Geissele 11.5 Super Duty Review

Published on April 22, 2020
Duration: 7:45

This review of the Geissele 11.5 Super Duty upper highlights its impressive accuracy, particularly with match-grade ammunition, achieving 0.57 MOA with Hornady Black. The gas system is well-tuned, providing a soft shooting experience and reliable cycling even when suppressed. Despite excellent performance, the review criticizes Geissele's significant shipping delays and poor customer communication, alongside a minor complaint about the Surefire flash hider's 'pinging' sound.

Quick Summary

The Geissele 11.5 Super Duty upper achieves impressive accuracy, hitting 0.57 MOA with Hornady Black. It offers a soft shooting experience due to a well-tuned gas system and proved reliable after submersion in mud and water, though customer service and shipping delays are significant drawbacks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Shooting Montage
  2. 01:25Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch Demo
  3. 01:43Initial Impressions & Shipping Issues
  4. 02:35Accuracy Testing Results
  5. 03:12Shooting Experience & Gas System
  6. 04:25Mud & Water Reliability Test
  7. 05:14Muzzle Device & Customer Service Gripes

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the Geissele 11.5 Super Duty upper?

The Geissele 11.5 Super Duty upper demonstrated excellent accuracy, achieving 0.57 MOA with Hornady Black match-grade ammunition. Other tested loads like Wolf Gold and M855 showed less impressive results, indicating its preference for higher-quality ammo.

How does the Geissele 11.5 Super Duty upper perform under adverse conditions?

The upper proved reliable even after being submerged in mud and water. It continued to function without issues, showcasing its robust design for harsh environments.

What are the main criticisms of the Geissele 11.5 Super Duty upper?

The primary criticisms involve Geissele's significant shipping delays (16 weeks) and poor customer communication regarding lead times. Additionally, the Surefire 3-prong flash hider was noted for producing an annoying 'pinging' sound.

Is the Geissele 11.5 Super Duty upper gassy or over-gassed?

No, the gas system is described as well-tuned, providing a pleasant shooting experience with soft recoil. Ejection patterns were consistently at 3 o'clock, even when suppressed, indicating it's not overly gassy.

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