Finish:salt bath nitride Diameter(at largest point): 0.98 Plus, if you like your rifle having clean lines this is perfect. Finish:machined stainless (as tested) or Cerakoted (in Ti, Cerakote or flame anodized) Heres another candidate for shootout #4: If you havent done test #4 yet consider the Omega Mfg Super Compensator Muzzle Brake.Cost is an unbelieveable $19 and will outshine most of those $100+ brakes. core15 muzzle brake . Finish:bead blast stainless, or black nitride Are there any plans to run a blast forwarder test still? Before I drop the $ Im hoping to find a good comparison. New price $94 ODIN Works ATLAS 5 Comp Thanks, Thanks for this thorough review. You just choose where, when and what hurts. Diameter(at largest point): 0.866 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. I fully agree with you; however in California I cannot have a flash hider, only a brake. 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). Finish:bare I think its obvious why mounting accessories to your muzzle brake isnt a great idea. Material: heat treated ordnance steel Hey Jeremy, interesting series. Material: heat treated stainless steel bar stock 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. Finish:black oxide Length:1.751 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 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. That said, there are also muzzle devices that do not fit into these categories. Rifenbark Armory S.O.M. That said, there are also muzzle devices that do not fit into these categories. For more on the design features, seethis video. Length:2.56 Netting a 62.7% recoil reduction in a tiny, lightweight package means Im definitely a fan. linear comp, looks like. 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. Please consider supporting this sort of testing via my Patreon page. Pop this on an NFA lower with a three round burst mech. I believe the blast/wind from both of these brakes is approximately the same, but the Titan may have a little more concussion that your neighbors at the range will feel. Jeremy. TTAG just rocks!!! This bad boy landed in third place, providing a whopping 72.93% reduction in recoil. Weight:3.299oz Material: stainless steel (also available in titanium, and sometimes other metals) In the initial testing, the SJC Titan reduced recoil by 78.18% as compared to the bare muzzle. But for most ARs? 1240 - Otto II Wittelsbach in power. MSRP:$79. No Change Tactical Advantage Armory CC-23 Titanium Muzzle Brake Id even go as far as to say I dont like any sort of ranges, outdoor or indoor. 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. Apex Tactical Enhanced Stabilization Attachment: Enhanced Stabilization Attachment is a bit marketing-lingo-heavy for my tastes, but this muzzle brake has a good reputation for performance. Or at least a very competitive price. 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. And thats the reason its great to see these tests. Everything is stupid loud, and its generally incredibly boring to boot. Anyway I dont want to test muzzle rise compensation because I think its far too subjective. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. if you are, let me know and well send over some of the Indian Creek Design BFDs. The big, wide brakes with huge normal area (esp. Cant wait to leave this hell hole located below NY and east of Pennsylvania. 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. Request for #4: V Seven Helios, please? 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. MSRP:$75. Leaving the un-touched-up, raw machined finish is a bit ballsy as it leaves every little nick and imperfection fully visible. I liked it because that shows how clustered the brakes are on cost, yet widely distributed on quality. 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). On all four sides. MSRP:$89.95. Hard to argue with that if the RACs looks are to your liking. Lets take a look at some of the different muzzle devices out there for the AR platform and determine what is best for you. In this test, we find that it reduces recoil by almost 50%. 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. Id want to know more (time for more research on our part) about chamber pressures and the associated potential bore pressure at cork pop as the projectile breaks the muzzle plane for any given caliber/barrel length (for example, 5.56 M855 has a chamber pressure approaching 58,000 psi, and a bore pressure at the pop of the cork at 16,000 psi for a 7.5 barrel, 11,000 psi for a 10.5 barrel, and 7,500 psi at 16) In the 160+ muzzle devices Ive tested, this was the first one that had to receive a DQ I simply couldnt install it. It was because of your videos that i ended up going with the VG6 precision gamma and epsilon brakes on the majority of my builds and i couldnt be happier with the decision! CMMG SV Brake Compensator The CMMG SV muzzle compensator is an effective single port brake designed specifically for AR-15 rifles. No Change White Sound Defense FOSSA-556. anyway, in my experience while a couple no/low-flash shots might be a fluke, if a muzzle device throws a giant fireball its something youre going to see repeatedly from it, Thanks for all your work on the tests theyve helped me in my purchase decisions as well as being quite interesting. Im currently testing a universal blast shield from Indian Creek Design called the Blast Forwarding Device (http://www.indiancreekdesigninc.com/). So, yes, its definitely possible that peoples subjective opinions of more/less recoil will not perfectly align with these objective test results. Once again, I stress that if opportunity presents itself, try before you buy. aesthetics/design, price, recoil reduction performance, concerns about blast/flash/concussion/volume, expected muzzle stability performance, etc. 