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5/17/2004 3:27:02 AM EDT
Can someone explain the difference between a Compensator, muzzle brake and a flash hidder?  h.gif

thanks,
Joe
5/17/2004 5:07:39 AM EDT
[#1]
In a nutshell:

Compensator - helps reduce muzzle-flip (vertical movement)

Muzzle brake - helps reduce recoil (rearward movement)

Flash hider - Reduces visual signature (muzzle blast)

There are also plenty of hybrid devices out there that combine characteristics of all three.  Flash hider/compensators are very common.
5/17/2004 1:02:37 PM EDT
[#2]
Thanks Hal9k

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Joe
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