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1/2/2009 7:11:59 PM EDT
How do you tell the difference between a flash hider and a muzzle brake?
1/2/2009 7:16:49 PM EDT
[#1]
Typically, a muzzle brake or compensator has a hole in the outgoing end that approximates the size of the bore.  Likewise, a flash hider's business end is usually much larger than that.

The BATF letter of determination is the clincher.
1/2/2009 9:43:39 PM EDT
[#2]
Correct, usually when purchasing a FH they will state that the BATF has classified that item as a FH
1/3/2009 1:27:29 AM EDT
[#3]
Muzzle brake on my AR.

1/3/2009 6:45:37 AM EDT
[#4]
Muzzle brakes SUCK ASS!!!!  

My first AR had one and I had to trade it for a NEKKID barrel (no FH on postban guns in NYS).

Muzzle brakes make the AR so farking loud for the shooter!  I remember shooting it thinking I was getting punched in the face every time I pulled the trigger.

I can see of NO reason to get a muzzle brake for an AR.  Recoil even without one is minimal.

Go flash hider or go plain.
1/3/2009 10:39:23 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Muzzle brakes SUCK ASS!!!!  

My first AR had one and I had to trade it for a NEKKID barrel (no FH on postban guns in NYS).

Muzzle brakes make the AR so farking loud for the shooter!  I remember shooting it thinking I was getting punched in the face every time I pulled the trigger.

I can see of NO reason to get a muzzle brake for an AR.  Recoil even without one is minimal.

Go flash hider or go plain.


lol some look cool idk?

But i agree with the muzzle blast. Its worse for the shooter next to you too. The Y comps are fucking the WORSE. Its like a 2x4 to the face, then it blows your hat off