[SHOT 2018] Full Size B&T APC223 and M.A.R.S. USMC Contract Silencers

Published on January 27, 2018
Duration: 3:37

This video showcases the B&T APC223 rifle, highlighting its 16-inch barrel configuration approved by the ATF for sale without a tax stamp when sold separately from the stock. It also features the new M.A.R.S. QD suppressor, developed for the USMC, demonstrating its quick-detach system and providing noise reduction figures. The presenter notes the rifle's smooth shooting characteristics attributed to its internal buffer.

Quick Summary

The B&T APC223 16-inch rifle is ATF approved for sale in the US without a tax stamp for the stock, provided the stock is purchased separately. It features an internal buffer for smooth shooting. The new M.A.R.S. QD suppressor, developed for the USMC, offers a quick-detach system and reduces noise to approximately 139 dB.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to B&T Booth
  2. 00:17B&T APC223 16-inch Model
  3. 01:05M.A.R.S. QD Suppressor Introduction
  4. 01:38Reth's Experience with APC223
  5. 02:04APC223 Pricing and Release
  6. 02:23M.A.R.S. QD Suppressor Demonstration
  7. 02:53Suppressor Muzzle Device Details
  8. 03:07Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is special about the 16-inch B&T APC223 model?

The 16-inch barrel version of the B&T APC223 is ATF approved for sale in the US without requiring a separate tax stamp for the stock, as long as the stock is purchased and installed after the initial firearm purchase.

What is the M.A.R.S. QD suppressor and who is it for?

The M.A.R.S. QD is a new quick-detach suppressor from B&T that was specifically developed and tested for a United States Marine Corps contract, indicating its robust design and performance standards.

How does the M.A.R.S. QD suppressor attach and detach?

The M.A.R.S. QD suppressor features a quick-detach system. To remove it, you press a locking device located at the rear of the suppressor and then turn it a few times to disengage it from the muzzle device.

What is the sound reduction level of the M.A.R.S. QD suppressor?

The M.A.R.S. QD suppressor is rated to achieve a noise reduction level of approximately 139 decibels (dB) when attached to the rifle.

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