MSRP:$299.95. Id certainly be using a muzzle brake if I was involved in any sort of competition with my AR. A 64% recoil reduction is surprising for a comp. Yeah, Im curious how gen. 2 will behave. Mass is a legitimate way to reduce recoil and it absolutely is a factor. Kind of added insult to injury. FWIW I think its fair to say that 13 of the 20 brakes that reduced recoil in this test by more than the Kahntrol brake have either no design feature whatsoever or have only very limited design features creating downwards force. Hey man, love your tests, been great info! The XTC cut recoil by over 63% and, like the RAC, the machining is flawless. To mitigate this impressive flash signature, many shooters opt for a flash hider on their AR. KAK Industry 1/2-28 Compensator Sometimes you want the benefits of a compensator without the muzzle device looking too wild. Im currently testing a universal blast shield from Indian Creek Design called the Blast Forwarding Device (http://www.indiancreekdesigninc.com/). And yeah, sure, they also look cool, sound cool, and throw fire, all of which are fun as long as youre the one behind the gun and not on the range next to it haha. Simply twist on the brake until it's tight and you're done. Length:2.506 You have no right to tell people what type of muzzle device they should not run at the GUN range just because its too loud or too harsh for YOU! No Change Tactical Advantage Armory NT-23 Titanium Muzzle Brake MSRP:$69. A2 was included in the 1st and 2nd muzzle brake test, and I didnt do it again here. Anyway I dont want to test muzzle rise compensation because I think its far too subjective. Length:2.752 Precision Armament AFAB-556 Hybrid Muzzle Brake: The AFAB is my go-to, all-around muzzle device, although in this crowd of highly effective brakes and comps its 50.55% recoil reduction seems less impressive than it really is. Perhaps it was to focus on recoil reduction solely but I found it interesting to watch muzzle rise in the previous two. People always ask me why my ARs are so quiet on the range. (Sound of Madness) Muzzle Brake: This was another brake I wished had wrench flats while resorting to the ol screwdriver-through-the-port trick, then I felt stupid when I later found the tool it ships with sitting in my bag. But for most ARs? New price $82 VooDoo Innovations Jet Comp 5.56 No one online seems to have any. MSRP:$249.99. 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. Material: 416 stainless steel (also available in titanium) 1240 - Otto II Wittelsbach in power. Good job, Im glad to hear someone is going something to save peoples hearing. Faxon slim 3-port muzzlebrake The Cerakote job on my sample was done evenly and thoroughly, but the machining leaves something to be desired. Material: steel (high strength corrosion resistant alloy) You might also feel a slight reduction in recoil, depending on the compensator, but again, thats not necessarily the intended effect. Its a no-nonsense, high value option that is made of high-quality stainless steel, so it has natural corrosion resistance and durability. 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. Strike Industries JCOMP Gen2 Like the King Comp, this muzzle device could be considered a hybrid due to its two-chamber design that helps with recoil management. Thoughts? 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. New price $699 Dead Air Armament Sandman Ti First, the core gets installed on the rifle. This compensator features a robust, cast design that is ideal for 3-gunners. Diameter(at largest point): 1.042 Length:2.246 Personally, Id be an even bigger fan if the top ports were smaller, as I think they provide too much downwards force, but this is completely subjective and affects every shooter differently. TTAG just rocks!!! Weight:4.48 oz Of course, there are still ways around it and honestly, Id prefer to tolerate the inconsiderate assholes as part of the price of freedom.
