Regardless of what you choose, we have you covered at AR15Discounts.com. Dont know if they sell its compensator separately now (they didnt then), but every time I fire it off hand I cant get over the fact that I have to bring the gun back up onto target. As always, if you have any questions about any of the muzzle devices weve listed here, please give us a call. The guys who make me shake my head the most are (eg) the guys who want a .300 WM in a 6 pound rifle, and they want to hurl 180 grain pills downrange. Welcome to the third installment of our 5.56 muzzle brake testing series. As an engineer I know that theory, no matter how seemingly airtight, sometimes does not stand against empirical results. Less obvious is the Punishers muzzle rise compensation, which comes from the top slot between prongs starting sooner (closer to the muzzle) than the others, meaning gas and pressure will begin venting out of it first and providing a muzzle rise-reducing downwards force. Flash hiding test #1 is here, and #2 here. DeSantis Gunhide Question of the Day: Who Have You Taught to Shoot Lately? Diameter(at largest point): 1.366 Try giving it a second look plus, theres a recoil reduction performance-per-dollar graph, MSRP listed in the stats for each brake under their heading and photograph (all alphabetical in the article), AND the Excel doc with all of the data is linked so you can download it and do things like sort them all by MSRP, by weight, or by whatever you want, he SJC Titan reduced recoil by 78.18%. anyway, in my experience while a couple no/low-flash shots might be a fluke, if a muzzle device throws a giant fireball its something youre going to see repeatedly from it, Thanks for all your work on the tests theyve helped me in my purchase decisions as well as being quite interesting. Weight:1.42 oz in titanium, 1.77oz in stainless MSRP:$99. How does the Strike Industries Triple Crown stack up? Assim que ele cair, sua aposta ser perdida. - After firing 25+ 160 grain rounds in one session I anticipated feeling the testing later but that wasnt the case. Uncategorized. Its unique chamber geometries give it a very soft feel in the shoulder, and the gas ports dimensions have been strenuously tested to give the utmost control to the muzzle. This silver birdcage muzzle brake/flash hider with five slots and solid bottom is designed in the standard A2 style. I, being a gunsmith, just think that lots of people overlook the thing that you allude to in your posting the fit of the firearm. Dead/ Bad Links SJC Titan Compensator Dead/ Bad Links Lund/SJC .223 Titan Compensator, Link Update 3 of 3 Have you guys tested the um tactical rage? Hey Jeremy, interesting series. Great observation and question- I would think that pistol application is certainly viable (One of the independent reviewers of a pre-production piece installed it on a .22 pistol for kicks after hed finished his 300 B/O, 5.56, and .308 testing) . Length:1.808 Seriously. Looking forward to the next TTAG MB Test, Jeremy. Then again, with suppressors were way more interested in length, weight, sound volume, sound tone, blowback, return to zero when taking on and off, etc than recoil reduction. . Have a nice day, buttercup. Then the appeal seeking cert with SCOTUS was dropped when Scalia died. Diameter(at largest point): 1.02 Machining and finish are above average (and my loaner is used). First, the core gets installed on the rifle. First because it would cost half as much to run the identical but non-suppressor-accepting versions of the same brakes and second because once you have that suppressor I just dont think its important to 99% of owners how the muzzle device performs without the can on it. New price $65 and up Venom Defense & Design AR-15, 3-Port Compensator Weve tested something like 165 muzzle devices thus far, and test 4 is going to have a slightly tighter focus on gathering new data as well as most likely crowning a new champion as we have three or four brakes that manufacturers designed specifically to win this test haha. It is the most pleasant experience possible, and its my choice 100% of the time (outside of timed competition) given the option. The Titan is larger and heavier than the M4-72, but breathes less fire. Reducing recoil by 72.65% was good enough for a fourth place finish (really, it was effectively in a tie for third). To mitigate this impressive flash signature, many shooters opt for a flash hider on their AR. They look cool, but the blast is just. I liked it because that shows how clustered the brakes are on cost, yet widely distributed on quality. Precision Armament AFAB-556 