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Posted: 4/30/2014 1:39:36 PM EDT
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I'm in the market for a new muzzle device. I am looking for something along the lines of a muzzle brake or a compensator. I would like to go with a true muzzle brake but roughly half of my shooting is done at a busy range, and I dont want to piss my neighbors off. So I am leaning towards a compensator (splitting the difference if Im right). What are some options out there that have good recoil/rise control without the concussion? and Im not very concerned about flash suppression. Here are what I looked into, feel free to give other options and your experiences.
BCM mod 1 VG6 gamma 556 Battlecomp Griffin Armament M4SD-II |
Sounds like an excuse to buy a brake with a suppressor mount and a suppressor 
Effective brakes tend to be cruel to your neighbors at the range. Here's some good reading on brakes: http://www.multigunmedia.com/pk-compensation.pdf http://www.multigunmedia.com/ar15-comps-pt-2.pdf Note that most of them provide 50% to 75% recoil reduction. Also make a note of those that don't. There's a zero (0%) in there (Levang). Don't limit yourself to the brakes in the write-ups. Most brakes that divert gasses to the sides will be in that same 50% to 75% range. |
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I went thru the same thing. I didn't want the excessive side blast and noise with brakes like the PWS FSC556 so I went with the Levang. From the 2 articles posted above, I agree and while it was quiet, muzzle flip sucked. I bought a Spike's Tactical Dynacomp for a new build but decided to install it on my first AR. I haven't shot with it yet but I shot my friend's with an A2 flash hider type brake with closed front and .224 hole for the bullet (DPMS Branson? EWS?) and it was MUCH better at muzzle control than my AR with a Levang. I'm hoping it'll be as good or better at muzzle control with the Dynacomp.
I noticed 3 basic designs in muzzle brakes. 1) Big open side ports like the PWS FSC556, Miculek and Rolling Thunder. These usually give the best recoil reduction at the cost of noise and side blast. 2) Lots of little holes or slots on the sides like the BCM Mod 1, 0, EWS, Battlecomp and Dynacomp. These aren't as effective at recoil reduction but still pretty good and less side blast. 3) front facing holes only like the DPMS Levang and Troy Claymore. These have little to no recoil reduction but no side blast either. I live in a ban state so swapping brakes to try out isn't easy as we need to have muzzle devices pinned and welded. I did a lot of research before getting the Dynacomp (lots of youtube vids). I might get the Dynacomp D2 for the new build. |
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For the best balance of flash suppression, muzzle rise, and concussion, I've read (and I've read for many hours) the KAC MAMS is the very best if cost is not a concern with the Griffin M4SD II Flash comp being second. Those two beat out Battlecomps, the BCM and other similar offerings.
There will be better brakes that will fireball and concuss. There are better flash hiders that will not reduce muzzle activity. The two above are the best. FWIW I bought the Griffin Flash Comp... |
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Never used a BattleComp but I read that it pushes the muzzle downwards and has great amounts of flash. It is also very expensive. I ended up buying the Griffin tactical comp. Better value, looks about the same and supposedly performs better than the BattleComp.
http://vuurwapenblog.com/2014/01/12/ar-15-muzzle-device-comparison/ |
| Blast and noise are separate issues. Any effective brake will have some concussion or blast. Some have high blast but low noise and vice versa. Those that mix gases internally rather than externally have tendency to have only moderate blast and lowest noise (decibel level). If you want rapid fire, you will also want to consider which return the fastest to zero. Those that do provide a better shooting experience and allow you to see hits thru scope. |
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