Which muzzle device do you have? Can you tell me how it works? How is it best for what you do? If you’re stuck with the wrong one, this video is going to help you figure out which one is best for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Why your muzzle device choice matters
0:44 – The physics and cycle of operations of the AR-15
2:05 – History of muzzle devices: From artillery to the Tommy gun
4:08 – Understanding the types of muzzle devices
4:29 – Flash Hiders: How they work and the “tuning fork” ringing issue
7:59 – Muzzle Brakes: Managing recoil and the trade-off of side blasts
10:14 – Compensators: Controlling muzzle rise for faster follow-up shots
12:10 – Hybrid Devices: The “Swiss Army knife” approach
13:25 – Linear Compensators and Blast Shields: Redirecting sound forward
15:58 – Suppressors: The basics of how “cans” work
18:08 – Final thoughts and how buffers affect recoil
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Very underrated channel
Linear Comp
Yes, a comprehensive video on the multitude of suppressor types and their ideal uses would be appreciated.
Still shouldering the pistol brace
I would just get a supressor Although millions are doing it!Why fingerprinting for a muffler we don’t do fingerprinting for firearms!Why the GPS location of your device and all this info !I’ll stick with being that loud guy!
why is it annoying what other guys are doing in their lanes. just myob and keep it moving.
Until the person in the lane next to me starts buying my ammo, I'll be that guy😅
A video on suppressors would be awesome! Please include steps to buy including how long or short the wait is for approval from the ATF, please?
You look like that and then have the balls to talk about bad choices?
A brake is the best for weapon control, you don’t like the massive flash at night add a suppressor. I built an AR just recently and it feels like it has zero recoil and that muzzle brake helps a lot with that control.
You do fine laymans terms. Do suppressors.
16:58 🎉🎉nice
one of the best explanations of muzzle devices i have watched. Well done
I don’t understand this obsession with brakes on a 5.56. Flash and signature should be more of a concern it’s already a low recoil round.
Yo thanks for making this video I really just clicked on it because it seemed interesting
Running a 3 prong war comp on my ar15 it feels great
Aera419 Helfire Match and Sidewinder Muzzle Brakes are the most effective in dampening recoil and Muzzle rise. If you don't wear adequate hearing protection, you will loose most of your hearing ability.
Area419 brake attachment allows fast- quick interchangeabity to a SUPRESSOR due to the mounting adaptor system unique to their design. CHECK THEM OUT. THEY AIN'T CHEAP, BUT THEY ARE GOOD!
There’s a special place in hell reserved for people who put muzzle brakes on their 5.56 AR15s.
After using all types of brakes, I have gone full circle and now only want flash hiders lol the concussive force of brakes are not worth the little bit of recoil control in my ARs. Also, a lesser developed opinion of mine, single port brakes are useless but im open to have my mind changed.
Nothing on the A1 flash hider, or the XM177 muzzle device, they were quite influential in the early development too
Yes please give us a suppressor video. I want to see direct thread and qd options.
i have experienced "Hollywood" quiet suppressors. Using Sub-Sonic 9mm or 300 blkout ammo. The rifle had a 16" barrel, heavy buffer weight 5.4oz with springco red spring and DD BCG and a Speedrifle adjustable gas block.
but my favorite goto is a Muzzle-CompenBreak-FlashHider
Are you using a silencer? If yes, then use what ever works for your attachment style. Are you a competition shooter? If yes, then use what ever brake or comp you want. If you answer no to both, an A2 is all you need. It does a great job at mitigating flash and muzzle rise.
I understood that once a guy next to me with a 6.5 Creedmoor shot next to me with a muzzle break. I have an SJC Compensator that is fantastic for recoil control. BUT…. I took it off. I now understand barrel harmonics and how they play with your barrel's whip. POA and POI shifts are noticeable. I now use a three-prong old-school flash hider and love it. As long as you have a barrel that shoots decent, a [propp[er flash hider will do.
Just suppress it and be done
It might be better to say that a brake redirects the gases back towards those to the left and the right of the shooter rather than saying it's directed back at the shooter. People wouldn't use brakes on the rifle if they had to indoor the concussive blast but they're fine with those next to him at the indoor ranges having to deal with it.
mf did you post this because I just ordered some muzzle devices from you 30 minutes ago? 🥲
no one ever talks about the products from PAMAx . they have awesome BCGs X-Slick i been using them for many years and they are awesome , and their own tested muzzle breaks, or the Apollo Max from Ultradyne .. both great products.
Hype the vid up to help out the channel dont jus watch for free help bro out 💯
I have a 4 prong flash hider on my AR15M4 I won't go to a indoor gun range. My flashider is a host for a suppressor but funds aren't available. I got this 4 prong for capability of using a suppressor in the future.
The YUGE problem with flash hiders is that they are illegal in California and many blue states.
Another reason to use a brake or compensator is that they are legal in blue states.
A video on suppressors would be awesome. Explain the different styles and mounting options. Gets confusing.