Its a very clean piece. Ill be shooting it more this coming Sunday and hopefully publishing a review on it next week. Heres a question: many California gun owners are looking for muzzle brakes proven NOT to reduce flash. Diameter(at largest point): 1.264 Hard pass on hot garbage. It may not be a truly desired method of reducing recoil when youre talking about muzzle brakes, but it does correlate directly to real recoil reduction that you experience while shooting and I dont think its fair to tune it out. One thing though. Its made by Troy Industries, and is meant to be a good all-around unit functioning as a brake and a comp while keeping flash to a minimum. Material: Titanium tube, Stellite baffle core Thats right. Weight:5.573oz (as tested in copper), 0.95 oz in titanium, 1.7 oz in steel Machining and finish is as nice as it gets from any company. Test #4, then , The JP Standard and JP Recoil Eliminator brakes did well in the first test. 1255 - City becomes ducal residence of Upper Bavaria. (2011) 1,348,335; (2021 est . Above comment was directed at the closet liberal Dyspeptic Gunsmith. 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. Although I had actually hoped for a bit more, this is certainly nothing to sneeze at. Material: Grade 5 titanium (although my sample is stainless steel) You may also be interested in the AR-15 Drop-In Trigger Roundup here. Length:3.007 I would love to see how these tested using a 10.5 inch barrel as on a AR Pistol platform. 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? At a mine pit I wondered why the old dudes ar 15 sounded so much louder than mine until I learned of muzzle brakes. 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. Im trying to figure out if there is any true utility for such devices on a gun thats already so tame that a child can enjoy shooting it. This creates very soft low energy recoil that allows for absolute control. My 20 wears a KAW linear comp and noticeably reduces concussion and noise at the shooters ear and spectators to the sides. How does the Strike Industries Triple Crown stack up? MSRP:$133. Weight:4.092 oz I was simply suggesting doing a test or two to see how much of a factor it is. Great performance, great machining, great finish, all at a great price. The Dirty Bird .30 5/8-24 A2 Birdcage Flash Hider is the classic A2 flash hider design but refined in key areas. As for test #3, why did you strap the AR down but not in tests #1 or 2? Or at least a very competitive price. 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. NBS Tanker This budget-friendly tanker-style muzzle brake features all-steel construction with a heat treated, erosion resistant black nitride finish. That said, there are also muzzle devices that do not fit into these categories. Material: heat treated ordnance steel No Change Lilja Heartbraker Muzzle Break 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. Sporting a proven design, these brakes redirect most of the gasses out to the side ports for reduced felt recoil. After trying to get used to it for 10 minutes I ended up just leaving. It barely edged out the CC-23 with a 66.57% recoil reduction. If Im planning on a day of shooting, I just drive up to the mountains and shoot in peace. Theres no vertical muzzle rise on an AR15. New price $160 Cobalt Kinetics EVOLVE Pro Comp I felt that way because those three, round ports always appeared in photos as though they were simply drilled through the brake perpendicular to the bore. Machining and finish, like on the brake, is as good as it gets. Ill have to read through every word: the video was fascinating. MSRP:$28.99. Again, I tell them Thats going to hurt. In this case, a little more mass is a Good Thing. Weight:3.551oz 74.03%. 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). So in one scenario there may be a brief moment of additional downwards force (usually followed by a bounce-back moment of reduced downwards force, btw) but in the other theres more gas hitting the baffles and reducing recoil via that means. It certainly becomes an issue by the time youre up into the .300 WinMag or heavier rounds. Length:2.595 Griffin Armament Sdqd A new champion has been crowned! MSRP:$75. Diameter(at largest point): 0.866 As a relatively plug-and-play muzzle device for your AR-15, this is certainly on our personal short list. Maybe in the future you could do a battle of the cheapos, $50 or less, if someone else hasnt already. I pretty much love this titanium brake from V Seven. Troy Industries AR-15 . For an aggressive, but not quite howitzer-like look, and for staying within size restrictions for some competition classes (although I believe in the U.S. its 1.0 thats used as a limit in some classes, meaning this one would technically be too big at 1.02), Nord Arms makes their Standard brake. 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. Before I drop the $ Im hoping to find a good comparison. Its big, angular, and has a lot of visual interest, looking particularly cool with its base tucked underneath an extended handguard. The important stat is the recoil reduction as a percentage, which has proven pleasingly consistent.. Dont worry guys, I shoot out in the forest exclusively. In the case of this test, two shots were fired with each brake while on the test rig (some were fired outside of the testing) and a handful of them appeared in the FH testing, too. MSRP:$109.95. This is a true combination muzzle brake / compensator / flash hider. Diameter(at largest point): 1.009 Glad to hear it! I think its fair to say that Phase 5 was going for some loud aesthetics when they came up with the FATman brake. 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. Id love to see if theres any truth to their claims. No specific plans for that, but Im sure itll happen eventually as new muzzle devices keep hitting the market and were all curious to see how they stack up. 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. Leaving the un-touched-up, raw machined finish is a bit ballsy as it leaves every little nick and imperfection fully visible. My AR-15 was strapped to the test rig, which was free to slide on a plastic table. Diameter(at largest point): 1.0 2) NO, it is not perfect. Id basically choose the best-performing brake thats compatible with a blast shield, and ensure that its a blast shield that can go on and off easily/quickly. New link https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/muzzle-devices/compensators-amp-muzzle-brakes/ar-15-m4-72-severe-duty-compensator-dlc-22-caliber-prod58033.aspx?avad=avant&aid=170901&cm_mmc=affiliate-_-Itwine-_-Avantlink-_-Custom+Link&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Avantlink&utm_content=NA&utm_campaign=Itwine Designed to shoot both .223 REM & 5.56X45MM, the Schmeisser S60 will give you an instant capacity upgrade over the standard AR mag at an affordable price for your AR Carbine or Pistol. Its an effective dual chamber brake with top vents to combat muzzle rise, muzzle prongs for flash reduction, and no flaws or tool marks that I can see. Length:2.503 Its still good for a 74% reduction in recoil, which is absolutely amazing, but the SJC Titan did a whopping 78%. For many newer builders, a flash hider is what first comes to mind when they think of a muzzle device. Precision machined in the USA and backed by the NBS limited lifetime warranty, these are possibly the best value muzzle brake on the market. Length:2.36 It also evacuates a portion of the gas out of the top to reduce muzzle rise. Much to my surprise, Griffins M4SD Flash Comp beat the Hammer Comp on recoil reduction by 5%. The guys who make me shake my head the most are (eg) the guys who want a .300 WM in a 6 pound rifle, and they want to hurl 180 grain pills downrange. 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. This is a hard one to beat when it comes to the combination of price and effectiveness. This bad boy landed in third place, providing a whopping 72.93% reduction in recoil. As the protocol remained the same as before, well keep the description of it quick. MSRP:$849. How do you think, since youve tested so many muzzle brakes they get the price so low for a made in America part? Thank you so much for doing these test. Weight:16.8 oz Theyd reduce recoil more if the baffles were angled rearwards, but the shooter would absolutely pay for it in more blast, concussion, and volume, and people understand that. I might whine if it were my receiver, but I think the level of attention and care is totally fine for a muzzle brake. and Im not going to suggest how you should interpret that. J-Comp is one of the best brakes out there for sure. core15 muzzle brake. The selection of the right muzzle device for your AR-15 can make a tremendous difference in its overall feel and performance. Hey Jeremy S. Im looking to get a new muzzle device. 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. No timing is required. Diameter(at largest point): 0.866 Strike Industries JCOMP Gen2 Like the King Comp, this could be considered a hybrid due to its two chamber design that helps with recoil management. The suit looks marvelous! I imagine the full size taper mount brake would be a real performer especially in 5.56. That makes no sense. Nord Arms is a competition-focused rifle parts company out of Estonia. And Im pretty sure that I remember reading the juggerbrake review. flat surfaces) show how this rule applies. @Dyspeptic- Put me down for a signed copy of the book, Im a believer, and agree 100%. Then I stood by my buddy at the range while he shot his braked .308, and I came to the conclusion that using such a device at a range with other people in close proximity is just inconsiderate. Omaha Outdoors has the 1/2-28 muzzle brake that fits your requirements from reputable brands like SilencerCo, SureFire, Angstadt Arms, Dead Air Armament, and many more. In addition, we also see blast deflectors, which are simple concussion-reducing muzzle devices that push blast out and away from the shooter, making for a better overall experience at the range. MSRP:$94.95. As a NooYawkuh, small part of me is almost thankful for that provision of the SAFE Act, as many of the brakes have disappeared. Except as a gag gift (I suggest including a TAC-SAC with it, plus a waiver of liability), please, please stay far away from this thing. Weight:2.665 oz It's clean machining and jet black nitride finish sets it apart from the competition. Thats where this inexpensive compensator shines. Im not saying thats how you should proceed, but thats definitely how most gun owners in CA proceed. Again thanks for the videos and in depth reviews. But a .223? Dead/ Bad Links Rifenbark Armory S.O.M. This is a very attractive and well thought out flash hider that looks great once installed. Weight:4.691oz (2.5 oz in titanium) If you do a 4th muzzle brake test can you do two additional tests / experiments beyond your normal routine? Really good machining but for small imperfections on the straight edges at top and bottom of the ports [EDIT: Again, TAA reminds me that my samples were not production-grade]. Flash hiding test #1 is here, and #2 here. 