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Posted: 10/7/2008 6:45:58 PM EDT
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Going to have my barrel cut to 14.5" and perma attach one of these, Anyone actually shot them both? I know the FSC556 reduced muzzle climb drastically and reduces some flash, but the vortex does an amazing job at reducing flash but does nothing for recoil. |
I love it how people always chime in with their '5.56 has no recoil'. No offense but I did not ask about your lack of perception regarding recoil of a firearm. And yes, ANY 5.56 HAS recoil. Try rapidfiring a full mag in 3 seconds and see where it takes ya.  Back to my question. |
I shoot both....I am a fan of the FSC556. I like the idea of NOT losing my sight picture under recoil. I lose my sight picture with the Vortex. |
HOLY SHIT! this guy isnt playin -  rofl.If you want magdump accuracy - FSC556 - Thats my plan once I get the coin. Flash never bothered me - i dont shoot at night so... just my op. |
Thanks all for the extra insight. Sorry to fly off the handle before but every time you ask a question some smart azz starts preaching couch commando knowledge. I like to be able to rapidfire and stay on target and looks like I'll be getting the FSC556. This will go on my main SHTF rifle setup for CQB/NVG use with an IR laser. I'll test out the flash with my NVG and see if it is good enough or keep looking for something else.  |
Originally posted by a representative of PWS on another forum:
Take it for what it's worth. |
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I have shot both. The Vortex hides almost all flash. The FSC556 does not. I does do a very good job at being a brake. On the down side it is very loud. The side blast that it adds to help control the muzzle is almost to the point of annoying. At least to me. If you are going to have a scope on it and want to shoot for presion I'd go FSC556 If this is going to be a QCB standard front site/irons with maybe a Eotech,Aimpoint them go vortex. |
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What you want it to do dictates what you should get. Comparing the Vortex to the FSC556 is like comparing apples to oranges. 2 completely different things. BTW, it works great on "CQB" rifles as well. Here's one of mine on my SBR at a Pat Rogers class earlier this year.  
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Once again, thanks all for the input  .I'll be picking one up soon. It'll be going on my 14" colt ultralight 1/7 twist barrel. I used to have the older, plain DNTC brake on one of my AR15's in the past and it was quieter than some of the other brakes/comps I've tested prior, but worked amazingly at reducing muzzleclimb. I have a video of me dumping a 30rnd mag in like 3 seconds somewhere on youtube with almost zero muzzleclimb. 
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