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Re: Mechanic Builds Silencers for SEALs, Gets Prosecuted
« Reply #25 on: March 13, 2014, 10:51:21 AM »
Quote from: æg151337 on March 12, 2014, 11:09:21 PM
Isn't the gov't notorious for paying absurd amounts of money for common items? hence the $80 stapler. Is it possible that the SEAL's were getting more then just the suppressors?

It was a secret deal that they were trying to suppress.
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Re: Mechanic Builds Silencers for SEALs, Gets Prosecuted
« Reply #26 on: March 13, 2014, 11:21:22 AM »
Yup, definitely an attempt to silence this guy.
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Re: Mechanic Builds Silencers for SEALs, Gets Prosecuted
« Reply #27 on: March 13, 2014, 11:25:46 AM »
Quote from: Azrael256 on March 13, 2014, 11:21:22 AM
Yup, definitely an attempt to silence this guy.

And then they screwed him.
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Re: Mechanic Builds Silencers for SEALs, Gets Prosecuted
« Reply #28 on: March 13, 2014, 12:51:13 PM »
Quote from: æg151337 on March 12, 2014, 11:09:21 PM
Isn't the gov't notorious for paying absurd amounts of money for common items? hence the $80 stapler. Is it possible that the SEAL's were getting more then just the suppressors?
Yeah, it wouldn't take too many odd ball specifications to increase the cost.  Plus I was thinking Surefire has a model that attaches to a flash hider that is a couple grand. 
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Re: Mechanic Builds Silencers for SEALs, Gets Prosecuted
« Reply #29 on: March 13, 2014, 01:39:18 PM »
Quote from: MechAg94 on March 13, 2014, 12:51:13 PM
Yeah, it wouldn't take too many odd ball specifications to increase the cost.  Plus I was thinking Surefire has a model that attaches to a flash hider that is a couple grand. 

Even their SOCOM suppressors aren't that much.  http://www.surefire.com/tactical-equipment/sound-suppressors/rifle-carbine-suppressors/556-mm-223-caliber.html

I have an older model that quickly attaches on their flash hider/suppressor adapter.
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Re: Mechanic Builds Silencers for SEALs, Gets Prosecuted
« Reply #30 on: March 13, 2014, 01:52:01 PM »
Damn, I need to get into the suppressor business.
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Re: Mechanic Builds Silencers for SEALs, Gets Prosecuted
« Reply #31 on: March 13, 2014, 07:59:10 PM »
Quote from: p12 on March 13, 2014, 01:52:01 PM
Damn, I need to get into the suppressor business.


I think you mean get into the taxpayer's money spending business.

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Re: Mechanic Builds Silencers for SEALs, Gets Prosecuted
« Reply #32 on: March 14, 2014, 02:20:58 AM »
Quote from: geronimotwo on March 13, 2014, 09:11:47 AM
not just suppressors, super ninja-seal suppressors!

exactly!
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Re: Mechanic Builds Silencers for SEALs, Gets Prosecuted
« Reply #33 on: March 15, 2014, 06:45:08 PM »
When the govt specifies that a coffee maker survive an EMT burst and must qualify for 14 different QAQC standards, it adds a bit to the price.  At least, I have heard that is what has led to some of the past big prices. 

On this one, since you can goggle standard suppressor pricing, I find it hard to believe it was a scam.  Assuming he actually did sell to a military outfit.  Sounds like there is more not being said.
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Re: Mechanic Builds Silencers for SEALs, Gets Prosecuted
« Reply #34 on: March 16, 2014, 12:04:58 AM »
When I heard about this story earlier, it was more a case of not following the rules and charging way more than market - IE abuse of funds.

And yes, you need a permit from the government to make silencers for the government.
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