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Posted: 12/23/2005 1:17:10 PM EDT
Which brake is best for controlling barrel rise?
Link Posted: 12/25/2005 10:48:20 PM EDT
[#1]
The JP tank brake.

JP rifles
Link Posted: 12/25/2005 11:45:33 PM EDT
[#2]
muzzle rise?


mstn/pri qc brake
Link Posted: 12/27/2005 4:43:01 AM EDT
[#3]
Link Posted: 12/27/2005 6:53:32 AM EDT
[#4]
All of the above and the regular JP brake and miculek brakes.
Link Posted: 12/30/2005 11:56:04 AM EDT
[#5]
On that subject...can anyone ID the brake on my DPMS Dissy?  I'm thinking of replacing it with a Phantom (for purely cosmetic reasons), but if it's something that will give me better performance I would probably keep it.

http://www.pakieser.com/guns/dissybreak.JPG

http://www.pakieser.com/guns/dissybreak2.JPG
Link Posted: 12/31/2005 8:28:48 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
On that subject...can anyone ID the brake on my DPMS Dissy?  I'm thinking of replacing it with a Phantom (for purely cosmetic reasons), but if it's something that will give me better performance I would probably keep it.

www.pakieser.com/guns/dissybreak.JPG

www.pakieser.com/guns/dissybreak2.JPG



Sorry ... I'm unfamiliar with that.
Link Posted: 12/31/2005 12:07:23 PM EDT
[#7]
Looks to be the Fabio Muzzle Stabilizer.
www.dpmsinc.com/10Browse.asp
Link Posted: 12/31/2005 3:42:28 PM EDT
[#8]
Thanks for your help.
Link Posted: 12/31/2005 5:22:05 PM EDT
[#9]
Iwould use an mgi or enendine buffer before a muzzle break because of the increased noise.
Link Posted: 12/31/2005 8:00:02 PM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:
The JP tank brake.

JP rifles




+1

I have Miculek, Bennie Cooley, MSTN, and the JP - JP tank brake wins easily - you just don't want to be on either side of it
Link Posted: 1/1/2006 6:05:28 AM EDT
[#11]
For those who have experience with them, how does the Miculek compare to the MSTN QC?  The factors important to me are: quality in construciton/finish, bombproofness, effectiveness in reducing muzzle rize, noise, and overall size (i.e. do they look a little too big sitting on the end of a 14.5" barrel?).

Any opinions would be helpful.  Currently I've got a Smith brake (the one that looks like a long A2 flash hider, NOT the funky looking one with all the holes in it), from Brownells that I'm happy with.  Just looking to see if something might be a little better.

Thanks and Happy New Year!
Link Posted: 1/1/2006 1:12:02 PM EDT
[#12]
I've got the Miculek brake on the end of a 14.5" M4.  It is very well machined and looks good.  I don't notice any muzzle rise and very minimal recoil.  However, it annoys people adjacent to me at the range.
Link Posted: 1/1/2006 6:55:25 PM EDT
[#13]
My Colt 6400C has a brake that resembles a Miculek brake and it's amazingly effective...but noisy.

If you're building a range gun and will *always* be wearing hearing protection when firing it, a brake is a great idea.  The extra pressure and noise they redirect won't be a problem.

However...if you have any plans on using the rifle for home defense, you'd want to consider a regular flash hider if your state law allows.  

I've fired M4 variants with regular flash suppressors and they're much easier on unprotected ears than any of the brake/compensator ones.  

Again, only a consideration if the rifle is destined for use where hearing protection isn't practical.
Link Posted: 2/14/2006 8:41:05 PM EDT
[#14]
I am looking for a brake for a 13" bbl AC556- to cntrol muzzle rise.

Any suggestions?
Link Posted: 2/15/2006 5:17:45 AM EDT
[#15]
The Tank brake is the most effective but its not legal - except in open.  

Tried the Mini Y from bushmaster & its the most obnoxious by far & not as effective.

Best brake? the Cooley comp available through JP.

I also hear good things about the TTi.
Link Posted: 2/15/2006 6:56:13 AM EDT
[#16]
I'm talking about putting this on a full auto MG.  Not worried about legality for competition.
Link Posted: 2/15/2006 9:23:51 AM EDT
[#17]
A good suppressor.
Link Posted: 3/8/2006 12:23:04 PM EDT
[#18]
Has anyone tried the Tri-Nozzle Flash-Break from Stag?

http://www.stagarms.com/accessories.htm
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