Would you change out the FH on your Stealth

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Would you change out the FH on your Stealth

Posted: 8/10/2011 1:07:40 PM EDT

I have a Stealth on the way....I know next to nothing about Flash Hiders and was just wondering if the people in the know would change out the standard ones they come with? If so, with what, and why?

This isnt going to be a duty gun or anything like that.

As always, Thanks!

Posted: 8/10/2011 1:29:26 PM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:

I have a Stealth on the way....I know next to nothing about Flash Hiders and was just wondering if the people in the know would change out the standard ones they come with? If so, with what, and why?

This isnt going to be a duty gun or anything like that.

As always, Thanks!

I have an 18" Stealth and changed mine out with the PWS FSC556, mostly because I'm an upgrade/Mod whore and can't leave much stock if I can help it...

Seems to work pretty well, I've heard some complaints from a few fellow shooters standing nearby...

Posted: 8/10/2011 1:32:40 PM EDT

[#2]

Yeah, I always get baffle strikes when I put my cans on a A2 flash hider

Seriously though, I would do it. I am assuming you are speaking of any muzzle devices (breaks included), not just flash hiders. I prefer Surefires, but there are a lot of good ones. Faster follow up shots make it 100% worth it, IMHO. Plus, if you have kids/wife/girlfriend that shoots, they will likely appreciate less felt recoil, and therefore enjoy shooting more.

Posted: 8/10/2011 1:49:46 PM EDT

[#3]

I'm a fan of the Beenie Cooley Tactical Comp. I've shot with Surefires, PRI Quiet Brakes and PWS. IMHO they all perform about the same but the Surefire and Beenie Cooley seem to be a little better in stopping muzzle rise and felt recoil. Only draw back is the noise, any one standing next to you is going to hate you.

Posted: 8/10/2011 1:50:44 PM EDT

[#4]

Can the Stealth be ordered with different flash hiders/muzzle brakes? I would want an AAC Brake so I could attach a suppressor.

Posted: 8/10/2011 1:59:52 PM EDT

[#5]

I recommend the Surefire break...MB556K

Posted: 8/10/2011 2:17:25 PM EDT

[#6]

This thread is relevant to my interests.

I've heard that the loose tolerances on standard A2 flash hiders can affect accuracy... is this the case with the ones that LT uses?

If so, I'm trying to decide between a Blackout or Vortex (which I have heard are ideal for preserving accuracy versus the cheap A2s)... or just go with a thread mount suppressor that stays.

Posted: 8/10/2011 2:33:39 PM EDT

[#7]

I'm uploading a quick video of the MB556K

Posted: 8/10/2011 2:34:22 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
This thread is relevant to my interests.

I've heard that the loose tolerances on standard A2 flash hiders can affect accuracy... is this the case with the ones that LT uses?

If so, I'm trying to decide between a Blackout or Vortex (which I have heard are ideal for preserving accuracy versus the cheap A2s)... or just go with a thread mount suppressor that stays.

I just watched a Brownells video showing a flash comparison between several different Flash Hiders. The Vortex was far and above the best at hiding any and all flash. Through my small amount of reading, Im curious if there is a brake that also does a good job at eliminating flash. It seems to me like you need to decide if you want low muzzle rise or limited flash.

Posted: 8/10/2011 2:35:24 PM EDT

[#9]

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Can the Stealth be ordered with different flash hiders/muzzle brakes? I would want an AAC Brake so I could attach a suppressor.

Look at the page on LTs site that has all the muzzle devices... I think if you call them to place your order you can still get them to put any that they stock/have in stock on... Not that big if a deal to do yourself though...

Posted: 8/10/2011 2:40:50 PM EDT

[#10]

Look at this video from youtube. It shows the PWS FSC556, which is pictured above. Looks like almost no muzzle rise and not much more flash than the A2 from the night videos I watched. Looking like a good choice! Thanks Smullen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53BmLJgusfI

Posted: 8/10/2011 2:55:47 PM EDT

[#11]

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I recommend the Surefire break...MB556K

This. You will not be disappoint.

