[EDIT: Tactical Advantage Armory informed me that I received units that are functionally identical (exact same port design) to their production units, but were either late-stage pre-production prototypes or blem versions made while they were refining the CNC machine code. This test is for muzzle brakes. MSRP:$99. MSRP:$99.95. 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. Would also like to see the Strike Industries King Comp included. 4.7 (22) LAMBDA PRS65 PRECISION MUZZLE BRAKE 6.5. Let me know when youre doing another test I will dismount a couple from my rifles and send them out to you for testing. Good job, Im glad to hear someone is going something to save peoples hearing. Please consider supporting this sort of testing via my Patreon page. Its certainly an extremely effective brake, cutting recoil by a hair over 70% without as much concussion as many brakes create, while maintaining a dead-steady muzzle. Lets start our discussion of muzzle devices with the venerable flash hider. Material: Copper alloy (as tested), also available in steel, titanium, and sometimes other metals One of Venoms big claims to fame is manufacturing their brakes in various metal options. Heck, it typically allows me to see my own impacts on steel targets, when otherwise my field of view would have immediately moved off the target upon firing. Timing and tuning is done with the titanium sleeve, so no shims or crush washers are needed. (In Stock) Thank you so much for doing these test. On top of working great, the Atlas Blast Shield has a stylish, modern looking design. 78.18 / 5.679 to give you 13.7665 percentage points of reduction per ounce for the SJC). No one ever toughs it out. No one. baffles and/or gas ports, etc., but baffles definitely above all), its fine under CA law. They are hybrids which attempt to both suppress flash and mitigate recoil. Weight:16.8 oz I have one of those on my 6.8 SPC hog gun and its da bomb . Length:2.205 The aggressive front is an added feature that makes sure no one gets too close, not that youre likely to be doing muzzle strikes on people. Its a very clean piece. This guy reduced recoil by 58%. Without further ado, our recoil reduction winner isdrum roll please. Thank you. I may do that. It does this by venting gases to the rear, driving your AR forward in the process. On the subject of flash reduction, an observation With a given rifle, independent of muzzle device, the visible flash typically varies from shot to shot. BCM A2X Flash Hider BCM is known for quality and their muzzle devices like this flash hider are no exception. t. e. 1158 - Duke Henry the Lion builds bridge, mint, and salt-depot. Production versionsshould be without machining flaws. Weight:3.461oz Just testing a few of the more renown comps agsinst something like the M72 in the suggested manner would prove or disprove the hypothesis. MSRP:$94.95. But for most ARs? 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. Ive read/watched all tests several times and havent gleaned that. 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. Material: stainless steel 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. Cmon. How much downwards force is the right amount, though? Machining is pretty dang clean, but as you can tell my loaner from Lisa Marie AKA Lady 3 Gun is very, very used. I really hate living in NY. Finish:black oxide MSRP:$249.99. Mark Forums Read; Full Service Retailers Sponsor-Retailers Long Range Precision Thoughts? Ive had it for a few months and will be writing up a brief review soon, but the short version is that its great and I have nothing negative to say at all. If flash suppression or the feelings of your shooting buddies to the left and right of you are not major concerns, then a muzzle brake is what I would go with provided one was within my budget. Length:2.2 This may appear awfully subtle, but a 21.55% recoil reduction really isnt. Frank Proctor runs the Way of the Gun firearms training school and has also created many Way of the Gun firearms products such as slings, sights, controls, and this muzzle device. APOC Armory Competition Muzzle Brake As its name suggests, the APOC Armory Competition muzzle brake was designed with the competition shooter in mind. core15 muzzle brake. MSRP:$28.99. 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. I was simply suggesting doing a test or two to see how much of a factor it is. 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. Also, some silencers/supressors would be cool. 