Somehow the ATF managed to get 250k people to fill out Form 1s to be processed, and still were able to get my 4x Form 4s approved in 7 weeks (eform). It was like Christmas in August when my FFL let me know they trickled in over an 8 hour period. Did they suddenly upgrade from Windows 95? Reminds me of how it takes 12 weeks to get a passport renewed, but I managed to get one in 4 hours with my Senator's help.
Anyway, now I have 3 cans which use the 'HUB' system which means for any given muzzle device and adapter, I can move between them. There's still the proprietary aspect that the mount needs to interface with the adapter, so you'll need one adapter per-can, but you're not locked into the can itself.
I have invested in Griffin Armament as my existing can uses its taper mount system. It's not a hub compatible can on its own, but they do sell "Plan A" which allows other cans to use Griffin muzzle devices. This taper system is where I'm leaning as I have 3 or 4 taper muzzle devices for both 223 and 308 threads.
But, it's not the best design. Even though it's a taper, the threads are inside the can, which means they get carboned up. Secondly, it's right-handed- so those carboned-up threads mean I'm potentially uncrewing the can from the hub, or the muzzle device from the barrel instead of the adapter from the muzzle device. Third- there are no wrench flats, so if my muzzle device gets locked I'll have to get clever to get it out of the can after twisting it off the barrel.
The other option I'm looking at is the DA Xeno. It solves all the above- it's a taper, screws on left-handed (and 'tightens' the other stuff when you take it off). The threads are behind the taper, so no carbon on them. For the devices I've seen, they also have wrench flats if needed.
The only downside to the Xeno seems to be availability- there are only a couple of options- a minimalist nub, an a2-ish flash hider, and a q-ish diffuser. At least one company (forward controls?) makes a small muzzle brake. Compared to the Griffin line, they have just about everything.
I hear Rearden also has a good system, but I don't know much about them.
Should I go with Griffin, or the better design of Xeno, or a different option altogether?
Anyway, now I have 3 cans which use the 'HUB' system which means for any given muzzle device and adapter, I can move between them. There's still the proprietary aspect that the mount needs to interface with the adapter, so you'll need one adapter per-can, but you're not locked into the can itself.
I have invested in Griffin Armament as my existing can uses its taper mount system. It's not a hub compatible can on its own, but they do sell "Plan A" which allows other cans to use Griffin muzzle devices. This taper system is where I'm leaning as I have 3 or 4 taper muzzle devices for both 223 and 308 threads.
But, it's not the best design. Even though it's a taper, the threads are inside the can, which means they get carboned up. Secondly, it's right-handed- so those carboned-up threads mean I'm potentially uncrewing the can from the hub, or the muzzle device from the barrel instead of the adapter from the muzzle device. Third- there are no wrench flats, so if my muzzle device gets locked I'll have to get clever to get it out of the can after twisting it off the barrel.
The other option I'm looking at is the DA Xeno. It solves all the above- it's a taper, screws on left-handed (and 'tightens' the other stuff when you take it off). The threads are behind the taper, so no carbon on them. For the devices I've seen, they also have wrench flats if needed.
The only downside to the Xeno seems to be availability- there are only a couple of options- a minimalist nub, an a2-ish flash hider, and a q-ish diffuser. At least one company (forward controls?) makes a small muzzle brake. Compared to the Griffin line, they have just about everything.
I hear Rearden also has a good system, but I don't know much about them.
Should I go with Griffin, or the better design of Xeno, or a different option altogether?