DeSantis Gunhide Question of the Day: Who Have You Taught to Shoot Lately? As simple and as redneck as this test looks and is, sure the average difference between the shortest slide and the farthest slide across all 44, 2-shot tests was 0.1477. The large, linear ports on this muzzle device also provide a reasonable degree of muzzle control. Again, go golfing if you dont like noise or concussion blast from firearms! APOC Armory A2 Flash Hider This black nitride finished flash hider is a great pick for a basic build. While I appreciate your understanding of physics, I hope your real life demeanor isnt how you come across in print. In the 160+ muzzle devices Ive tested, this was the first one that had to receive a DQ I simply couldnt install it. How much downwards force is the right amount, though? Flash hiding test #1 is here, and #2 here. We found in Flash Hiding Test #2 that its about 37% brighter than an A2, which is asignificant flash reduction vs. a bare muzzle, and in this test we see that it cuts recoil almost in half, putting the A2 to shame. Test #4, then , The JP Standard and JP Recoil Eliminator brakes did well in the first test. Thunder Beast Arms Corporation 223CB Muzzle Brake: Well if this isnt the #1 surprise outperformer of the test, I dont know what would be. New price $56.95 Apex Tactical Enhanced Stabilization Attachment So if I want to sight something in real quick, or want to blow off some steam after work, I go to an indoor range, which has really made me hate muzzle brakes. Have you tested these two in your previous reviews? New price $89 and up Venom Defense & Design AR-10, 2-Port Compensator The large port presents a broad surface for gasses to impact against, which keeps the muzzle down and the sights on target. New price $303 Knights Armament MAMS, Link Update 2 of 3 MSRP:$69. any data on the strike cookie cutter for a 556 pistol? Considering the low concussion, decent recoil reduction, and quality machining and finish, its a good choice with or without a suppressor attached. I had strapped it down for the flash hiding tests so maybe I had that on the mind. A good brake on a rifle pushing a big projectile is a good thing, just not for the audience around you, unless of course there is something used to mitigate the thump. This would remove variables that I do not like, but that I have also proven with various control tests to be very minor. Cobalt Kinetics includes this brake on their EVOLVE Riflein a handful of different finishes. Finish:machined copper (as tested), also available Cerakoted, nitrided, and other finishes depending on metal Have you guys tested the um tactical rage? KAK Industry 1/2-28 Compensator Sometimes you want the benefits of a compensator without the muzzle device looking too wild. Nitride finish is nicely done and has held up well on the high-mileage loaner unit I borrowed for this test. The impact that a muzzle brake can have on your AR is hard to overstate. I dont even believe muzzle rise exists in the AR platform as a function of the firearm itself but is, rather, completely caused by the shooter and to different degrees by different shooters, which is why you cant properly compensate for it with a muzzle device unless its tunable for that (and some of them are!). Plus, youre not limited to just paper targets. Length:2.54 Material: 4140 steel Weight:2.35 oz Ill have to read through every word: the video was fascinating. When I was presented with brakes meeting this definition I went with the non-mount brakes because they are significantly less expensive (sometimes WAY less). MSRP:$849. Whereabouts are you located? It includes a crush washer. I started looking for flash hiding/compensation. Material: heat treated 303 stainless steel To mitigate this impressive flash signature, many shooters opt for a flash hider on their AR. Also, some silencers/supressors would be cool. would be interested in seeing the results of some brakes that have a shield, like the Surefire Warden, will it increase the recoil? As an engineer I know that theory, no matter how seemingly airtight, sometimes does not stand against empirical results. Length:2.36 Ill put a link in my profile I guess. Thanks again. Youre right about recoil not being just about rearward force (and Newtons 3rd Law of Motion) but rather how that force is distributed, aka the impact zone. I have read all of the tests and I appreciate all the great information as I like to read a lot before making any purchases for my rifles. Rainier Arms Xtreme Tactical Compensator (XTC) 2.0: Rainier Arms XTC 2.0 looks like its attacking me from the future. NBS Three Port Muzzle Brake This is another affordable brake from NBS that will greatly reduce recoil and muzzle rise on your AR. Weight:4.691oz (2.5 oz in titanium) Weight:4.868 oz I just received my Venom 3 chamber comp and Im so confused how this part could be $13 shipped to my door. The J-COMP concept comes from the Type 89 Japanese assault rifle used by the Japan Self-Defense Forces, the Japan Coast Guards Special Security Team units, and the Special Assault Team. Thats why the procedure for the flash hiding tests (both linked in the 2nd paragraph of this