YHM Turbo K - review

Dale Gribble

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YHM Turbo K. First can and chose it due to some solid advice I received here. Filed on 1/11/23 and took possession on 8/4/23.

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I went with the model that incudes the muzzle brake. Mounted/timed the brake per mfr specs…no Rocksett or other threadlocker. Torque is right at 20 ft lbs. Attached the can, eyeballed the alignment and gave it the flashlight/paper test…everything looked good. I removed and installed the can several times and the muzzle brake never shifted.

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Took it to PHA this morning. Shooting it on an Aero build, 10.3 Hanson stainless barrel chambered for .223 Wylde. Non-adjustable gas block, standard carbine spring and an H2 buffer. Ammo used - .224 75gr Speer TMJ handloads.

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Went through 250 rounds. No malfunctions or failures. Ejected just shy of 3:00…we’ll call it 2:45. I may try an H3 buffer in it next time I go out.

Gas in the face didn’t seem to be an issue. I do the RTV mod on all my charging handles and I am running a Radian Raptor. I did take along a standard CH and shot a few rounds with it. I can tell you the RTV mod makes a very noticeable difference.

I did slow fire, doubles, triples and a 30 round dump. The can locked up solid and did not shoot loose, at all. Once I got back home, I tried removing the can, to see if there was any carbon lock…none and removing the can was a breeze.

I had no discernable POI shift between shooting suppressed/unsuppressed.

The YHM TK is not a “cheap” can. It’s a solid, well-made and very affordable (sub $400) suppressor. Considering what you get for that price, I do not think it can be beat. The suppressor comes with the muzzle device/QD mount/shims and 2 spanner wrenches. At 5.5” and <12 oz with the QD mount, it’s a light, compact setup.

If you’re looking for a great suppressor at a great price, check it out.

My bedside AR is now complete, so I’m a happy dude.👍
 
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I think you can flip a coin between the TK, T3 and (Rex) MG7K and never go wrong…

If I knew then what I know now, I would have one on every rifle and would’ve spent 1/2-1/3 less than I did buying other cans.

RTV & drilling a hole makes a world of difference with a standard CH.
 
I put in for a T2 and a turbo k in late january. no idea when anything gets approved since everything is dumb these days
 
@Dale Gribble

I'm curious why you chose a brake. Was it to serve as a sacrificial baffle?

I ordered mine with a brake for that reason, but I'm considering direct thread. I wonder if the initial baffle can handle that on a 10.5 and maintain a long life.

Then again, I've heard others report that the jet of gasses to the side from a brake can be just as hard on a suppressor.

Does anyone else having any thoughts on that?
 
@Dale Gribble

I'm curious why you chose a brake. Was it to serve as a sacrificial baffle?

I ordered mine with a brake for that reason, but I'm considering direct thread. I wonder if the initial baffle can handle that on a 10.5 and maintain a long life.

Then again, I've heard others report that the jet of gasses to the side from a brake can be just as hard on a suppressor.

Does anyone else having any thoughts on that?
I called YHM about this, they said with out a brake it’s good for 15k rounds.
 
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