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Posted: 7/11/2005 10:02:02 PM EDT

I need to know if there is a difference between a flash-suppressor and a muzzle-brake. Which should I install to reduce recoil on my AR-15?

Also, can you recommend a good recoil-buffer for a collapsable stock AR?

Thank a million!

Posted: 7/11/2005 10:09:14 PM EDT

[#1]

I would go with a Colt "H" buffer before installing a muzzle brake

Posted: 7/11/2005 10:13:26 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I would go with a Colt "H" buffer before installing a muzzle brake

+1
OR one of the MGI rate-reducing buffers, as I understand they tame recoil (what little there is) pretty well.

Posted: 7/11/2005 10:22:43 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I need to know if there is a difference between a flash-suppressor and a muzzle-brake.

Yes there is

Which should I install to reduce recoil on my AR-15?

Well I think if you just read the name muzzle-brake it is self explained.
A muzzle brake will help reduce recoil.

A flash suppressor / hider is just that, It will reduce the amount of flash at the muzzle but do nothing for recoil.

Also, can you recommend a good recoil-buffer for a collapsable stock AR?

You bet the stock one that comes with it.
There is no need to alter the buffer and spring on a new rifle. If it is a build you are doing then that may be a different question all together. In this case we would need more info as to what you are building.

Thank a million!

Welcome

Posted: 7/12/2005 2:59:36 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I would go with a Colt "H" buffer before installing a muzzle brake
+1
OR one of the MGI rate-reducing buffers, as I understand they tame recoil (what little there is) pretty well.

they work great on reducing the recoil! again whatever little there was to begin with.

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