article) was three rapid shots for each FH capturing the peak brightness in lux and leaving the camera shutter open that whole time to average/compile all those shots into a single image. It acts as a QD mount for KAC's 5.56 suppressor line, and is a combination brake / comp / and flash hider. Quanto mais tempo o avio voar, maior ser o multiplicador de sua aposta. Material: 17-4PH stainless steel 1) felt recoil is more than just the total amount of rearwards energy. I dont love recoil, but if I can manage 40 rounds through my 8lbs with scope Sako .308 bolt gun with no muzzle device and maybe have only a slightly tender shoulder wearing a t-shirt, I think with probably a 9lb semi-auto Ill manage just fine. Suppressor mount brakes are increasingly popular even with people who never intend to actually mount a suppressor for some reason(cool looking?). Already had 42 muzzle devices to test and theyre all being compared against the bare muzzle anyway, so I cut it. Machining is great everywhere except for obvious tool pass marks on the center-facing sides of the baffles. Diameter(at largest point): 1.5 This creates very soft low energy recoil that allows for absolute control. Weight:5.573oz (as tested in copper), 0.95 oz in titanium, 1.7 oz in steel Surefire procomp, Carlsons Tactical V6 On all four sides. Weight:2.674 oz Weight:2.51 oz What a hoot. Well, considering I paid $22.99 of my own money for it I suppose that could be up for debate. For Hannibal actually Im pretty sure we ended up losing muzzle brakes on appeal. The difference in porting is also noticed on the underside of the device where it has six valve holes to allow the fastest gasses reaching the second chamber to exit. Material: hardened steel Another user who can benefit from a flash hider is someone in law enforcement who is looking to attenuate muzzle flash to protect their night vision. Changes I would make would be eliminating the sliding friction like what youre talking about (although my rig would be quite different from your hanging rifle idea), and controlling the temperature, humidity, and ammunition temperature very tightly. Recoil test results for all of the entrants can be seen in the graphs and tables below. Personally Im looking mainly for reduced muzzle rise reduced recoil is just a benefit. New price $90 Griffin Armament M4SD Flash Comp For the budget-conscious builder who is just putting together a simple AR build, an inexpensive but functional muzzle device like a flash hider certainly fits the bill. So, just what is a flash hider and why should you consider one for your AR? The second mag of full-auto is going to show a damn steady AR no matter whats on the muzzle, IMHO, with a good shooter. Finish:black nitride Yeah, sry, Ill admit, I didnt read every bit of it, I just happened to remember the results of the first test, and i just watched the third test..thanks for your work! Faxon slim 3-port muzzlebrake Armageddon Tactical CompTek Type I Compensator/Brake: Truly great machining and a flawless finish left me shocked when the CompTek refused to thread onto my rifle. Is the BFD something that could *potentially* be fitted to heavy-caliber pistols? It doesnt hurt that its very cool looking without going overboard. Were that sled results do not equate perfectly to shoulder results Id agree with you across the board, especially if were pointing out that a lot of it has to do with subjective vs. objective rather than trying to say the sled is flawed, which I dont believe is a fair implication at all. The important stat is the recoil reduction as a percentage, which has proven pleasingly consistent.. This certainly isnt a small brake, but it nails a 66% recoil reduction and, being titanium, prevents it from being the tank it would be in steel. Then the appeal seeking cert with SCOTUS was dropped when Scalia died. A small gas vent hole above the first port (I managed to photograph it upside-down) provides a hint of muzzle rise compensation, which I think is just the right amount. Diameter(at largest point): 1.009 Finally, while we prefer suppressors for hunting coyotes and hogs at night, when that is not an option, having an effective flash hider as a muzzle device on your AR is also a good idea. But if you remove the rearwards recoil, no shooter will show any muzzle rise itll just sit there totally steady. Length:1.808 No fear, and congrats on your first-, I second the vote for Faxon slim 3-port muzzle brake to be included in #4!!! I also prefer completely neutral brakes like your brakes, which I mentioned in various places in this article, as muzzle rise isnt an inherent feature of the AR but is due to the shooter to varying degrees. For many newer builders, a flash hider is what first comes to mind when they think of a muzzle device. Weight:2.66 oz Diameter(at largest point): 0.952 In Flash Hiding Test #2 we saw that the Punisher is brighter than an A2 birdcage, but stealthier than most any typical brake. Really interesting data here.great job!! Thanks for your help, and reviews! Finish:raw VG6 Precisions EPSILON 556 affords you the best muzzle control and recoil mitigation the industry has to offer. ^^^^^^^. The core