Hybrid Muzzle Brake: The AFAB is my go-to, all-around muzzle device, although in this crowd of highly effective brakes and comps its 50.55% recoil reduction seems less impressive than it really is. Thank you. Finish:black I doubt there would be much if any swapping of ranks (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 10th, etc.). This one being one of the worst offenders: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/04/jeremy-s/gear-review-juggernaut-tactical-juggerbrake/. Theyd reduce recoil more if the baffles were angled rearwards, but the shooter would absolutely pay for it in more blast, concussion, and volume, and people understand that. MSRP:not sold separately. Just wondering of you still feel like the AFAB is still the all-around king. Maybe if youve had rotator cuff surgery, or youre shooting a full-auto rifle. Is there another combo that you recommend that is as effective? Forum. New price $65 Rainier Arms Xtreme Tactical Compensator (XTC) 2.0 This is their Open brake, designed for competition classes that dont limit brake size. The second mag of full-auto is going to show a damn steady AR no matter whats on the muzzle, IMHO, with a good shooter. Full auto, whatever, the muzzle wont rise. Once again though, V Sevens machining and finish is great. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Rifenbark Armory S.O.M. Weight:2.51 oz If the shooter doesnt allow the gun to push them back and holds the gun against their shoulder properly so the stock doesnt roll up their shoulder, then the muzzle of an AR will not rise on them. Mike, Check out the Indian Creek Design BFD. Its pretty cool in that it works with almost any brake or comp on the market and allows you to essentially turn it into a linear comp in a couple seconds. Material: steel (also available in stainless steel) The VooDoo Jet Comp is a simple, well-made, 3-port brake that performs extremely well. Finish:black nitride Id expect the percentage reduction numbers to change a bit but the muzzle devices to rank the same way compared to each other. The tests arent exactly the same every time (test rig weight, angle, weather conditions, etc vary between tests). Machining and Cerakoting are both very clean. Hiperfire HIPERCOMP 5.56CQ Another great compensator from Hiperfire that features a four-pronged tip for close quarters action, which is interesting as I dont see many 3-gunners jabbing at cardboard with their muzzle devicesbut hey, its there if you need it. I had built it with the idea of a hunting /bench rifle. No timing is required. Although I dont yet have access to professional dB metering equipment to test volume level claims, I figured the same gas-trapping principals were likely to lead to a change in recoil reduction. MSRP:$28.99. The full size 2 port brake was my actual point of contention with the Paladin being referred to as an inferior compromise that still performs somewhat even on on a 16 308. Is the BFD something that could *potentially* be fitted to heavy-caliber pistols? After all, I agree with you that a .223 requires no muzzle solution for recoil reduction if one is not shooting in competition. Length:2.36 The top port set to the right, benefits right-hand shooters with minimizing excessive climb. Diameter(at largest point): 1.5 MSRP:$89.18. On top of working great, the Atlas Blast Shield has a stylish, modern looking design. This compensator features a robust, cast design that is ideal for 3-gunners. Finish:bead blast or many Cerakote color options Any way you slice it, there will be pain. I believe it went from a 2.4 in the first test, to a 2.9 in the third.. so im just curious as to what changed? Thanks again. NBS Tanker This budget-friendly tanker-style muzzle brake features all-steel construction with a heat treated, erosion resistant black nitride finish. This is a very attractive and well thought out flash hider that looks great once installed. Strike Industries WarHog Comp Unlike the pair of two-chamber Strike Industries compensators above, this one is a simple and very affordable single chamber muzzle device. Finish:black oxide (as tested) or AlTiN A long, single port is added to reduce recoil (by almost 46%) without excessive blast or concussion. Someone will say, and theyd be right, that I should purchase a couple of good comps and test them myself. Thanks for your response Jeremy and MUCH thanks for the great service youve provided to the shooting community through the hard and well thought-out labors involved in your tests! Once the sleeve is timed to ones preference, the end cap is torqued down and three set screws lock it and the