B&T's New SPC223! - SHOT Show 2025

Published on January 23, 2025
Duration: 1:27

This video introduces the B&T SPC223, a new AR-15 platform rifle for 2025, available in 12.1-inch barrel pistol and 16-inch barrel carbine configurations. It features a short-stroke gas piston system with a three-position gas block, designed for suppressed use and ambidextrous operation. The rifle incorporates a hydraulic buffer system and replaceable wear points, offering a soft recoil impulse. The review also highlights the new B&T Print XH hybrid titanium suppressors.

Quick Summary

The B&T SPC223, a new AR-15 platform rifle for 2025, features a short-stroke gas piston system, ambidextrous design, and a hydraulic buffer for reduced, straight-back recoil. It's available in 12.1-inch pistol and 16-inch carbine configurations and is designed for suppressed use.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to B&T SPC223
  2. 00:05SPC223 vs. SPC9 Comparison
  3. 00:10New for 2025: SPC223 Details
  4. 00:16Barrel Length Options (Pistol & Carbine)
  5. 00:20AR-15 Build Philosophy
  6. 00:24Short Stroke Gas Piston System
  7. 00:29Designed for Suppression
  8. 00:30Ambidextrous Features
  9. 00:32Hydraulic Buffer System
  10. 00:34Replaceable Wear Points
  11. 00:36Shooting Impressions: Recoil
  12. 00:43Recoil Straight Back
  13. 00:45New B&T Print XH Suppressor
  14. 00:47Hybrid Suppressor Design
  15. 00:50Titanium Construction
  16. 00:52Blast Baffle Inserts
  17. 00:56Suppressor Weight
  18. 01:02Full Auto Rated & Barrel Length
  19. 01:07Suppressor Sparking
  20. 01:09Type 2 Anodizing
  21. 01:11Suppressor Code Cracked
  22. 01:13MSRP: Suppressors
  23. 01:17MSRP: SPC223
  24. 01:20Final Thoughts & Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the new B&T SPC223 rifle?

The B&T SPC223, new for 2025, features a short-stroke gas piston system with a three-position gas block, a hydraulic buffer system for reduced recoil, and is designed to be fully ambidextrous. It's built for suppressed use and offers replaceable wear points.

What barrel lengths are available for the B&T SPC223?

The B&T SPC223 is offered in two main configurations: a pistol variant with a 12.1-inch barrel and a carbine variant with a 16-inch barrel.

Tell me about the new B&T Print XH suppressors.

The B&T Print XH is a new hybrid titanium suppressor available in sub-compact and full-size models. They are full-auto rated with no barrel length restrictions, feature 7/18-inch inserts in the blast baffle, and weigh 9 oz (sub-compact) and 11 oz (full-size).

What is the recoil like on the B&T SPC223?

During testing, the B&T SPC223, particularly the 12.1-inch pistol variant, was described as having very little recoil, feeling soft and recoiling straight back. This is attributed to its gas piston system and hydraulic buffer.

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