and the cap are machined from 416R stainless steel and black nitrided while the sleeve is made from titanium. Elite Muzzle Brake This black nitride finished steel muzzle break has a classic design that has proven to work. Material: Grade 5 titanium Cobalt Kinetics other, shorter muzzle brake/Compansator from the B.A.M.F. Despite its obvious popularity on the competition shooting circuit, I couldnt find one to borrow, couldnt get through to the manufacturer, and didnt put it high enough on my list to spend $90 from the limited budget to purchase one. Finish:bead blast titanium or Ionbond black Phase 5 has done a truly great job machining all of the angles, chamfers, grooves, slots, and threads here, and the parkerizing is as nice as it can be. They look cool, but the blast is just. As you can clearly see in the photo above, the ports are angled rearwards; a common theme among all of the top-performing brakes. This is a hard one to beat when it comes to the combination of price and effectiveness. Request for #4: V Seven Helios, please? But the next time you test a group of compensators, could you test three different areas (recoil reduction, side blast, and noise) and which gives you the best in all three areas. I have observed this variability across a variety of rifle makes and models. The upside to that is a clean aesthetic as the diameter of the BC-23s perfectly round base is going to line up nicely with most standard barrel profiles. Well the A2 is a flash hider, as you stated. The slots up front allow the user to torque the recessed flash can without removing the Handguard. This series of comparisons has been invaluable to us here in jersey seeking a muzzle device that we can feel good about permanently attaching to the barrel. This extended version, at 5 long it is a great option for those who are waiting for a suppressor or need to be able to swap between a recessed suppressor and a standard muzzle device for compliance reasons. Cheers-. Ive got a few of the Indian Creek Designs BFDs, I am finding they still allow the brake to do its job while eliminating 100% of the back and side blast. Precision Armament Ar-15 M4-72 Severe-Duty Compensator DLC Brake. The recoil from a 5.56 is quite mild. Precision Armament M4-72. New price $89.00 Armageddon Tactical CompTek Type I Compensator/Brake A simple A2 flash hider only reduces recoil by 1%. Expect a meaningless (~5%) reduction of recoil from it. The CMMG SV muzzle compensator is an effective single port brake designed specifically for AR-15 rifles. While the RAC was nitrided, this XTC is bead blast bare stainless, although both brakes are available in either finish. Maybe in the future you could do a battle of the cheapos, $50 or less, if someone else hasnt already. Dead Air Armament Sandman Ti(.30 cal vs. .223 cal end caps): Its well-established that suppressors do reduce recoil, although to varying degrees (like brakes and comps) based on design, caliber, and more. Finish:blackmatte QPQ nitriding (dark grey matte thick carburizing in titanium) A rifle that fits the shooter makes recoil (and overall handling) so much easier on the shooter. I think its fair to say that Phase 5 was going for some loud aesthetics when they came up with the FATman brake. aesthetics/design, price, recoil reduction performance, concerns about blast/flash/concussion/volume, expected muzzle stability performance, etc. Actually, you dont have to imagine it, because these sorts of muzzle devices do exist, and are becoming more and more popular with shooters. Im impressed. Ive purchased air pressure sensors designed to log blast waves so we can compare the amount of concussion each muzzle device generates, and these will be used in test four. Weight:3.094oz I can see how in a 2/3-gun competition it could be useful, but for the 98% of guys who run their AR at a range/from a bench and usually are restricted by range rules to slow firing anyway, it is just a lighter wallet, annoying everyone around you and hurting your and their hearing to look cool to tame the recoil for an already pussyfoot recoiling rifle. All of those companies make unsubstantiated claims about the recoil reduction of their brakes and for many of us that could be the deciding factor on which suppressor we end up buying since all of these cans are coming to within a few Db of each other as the technology improves. Finish:black Every brake I install comes with a lecture about never, ever shooting them without hearing protection. Extended flash hiding prongs and no ports at the 12 oclock positions allow uninhibited view from flash through optics or sights. I understand why people want to make a gun more comfortable to shoot. Keep up the great work, it is much appreciated! Love these reviews, cant wait for round #4, maybe add Strike Industries J-Comp V2 to the mix. Hunting predators at night, unless you have access to thermal or night vision well, lets just say preserving your ability to see is quite important. Actually, it could be a lot of fun to build a mecha-themed rifle to match (yes, thats a challenge). Heres my proposal : Take the best brake, say the M72, and several of best selling comps. Inertia