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. Really? Weight:4.198oz The large, linear ports on this muzzle device also provide a reasonable degree of muzzle control. Theyre all very confident theyll beat the M4-72 and the Titan hands-down. For many, it might even be wise to start with the flash hider, and then if you find the recoil impulse of your AR-15 is too much, then consider upgrading to a different muzzle device. 1327. Also, note that we are not covering suppressors here, which in a perfect world, are perhaps the ideal muzzle device if you have the ability to legally attain. Worth considering if thats the brand of muzzle brake you have selected and you want to reduce concussion on your build. If you believe theres a 1:1 connection, then that doesnt account for the SJCs 4.15% better recoil reduction performance (and Id highly suggest looking at it as a percentage, not a distance measurement in inches). click here to view our Muzzle Brake, Compensator, Flash Hider Buyers Guide. Diameter(at largest point): 1.081 I do not foresee a muzzle brake test where I focus on suppressor-accepting brakes. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Reducing recoil by 72.65% was good enough for a fourth place finish (really, it was effectively in a tie for third). Simply put, a compensator redirects gases upward and reduces unwanted barrel rise while firing. Finish:bead blastor many Cerakote color options It does this by venting gases to the rear, driving your AR forward in the process. Thanks for your response Jeremy and MUCH thanks for the great service youve provided to the shooting community through the hard and well thought-out labors involved in your tests! If the shooter doesnt allow the gun to push them back and holds the gun against their shoulder properly so the stock doesnt roll up their shoulder, then the muzzle of an AR will not rise on them. Low life control freaks, the lot who think they way you do. Ill admit muzzle brakes definitely have their merits in competitive shooting where youre trying to scrub milliseconds off your stage times, but thats also an environment where you arent literally ruining the experience of everyone around you. I enjoyed shooting the Super Redhawk in .44 mag I had, but it was about the limit of raw concussion I would prefer to expose myself to. Any way you slice it, there will be pain. MSRP:$115. Diameter(at largest point): 1.198 The Atlas Blast Shield is compatible with all ODIN Works ATLAS Compensators. Definitely wont manage the muzzle flash as the original 3 prong style, but do you think it will make a difference for recoil? V Seven Weapon Systems V SEVEN Muzzle Brake: Okay so this is a first for me a muzzle brake with a full-on, large port running one direction followed by another clocked 90 off from it. Length:2.736 I hate muzzle brakes, with a flaming passion. Really interesting data here.great job!! VG6 Precision Epsilon This is one of our absolute favorite muzzle devices. Suppressor mount brakes are increasingly popular even with people who never intend to actually mount a suppressor for some reason(cool looking?). Weight:5.679oz Tactical Advantage Armory 3P-23 Titanium 3%er Muzzle Brake: Tactical Advantage Armory sent me a whole collection of brakes and comps, most of which are made from their metal of choice, Titanium. It combines perfect machining and finish with cool, modern aesthetics, unbelievably light weight, and solid performance (64.36% reduction). Less obvious is the Punishers muzzle rise compensation, which comes from the top slot between prongs starting sooner (closer to the muzzle) than the others, meaning gas and pressure will begin venting out of it first and providing a muzzle rise-reducing downwards force. New price $89 and up Venom Defense & Design AR-10, 2-Port Compensator Like the SJC Titan Comp was ~.4 better than the Precision Armament M4-72, but it weighs ~3.1oz more. Have you guys tested the um tactical rage? This 3-port muzzle brake is compatible with the Specwar 5.56 and 7.62, and Harvester Big Bore/Omega ASR mounting system. For more on the design features, seethis video. Finish:black hard anodized Dead/ Bad Links V Seven Weapon Systems V SEVEN Muzzle Brake No Change Tactical Advantage Armory NES-23 Titanium 3-Gun Compensator Dead/ Bad Links Kahntrol Solutions 3-Gun Brake There are three main types of muzzle devices for your AR-15: flash suppressors/flash hiders, muzzle brakes and compensators. Terrific for the money and, for having more of a brake appearance, the J-Type is not a concussion beast. They are hybrids which attempt to both suppress flash and mitigate recoil. While there are obviously effective brakes, as Jeremy so professionally points out here and in the other TTAG brake tests, we noted with our BFD that when used on a 7mm Magnum with a 3/4 OD 4 port brake that the rifle was a pleasure to shoot with the brake, but for the need for ear plugs as well as muffs, and anyone around you was going to get a THUMP every time. Finish:Cerakote Already had 42 muzzle devices to test and theyre all being compared against the bare muzzle anyway, so I cut it. I noted obvious errors on many manufacturers sites so chose not to use any of their info across the board. Material: stainless steel Well, except I wish I had gone with M-LOK instead of KeyMod just for personal preference and consistency reasons. Made from glass-reinforced polymer, this patent-pending magazine features a unique follower system that allows for double capacity from a normal AR magazine without being bulky or cumbersome. So, you chose a bunch of 10 year old antiques from GRIFFIN ARMAMENT instead of their