I've been a flash-hider guy forever, looking at muzzle brakes

[Jon_L]

So I'm putting together this new AR and wanted some input from others on muzzle brakes--preferably integrated with a flash-hider. I was looking at the Rainier Arms XTC but I'm lost here. Everyone keeps saying to get a Battlecomp but $150 is out of my price range (I'm feeling under $70--is that unreasonable?).

Something I do have to say is that I'll be running a 14.5" middy so it will need to be 1.5"+ so I can get the legal length.

[ezrydr]

This is the one that I am looking at http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Griffin_Armament_M4SD_II_Flash_Comp_XHP556Flashcom_p/ga-xhp556flashcomp.htm .

[Guest Skyline034]

If you want similar performance to a Battlecomp at half the price look at the Spikes Tactical Dynacomp. I have both and can't really tell a difference between the two. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[173rdABN]

I use an AAC 51T Brake (twin hole) and a Surefire MB556K and swear by both.

[Dolomite_supafly]

There are few brakes that are better than the Miculek brake. And there are none that are better tha are as cheap. It works phenomenally well too.

[Jon_L]

Thanks all for your suggestions.  Right now the KA-1222A (linked above) is in the front, followed by the Griffin M4SD-II--although I'll probably never buy a suppressor for it.

 

Anyone else?

[Jon_L]

(Sorry for the doubletap) Actually, after watching these videos: 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_004H7tVgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHPpPcyiGgs

 

I'll be going with the PWS FSC556... Now I have to see If I can get it for below $95.

[BrokeEnthusiast]

I've got an extra AAC blackout 51T I'll sell you.

 

http://www.advanced-armament.com/BLACKOUT-51T-Flash-Hider_p_447.html

[TNMTBik3r]

Following... I'm interested too.

[Smith]

This is about the best comparison I I've ever seen. In most of the objective test I've read the Battle Comp is much hype, big price, and poor performance. I really like the YHM 5C2. http://vuurwapenblog.com/2013/10/03/ar15-muzzle-brakeflash-hidercompensator-comparison-part-1/

[Guest Authenticman]

I am going to buy two of the griffin armament m4sdII soon as I have the free cash. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

[Guest Authenticman]

Or take a look at the goguns talon. It looks pretty good too! I just dont know if I can buy one that uses a beer sitting on the barrel of a rifle as proof of it working! Lol. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

[Jon_L]

Haha, the beer trick!  That's good fun.  Thanks for the suggestions, guys.  So many options to choose from, making my head spin.

[GoneBallistic]

There are few brakes that are better than the Miculek brake. And there are none that are better tha are as cheap. It works phenomenally well too.

Is that the same one you have on your lightweight AR? If so, I was very impressed!

[atlas3025]

The PWS brakes work really well. That is the same style that comes on the SCAR 308, and the recoil is very mild. I can also attest to the effectiveness of the Miculek.

No one will want to be beside you at the range with either of those two.

[Oh Shoot]

I've got a Smith Enterprise to sell (not trying to sell it through this thread, I'm a benefactor and will do it through Trading Post if I sell it through TGO,  ok?).

 

Anyone used one? Guy in one review I found on Brownell's says it's better than his Miculek.

 

 

- OS

Edited April 19, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[Jon_L]

I have a personal range so I won't need to worry about other shooters, unless it's a self-defense situation (I can't think of such an extreme scenario where I'd need to grab my long-arm, but I've never shut out the possibility)

[lsp408]

I use Troy claymore muzzle brake. It cost $60

[McAllyn]

I have experience with the Battlecomp 1.5, Benny Hill Rolling Thunder, SJC Titan, and Miculek brakes.

 

Most effective is the Benny Hill with the SJC coming in a decent second.

 

The Miculek is good enough (great for the money) but won't work on your 14.5 if you're doing a pin and weld, since I don't think it's long enough.

 

The Battlecomp was a waste of my money, and hurts terribly since I have it pinned and welded on a Daniel Defense 14.5 barrel, and the only way I can get back to good is file for SBR and cut the barrel down to 12.5 and start over. (Sort of planned to do this anyway, though, and just leave a can threaded at the end of my handguard.)

 

Mac

[Jon_L]

Has anyone heard of the Manticore Nightbrake Muzzle compensator?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io2wilwieY0&src_vid=XHgtv2X9RvQ&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_877655

Edited May 1, 2014 by Jon_L

[ezrydr]

This one looks interesting http://high-velocity-arms.myshopify.com/collections/vg6-precision/products/epsilon-556

[Smith]

[quote name="Jon_L" post="1144887" timestamp="1398962081"]Has anyone heard of the Manticore Nightbrake Muzzle compensator? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io2wilwieY0&src_vid=XHgtv2X9RvQ&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_877655[/quote] Manticore is a great company. The NightBrake is highly regarded by the AK pistol crowd where recoil manageability is needed. I have run them on several AK pistols and they flat out work.

[RoDan]

I'm a big fan of the POF brakes. http://www.pof-usa.com/shop/index.php?id_product=15&controller=product

 

I run one on my AR and it is great

[monkeylizard]

There are few brakes that are better than the Miculek brake. And there are none that are better tha are as cheap. It works phenomenally well too.

 

This one?

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/compensators/ar-15-miculek-comp-prod5573.aspx

[Jon_L]

Sometimes I just want to say screw it and get an A2 on there.  If I'm pinning/welding a muzzle device and then I'm not happy with my choice, then it would cost some money to replace it.

Edited May 1, 2014 by Jon_L