resists that rearwards acceleration, and adding mass increases inertia. Along with a good trigger, a muzzle brake or compensator is absolutely crucial component for shooters involved in competition shooting with their ARs. . Material: steel Finish:black nitride This is their Open brake, designed for competition classes that dont limit brake size. Weight:2.25 oz Try giving it a second look plus, theres a recoil reduction performance-per-dollar graph, MSRP listed in the stats for each brake under their heading and photograph (all alphabetical in the article), AND the Excel doc with all of the data is linked so you can download it and do things like sort them all by MSRP, by weight, or by whatever you want, he SJC Titan reduced recoil by 78.18%. Blast/wind seems about the same, although it may have just a hair more concussion if youre off to the side. So, in conclusion, how do you choose the correct muzzle device for your next build? Last time I was there, I got assigned the bay next to a guy who was shooting an AR with a VG6 Epsilon. By timing the FOSSA with the widest of the three prongs/tines at bottom, the majority of gas volume and pressure is biased upwards, which provides a downwards push on the muzzle that is pronounced enough to be seen in the slow-mo footage. Diameter(at largest point): 1.198 As with the AFAB, machining and finish are as good as it gets. Weight: 3.461 oz. A2 was included in the 1st and 2nd muzzle brake test, and I didnt do it again here. Even doubled up with 33 NRR plugs and 34 NRR muffs, shooting next to him was impossible. Tactical Advantage Armory NES-23 Titanium 3-Gun Compensator: Despite its decent size, the titanium NES-23 weighs only 1.65 ounces, making it feellike its made of air. At least on the first shot in a string, as both of them get significantly less fiery becoming basically equivalent on subsequent shots. But, the extra muzzle flash and explosion of firepower would definitely have soiled his panties!!! Keeping the gun still means the sights stay right on target (or get progressively closer to staying on target as you reduce more and more recoil), allowing for faster, more accurate shooting. Heres a question: many California gun owners are looking for muzzle brakes proven NOT to reduce flash. Length:2.2 We hope this article helps, but if not, please know were more than willing to help and walk you through your muzzle device purchase. Any way you slice it, there will be pain. As we saw in the .30 cal test, though, a good design is a good design, and relative performance carried over between calibers very closely. If its 1) no and 2) yes, then people seem to feel confident that CA DOJ would not view it as a flash suppressor. With so many ARs, however, Im reminded of that old tale of the incompetent tailor with a glib tongue: upon picking up their suit, a customer realizes that it doesnt even remotely fit, but the tailor convinces the customer to hunch over like so, hike up his left arm into the sleeve by three inches, twist a little bit to the right, walk in a half-step and presto! Machining is super clean, and, although I like to complain about a lack of wrench flats, the round ports that go straight through the BC-23 lend it particularly well to torquing via screwdriver. I got a real kick out of your comprehensive review, especially your thoroughness in data analysis. At the risk of sounding crass or cheap, the table near the top of the article could have been a bit handier if it had a column for MSRP, allowing readers to quickly assess value. Here it is, the new king of the recoil reduction hill! MSRP:$79 and up. This test is for muzzle brakes. @Dyspeptic- Put me down for a signed copy of the book, Im a believer, and agree 100%. They make it in both. Venom Defense & Design AR-15, 3-Port Compensator: A copper alloy brake definitely looks pretty slick, and this one also happens to work. Its adjustable allegedy, and also 160$. Regardless of what you choose, we have you covered at AR15Discounts.com. Im focusing on a handful of brakes that are likely to take the crown, then popular examples of common designs to collect data on dB levels and concussion. Bwahahahahaha, yeah, NOPE. Timing it is not necessary, as thats the job of the Ti sleeve, which goes on next. Another setup I am considering is a dedicated flash suppressor with compensation like like the Surefire Warcomp and deal with recoil through other means. I stopped using it pretty fast. 1.25 O.D. In addition to its flash suppression capabilities, the VG6 DELTA is a muzzle device that also does an excellent job of sending gas down range, thus reducing concussion felt by the shooter. Comparable to some, rivaled by none, XTS products simply get it done! Length:2.286 They are hybrids which attempt to both suppress flash and mitigate recoil. Precision machined in the USA and backed by the NBS limited lifetime warranty, these are possibly the best value muzzle brake on the market. Weight:2.55 oz Weight:16.8 oz I used to be that macho idiot who could take severe noise. Length:2.506 I did not find any of them shuffling the approximate rankings in the sled test that I had estimated in my head (e.g. Ill probably