sleeve solidly in place. Because at an average of $100 a pop, you better hope you like the one you pick. Dead/ Bad Links Knights Armament Triple Tap Flash Suppressor/Compensator Every brake I install comes with a lecture about never, ever shooting them without hearing protection. A muzzle brake counteracts rearward force of the AR that occurs when firing. A simple A2 flash hider only reduces recoil by 1%. MSRP:$99.95. I think its safe to say at this point that Muzzle Brake Shootout #4 is never happening. Seems that most other shield systems degrade performance once the shield is applied. In that testing, it reduced recoil by 60.73% compared to a bare muzzle. , Great test otherwise and you are doing a great job putting numbers to something otherwise govern by feelings! MSRP:$89.99. Ive had it for a few months and will be writing up a brief review soon, but the short version is that its great and I have nothing negative to say at all. For an aggressive, but not quite howitzer-like look, and for staying within size restrictions for some competition classes (although I believe in the U.S. its 1.0 thats used as a limit in some classes, meaning this one would technically be too big at 1.02), Nord Arms makes their Standard brake. The M4-72s performance wasconsistent with the previous shootouts, reducing recoil by 74.03%. Also, how heavy is your AR-15 and how heavy is the sliding rig? Designed to shoot both .223 REM & 5.56X45MM, the Schmeisser S60 will give you an instant capacity upgrade over the standard AR mag at an affordable price for your AR Carbine or Pistol. Basically, FROMAN, Im not trying to poo on your ideas here but these tests take for-freaking-ever to prepare for, perform, and then edit together afterwards and I need to focus on whats popular and whats going to help the most people. Your brakes look cool and work very well. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. This stock doesnt sit into the strap at the rear as nicely as the one on the other lower does, so I felt it needed extra security to make sure it stayed totally consistent and the gun didnt slide or shift on top of the sled at all. Yup, Strike makes some awesome values. Low life control freaks, the lot who think they way you do. MSRP:$149. Dead/ Bad Links Rifenbark Armory S.O.M. Material: 4140 steel Ill admit muzzle brakes definitely have their merits in competitive shooting where youre trying to scrub milliseconds off your stage times, but thats also an environment where you arent literally ruining the experience of everyone around you. Length:8.2 It tremendously reduces felt recoil and its tip reduces ground effects when shooting prone. Diameter(at largest point): 1.198 In my subjective opinion doing a little shooting out in the woods, I did also find it slightly quieter with the correctly-bored end cap. They also minimize the guns movement against your shoulder. Im not saying thats how you should proceed, but thats definitely how most gun owners in CA proceed. Recoil test results for all of the entrants can be seen in the graphs and tables below. Ill put a link in my profile I guess. Crazy, I know. Version two??? Although it is simply a cosmetic issue, thread protectors really are not all that attractive. Weight:3.284oz Love these reviews, cant wait for round #4, maybe add Strike Industries J-Comp V2 to the mix. Have you tested these two in your previous reviews? As a bonus, some flash hiders do tend to at least slightly lessen felt recoil. $128.99. That said, there are also muzzle devices that do not fit into these categories. Terrific for the money and, for having more of a brake appearance, the J-Type is not a concussion beast. Ive read/watched all tests several times and havent gleaned that. Hard pass on hot garbage. Its more compact, but its still a recoil cutting beast with an over 68% reduction. Again, I tell them Thats going to hurt. In this case, a little more mass is a Good Thing. Im fully willing to believe that this was a complete and total fluke, and Armageddon Tactical immediately offered a replacement, no questions asked, while also stating that theyll be upping their inspection protocol to ensure this cant happen in the future. If you believe theres a 1:1 connection, then that doesnt account for the SJCs 4.15% better recoil reduction performance (and Id highly suggest looking at it as a percentage, not a distance measurement in inches). I could not agree more. Tactical Advantage Armory 3P-23 Titanium 3%er Muzzle Brake: Tactical Advantage Armory sent me a whole collection of brakes and comps, most of which are made from their metal of choice, Titanium.