Anyone have a WAR Upper?

[Former11B]

I've got one and if anyone might be interested in this unique item that makes suppressed shooting much more pleasurable, I can write a review. I've got another build in the works and it'll definitely be getting one.

Unsuppressed Mode


Suppressed Mode

[UWone77]

I bought one awhile ago in anticipation of playing with a suppressed setup, but haven't decided what to do with it yet.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

I've got one and if anyone might be interested in this unique item that makes suppressed shooting much more pleasurable, I can write a review. I've got another build in the works and it'll definitely be getting one.

Yes! A review if you please!

I bought one awhile ago in anticipation of playing with a suppressed setup, but haven't decided what to do with it yet.

You don't need it. Just toss it my way. Hehe

[rob_s]

I would like to hear more.

[tact]

Building one now....

[Slippers]

I'm definitely interested in this, too. Can you lock the lever in place so it doesn't get accidentally bumped?

[Former11B]

I'm definitely interested in this, too. Can you lock the lever in place so it doesn't get accidentally bumped?

The switch/lever is held firmly in place with the spring you can see in the above pictures, as well as on the right side (of the receiver,) there is a small roll pin that sits in a channel that corresponds to the desired setting. It would take some very focused, precise force on the switch to get it to rotate the 90*.



There's also sort of a 3rd setting. It's in between the two actual ones and it shuts the gas flow off entirely. Never used it, just told about it by Innovative Arms' owner.

Looks like I have my homework for this weekend: to write this up. I've already done a year and a half's worth of testing.

If anyone wants specific questions or something addressed, let me know. I'll have a chance to shoot this weekend if something is asked I don't know or recall regarding performance. If so, I'll try to get a video and I have a ton of pics. I'll just update this original first post with the review and can keep the thread going for Q&A

[DutyUse]

Building one now....

Nicely done! Cerakote? Who's work is it

[Slippers]

Ok, makes more sense. You have to push the pin in and turn it.

[Deadwing]

Very cool concept. I'd love to see a review on this.

[GOST]

Nicely done! Cerakote? Who's work is it

Probably the www.madcustomcoating.com advertised on the pic.

[rob_s]

Something I'm particularly interested in is discussion of this product vs. the Noveske Switchblock. Very different solutions to the same "problem".

[Former11B]

Something I'm particularly interested in is discussion of this product vs. the Noveske Switchblock. Very different solutions to the same "problem".

With a SwitchBlock (not the barrel combo), you save about $80 ($185 Retail). It works in conjunction with any barrel (if it's .750" @ front sight) and you can use it with your existing upper. This is good if you have a matching upper/lower combo or an upper you don't want to replace. Drawback is it can't be used, according to Noveske, under a rail or with OE hand guards. The adjustment knob also gets hot when shooting so you need to wear gloves and it can be hard to grab the knob when wearing them. They both have three settings: unsuppressed, suppressed, and off.

The WAR is a little more pricey ($260) but I got mine on sale for $225. It can be used with any barrel (carbine and midlength gas are standard options from most retailers and rifle length gas tubes are available from Innovative Arms...all are proprietary) and any rail. My Rainier/Samson rail has anti rotation tabs and they do not interfere with the switch. The switch doesn't get hot and its large enough to turn with shooting gloves on and you can verify the setting from a shooting position....if you're ever in a situation that would require it. My ACOG (3.5x35) mount tightening knobs almost obstruct the switch (from a fingers hit both at same time standpoint, not that the switch hits the knobs) but it's worked fine with many different scope mounts/rings/ARMS. Can be used with 5.56 and 300BLK

This may seem biased, not trying to be, I just know more about the WAR

If anyone wants to know something specific let me know and I'll either answer or include in review.

[SINNER]

I assume these come with a proprietary gas tube? I like the concept of these. Any pics of inside the upper? Short stub gas tube inside to engage the gas key?

Cerakote looks killer btw.

[Former11B]

I assume these come with a proprietary gas tube? I like the concept of these. Any pics of inside the upper? Short stub gas tube inside to engage the gas key?

Cerakote looks killer btw.

The WAR does come with a proprietary tube and I did indicate that in my last post (just to clarify). Lots of words...probably lost in the sauce

I'll take a picture of inside the WAR vs a regular upper