do a linear comp/BFD when I build my AR-10 lower out. Finish:black oxide MSRP:$149. It does this by venting gases to the rear, driving your AR forward in the process. Finish:Ionbond DLC I swapped between some of the ones that caught my eye during that period) and I think my shoulder dyno is pretty decently calibrated haha. I bought a gel-filled recoil pad for $27 that I placed over the butt stock on my AR and it reduced felt recoil by at least 50 to 60% and my next add-on will be a flash can. While it had to be DQd for the primary testing with the rest of these brakes, I did bring it out the following weekend when doing further testing between the SJC Titan and the Precision Armament M4-72. Weight:2.637 oz Mount them on to a lightish upper with a lightish operating system. Material: Grade 5 titanium (although my sample is stainless steel) I noted obvious errors on many manufacturers sites so chose not to use any of their info across the board. My guess is that the additional 3 ounces of weight represents about 1.5% of the rigs (rest + rifle) total weight. Crap. That said, Dead Airs pricing is far lower than the typical QD-mount brake, and its a good looking, flawlessly machined and finished piece. American Tactical has partnered with German arms manufacturer Schmeisser GmbH to exclusively import and distribute the Schmeisser S60 60 round AR-15 magazine. Finish:bead blastor many Cerakote color options In my subjective opinion doing a little shooting out in the woods, I did also find it slightly quieter with the correctly-bored end cap. Thank you for doing these tests, very illuminating. This bad boy landed in third place, providing a whopping 72.93% reduction in recoil. Perhaps our old friend Gersh Kuntzman should have fired an AR with a muzzle brake, perhaps then the recoil wouldnt have bruised his shoulder!! Cant wait to leave this hell hole located below NY and east of Pennsylvania. 78.18%. Worth considering if thats the brand of muzzle brake you have selected and you want to reduce concussion on your build. what happened to westballz; lake serene death; shenzhen xinadda tv mount xd2285 instructions; luling, tx car accident; mike prangley leaving; mohamed lahyani languages Weight:1.42 oz in titanium, 1.77oz in stainless A long, single port is added to reduce recoil (by almost 46%) without excessive blast or concussion. and Im not going to suggest how you should interpret that. Add 20 lbs to an AR-15 and itll recoil like a BB gun. - After switching to the .223 caliber end cap, recoil reduction jumped to 49.45%. In the comments of test 2, you mentioned that you had to and were gonna test it, but you did not end up doing so did it not last? This is especially useful when shooting a short-barreled rifle or pistol build. Recoil becomes a bigger issue when youre shooting an AR pistol as opposed to an AR rifle as I soon learned after firing my new pistol at the range. They only way to know how really effective these would be, on controlling muzzle rise with real shooters would be to test them on a real shooter. Crazy, I know. Material choice and machining are top quality. This has to do with the downward thrust applying excess pressure to the sled causing greater friction, and in real world testing, the top ported brakes have terrible impact spacing during double tap drills. He lives outside of Austin, TX. With no shortage of blast and concussion its sure to wake the neighbors, but youll be happy in the knowledge that youjust sent 62% of your rifles recoil energy their way instead of into your shoulder. MSRP:$99. I pretty much love this titanium brake from V Seven. The Titan is larger and heavier than the M4-72, but breathes less fire. Material: steel ODIN Works 5.56 Atlas Compensator The ATLAS is muzzle device that features a 3-piece modular design that makes installation simple and fast. 1240 - Otto II Wittelsbach in power. Seriously though, the Rifenbark primarily focuses on combating muzzle rise without sending a blast of carbon and fire through your sight picture. Increase sight radius and such. (2011) 1,348,335; (2021 est . I suppose a strap wrench would be the way to install this guy as, again, there are no wrench flats but also really no other appropriate feature to exploit for torquing purposes (I may have shoved the shaft of a screwdriver in the muzzle teeth). I do have it. Jeremy, great information and I liked that you did start mentioning about the side blast from some of these compensators. Dead/ Bad Links Dynamic Resistance Muzzle Break If I couldnt have a suppressor on my patrol rife, Id likely opt for a muzzle device that offered plenty of flash suppression. Finish:Cerakote Do you have a suggestion? Length:2.373 It appeared simplistic, frankly, and I was confident of a middle-of-the-road result. For more info, refer to the video above and/or the previous 5.56 brake tests. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Finish:black hard anodized Looking forward to the next TTAG MB Test, Jeremy. Rifenbark Armory S.O.M. This is another brake with no wrench flats, but Lilja sells a tool for torquing it down via one of the ports.
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