Smith Enterprise, Inc.

[6] Smith Enterprise has doubled its sales and production numbers during this same time period due to proposed legislation and its impact in social media.

[14] In 2011 Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division adopted the Vortex Flash Hider for use on 50-caliber machine guns and rifles after it was rated the number one suppressor in their test report.

[14] The United States Department of Defense has contracted Smith Enterprise to build and modify M14 rifles for use by soldiers, Marines and sailors in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The rifle used a medium heavy weight 18.0" barrel and was used as a basis to create the US Navy's Mark 14 Mod 0 with Springfield Armory, Inc. being tasked to supply the necessary machinery in cooperation with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division.

Additional upgrades include a completely adjustable trigger system (from 2.5 to 5 lbs) and an extended bolt handle for use in extreme cold environments.

[18] Smith Enterprise manufactures a sound suppressor that is made to install over Vortex flash hiders in what the company refers to as a direct-connect method.

In 2005, Smith was the only company in the United States to produce scope rings and mounts via wire-cut electrical discharge machining (EDM).

Vortex Flash Hider viewed from the front.