TFB Review: TYPE A M110 Restomod

Welcome back to another TFB review. In my last review, I took a look at the SIG Sauer MCX Spear LT and if you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. There’ve been a number of large framed AR10s to hit the market. Knights Armament made the absolute iconic M110 but never really offered something similar to the civilian market. There are a number of companies that make models similar to the original M110 with modern upgrades. I decided to purchase a TYPE A M110 Restomod to see what it’s all about. After a year of ownership, I decided it was the right time to give my thoughts on my experiences.

Specs

The MSR10 from TYPE A comes with a fully ambidextrous receiver with a bolt release and magazine release on the left and right sides. Mine came with an adjustable B5 systems SOPMOD stock but these rifles are also available with a more traditional A2 fixed stock that has an FDE finish. The M110 Restomods come with an FDE finish and the controls can also be done in the FDE coloring for an additional cost. I ordered my rifle with an 18” 1:10 twist barrel that’s chambered in 308 Win but TYPE A can also make the AR10 models in 6.5 Creedmoor.

These models also come with a match grade 416R stainless barrel that is coated with a high-temperature Cerakote making the rifle look really similar to the classic Knights Armament variant. My personal choice for a muzzle device was the Griffin Armament Dual-Lok PRS muzzle brake but that was to run the suppressor I was interested in which we will talk about more in a minute. Each of the MSR10s comes with an adjustable gas block which makes tuning the rifle for suppressed shooting a fairly simple process. The M110 Restomod variant of the MSR10s from TYPE A comes with the Mk14C quad rail which is the closest thing to the original M110 profile I’ve seen to date which is a really nice touch.

When ordering the Restomod version of their MSR10s, you can pick between a TIN (Titanium Nitride) Bolt carrier group or their standard QPQ bolt carrier with a REM polished bolt. The TIN look gives the bolt carrier group that gold look but to keep things more true to form, I decided to go with the standard black bolt. At the time of writing this article, TYPE A is switching to a Chrome Nitride finish for a more clone-correct look with the same durability properties. When it comes to a trigger, TYPE A puts their 2-stage CCS straight trigger which comes in around 3.5-3.75lbs on the trigger scale.

My example came with a Savior Equipment bag along with a 20-round PMag. TYPE A has also sent out a sneak peek press release saying they will be offering an adjustable gas block to look like the SR25 ECC which will accept the new Griffin Armarment M110 Clone suppressor. 

MSRP on the M110 Restomod starts at $3,399.99 and tops out at $3699.99. My rifle with its options is $3,599.99 and there is a wide variety of options available from the factory.

Range Time

I picked this rifle up around July of 2023 and took it down to North Carolina to shoot in a 3-day-long range course. Right out of the gate I was holding roughly a .75” group at 100 yards and on paper had a 3.80” group at 550 yards. Throughout the course, we shot anywhere from 200-250 rounds a day with all of the rounds being suppressed. One of the cool parts of the class was reaching out to 1,000 yards and consistently putting rounds on a 12” steel silhouette and then pushing out to 1,200 yards with the rounds losing velocity and only making a single hit which I think was by luck. Taking a gun out past its effective distance and seeing the rounds lose velocity was a cool experience but as for testing this rifle, it was good to see the M110 Restomod running well even in the 106-degree heat with 95% humidity.

The overall experience of shooting is really a positive one with the adjustable gas system and whatever buffer weight and spring system they use. I had little to no gas come back even when firing rapid fire with the gun. A shining star of the show is the CCS 2-stage trigger that is predictable with a short audible reset making it easy to have consistent repeatable shots. The quad rail and configuration with my Kahles 318i make it a fairly stout rifle but for a precision semi-auto rifle that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Overall, the 18” is still short enough to quickly move from target to target while having enough barrel length to reach out and engage targets at relatively long distances.

Accuracy and Reliability 

In terms of accuracy, I have shot a number of different rounds including Federal Sierra Gold Match 175gr, Federal Gold Match 168gr, Hornady Black 168gr A-MAX as well as Magtech 147gr. With the match grade ammunition, I was shooting a 5-shot group typically and was averaging right around .68-.79 inch groups where the rounds were stacking on top of each other. Out of everything, the 175gr Federal Sierra Gold Match performed the best with an average of .62in group. The Magtech and standard factory 308 ammo was a bit more with an average of, .93 inches which is more than the factory match ammunition but it’s still considered sub-MOA at 100 yards. I have found the M110 Restomod to be very accurate across the board but especially accurate with the Federal Sierra Gold Match ammunition.

Suppressor Options

For the majority of the review, I have a Cerakoted Griffin PSR OTB suppressor that has been fantastic when it comes to overall noise suppression, gas management and heat mitigation. Silencer Shop has a few great options for this rifle that would work fantastic for long-range shooting. Let’s take a look at a couple of great choices.

Griffin Armament PSR 7 Suppressor

The best choice I have seen is the Griffin Armament PSR line of suppressors. These are similar to the original M110 since it’s an over the muzzle suppressor and Griffin is also coming out with the M110 variant. The OTB style of Griffin suppressors are fantastic because of their locking system. The quarter twist locking system is fast and easy to engage or disengage with minimal effort. During my time, I haven’t had any issues with carbon locking or anything like that with the Griffin suppressors.

One of the big takeaways from using this suppressor is the lack of back pressure and extra gas in the shooter’s face. This suppressor does an incredible job of minimizing the amount of back pressure coming back and gassing out the shooter. There are countless options for 30 caliber suppressors, but the Griffin Armament PSR suppressors are fantastic when it comes to durability and sound suppression.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 15.8oz.Length: 8.9”Diameter: 1.5”Materials: 718 Inconel and 17-4 stainless steelFinish: CerakoteAttachment: DUAL-LOK mounting system

HUXWRX Flow 762 TI Suppressor

Another fantastic choice for a modern semi-automatic is the HUXWRX line of Flow suppressors. During my SIG Spear review, I brought up the smaller Flow 556K suppressor which I have had a ton of rounds through in the last year and a half. The bigger brother, the Flow 762 TI suppressor, is another great lightweight option for shooters to have a lightweight low-pressure suppressor that reduces noise and allows for low back pressure. I have fired a fair amount of rounds through my 762 TI suppressor and this excels if you have a medium to high amount of engagement.

The lightweight structure of the 3D-printed suppressor allows for fast cooling which will allow for less mirage off the suppressor and lets you have less weight further out on the barrel of the rifle. Both are great options and this is certainly the more modern suppressor between the two and it won’t look like a traditional suppressor since it’s a bit fatter than the traditional baffle suppressor. Regardless of the looks, this suppressor is a fantastic option for a semi-auto AR10-style rifle.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 11.8 ozLength: 6.7”Diameter: 1.8”Materials: Grade 5 TitaniumFinish/Color: C-Series Cerakote Matte Black or FDEAttachment: QD

Overall Thoughts 

The TYPE A M110 Restomod is certainly a mash-up of the old-school look with modern coatings and machining processes. It is certainly not the cheapest option on the market and when it comes to AR10 rifles in the market, this may not be in everyone’s budget but from my experience testing larger frame AR10 style rifles, you truly get what you paid for.

The big items that stuck out to me were the overall accuracy and reliability of the rifle. It may not be the cheapest option available on the market but I think the accuracy and reliability of the rifle do warrant the higher price. Let me know what your favorite AR10 variant is down in the comment section below. If you have questions about this AR10 or firearm questions in general, feel free to shoot me a message on Instagram @fridgeoperator. Stay safe out there and we will see you in the next one.