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. , Great test otherwise and you are doing a great job putting numbers to something otherwise govern by feelings! Cmon. One thing though. Material: 17-4PH stainless steel Timing and tuning is done with the titanium sleeve, so no shims or crush washers are needed. Although that particular element of the law was struck down as it made muzzle breaks illegal rather then muzzle brakes.. You and the closet libtards like you are the very reason it is getting so hard to even practice speed shooting (controlled & safe), never mind trying to enjoy slidefire stalks. I guess, maybe. The theory here is that it creates somewhat of a baffle-like restriction at the front, forcing more gas and pressure out the sides, and therefore less out the muzzle, than would happen with straight prongs. Recoil distance was measured in 1/16 increments. When shooting 5.56 through the .30 caliber end cap, the Sandman Ti reduced rearwards recoil by 46.69%. and shooting an AR without ear protection isnt gutsy, its stupid. 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. Weight:2.55 oz It includes a crush washer. One shot can display a lot of flash, a second shot none, and a third something in between. 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. IMHO the best muzzle device would be one that keeps the rifle as undisturbed from neutral (X, Y, and Z axes) as possible? It might tell us once and for all whether comps should be considered or completely abandoned in favor of brakes. My local indoor range has five 100 yard rifle bays. Choosing something like a compensator as a muzzle device is a great way to help you get on target quicker, and put rapid follow-up shots on target. Its not something that would prevent us from going with a muzzle brake, but its at least worth noting. 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. NBS Three Port Muzzle Brake This is another affordable brake from NBS that will greatly reduce recoil and muzzle rise on your AR. So, just what is a flash hider and why should you consider one for your AR? Like the SJC Titan Comp was ~.4 better than the Precision Armament M4-72, but it weighs ~3.1oz more. This stock doesnt sit into the strap at the rear as nicely as the one on the other lower does, so I felt it needed extra security to make sure it stayed totally consistent and the gun didnt slide or shift on top of the sled at all. Whereabouts are you located? Its FUDS like you who want to tell others how to enjoy their firearms, who are the people I can not stand at the range. 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! The Titan is larger and heavier than the M4-72, but breathes less fire. Use a material thats a bitch to machine, use one of the slowest machining technologies out there (EDM) and top the market in price. Its more compact, but its still a recoil cutting beast with an over 68% reduction. It just might make it civilized to shoot. I have one of those on my 6.8 SPC hog gun and its da bomb . I say I look forward to a good muzzle brake that will reduce the 2 to 3 inch jump to the upper left that I have to drop down on target to squeeze again Our return policy is simple, if youre not 100% satisfied with your purchase send it back within 30 days for a no-questions-asked refund. My opinion is that if youre using a muzzle brake on a firing line at a public range, youre an asshole. Any way you slice it, there will be pain. Its pretty cool in that it works with almost any brake or comp on the market and allows you to essentially turn it into a linear comp in a couple seconds. Features: - Best-in-Class Recoil and Muzzle Rise Mitigation. MSRP:$28.99. A muzzle brake made from Inconel. Finish:black oxide (as tested) or AlTiN Finish:raw MSRP:$849. Let me know when youre doing another test I will dismount a couple from my rifles and send them out to you for testing. Machining and finish, like on the brake, is as good as it gets. There are three main types of muzzle devices for your AR-15: flash suppressors/flash hiders, muzzle brakes and compensators. That makes no sense. 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. 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. MSRP:$115. If nothing else, its a really cool exercise in what can be done with extreme-precision manufacturingalthough there still are a few little melty mistakes from the wire either at the start or end of its pass for most of the longitudinal grooves. Diameter(at largest point): 0.866 Its big, angular, and has a lot of visual interest, looking particularly cool with its base tucked underneath an extended handguard. The tests arent exactly the same every time (test rig weight, angle, weather conditions, etc vary between tests). There are three main types of muzzle devices for your AR-15: flash suppressors/flash hiders, muzzle brakes and compensators. Not much, but enough to notice and to be relatively confident of it. New price $160 Cobalt Kinetics EVOLVE Pro Comp