Dirty Bird Industries .30 5/8-24 A2 Birdcage Flash Hider - D066 My 20 wears a KAW linear comp and noticeably reduces concussion and noise at the shooters ear and spectators to the sides. Unfortunately, Im a slacker and this test ismassively delayed from when I planned on running it, so Venom Defenses designs have evolved a bit since. Really interesting data here.great job!! Weight:2.665 oz Material: Grade 5 titanium (although my sample is stainless steel) Like the SJC Titan Comp was ~.4 better than the Precision Armament M4-72, but it weighs ~3.1oz more. Its never made it into the field because I like to be able to hear what goes on around me and Im too cheap to buy electronic ear pro. MSRP:$224.99. Sheesh, what a concussion/particle throwing beast! Much to my surprise, Griffins M4SD Flash Comp beat the Hammer Comp on recoil reduction by 5%. Comparable to some, rivaled by none, XTS products simply get it done! How about in a state where flash Brakes are not legal ? Inertia resists that rearwards acceleration, and adding mass increases inertia. That said, if youre diving into the world of competition shooting, where youre needing to rip off fast, accurate strings of fire and not wanting to deal with a rifle climbing on you, a compensator just might be the muzzle device for you. Actually, most of it is crisp and clean, but on the flat, recessed area on both top and bottom and the wrench flats at rear, there are obvious tool marks that are deep enough to be felt with a fingernail. Click here to jump to its point in the video, and here for the additional M4-72 vs. Titan back-to-back testing. so, like when are you going to provide any detail? This little guy, regardless of whether its a brake or a break, punches well above its weight class. If recoil mitigation is a consideration in your build, I would lean towards a compensator or a muzzle brake. 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. One shot can display a lot of flash, a second shot none, and a third something in between. Finish:Cerakote Diameter(at largest point): 0.866 The end result? Im not sure what would be involved in permanently attaching a titanium brake to a steel barrel, but the length of this thing would likely bring a 12.5 barrel up to the legal minimum for a rifle. Its because Ive taken the brake/comp/flash hider off, and screwed on a piece of steel with a 1/2-28 thread. 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. Its adjustable allegedy, and also 160$. We also crowned a new champion; one that Im going to have to purchase in case theres a test #4 in the cards. One group of shooters that prefer a muzzle device like a muzzle brake are competition shooters. Forum. After firing 25+ 160 grain rounds in one session I anticipated feeling the testing later but that wasnt the case. MSRP:$79 and up. Im curious about the blast control/mitigation to see if they redirect the sound forward. Diameter(at largest point): 0.866 The suit looks marvelous! Length:1.752 Theyve had great success with this design, and its one wed definitely consider for a build that we felt needed a compensator. Heres a question: many California gun owners are looking for muzzle brakes proven NOT to reduce flash. Im sure recoil could be reduced further by coming closer and closer to sealing the gaps between the prongs at the muzzle end and creating a true, perpendicular baffle, but Im also fairly sure it would do so at a meaningful cost to flash suppression (at which, again, its a total rockstar). Turned out I was completely wrong, not only of the result but of the SJCs build. Once the sleeve is timed to ones preference, the end cap is torqued down and three set screws lock it and the sleeve solidly in place. Dead/ Bad Links Nord Arms Open Brake You ARE correct in that sled results arent a perfect approximation of shoulder results for multiple reasons, but saying sled results do not equate to shoulder results is definitely an exaggeration. New price $56.95 Apex Tactical Enhanced Stabilization Attachment Length:3.258 Listed alphabetically. The handguard is an O2 Lite from ODIN Works. Mount them on to a lightish upper with a lightish operating system. Or, see comment #2 near the top for some info about a universal (works with most muzzle devices) blast shield that Ive recently started testing on. 4.7 (22) LAMBDA PRS65 PRECISION MUZZLE BRAKE 6.5. It isnt a scientific test in a lab with closely controlled variables. It appeared simplistic, frankly, and I was confident of a middle-of-the-road result. Jeremy, MSRP:$59.99. A muzzle brake counteracts rearward force of the AR that occurs when firing. A hybrid device that has either advertised flash suppressing properties or functionally has flash suppressing properties would be deemed a flash suppressor. Which is basically the same as the one you