mine normally runs smooth, sorry you had to see it's first hiccup on Sat. but here was the culprit. it looks like that red primer sealant burnt to the case and caused it to stick.



Eta. guess maybe i shoulda cleaned it b/f the shoot,hindsight ain't it wonderful

The reality is, they are meant for SBR's. More so than anything, they are just a ton of extra weight hanging on a 16" rifle. Great way to make it unbalanced. Makes no sense to me to run one on a longer upper. Hell, they're not necessarily even needed on a 10.5". In some instances though, they can increase back pressure and aid in cycling the action of the weapon.

Quoted: The reality is, they are meant for SBR's. More so than anything, they are just a ton of extra weight hanging on a 16" rifle. Great way to make it unbalanced. Makes no sense to me to run one on a longer upper. Hell, they're not necessarily even needed on a 10.5". In some instances though, they can increase back pressure and aid in cycling the action of the weapon.

I concur with you. They're designed for 12" or 13" SBR's & < IIRC. I had one on my 10.3" medcon, but it was just added weight other than redirecting the sound downrange. Still loud, however.  I took it off & it still works fine. Can purchase is in the works so that will solve that pesky sound issue.

A 16" carbine gas barrel has far too much dwell time as it is without extending it via a Krink brake.  Now if you're trying to run a 16" rifle gas barrel a krink brake is helpful.

It should run on any length barrel, it has no more back pressure than a can.

Quoted: I've seen some shorty uppers (not in NY) run great with these. However I saw a couple of what I would consider good quality 16" barrelled uppers that were not running well that happened to have these brakes installed. I also have heard the line "they intended/better for sbrs" Is this accurate? The ones I saw having a problem could have been a complete coincidence and been the result of ammo or a bunch of other things. Just curious, although they look neat I have no burning desire to have one.

Hmmm. I seem to recall a certain shooter's LMT M$gery upper hangin' up during the match this weekend as well, and a fowl foul word or 2 being uttered

I keep telling you guys to sell that sh!t and buy Colt

i got 2 words for ya



eta. now thats a bash

<sigh> You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink

If a semi is having problem when a Krink is attached to it, then there's probably something else wrong with it.  The main advantage of the Noveske/Krink breaks is that they can help SBRs cycle more reliably, but they have other advantages that can be beneficial on any barrel.

First off, they are a good flash supressor (it can be argued just how good they are at flash supression, but they are better than an A2, although not quite up there with phantom/vortex FHs).
They act as a compensator.  Admitedly, recoil on an AR isn't really an issue for most people, but sometimes every little bit helps.
They redirect the muzzle blast.  For me, this is their biggest advantage, and the reason I have them on my bullpups (the muzzle is a lot closer to your face on a bullpup).  The fact that they also redirect some of the sound down range doesn't hurt either, and I've had several people at the range comment on how little they are affected by muzzle blast when I have the Krinks on a gun.

They do add weight to the front of a barrel, but it isn't really that noticable unless you have a lightweight barrel, and I find that the extra weight helps with muzzle rise.  Personally, I like them, and think the pros outweigh the cons, but YMMV.

I put one on a 16" barrel I had laying around and man talk about top heavy. The muzzle wanted to dive every chance it got. I wanted one for a 14.5" or 13.7" but they still seam long and heavy on them. I am going to try it on the 12.5" I intend to buy soon. Ill report back with my findings.

Quoted: <sigh> You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink

I have not seen a need for one on any of my 10" uppers.  They all run fine and muzzle blast is not an issue since I've been shooting 10" carbines for 25 years.



Now the 7.5" Mike Rock upper is a different story.  First, it runs fine with a Vortex, but the concussion is "uncomfortable".  

The Noveske Krink makes it much more pleasant for me as well as those around me.



So it has its uses, but I would only use it on a barrel shorter than 10".

From a guy "running a timer behind the shooter" standpoint, the Noveske was pleasant to be near, as compared to most postban brakes, which can be brutally loud. That alone is enough to get my approval.

Quoted: First off, they are a good flash supressor (it can be argued just how good they are at flash supression, but they are better than an A2, although not quite up there with phantom/vortex FHs).

Have you ever shot ones on these at night/dusk? They suck as a FS. They direct it away vs eliminating it. The shooter will not notice it because it directs the flame in a cylynder shape out the front vs. a big ball o flame. Anyone standing off to the side will see it. I've had people from 2 ranges over come and watch me shoot this thing.

Why do you think they call it a flaming pig

Its a waste on a barrel 14"+. Anything less and its nice to direct the concussion away.

Yeah, a little cleaning and lubing more than once every 2-3 years goes a long ways

Yes I do remember the other Noveske-braked rifle at SquareDeal. Homebuild or factory upper? I didn't look at it that close.

Several of those guys who were shooting together had a number of malfs. It was ugly watching those guys shoot in a couple stages.

I'll tell you, attend a big match or (novice) training event, and the number of offbrand ARs that choke is downright scary. Either these guys have no concept of maintenance, have shitty ammo, or improperly assembled guns???

I do know that my personal Colts, regularly cleaned and maintained, do not disappoint me (knock on wood)-and have performed like this for well over a decade.

Quoted: It's easy to say "go buy a Colt" but where's any regular guy going to get a Colt in NY? They are few and far between on the shelves around here.

There is this thing called the EE on this goofy website called AR15.com.

I agree, the piggy on anything over a 11.5 doesn't really make sense...but im not an engineer.

For the 7.5 advocates, its almost a must: