This page is a guide to the Vortex flash eliminator made by Smith Enterprise, Inc. (SEI) of Tempe, Arizona, with videos and field photos grouped by rifle. It covers the M4, M16 and AR15 (P/N 1001V), the M2 .50 Cal, the Galil, the AK and the MK46.
You will find with-and-without comparison videos, a Brownells test, photos sent by soldiers in Iraq, US Army testing of the .50 Cal Vortex in 2007, machining videos and a 2017 night-fire test by an Arizona law enforcement official. Each section keeps the original post text.
Independent fan blog. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Smith Enterprise, Inc.
On this page
- Vortex on the M4, M16 and AR15
- From the Field: USSOCOM and USMC
- .50 Cal Vortex for the M2
- Vortex on the AK, Galil and M14
- MK46 Locking Collar
- How the Vortex Is Made
- Press Coverage
Vortex on the M4, M16 and AR15
SEI Vortex Comparison on an M16
First posted on this blog in June 2011.
SEI Vortex Comparison on an M16 - with and without Vortex. The difference is pretty clear.
SEI Vortex on AR15 in Action
First posted on this blog in June 2011.
Nice video of an AR15 with the SEI Vortex Flash Hider. Flash Hider is known for improving accuracy.
M4s Tearing it up with the SEI Vortex
First posted on this blog in June 2011.
These guys tear up the range using our SEI Vortex. Excellent videos.
Some More Close Up Pictures of Our M4 P/N 1001V Vortex Flash Eliminator
First posted on this blog in September 2011.
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.
Brownells Tests SEI Vortex Flash Suppressors
First posted on this blog in June 2011.
This is a nice video down by Brownells showing the effectiveness of the SEI Vortex on an M16.
SEI Vortex Flash Suppressor Beats the Competition Again
First posted on this blog in June 2011.
These guys did a great comparison. Yet one more comparison where SEI's Vortex outshines the rest.
John Bell Commends SEI for Our Products
First posted on this blog in July 2011.
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
From the Field: USSOCOM and USMC
David Winters of USSOCOM Sent us a Pics of the SEI Vortex and Wounded Warriors
First posted on this blog in December 2011.
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 Black Dagger 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!
Dave
Here are the pictures Dave sent showing our Vortex and also some of our heroes:
SSgt Charles Freeman from 26th ERQS USMC Sends Us Pictures
First posted on this blog in March 2012.
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
.50 Cal Vortex for the M2
2-5 CAV Sends us Pictures for our .50 Cal Vortex Flash Eliminator
First posted on this blog in June 2011.
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
Soldier Sends Picture of SEI's Vortex Flash Eliminator for the .50 Cal
First posted on this blog in June 2011.
Iraq, 2007: An M2HB .50 cal. with a Quick-Disconnect Vortex® Flash Suppressor, 4th IBCT, 1st Infantry Division.
SEI Vortex on .50 Cal Comparison
First posted on this blog in June 2011.
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:
.50 Cal Vortex Undergoing Testing
First posted on this blog in July 2011.
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.
Riflecraft Goes to DSEi UK With SEI Vortex on Their .50 Cal
First posted on this blog in October 2011.
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.
Vortex on the AK, Galil and M14
SEI AK47 Vortex Flash Eliminator with SEI .30 Cal Wind Talker Sound Suppressor
First posted on this blog in July 2011.
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...
Check Out Our Vortex Flash Eliminator for the Israeli Galil
First posted on this blog in September 2011.
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.
Arizona Law Enforcement Official Tests Smith Enterprise Flash Hider & Sound Suppressor
First posted on this blog in October 2017.
An Arizona Law Enforcement Official who we cannot name conducted a night fire test last Friday. This is what he had to say:
"The first image is an AK Krink SBR chambered in 5.56 mm. The second image is a standard Romanian Guard's AK chambered in 7.62 x39 with a Smith sound Suppressor. (100% reliable and very quiet.) The third image is the same AK with a Smith Enterprise Vortex Flash Hider. The vortex remains the best flash suppressor I have ever tested. I have tested the Vortex on M1As, AR15, AR10 and now the AK 47."
AK 47 Krink SBR chambered in 5.56 mm:
Romanian Guard's AK chambered in 7.62 x39 with a Smith sound Suppressor (very quiet):
This is the same AK with a Smith Vortex Flash Hider:
LRB M14 With SEI Parts
First posted on this blog in June 2011.
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.
MK46 Locking Collar
MK46 Locking Collar (Patent Pending)
First posted on this blog in September 2011.
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.
How the Vortex Is Made
See Our Precision Manufacturing Equipment Make Vortexes Out of Barstock
First posted on this blog in October 2011.
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.
Press Coverage
Smith Enterprise Vortex Will be in Guns & Weapons For Law Enforcement October 11 Issue
First posted on this blog in June 2011.
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.
Fox News Dallas and Fox 13 Tampa Report on SEI
First posted on this blog in July 2011.
These are some videos from a while ago. However, they still have important information that sets the Vortex apart from the rest.
More guides on this blog
- M240 & M249 Flash Eliminator: Vortex & BFA Photos
- Good Iron Muzzle Brake: Field Photos & Reviews
- Wind Talker Sound Suppressor: Demo Videos
- M14 Crazy Horse & M21A5 Builds Gallery
- SEI History, Awards & Press Photos
- M14 Receivers: Bar Stock, Heat Treat & DOD Prints
- 30mm Scope Rings: SEI Wire EDM & Heavy Duty Rings
- SEI Armorer's Toolkit & Tool Pouch: Photos
- All topics
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