LMT DEFENSE 5.56 NATO END CAP FOR FLASH REDUCTION
The LMT Defense 5.56 NATO End Cap for Flash Reduction is a purpose-built suppressor enhancement designed to significantly reduce visible muzzle flash while maintaining the performance and durability expected from the LMT ION suppressor lineup. Engineered with additional porting that works in conjunction with the patented ION Series circumferential venting design, this end cap delivers up to 30% greater flash mitigation compared to LMT's standard 5.56 sound-focused end cap. Constructed from rugged 17-4 stainless steel and finished with a durable C-192 Armor Black PVD coating, it is designed to withstand extreme heat, harsh environments, and sustained firing schedules while maintaining consistent performance. The specialized design makes it an excellent choice for tactical, duty, and low-light applications where minimizing visual signature is critical.
Compatible with the LMT ION Suppressor Series, as well as HUB and Xeno suppressor systems, this 100% USA-made end cap has been extensively tested to demanding U.S. SOCOM, NATO, and MIL-STD performance standards for durability, reliability, flash suppression, sound performance, accuracy retention, gas management, and thermal response. Its precision-machined construction helps maintain repeatable point-of-impact performance while enhancing the suppressor's ability to control flash under a wide range of operating conditions. Lightweight, durable, and optimized for 5.56 NATO platforms, the LMT Defense 5.56 NATO End Cap for Flash Reduction is an ideal upgrade for shooters seeking maximum flash suppression without compromising reliability, accuracy, or long-term service life.
FEATURES
- Additional porting offered through additional cap holes benefitting from patented ION suppressor series circumferential venting design
- Additional 30% flash mitigation compared to 5.56 sound cap
- Performance tested under:
- Full Auto Rating: US SOCOM Table II Stress Test
- Durability: TOP 3-2-045 & NATO AC225D14
- Reliability in Adverse Conditions: MIL-STD-810G, methods 501.5 & 502.5
- Sound: MIL-STD-1474, NATO STANAG (AEP-4785 VOL I), TOP 3-2-045
- Accuracy: Nato spec dispersion & POI Shift
- Gas Blowback/Backpressure: NATO STANAG (AEP-4785 VOL III) & Cyclic Rate/Rate of Fire
- Visual/Infared Flash: TOP 3-2-045 & NATO STANAG AEP-4785 VOL II
- Toxicity: NATO STANAG AC/225 D/14
- Thermal Response: NATO AEP-4785 VOL IV
SPECS
- 100% Made in USA: Yes
- Compatibility: ION Suppressor Series, HUB & Xeno Suppressors
- Item Weight (lbs): 0.0925
- Item Length (in): 1.74”
- Item Height (in): 0.955”
- Material: 17-4 Stainless Steel
- Coating: C-192 Armor Black
- Treatment: Physical Vapor Disposition
- Bore Diameter: 0.294”
5.56 NATO End Cap for Flash Reduction Black