AR-15 question

[remymartin]

Is a comp or brake necessary on an AR? I'm sure it will go bang every time. .223 recoil is not an issue to me. Muzzle flash is also non-issue. Say one had a 20 inch bbl and lopped it off to 16 leaving no threads........ Any issues? No F/H, seems ok to me. Any drawbacks? I'm sure the best option would to purchase a new bbl, but I'm not made of money and I have the tools and ability.

 

[Bronsonbull]

No. Only issue could be twist rate. You can always pin a flash hider on.

 

[indykid]

There would be no problems having a bare muzzle as long as after cutting it you put a good crown on it. Having a good crown is more important when it comes to accuracy. If you look at the majority of hunting rifles, you will note that most have bare muzzles.

Just remember if you do cut down a barrel, give yourself an extra quarter to half an inch to play with. You don't want to accidently find that your barrel is shorter than the "new second amendment" allows.

 

[usmcdjb]

You already touched on the biggest issue I think - muzzle flash without is considerable! I took a carbine class with a dissipator that had no break, and caught all kinds of heck about the fireball that thing was shooting out. You might not think it matters, until you need to use it in a situation and it's giving your position away emphatically and you would rather it wasn't. It's relatively inexpensive to have them thread it and install an A2 break (did so on my dissipator).

 

[excursion12]

All the folks in NJ and other states that didn't repeal the assault weapons ban have no flash hiders on their ARs. The flash will be your only issue if you put a good crown on it.

 

[esrice]

Is a comp or brake necessary on an AR?

Necessary? No.

But a flash hider will reduce your flash signature, and a comp will reduce your recoil impulse. I recommend one.

Here is a comparison that me and a couple other INGOers put together:

YouTube - AR Compensator Comparison - esrice

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...yhm_phantom_vs_pws_fsc556_pics_and_video.html

 

[lane440]

you might try to trade it first, why work at cutting and cleaning when you might find a trade/ swape 16 for a 20 some folks like 20" for prarie dogin.

 

[JoshuaW]

you might try to trade it first, why work at cutting and cleaning when you might find a trade/ swape 16 for a 20 some folks like 20" for prarie dogin.

That is probably the most logical bet. Why kill a perfectly good 20"? Im sure you could find someone to trade a 16" for a 20". Since you are talking about chopping it, Im sure its not the worlds most expensive barrel.

 

[ret]

I acquired an ar and thought they were a robust design - never fail. I think now I was wrong. Even though the one I have eats absolutley anything. i know so many with them that have soooo many issues. may I should have stuck with bolt action.

 

[Redemption]

Is a comp or brake necessary on an AR?

It won't look cool without one?