current manufacture taper lock suppressor mount models? For multiple reasons. Rifenbark Armory S.O.M. Lets take a look at some of the different muzzle devices out there for the AR platform and determine what is best for you. The Multi-Axis Muzzle Stability (MAMS) brake from Knights Armament may cost an arm and a leg, but its also extremely expensive. Thats huge in competition, its fun when plinking, it can be important for multiple reasons when hunting, and its nice when target shooting. Weight:4.868 oz Length:2.222 Hiperfire HIPERCOMP 5.56C Hiperfire is a name that is absolutely huge in the world of competitive shooters. Diameter(at largest point): 1.0 MSRP:$79. Kind of added insult to injury. Strike Industries Oppressor This is a blast shield that works with five different Strike Industry muzzle breaks. Im curious to see how my Ultrabrake stacks up. This can be very helpful when firing off shots in rapid succession. I live in NJ and in my state flash hiders and threaded barrels are illegal on AR platforms so muzzle brakes and compensators must be installed then pinned and welded to permanently affix them to the barrel. No Change Phase 5 FATman Hex Brake Finish:machined stainless (as tested) or Cerakoted (in Ti, Cerakote or flame anodized) Bwahahahahaha, yeah, NOPE. The rifle I want already comes with a suppressor, but Im not even sure if it comes off. Cobalt Kinetics other, shorter muzzle brake/Compansator from the B.A.M.F. I can tell you that if you look here (https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/firearms/regs/fsor.pdf), starting in the middle of Page 2, youll see how the final definition came to be and what the thought process was behind it. Quality is excellent in every way. In general, the amount of recoil reduction youll see in a brake is a function of how much surface area is normal to the bore axis. Weight:2.35 oz The CMMG SV muzzle compensator is an effective single port brake designed specifically for AR-15 rifles. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. First off I have a question for Jeremy, who makes the handguard youhave on the AR in the video, i am building a hex themed AR and so far that is the best looking handguard I have seen and would love to know where i can pick one up. First, I feel compelled to apologize for not including the SJC Titan in my first couple of muzzle brake tests. Item Number: 91046. Finish:blackmatte QPQ nitriding (dark grey matte thick carburizing in titanium) I got a real kick out of your comprehensive review, especially your thoroughness in data analysis. 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. You have 100 yard indoor rifle ranges? Still good Black Dawn Muzzle Brake Yeah, Im curious how gen. 2 will behave. Seems that most other shield systems degrade performance once the shield is applied. I have not found myself surprised by my real-word perception of felt recoil not aligning with results of the sled testing. Thats about what most AR furniture is to gun fitting. A flash hider works by rapidly cooling and then dispersing expelled gas, or redirecting the gases that exit the muzzle upon firing. 78.18 / 5.679 to give you 13.7665 percentage points of reduction per ounce for the SJC). Fortis Control w/ Black Muzzle Brake Bundle Pack The Fortis Control Shield was designed to push the noise forward for combative situations or even for simple range use, while the top ports keep the muzzle device flat on target. Lilja makes some of the most accurate barrels in the business, so turning out a perfectly-machined muzzle brake aint no thang. Expect a meaningless (~5%) reduction of recoil from it. New price $134 SureFire WARCOMP 556 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. Ive read/watched all tests several times and havent gleaned that. There are no wrench flats on this brake, so a screwdriver went through one of the circular % sign holes to good effect. The Precision Armament M4-72 was king of the recoil reduction hill against 138 other 5.56 competitors and 23, .30 cal competitors, but it just got Joffreyd by the SJC Titan. Now Im not. So, just what is a flash hider and why should you consider one for your AR? Add 20 lbs to an AR-15 and itll recoil like a BB gun. One shot can display a lot of flash, a second shot none, and a third something in between. ODIN Works Atlas Blast Shield This easy to install blast shield is made of 303 Stainless Steel and it weighs just 1.75 ounces. Not much, but enough to notice and to be relatively confident of it. Thats a 4 year old design if I am not mistaken. Anyway I dont want to test muzzle rise compensation because I think its far too subjective. For that same reason, if youre building a high-quality, hard-use home defense firearm but do not have the ability to acquire a suppressor, then a flash hider is something wed most certainly recommend. To mitigate this impressive flash signature, many shooters opt for a flash hider on their AR. Most people these days have never even shot an AR with the A2 .? I realize theres A LOT of text in this article, but it did include: Note: there is no comparison whatsoever between the inch measurements in this test and those in the previous 5.56 tests (or the .30 cal test). I liked it because that shows how clustered the brakes are on cost, yet widely distributed on quality. Lancer Nitrous AR-15 Compensator .223/5.56 1/2-28. Material: steel Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But for 3 gun competitors that doesnt matter as much I guess. 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.
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