In that testing, it reduced recoil by 60.73% compared to a bare muzzle. Someday, Im going to publish my laws of guns, and this one will be conservation of pain. You can have pain in your pocket to get the rifle to fit correctly with a good pad, you can have pain in carrying a heavier rifle all day, or you can have pain in the ears when you light off the first round. Tyler and I actually discuss this topic on his podcast that will be publishing on TTAG here this evening. With the exception of shooting in a speed-related competition where I want the best brake possible, I shoot suppressed. NBS Tanker This budget-friendly tanker-style muzzle brake features all-steel construction with a heat treated, erosion resistant black nitride finish. MSRP:$249.99. That thing is the loudest and brightest compensator Ive ever seen. Q when will you attempt to do another test since there are many new brakes are in the market after your last video on the subject in 2016. After switching to the .223 caliber end cap, recoil reduction jumped to 49.45%. Also known as flash suppressors, the purpose of this type of muzzle device is to redirect muzzle flash to make it less visible and protect a shooters night vision. 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. New price $65 Rainier Arms Xtreme Tactical Compensator (XTC) 2.0 The BCM A2X flash hider is machined from 4150 steel and phosphate coated per MIL-STD-171. Will you be doing a video on the Surefire Warcomp CTN, the birdcage style of the Warcomp? Weight:4.691oz (2.5 oz in titanium) I mean, we dont really care about recoil on a .556; we care about MUZZLE RISE. Diameter(at largest point): 0.864 Diameter(at largest point): 0.95 Of course, with the end cap welded onto it, there could be more going on inside than meets the eye. Dead/ Bad Links WeaponTech Punisher Compensator/Flash Hider A simple A2 flash hider only reduces recoil by 1%. It certainly becomes an issue by the time youre up into the .300 WinMag or heavier rounds. click here to view our Muzzle Brake, Compensator, Flash Hider Buyers Guide. It doesnt hurt that its very cool looking without going overboard. Someone will say, and theyd be right, that I should purchase a couple of good comps and test them myself. 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. A shooter also learns around their gun. The Multi-Axis Muzzle Stability (MAMS) brake from Knights Armament may cost an arm and a leg, but its also extremely expensive. No Change Troy Industries Proctor Muzzle Brake Material: 4140 steel Already had 42 muzzle devices to test and theyre all being compared against the bare muzzle anyway, so I cut it. New price $87 Precision Armament M4-72 Severe-Duty Compensator Thanks again for a great informative shootout. If recoil mitigation is a consideration in your build, I would lean towards a compensator or a muzzle brake. Weight:3.551oz Had to pin a muzzle brake in addition to my pinned stock. I didnt realize I didnt test it! There is nothing mechanical about the function of the firearm that causes the muzzle to go up. Assim que ele cair, sua aposta ser perdida. However, its not something wed ever just toss on the front of our firearm without thought. The perception of which recoils more will be different, and its also subjective where some people might prefer one over the other or swear that one is weaker/stronger than the other, despite the possibility that in both instances the exact same amount of energy was transferred to the shooter. Theyre all very confident theyll beat the M4-72 and the Titan hands-down. +1. I didnt take the replacement, though, as running a 1/2-28 thread tap through it Melonite is really hard, by the way resolved the problem completely. Old T.V.s, soda cans, tannerite, ect really spice things up. Im looking to prevent the fast fire AK style of muzzle rise. 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. This time around weve put 42 new muzzle devices to the test, measuring the recoil reduction performance of each. Griffin Armament Sdqd Material: steel Weight:4.057oz Strike Industries Oppressor This is a blast shield that works with five different Strike Industry muzzle breaks. My 20 wears a KAW linear comp and noticeably reduces concussion and noise at the shooters ear and spectators to the sides. The rifle I want already comes with a suppressor, but Im not even sure if it comes off. Comparable to some, rivaled by none, XTS products simply get it done! Material: stainless steel No fear, and congrats on your first-, I second the vote for Faxon slim 3-port muzzle brake to be included in #4!!! Great performance, great machining, great finish, all at a great price. Length:2.601 Im not saying thats how you should proceed, but thats definitely how most gun owners in CA proceed. Literally ruins your sight picture with each shot. I would love to see how these tested using a 10.5 inch barrel as on a AR Pistol platform. Just wondering of you still feel like the AFAB is still the all-around king. Weight:1.118oz Ive read all the flash and comp ones. Ill see if I can do your test, though, at some point. I am considering the Dragon and BMD combo since it seems Lantac engineered the BMD to maintain the Dragons excellent performance. Do you have a suggestion? [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. Thanks again. This is their Open brake, designed for competition classes that dont limit brake size. I imagine the full size taper mount brake would be a real performer especially in 5.56. Ao jogar o Jet X, cada jogador faz uma ou vrias apostas, tentando adivinhar em qual multiplicador o avio ir cair. Still good Black Dawn Muzzle Brake Diamondheads T-Brake was a hot request in the comments of muzzle brake test #1 and #2, both here and on YouTube. 