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. revlon flex conditioner review; is frankenstein 1931 movie public domain; core15 muzzle brake 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. Material: steel Or maybe they do realize it, and the whole thing is just for trolling the market. Thanks again. But I also had the wrong lower on the gun. Diameter(at largest point): 0.95 It comes off, righty tighty, lefty loosy. 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. Length:2.604 The suit looks marvelous! - This creates very soft low energy recoil that allows for absolute control. It is Bavaria's largest city and the third largest city in Germany (after Berlin and Hamburg). Material: Grade 5 titanium Its a no-nonsense, high value option that is made of high-quality stainless steel, so it has natural corrosion resistance and durability. 1240 - Otto II Wittelsbach in power. Obviously recoil reduction is achieved with the rearwards-angled baffle of the single port, and flash reduction comes from the glass breaker-tipped prongs. For multiple reasons. Low life control freaks, the lot who think they way you do. Shall we buckle a lil safety pin on you? One thing though. The large, linear ports on this muzzle device also provide a reasonable degree of muzzle control. 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. Material: stainless steel Cheers-. New price $134 SureFire WARCOMP 556 Its pleasant to shoot, although its the same on all four sides so it could kick up dust pretty well from prone. I understand everything youve just said and agree. Request for #4: V Seven Helios, please? Material: HTSR 416 stainless steel Material: heat treated ordnance steel Griffins M4SD line of suppressors and muzzle devices uses the same QD mounting grooves as the A2 birdcage, meaning their suppressors work on an A2 and their muzzle devices work with most other brands of A2-compatible suppressors. 1239 - Coat of arms of Munich in use. Please email me the details. A lot of people hold the JP RE as the index to compare others to. It barely edged out the CC-23 with a 66.57% recoil reduction. 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. So unless you expected me to have hopped in my DeLorean and hit 86 mph and shot into the future to pick up a couple Paladins only to go back into the past to include them in this 2-year-old test perhaps you could slow your roll. At least on the first shot in a string, as both of them get significantly less fiery becoming basically equivalent on subsequent shots. My hypothesis is that the downward push imparted by comps MIGHT be effective in the bigger picture and MIGHT be part of the reason why they remain so popular even though pure brakes seem to be more effective at pure recoil mitigation. Theyre very effective if you are fortunate enough to have an AR capable of full-auto fire. Material: stainless steel Had to pin a muzzle brake in addition to my pinned stock. Forum Rules and FAQ; Calendar; Forum Actions. Thinking about the Ti version for pin and weld to a 14.5 barrel. Yea, OK, the reduction in recoil might be an issue on a .308/7.62. Material: 4140 steel and Im not going to suggest how you should interpret that. This is their Open brake, designed for competition classes that dont limit brake size. My local indoor range has five 100 yard rifle bays. Along with a good trigger, a muzzle brake or compensator is absolutely crucial component for shooters involved in competition shooting with their ARs. 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. I am considering the Dragon and BMD combo since it seems Lantac engineered the BMD to maintain the Dragons excellent performance. 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. Now if you are referring to someone who doesnt compete and has an obnoxiously loud brake at the local indoor range, well, I might agree, they they are quite possible an a-hole. Glad to hear it! Nitride finish is nicely done and has held up well on the high-mileage loaner unit I borrowed for this test. MSRP:$235.99. 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. The selection of the right muzzle device for your AR-15 can make a tremendous difference in its overall feel and performance. Although I dont yet have access to professional dB metering equipment to test volume level claims, I figured the same gas-trapping principals were likely to lead to a change in recoil reduction. Material: steel That thing is the loudest and brightest compensator Ive ever seen. 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. How durable do you think the copper brake will be? Thanks Jeremy for all of your hard work and excellent information. Material: steel I wasnt familiar with 2111 Arms prior to coming across this comp, and Im glad that I did. Its more compact, but its still a recoil cutting beast with an over 68% reduction. If youve always wanted a V12 on your rifle, look no further. GGD 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem Muzzle Brake. 