But for 3 gun competitors that doesnt matter as much I guess. It looks unique, but Im not sure it has a real performance purpose other than kicking up dust if youre shooting prone. Material:steel I believe it went from a 2.4 in the first test, to a 2.9 in the third.. so im just curious as to what changed? For the most part, they match the performance of a bulkier design, without the added weight and length. [1] [2] 1175 - Munich gains official status as city. The tests arent exactly the same every time (test rig weight, angle, weather conditions, etc vary between tests). First, the core gets installed on the rifle. Its a no-nonsense, high value option that is made of high-quality stainless steel, so it has natural corrosion resistance and durability. Extended flash hiding prongs and no ports at the 12 oclock positions allow uninhibited view from flash through optics or sights. Extremely valid point. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I think its safe to say at this point that Muzzle Brake Shootout #4 is never happening. If recoil mitigation is a consideration in your build, I would lean towards a compensator or a muzzle brake. But on the first one I dont feel compelled to do that. As an engineer I know that theory, no matter how seemingly airtight, sometimes does not stand against empirical results. Please email me the details. That said, Dead Airs pricing is far lower than the typical QD-mount brake, and its a good looking, flawlessly machined and finished piece. Griffin Armament Sdqd Muzzle Device Questions? I guess, maybe. Forum. 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. Strike Industries King Comp The Strike Industries King Comp features a large dual chamber design, which was engineered to reduce felt recoil and help reduce the side concussion with the specifically angled gas ports. As for test #3, why did you strap the AR down but not in tests #1 or 2? To attempt to do perfect Id be spending like 10 grand hahaand I think wed end up seeing these brakes perform and rank (ranking compared to each other) so very close to whats in these tests that it wouldnt even almost be worth the time or money. Ill have to read through every word: the video was fascinating. The VG6 Epsilon 556 carries many of the same characteristics as the Gamma 556 with a few exceptions. Dead/ Bad Links WeaponTech Punisher Compensator/Flash Hider The sniff test is basically 1) is there any mention of flash reduction in the company materials and 2) does it clearly have recoil-reducing design features. Finish:Cerakote Flash hiding test #1 is here, and #2 here. New price $85 Griffin Armament M4SD Hammer Comp The limited tests Ive proposed are about as empirical as it gets when it comes to testing the ACTUAL effectiveness of these devices in doing what we REALLY want them to achieve: Keeping the muzzle down during strings of fire. Length:2.44 Diameter(at largest point): 1.264 Ao jogar o Jet X, cada jogador faz uma ou vrias apostas, tentando adivinhar em qual multiplicador o avio ir cair. Surefire procomp, Carlsons Tactical V6 Hey is there any chance u could do a similar test for sbrs, or do u believe the results would pretty much b the same, regardless of barrel length? Comparable to some, rivaled by none, XTS products simply get it done! Now, in practice most people simply go by the rule that if the company doesnt advertise any flash reducing benefits of the device and if the device has clear elements designed for reducing recoil (e.g. The recoil from a 5.56 is quite mild. So, if youre looking to do a basic 14.5 pin and weld, this is an easy choice. There isnt a whole lot of reviews out on these two, but they look similar to some of the Griffin comps. Great information, thank you. Thats huge in competition, its fun when plinking, it can be important for multiple reasons when hunting, and its nice when target shooting. On the left is the name of the comp/brake and the percentage on the right is reduction in recoil based on NO BRAKE at all. Dead/ Bad Links SJC Titan Compensator Length:2.506 The large port presents a broad surface for gasses to impact against, which keeps the muzzle down and the sights on target. The handguard is an O2 Lite from ODIN Works. The Dirty Bird .30 5/8-24 A2 Birdcage Flash Hider is the classic A2 flash hider design but refined in key areas. Indian Creek Design BFD While muzzle device blast shields and flash cans are nothing new in the shooting industry, The Indian Creek Design BFD (Blast Forwarding Device) is unique and unmatched in its ability to allow the user to utilize virtually ANY muzzle device from todays most popular muzzle brakes to the venerable A2 flash hider, and still be able to re-direct concussive forces that occur downrange. 