14 Scope Mount Assembly, ACOG/MIL STD 1913
5855-01-506-5750 - PN 2006 - M14 Scope Mount
1005-01-533-8160 - PN 2008 - M14 Extended Scope Mount
1005-01-534-8696 - PN 1037 - M4/M16 Carry Handle MIL STD 1913/STANAG
1005-00-790-8766 - PN 2070 - SEI M14 Gas Cylinder
1005-01-506-5750 - PN 2006 - M14 Scope Mount

*NOTE TO UNIT LOGISTICIANS & COMMANDERS: Above items are cataloged in DLIS as follows: “GUN, COMPONENT, RETAINER.” Be sure sure to use DLIS Noun Nomenclature when requisitioning through logistical channels. Our GSA Schedule can be accessed

Also, you can purchase almost all of our products on our GSA Schedule at http://www.gsaadvantage.gov.  Just search schedule number GS-07F-0144X and our products will come up.

Thank you,
The Smith Enterprise Team