Posted: 8/10/2011 3:55:30 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I recommend the Surefire break...MB556K

This. You will not be disappoint.

Posted: 8/10/2011 4:12:24 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:

I recommend the Surefire break...MB556K

This. You will not be disappoint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhYDITwzP0s&hd=1

Holy crap, there is like no climb on that thing... Looks like it pushes back more than up...

I would not mind trying on of them on my 18".... When I get my 16" I might pick one of those up for the 18" and try the PWS FSC556 on the 16" ...

Posted: 8/10/2011 4:20:06 PM EDT

[#14]

BattleComp or suppressor of your choice. Muzzle brakes (as opposed to flash hiders) are of no use to me unless they have a suppressor screwed onto them. Work great for competition...not so great for practical applications. YMMV.

Posted: 8/10/2011 4:22:07 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I recommend the Surefire break...MB556K

This. You will not be disappoint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhYDITwzP0s&hd=1

Holy crap, there is like no climb on that thing... Looks like it pushes back more than up...

I would not mind trying on of them on my 18".... When I get my 16" I might pick one of those up for the 18" and try the PWS FSC556 on the 16" ...

I'm not going to lie. In that video I am shooting for groups and I am letting the back rest mostly hold the rifle, which is why it moves back so much. If my shoulder was correctly placed, it would move less then half of what it does in the video. But when I place my shoulder correctly against it, my reticle moves all over the place, which makes shooting tiny groups difficult.

Posted: 8/10/2011 4:40:37 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I recommend the Surefire break...MB556K

This. You will not be disappoint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhYDITwzP0s&hd=1

Holy crap, there is like no climb on that thing... Looks like it pushes back more than up...

I would not mind trying on of them on my 18".... When I get my 16" I might pick one of those up for the 18" and try the PWS FSC556 on the 16" ...

I'm not going to lie. In that video I am shooting for groups and I am letting the back rest mostly hold the rifle, which is why it moves back so much. If my shoulder was correctly placed, it would move less then half of what it does in the video. But when I place my shoulder correctly against it, my reticle moves all over the place, which makes shooting tiny groups difficult.

You are going to have to view this on 1080p fullscreen to see the muzzle.....LINK

Posted: 8/10/2011 5:13:38 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I recommend the Surefire break...MB556K

This. You will not be disappoint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhYDITwzP0s&hd=1

Holy crap, there is like no climb on that thing... Looks like it pushes back more than up...

I would not mind trying on of them on my 18".... When I get my 16" I might pick one of those up for the 18" and try the PWS FSC556 on the 16" ...

I'm not going to lie. In that video I am shooting for groups and I am letting the back rest mostly hold the rifle, which is why it moves back so much. If my shoulder was correctly placed, it would move less then half of what it does in the video. But when I place my shoulder correctly against it, my reticle moves all over the place, which makes shooting tiny groups difficult.

You are going to have to view this on 1080p fullscreen to see the muzzle.....LINK

Wow, that works well. Too well, I want one now.

Posted: 8/10/2011 8:24:24 PM EDT

[#18]

Have any of you guys shot both the SF and the PWS by chance?

Posted: 8/10/2011 8:30:37 PM EDT

[#19]

my wife has a surefire MB on her 11.5" SBR... thing is loud as hell... but the red dot barely moves... follow up shots are very fast...

Posted: 8/10/2011 8:31:06 PM EDT

[#20]

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Have any of you guys shot both the SF and the PWS by chance?

Yep. The surefire seems much smoother. I would say the PWS is more "violent", especially if you are shooting from a bench because some of the gases come back towards you.

Posted: 8/10/2011 9:24:09 PM EDT

[#21]

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Have any of you guys shot both the SF and the PWS by chance?

Yep. The surefire seems much smoother. I would say the PWS is more "violent", especially if you are shooting from a bench because some of the gases come back towards you.

I can't comment on the Surefire, but I'd have to aggree with the ""Violent"" gas... I was letting a friend try his hand at the 300 yard gongs with my baby and while I was standing behind him, I noticed a tolw or a shirt sitting on the bench next to us, was moving quite a bit each time he fired...