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. New From Remington: Rp9 Full Size Polymer Pistol. It combines perfect machining and finish with cool, modern aesthetics, unbelievably light weight, and solid performance (64.36% reduction). They make it in both. Its not something that would prevent us from going with a muzzle brake, but its at least worth noting. No idea what the finish is or what it looked like when new, but most of its still hanging in there despite the high mileage on this muzzle device. Again, go golfing if you dont like noise or concussion blast from firearms! The KAK Industry 1/228 Compensator maintains the same size as an A2 birdcage while achieving remarkable performance. Will you be doing a video on the Surefire Warcomp CTN, the birdcage style of the Warcomp? Thats about what most AR furniture is to gun fitting. Here it is, the new king of the recoil reduction hill! Weight:3.101oz Finish:black oxide Weight:5.573oz (as tested in copper), 0.95 oz in titanium, 1.7 oz in steel Length:2.604 As always, if you have any questions about any of the muzzle devices weve listed here, please give us a call. The tough guys always tell me No problem here man, Ill just tough it out.. You just choose where, when and what hurts. I may or may not have used a screwdriver. Diameter(at largest point): 0.933 For more on the design features, seethis video. CMMG SV Brake Compensator The CMMG SV muzzle compensator is an effective single port brake designed specifically for AR-15 rifles. KAK Industry 1/2-28 Extended Flash Can The KAK Industry 1/2-28 Standard Extended Flash Can features a simple yet effective flash can design to directs gasses, noise and concussion down-range away from the shooter. Dead/ Bad Links Knights Armament Triple Tap Flash Suppressor/Compensator Diameter(at largest point): 0.865 For many newer builders, a flash hider is what first comes to mind when they think of a muzzle device. In the 160+ muzzle devices Ive tested, this was the first one that had to receive a DQ I simply couldnt install it. They have several models, but Im considering either the Synergy Comp or the Synergy Mini Comp. Item Number: 91046. MSRP:$99.95. I am NOT suggesting that you even consider retesting all of those devices. The SJC Titan captures and redirects more gas than the M4-72 does, yet it accomplishes this with less fire. Ill put a link in my profile I guess. I imagine the full size taper mount brake would be a real performer especially in 5.56. Thats why my only threaded barrel rifle that wears something that arguably increases volume at the shooter or spectators is my 16 that wears an A2 birdcage as a bump in the night gun. Really interesting data here.great job!! As the protocol remained the same as before, well keep the description of it quick. By focusing the gas out the front its giving you that rearwards push right back, with some small recoil reduction due to the gas cooling and pressure drop depending on the volume of the blast shield. Dont know if they sell its compensator separately now (they didnt then), but every time I fire it off hand I cant get over the fact that I have to bring the gun back up onto target. This test is for muzzle brakes. Again thanks for the videos and in depth reviews. It would probably be more helpful to recoil reduction test a bunch of popular suppressors, actually, rather than what they mount to. Ill see if I can do your test, though, at some point. Read ALL of these tests repeatedly. Is there other compensating flash supressors you recommend? Jeremy strives to collect objective data whenever possible, and looks to write accurate reviews that reflect the true user experience. any data on the strike cookie cutter for a 556 pistol? Finish:black nitride Weight:2.674 oz This will determine if the weight of the muzzle brake is one of the factors in the effectiveness of one at reducing recoil. - Heres my proposal : Take the best brake, say the M72, and several of best selling comps. Material: 4140 chrome moly steel 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. New price $56.95 Apex Tactical Enhanced Stabilization Attachment Full auto, whatever, the muzzle wont rise. Based on previous tests of dozens of 2-port brakes you can expect 60-ish percent recoil reduction. MSRP:$69 and up. In one of the earlier tests there was a brake with a few upwards-venting holes that could be plugged with set screws, and the recoil difference between wide open and plugged was too tight to properly measureI suppose the gas that would have gone out the top was, once the vents were plugged, now interacting with the baffles. The Cerakote job on my sample was done evenly and thoroughly, but the machining leaves something to be desired. It most certainly gets the job done in reducing felt recoil on your AR. Yeah, Im curious how gen. 2 will behave. Fortis Muzzle Brake + Control Shield Its adjustable allegedy, and also 160$. To the right of the shooter place a high speed video cam, let fly and record the results. MSRP:$89.95. In your testing, have you found that the muzzle brakes do not in fact reduce flash? Recoil reduction was truly excellent at 68.2%, making it more of a brake than I was anticipating (with the blast and concussion to match). this one feels like it kicks a bit more than this one) from normal shooting. Link Update 1 or 3 Length:1.71 Anyway, it placed third from last in this test, behind two flash hiders. AR-15 Muzzle Brakes, Compensators & Flash Hiders. The Atlas Blast Shield is available in the Black Nitride finish for protection from corrosion, fatigue strength, and resistance to wear. Dismiss. No Change Tactical Advantage Armory NES-23 Titanium 3-Gun Compensator Much to my surprise, Griffins M4SD Flash Comp beat the Hammer Comp on recoil reduction by 5%. If you dont like noise or concussion blast, go play golf! Absolutely top-notch. Glad to hear it! The big, wide brakes with huge normal area (esp. For multiple reasons. 101 Warfighter Way Black Creek, GA 31308 1-866-554-GUNS. I might whine if it were my receiver, but I think the level of attention and care is totally fine for a muzzle brake. New price $82 VooDoo Innovations Jet Comp 5.56 Its the shooter who makes that happen by leaning their torso back and/or allowing the gun to roll up their shoulder. Munich, by far the largest city in southern Germany, lies about 30 miles (50 km) north of the edge of the Alps and along the Isar River, which flows through the middle of the city. Its highly consistent and repeatable. But I also had the wrong lower on the gun. No wrench flats, despite a perfect place for them. I really hate living in NY. MSRP:$95. Length:2.286 MSRP:$74. I believe they have included the A2 in the flash hider shootouts, so you may be able to compare data. Because at an average of $100 a pop, you better hope you like the one you pick. Anyone looking to change, sometimes dramatically so, the impulse feel of their rifle should consider a muzzle brake. Its also well beyond deafening to anyone who would be gutsy enough to try a shot without ear pro, Im really not a muzzle rise compensation fan. Finish:black MSRP:$133. Then again, with suppressors were way more interested in length, weight, sound volume, sound tone, blowback, return to zero when taking on and off, etc than recoil reduction. Im going to get either the Indian Creek BFD or one similar to it for half the price (made by Presma) to mainly reduce the recoil which I felt in my hands after firing 60 rounds more so than anywhere else on my body. I picked up a rock river r3 competition upper whenever I built my AR a few years back. Here are the results: SJC Titan Comp. Lancer Nitrous AR-15 Compensator .223/5.56 1/2-28. A flash hider works by rapidly cooling and then dispersing expelled gas, or redirecting the gases that exit the muzzle upon firing. Diameter(at largest point): 0.74 Ill probably do a linear comp/BFD when I build my AR-10 lower out. Theres no right or wrong amount of compensation for it different people will need different amounts of downwards force on the muzzle to combat how much they allow the gun to push them around. Subdued look, too, which is either good or bad (aesthetics being completely subjective, of course). There has been a lot of back-and-forth in the industry about swappable suppressor end caps, though, with some stating that theyre nothing but a marketing ploy to sell accessories while some insist that theyre truly effective at reducing volume levels when shooting smaller diameter calibers through an oversized bore. MSRP:$99. The full size 2 port brake was my actual point of contention with the Paladin being referred to as an inferior compromise that still performs somewhat even on on a 16 308. ], Material: Grade 5 titanium Most notably, this design is no longer offered for 5.56 and is now most similar to their .30 caliber, 5/8-24 brake. Faxon slim 3-port muzzlebrake Im looking for the best recoil reduction out of a hybrid device, but I want to keep concussion to a minimum. Weight:3.461oz MSRP:$135.99 in titanium (not available in stainless). Also, far too many people obsess over getting the lightest possible rifle, not seeming to understand that Isaac Newton wasnt just making suggestions in his three laws. My question for you is, I was hella curious as to why the precision armament m4-72 scored different in the third test vs. the first test? Remember Me? We also understand that these sorts of topics can be confusing for a beginner. A new champion has been crowned! Which is basically the same as the one you tested. MSRP:$89.99. I started looking for flash hiding/compensation. The WarHog provides purely straight-line recoil reduction for those that prefer neutral set ups. It acts as a QD mount for KACs 5.56 suppressor line, and is a combination brake / comp / and flash hider. This is a hard one to beat when it comes to the combination of price and effectiveness.