tested. Machining and Cerakoting are both very clean. Length:2.286 No Change Tactical Advantage Armory NES-23 Titanium 3-Gun Compensator After the initial round of testing I took another trip to the woods and did back-to-back testing with three types of ammo and different recoil sled weights, and the Titan always beat out the M4-72 (video of that starts here). By the time youre in a .338, yes, a brake can really help. The Black Dawn Muzzle Brakes baffles are unique in both functional and aesthetic design, with no top or bottom to them outside of the internal bore area (and no baffle wall inside the bore area), which also leaves unusually small, rectangular ports. But I also had the wrong lower on the gun. Material: steel (also available in stainless steel) As a postscript to my last post, I will say that I can well imagine why you might be reluctant to consider doing the test I propose. In every way its a solid muzzle brake / compensator choice, and at a lower price point I think it would be one of the more popular brakes on the market. Does the extra weight account for that ~.4 improvement? Ill do request #2, since thats an interesting data point. core15 muzzle brake. Weight:5.679oz All the outdoor ranges are private (and have multi-year waiting lists), with the exception of the Cherry Creek State Park Shooting Center, which charges you the ridiculous $9 park fee to enter the park, then $18 to use the range. That said, there are also muzzle devices that do not fit into these categories. Diameter(at largest point): 0.74 It certainly becomes an issue by the time youre up into the .300 WinMag or heavier rounds. Munich, German Mnchen, city, capital of Bavaria Land (state), southern Germany. It produces strong, shockingly-repeatable results at very lost cost and complexity, but perfect it is not. It makes follow-up shots much, much easier. The nitride finish is very nice. Leaving the un-touched-up, raw machined finish is a bit ballsy as it leaves every little nick and imperfection fully visible. 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. All of the data here has been converted from that to decimals. Each muzzle brake is black nitride treated for ultimate corrosion resistance and a jet-black finish. Whether caused by variations in ammunition or other factors, it might suggest caution in attributing variations in visible flash solely to a given muzzle device. Length:2.313 Length:2.222 Cheers-.
core15 muzzle brake - uomni.media Im one of the guys who bought one of the brakes, and learned that I didnt like them. I wont be feeding it hundreds of rounds in a session. Based on previous tests of dozens of 2-port brakes you can expect 60-ish percent recoil reduction. Mike, Check out the Indian Creek Design BFD. Dead/ Bad Links Precision Armament AFAB-556 Hybrid Muzzle Brake Diameter(at largest point): 1.0 Im also going to get some other angled grip for my offhand since thats the one which hurt more than my shooting hand. As always, Jeremy, excellent review on the brakes, thank you for all the hard work you put into these tests! Ill probably do a linear comp/BFD when I build my AR-10 lower out. APOC Armory Competition Muzzle Brake As its name suggests, the APOC Armory Competition muzzle brake was designed with the competition shooter in mind. Diameter(at largest point): 1.009 Personally Im looking mainly for reduced muzzle rise reduced recoil is just a benefit. 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. core15 muzzle brake. Length:2.23 The Excel doc includes all of the length, width, weight, and cost data in addition to the results of each test in inches and as a percentage, etc. how long can you live with a coiled aneurysm? Most notably, this design is no longer offered for 5.56 and is now most similar to their .30 caliber, 5/8-24 brake. 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. Another setup I am considering is a dedicated flash suppressor with compensation like like the Surefire Warcomp and deal with recoil through other means. Have you tested a Lantac Dragon have not seen it in the recoil tests but saw one in the flash hider tests. It just seems like a company would realize that kinda thing is problematic before they start marketing it. Anyone looking to change, sometimes dramatically so, the impulse feel of their rifle should consider a muzzle brake. Already had 42 muzzle devices to test and theyre all being compared against the bare muzzle anyway, so I cut it. Venom Defense & Design AR-15, 3-Port Compensator: A copper alloy brake definitely looks pretty slick, and this one also happens to work. I am NOT suggesting that you even consider retesting all of those devices. One thing though. 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. Great performance, great machining, great finish, all at a great price.