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. It produces strong, shockingly-repeatable results at very lost cost and complexity, but perfect it is not. This is why I never frequent indoor ranges. Im looking for the best recoil reduction out of a hybrid device, but I want to keep concussion to a minimum. The 3%er here is a bit of an homage to the III% patriot/constitutionalist movement, with baffles cut in the pattern of III%. Wilson combat rapid threat muzzle brake Weight:3.094oz 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. Sled testing of the sort Ive been doing is way closer to area under the curve, measuring the total amount of energy much more so than it measures how its applied. The article Ive linked below explains why. Tactical Advantage Armory NT-23 Titanium Muzzle Brake: The NT-23 is more than 4 inches of fish scale-lookin shark teeth with ports everywhere. Im still not a big black oxide (or parkerizing) fan, but White Sound has done it as nicely as it can be done, and the machining on the FOSSA is super clean. Im curious about the blast control/mitigation to see if they redirect the sound forward. Ill put a link in my profile I guess. Dead/ Bad Links V Seven Weapon Systems V SEVEN Muzzle Brake Finish:black How do you think, since youve tested so many muzzle brakes they get the price so low for a made in America part? Good job, Im glad to hear someone is going something to save peoples hearing. 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. And, indeed, this is what we found. 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. 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. Moving on from flash hiders Are you looking for a muzzle device that assists in reducing upward lift or muzzle flip when firing? Full auto, whatever, the muzzle wont rise. Length:2.595 Here are the results: SJC Titan Comp. Shall we buckle a lil safety pin on you? Length:2.373 Were not a huge corporation that values the bottom line more than their customers and were not a one-man band selling AR15 parts out of a garage, were big enough to compete and small enough that each customer matters. 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. ODIN Works 5.56 Atlas Compensator The ATLAS is muzzle device that features a 3-piece modular design that makes installation simple and fast. While I appreciate your understanding of physics, I hope your real life demeanor isnt how you come across in print. If you hunt with your AR. The VG6 Epsilon 556 carries many of the same characteristics as the Gamma 556 with a few exceptions. 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. It continues to end up back on my rifles due to its excellent combination of muzzle stability, low blast, low concussion, low flash, and meaningful recoil reduction. Finish:blackmatte QPQ nitriding (dark grey matte thick carburizing in titanium) Pop. To mitigate this impressive flash signature, many shooters opt for a flash hider on their AR. Material: steel The impact that a muzzle brake can have on your AR is hard to overstate. MSRP:$94.95. 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. 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. 1) train to shoot from a more stable position/stance so the torso doesnt get leaned back from recoil 2) hold the gun in a better location in the shoulder pocket or even over towards the pec lower so the bore line (buffer tube line) is against the body instead of floating in air and 3) reduce rearwards recoil push, as its whats actually causing the shooter to create muzzle rise from a gun that doesnt inherently exhibit any. Jeremy is TTAG's Deputy Editor, working mostly behind the scenes but, when he attempts to write, he focuses on comprehensive gun & gear reviews. In addition to that, the unique design is supposed to provide some recoil reduction via prongs that increase in width as they approach the muzzle. Eine andere -Site. MSRP:$109.95. Do you see any erosion on this copper brake? Weight:16.8 oz Finish:black oxide Even doubled up with 33 NRR plugs and 34 NRR muffs, shooting next to him was impossible. Length:2.2 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? Finish:black nitride on steel, sleeve left raw In Flash Hiding Test #2 we saw that the Punisher is brighter than an A2 birdcage, but stealthier than most any typical brake. Its constructed of solid 4150 steel. Cool gotcha, thanks! Finish:black oxide Production versionsshould be without machining flaws. Youll find a split-screen, slow-mo comparison of each brakeduring rapid, offhand firing in the video here. A closed face and gas ports in the upward position help direct expelled gasses to control muzzle climb and improve follow up shots. Basically, FROMAN, Im not trying to poo on your ideas here but these tests take for-freaking-ever to prepare for, perform, and then edit together afterwards and I need to focus on whats popular and whats going to help the most people. Weight:2.25 oz 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. 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.