I'm about to put an ATN 5x33L scope on my A2 (still looking for a B-square for under $50, but BTT...), and I've decided that my shots through the scope will probably be slightly easier to "call" if my recoil was a bit lower.  My rifle isn't an HBAR, so it's fairly light and tends to be slightly unstable compared to heavier AR's, so for of an investment at/under $50, I'm putting a muzzle brake and a lead buttstock wedge on my rifle.

I realize the change in recoil won't be remarkable with the muzzle brake installed, but I'm willing to accept any decrease for a VERY small amount of cash that they cost.  My concern is, with my post-ban AR, I'm somewhat limited in my options for a flash suppressor.  Sure, I'd love a wicked Vortex/Phantom, but I'll accept a tacky looking AK or Y-Comp brake since they're one of my only options.

For under $40, what is the best post-ban muzzle brake I can get?  I know I'll probably have to turn the upper into a gunsmith so that he can drill taper holes (another hassle with post-bans), but I'm willing to do whatever it takes.  I also heard around the grapevine that Mini Y-Comps were loud as sin, and whatever I choose I'd rather not have my rifle sounding like an M14 at the expense merely of my ears.

Any suggestions?  As always, I appreciate (blah blah blah).

Jewbroni~

Get the AK brake, it works and even reduces flash.  Y-comps are indeed the luodest thing you've EVER heard, had one and threw it away due to noise.  Full isze Y-comps are no better.

I shot 2 weeks ago at the range with a guy about 10 ft. away from me who had a carbine with an AK brake on it.  Didn't look "too" bad, but the sound honestly wasn't all that bad.  Function over Form, I suppose.  I'll consider the AK brake as one option, thanks.

*Cough* Your turn, Lew [:D]
Jewbroni~

Wilson has a muzzle brake that vaguely resembles an A2 flash hider.  Just so you know, Jewbroni, if it is a post ban it must have an approved muzzle brake, no flash hiders allowed.

Yeah, I know the law.  I also know that "flash suppressors" and "muzzle brakes" server the same serviceable function, but that they are classified differently for legality issues.

Jewbroni~

If you ever want to shoot CMP with it,
leave it alone.

Yes, in fact I do want to shoot CMP with it.  Correction: not with the current stock Colt upper I have now, but "possibly" with another DMC upper in the future.  I will probably NOT put a brake on my good, quality CMP upper, but given that I have a cheap but practice-effective Colt barrel now, I want to get all I can out of it.  If adding $50 for a brake helps me out, then that's probably one of the cheapest investments I can think of at the moment.

Jewbroni~