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. Any idea how to get one of the Dynamic Resistance Brakes? Finish:bead blast titanium or many Cerakote color options (mine is machined stainless) If you dont like noise or concussion blast, go play golf! Jeremy, Im curious as to how the Directional Muzzle Brake from Witt Machine does. 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. It most certainly gets the job done in reducing felt recoil on your AR. Lilja makes some of the most accurate barrels in the business, so turning out a perfectly-machined muzzle brake aint no thang. 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. Jeremy, VG6 Precision Epsilon This is one of our absolute favorite muzzle devices. Diameter(at largest point): 1.065 As with everything Ive seen from Precision Armament, machining and finish are industry-leading. Since first appearing on the market in 2008, Xtreme Tactical Sports products have been recognized for their innovative designs, durability, and cost effectiveness. Reducing recoil by 72.65% was good enough for a fourth place finish (really, it was effectively in a tie for third). If so, you might want to take a look at what a compensator brings to the table. MSRP:$450 (not in production). It tremendously reduces felt recoil and its tip reduces ground effects when shooting prone. I picked up a rock river r3 competition upper whenever I built my AR a few years back. While the RAC was nitrided, this XTC is bead blast bare stainless, although both brakes are available in either finish. Blast/wind seems about the same, although it may have just a hair more concussion if youre off to the side. Have a nice day, buttercup. Long story made long, it reduced recoil by almost 69% but, holy crap, watching the slow-mo it pretty clearly kicks the muzzle down hard and it looks pretty awesome. 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. I did a lot of testing on the ARs and the recoil control is really subjective as the recoil isnt robust anyway, but when I tested on my 7 Mag with a 4 port brake it still had excellent recoil control with the BFD on the brake. Material: heat treated 303 stainless steel It would be really interesting to see Area 419s Hellfire on the next test. That makes no sense. Dead/ Bad Links Tufforce Muzzle Brake with 4-side Picatinny Rail ^^^^^^^. Just no. Diameter(at largest point): 0.901 +1. I like this suppressor a lot. It would have been very helpful to have tested the % of recoil reduction from bare muzzle with the A2 flash hider as a reference for all to compare against!!! If you center the end of the buffer tube on a solid object, even if its just a small point like a trailer hitch ball on a truck, the gun will stay completely rock steady even with a bare muzzle. This is a hard one to beat when it comes to the combination of price and effectiveness. New price $72 CORE15 Rifle Systems .223/5.56 Muzzle Brake Email if youre interested. Its also so, so wrong. Assim que ele cair, sua aposta ser perdida. Finish:black (also available in matte stainless finish) Diameter(at largest point): 1.0 That is unheard of around me. Then the appeal seeking cert with SCOTUS was dropped when Scalia died. Does the extra weight account for that ~.4 improvement? From a personal standpoint, this is currently my compensator of choice. Length:2.246 They look cool, but the blast is just. Diameter(at largest point): 1.259 Id love to see if theres any truth to their claims. Length:2.562 I did not find any of them shuffling the approximate rankings in the sled test that I had estimated in my head (e.g. Although it isnt currently available for purchase separately, I was able to get my hands on one and figured we may as well include it in this test, especially considering the unique design. , Great test otherwise and you are doing a great job putting numbers to something otherwise govern by feelings! 2) Enable the gas piston for a couple of tested muzzle brakes to see how much the gas loss to the piston system affects recoil. It includes a crush washer. Tactical Advantage Armory BC-23 Compensator: My BC-23 sample is stainless steel, but on the TAA website it appears titanium is the only option [EDIT: TAA confirmed that they only make Ti brakes. Finish:black nitride 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. After firing 25+ 160 grain rounds in one session I anticipated feeling the testing later but that wasnt the case. 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. Thunder Beast Arms Corporation 223CB Muzzle Brake: Well if this isnt the #1 surprise outperformer of the test, I dont know what would be. Actually, it could be a lot of fun to build a mecha-themed rifle to match (yes, thats a challenge). All stated weights and dimensions are as measured by me. Like most muzzle devices that act as QD mounts for a specific companys suppressors, I think it would be a bit of an odd choice should one not own a matching suppressor. NBS Tanker This budget-friendly tanker-style muzzle brake features all-steel construction with a heat treated, erosion resistant black nitride finish. Hey Jeremy S. Im looking to get a new muzzle device. Griffin Armament Sdqd 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 specifically angled gas ports. Youll find a split-screen, slow-mo comparison of each brakeduring rapid, offhand firing in the video here. We also see flash hiders combined with muzzle brakes. As a Patron you can also get free stuff, join live streams, gain early access, and more. This little guy, regardless of whether its a brake or a break, punches well above its weight class. 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? core15 muzzle brakenaeyc teacher evaluation formsnaeyc teacher evaluation forms Subdued look, too, which is either good or bad (aesthetics being completely subjective, of course). You should devote waaaaay more testing time to suppressor mount brakes from AAC, Surefire, SiCo Sig, Griffin, etc. Devices that slam the muzzle down drive me crazy. Especially if it is a firearm that will mostly be used at the range for casual plinking. Id like to see the A2 birdcage listed in the charts as part of the baseline comparison. Weight:3.299oz Dead/ Bad Links Nord Arms Open Brake Material:steel 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. Their parts arent currently for sale in the U.S. that I know of, but theyre expected to be available through Brownells and other retailers in the near future. MSRP:$109.95. Weight:6.138oz It makes follow-up shots much, much easier. Finish:bead blastor many Cerakote color options Thanks P for the info. A closed face and gas ports in the upward position help direct expelled gasses to control muzzle climb and improve follow up shots. Even if the weight is the reason the SJC wins, it still legitimately wins and if youre looking for the most recoil reduction possible then it comes out ahead. 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? Length:2.56 Diameter(at largest point): 0.876 1) Jerry Miculek 5.56 muzzle brake, 2) Lantac Dragon Theyre nice for many reasons, and its a great option for a standard home defense gun, where you might be keen to protect your night vision, should something bad go bump in the night. Finish:Ionbond CrCN, matte black There are some of those, but overall its a clean and consistent-looking piece. Diameter(at largest point): 0.875 Ill be shooting it more this coming Sunday and hopefully publishing a review on it next week. The utility in cutting recoil by a huge percentage is very clear for many types of shooting. New price $303 Knights Armament MAMS, Link Update 2 of 3 Machining and finish is as nice as it gets from any company. Simply put, a compensator redirects gases upward and reduces unwanted barrel rise while firing. although, now that Im looking at the photograph again (the brake went to Tyler Kee for use with his TBAC cans), it appears as though one of the suppressor mounting threads is squished, Material: steel Muzzle Device Questions? But youre so much better equipped and postured to do it correctly and to tell the world. As for test #3, why did you strap the AR down but not in tests #1 or 2? But the fact is that even the most effective brakes do not negate ALL reward forces of muzzle blast. MSRP:$79. core15 muzzle brake This package offers the Control Shield and Muzzle Brake as a bundle. I, being a gunsmith, just think that lots of people overlook the thing that you allude to in your posting the fit of the firearm. Venom Defense & Design AR-10, 2-Port Compensator: Venom Defense is a bit of an Instagram celebrity (page here), especially among the machinist porn crowd. Length:2.977 Take it off? MSRP:$95. VG6 Precisions EPSILON 556 affords you the best muzzle control and recoil mitigation the industry has to offer. As an engineer I know that theory, no matter how seemingly airtight, sometimes does not stand against empirical results. From a physical standpoint, youll notice it is an extended version of the A2 flash hider found on the M16 and M4 series of rifles. I didnt realize I didnt test it! So, in conclusion, how do you choose the correct muzzle device for your next build? (2011) 1,348,335; (2021 est . Ill just be fighting it and having to pull the muzzle back up to target with my support hand. The Atlas Blast Shield is compatible with all ODIN Works ATLAS Compensators.