KGM R556 - Review

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  • čas přidán 15. 12. 2023
  • Hey there folks! Here is a review of the KGM R556. This is a heavy use 5.56 suppressor meant for serious work. With a built in flash suppressor system this guy does fantastic work on keeping your signature down. Check it out... Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 39

  • @SigmaSheepdog
    @SigmaSheepdog Před 23 dny

    Thanks for the review! As you indicated, its a well-made heavy duty can that will last a very long time, but I'm not a fan of proprietary mounting systems. I have three older pre-SOCOM Sure Fire suppressors that will last me forever, but SF no longer makes mount for them, and when you occasionally do find mounts on the net, people want crazy prices for them.

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 22 dny

      I hear ya. If push comes to shove you can always run the can as a direct thread 🤷‍♂️ But I hear you.

    • @SigmaSheepdog
      @SigmaSheepdog Před 22 dny

      @@CalebDowning How can you make it direct thread?

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 22 dny

      @SigmaSheepdog Tighten the muzzle device into the suppressor and leave it there. If you do that then the suppressor will in essence become a direct thread.

    • @SigmaSheepdog
      @SigmaSheepdog Před 22 dny

      @@CalebDowning Ah, ok, I'll have to give that a try on one of my Surefire cans. Thanks for the pro tip!

  • @davidg9352
    @davidg9352 Před 6 měsíci +1

    It would be nice to see a comparison between this and the new Surefire RC3. They’re of similar size and weight.

  • @Keep_It_Loaded
    @Keep_It_Loaded Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice bro, can't wait for the comparison vid. Would like to see it compared to the Sierra 5 especially considering who they are both made by

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 6 měsíci +2

      That’s definitely a comparison we’ll do 👌

    • @nated3663
      @nated3663 Před 4 měsíci

      Both are made by KGM

  • @derek3154
    @derek3154 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Yes, it looked to handle that 7.5” no problem!
    How was gas to the face compared to YHM Turbo?
    Also, nice rotating display table😉

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It definitely surprised me by how well it tamed that 7.5 😱
      It wasn’t as gassy as some other cans in its size. I think the ported end really does help drag whose gasses out the front.
      Thanks 👊🏻

  • @HersheyRoseX
    @HersheyRoseX Před 6 měsíci

    I wish the R556A2 wasnt as heavy as it is. Looks like i will have to get the R556A1 when its available.

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 6 měsíci

      It is a relatively heavy can. But that’s one payoff for a heavy duty can 🤷‍♂️

    • @HersheyRoseX
      @HersheyRoseX Před 6 měsíci

      @@CalebDowning My only thing is that is more a beltfed heavy duty (R556A2). I'd rather Buy GA DL5. That's still considered heavy duty but is almost about 8oz lighter

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @HersheyRoseX We have the Dual-Lok 5 in right now. It’s definitely lighter weight.

  • @320epdmk
    @320epdmk Před měsícem +1

    Any thoughts on the KGM 556 vs OCL Polonium or K

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před měsícem +2

      Hmm, I’ve only used the KGM 556 so I can’t really speak to the Polonium. I keep hearing how awesome the Polonium is though 🤔

    • @320epdmk
      @320epdmk Před měsícem

      @CalebDowning I bought one today so I hope! My first one should get shipped to jail about same time as this one. It's a Witt Machine Dirty 30! So I'll have one for both calibers for about 1200 including extortion fees LOL

  • @ecobasetech4558
    @ecobasetech4558 Před 9 dny

    This suppressor is on sale for $350 online right now and I'm complete broke 😭😭

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 9 dny +1

      You talking about ArmsUnlimited? Killer deal for sure man. Murphy’s law 🤦‍♂️😏

    • @Sw1ftenergy
      @Sw1ftenergy Před 2 dny

      Buy only if you don't care about flash, its like a sun in the end of your barrel once the can gets hot.

  • @hersheyroseman4508
    @hersheyroseman4508 Před 4 měsíci

    You should see if they will send you the r556a1 and r556a2

  • @bobborlog1677
    @bobborlog1677 Před 5 měsíci

    I never understood why 5.56 suppressors were so smol/short its a high pressure loud cartridge yet they act like it doesn't require much volume to supress it.

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      That’s a good point. When I did my video on the Nomad L I was pretty shocked by how well it suppressed my 7.5” 5.56. Makes sense though. That was a huge can on a short barrel 🤷‍♂️

  • @TailSpin215
    @TailSpin215 Před 28 dny

    I've seen a lot of people talking about problems with the mount online and say you should stear clear. Have you seen any of those issues now that you've had it for a while? I can get on for $330 shipped. At that price, seems like a good deal even if the mount has some issues

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 27 dny +1

      At that price I’d say for for it. Shoot, even if there was some issue with the mount you could just leave the muzzle device in the can and run it as a direct thread 🤷‍♂️
      But no, I have not had any issues with the mounting system on mine.

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 27 dny +1

      Where are you seeing it for 330 shipped? 🤔

    • @TailSpin215
      @TailSpin215 Před 27 dny

      @CalebDowning arms unlimited. They're 350 there right now, but I requested a quote from them, and they sent a code for $20 off. So really it's like $335 shipped, but still that seems like a pretty damn good price for a dedicated 556 can.
      Thanks for the info by the way, I think I'm going to snag one!

  • @bretak74
    @bretak74 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I got a R556 "free" with the purchase of an IWI Carmel. It's marked R556, but KGM only shows the R556A1 and the R556A2 on their website. Is the one that I got an older version or are the R556 and R556A2 the same thing?

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 6 měsíci

      The R556 and R556A2 are two different cans. The A2 is going to be a little bit wider in diameter so it will have more internal volume.

    • @bretak74
      @bretak74 Před 6 měsíci

      @@CalebDowning That's interesting. Do you have any idea why they don't show the R556 on their website?

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 6 měsíci

      @bretak74 I found it on their site 🤔 I can’t sent links here on CZcams but I can send you one over on Instagram.

    • @kwb377
      @kwb377 Před 5 měsíci

      I think the R556 was recently phased out in favor of the A2 version (update)...probably why they were on sale when I bought mine earlier this year and why it was included with your rifle purchase. When I was researching before my purchase, the R556 was the only one on the website.

  • @murphytoadster9864
    @murphytoadster9864 Před měsícem

    Kgm or Griffin GP5,? im buying either one tomorrow. I just want whatever is the most quiet

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před měsícem

      Hmm, that’s an interesting choice. I really love Griffin cans but the KGM is a pretty darn solid performer. The KGM also has a built in QD mount. So if you want to put your can on multiple hosts then you’d either have to be swapping muzzle devices or buy multiple muzzle devices for the KGM. The GP5 is direct thread so you wouldn’t need to worry about muzzle devices.
      To be fare, I’ve never shot the GP5 so I can’t speak to how well it works. I think it would come down to which can has the features you need. Sorry, that’s kind of vague, but it’s the best I can do without having used the GP5.

  • @frankmunshower3661
    @frankmunshower3661 Před 3 měsíci

    How was the noise suppression on the 7.5?

    • @CalebDowning
      @CalebDowning  Před 3 měsíci

      It was still loud but i would say it did a better job than many of my other 5.56 cans. Still probably not hearing safe.

    • @frankmunshower3661
      @frankmunshower3661 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you