Muzzle break on AR

[Kaiser]

Thinking abbout a Muzzle break on the AR. I have been reading but would like some real world imput. Anyone have one installed if so what are you using and how does it preform

 

[sgreen3]

What kind of AR ie.. Standard barrel or Bull barrel? Are talking about a real break or just a flash hider?

 

[Kaiser]

What kind of AR ie.. Standard barrel or Bull barrel? Are talking about a real break or just a flash hider?

Standard barrel has the normal ird cage flash hider looking for a break

 

[Mech45]

I have JP brakes on both a 223 and 308, a JP Benny Cooley style on the 223 and the tank style brake on the 308. The tank style brakes are funky looking but the most efficient type I know of. The BC style is almost as good at recoil reduction as the tank style but is much more streamlined. The BC is legal for three gun but I believe the tank style isn't. Both rifles are very accurate but I have never shot them without brakes, a bad brake design or installation can really hurt accuracy. JP Rifles has a video on there website recoil. Hope this helps.

Chris

 

[Takashi]

Have used a JP Brake and Battlecomp. In 99% of situations, I feel a brake isn't really an advantage over the A2 birdcage in 223. If anything, it adds a bit of unpleasantness. At least, my battlecomp does. It adds a noticeable concussive force when shooting.

What do you hope to get out of changing your muzzle device?

 

[MerKWorK]

I say dump the brake idea and go for flash suppression. Then practice on your muzzle control and show up people that have brakes! Save $$$ and add function!!!!!!

 

[birdwing]

I have used a few, but by far the best for me is the Battlecomp 2.0. When i'm at full 9x magnification on my scope the muzzle lift is considerably less than with the standard A2.
Although I agree with Takashi above about the noise factor.

 

[dross]

These people seem like they know of what they speak:

Muzzle Devices

 

[esrice]

I've reviewed and compared a few brakes.

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

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ear/144217-review_a2_vs_battlecomp_2_0_a.html

 

[brian_a_mcmillen]

I don't think you'll be satisfied for the amount of money you spend. I put one on a Colt Sporter and didn't really notice a difference.

 

[mammynun]

For a 5.56 AR I would definitely get a flash hider over a brake. That said, with the chances that you'll ever need the benefits of either, get whatever you want.

 

[mrfjones]

I haven't tried the primary weapons system break the was pictured earlier but it is one I wouldn't mind trying out, for the one that I have to keep on target I chose a surefire break.

 

[slow1911s]

I've run one of these since 2004. And, for $40, you can't beat the performance - AR-15 MICULEK COMP - Brownells

A great article by Patrick E. Kelley comparing many of the popular brakes used in multigun competition - http://www.multigunmedia.com/ar15-comps-pt-2.pdf