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Learn how to choose the best muzzle brake for your rifle based on durability, recoil reduction, ease of installation, design, and more. Compare the top muzzle brakes for different calibers and purposes, and see FAQs and customer reviews.
Jul 11, 2022 · Learn how a muzzle brake works, what types of rifles benefit from it, and how to choose the right one for your needs. Compare muzzle brakes with compensators, flash hiders, and suppressor mounts.
Mar 4, 2020 · Grizzly Gunworks offers innovative, high quality muzzle brakes for all rifles, including AR-15/30, with threaded and non-threaded barrels. You can customize your muzzle brake by caliber, style, weight, material, color and finish.
- The Quick List
- Difference Between Muzzle Brake, Compensator, and Flash Hider
- Testing Procedures
- Best Muzzle Brakes & Compensators
- A Note About QD Suppressors
- Final Thoughts
Basic Muzzle BrakeA2 BirdcageJump to DetailsEditor's PickPrecision Armament M4-72Jump to DetailsBest Bang for Your BuckStrike Industries J-Comp V2Jump to DetailsMost High EndNero 556Jump to DetailsMost muzzle devices are hybrids now. But it’s good to get the technicalities out of the way. 1. Muzzle Brake: reduces felt recoil, mostly with side vents 2. Compensator: reduces the vertical movement, mostly with holes on the top 3. Flash Hider: ok, this one is easier to guess…it reduces the fireball when you pew pew Now let’s talk about hole size....
Basis
I try to stand on the shoulders of giants. And Jeremy S. over at TTAG has done some amazing workon muzzle devices. I humbly start with his info on reduced recoil distance from his Muzzle Brake Shootout #1, Shootout #2, and Shootout #3.
Side Blast
Then I amp it up with some side blast comparison…since sometimes it’s cool to think about your fellow shooters next to you — on the range or when clearing rooms (of course). I had grandiose delusions of measuring the angle of floating balloons or using some cool powder that would disperse. But what worked best, in the end, was a windsock on its side. It’s not super scientific, but I kept the same distance and position…and tried to keep the angle of blast the same. Much movement = a really unc...
Decibel Readings
Now a little for your own pleasure. When you reduce recoil and vertical movement…a lot of that energy is converted into that side blast and also sound. I usually have to double-up ear protection when I shoot compensated AR-15s. So I got measurements at shoulder level to mimic what you might hear. If you don’t want ringing ears…check out our Best Shooting Ear Protectionfor our tested favorites. Note that decibels (dB) are on a logarithmic scale (thanks, math), so a 3 dB change is roughly 2x th...
1. A2 Birdcage
The OGand what likely came on your stock AR-15. The A2 Birdcage does a very effective job of reducing blinding flash (.48 Lux compared to >10K Lux for a bare muzzle, TTAG Flash Hider) but not so great at felt recoil or vertical movement. A perfect controlfor our next candidates. Not a lot of movement on the windsock and from personal experience…perfectly pleasant to shoot next to with doubling up on ear protection. Average of 116.3 dB, although the last one might have been an error. Otherwise...
2. Precision Armament M4-72 Severe Duty
The M4-72 Severe Duty was the winnerof two shootouts with 74% reduced recoil…so I had to try it out for myself. It has some pretty aggressive side cuts, which make it a pure compensator. 1. Lots more side blast…I would not want to be next to this bad boy since almost all the energy is going to the sides 2. Average sound of 119.4 dB And really little reticle movement! It’s definitely longer and heavier (2.6-ounces) than the A2 but really does its job in the reticle department. Your buddies mig...
3. Strike Industries J-Comp V2
What I’ve been shooting the most recently since I started reviewing a lot more uppers. And the main reason was cost. It adds up when I have to buy five comps at a time. The J-Comp V2 comes in around $30 to $40. Oh…and also that it performed well across the board on TTAG’s tests…with 61% recoil reduction and also 1.44 Lux in flash hiding. Note that they used the V1 of the comp…but the V2 is super similar but withoutliterature that says it has flash-hiding capabilities. But the exit hole is lar...
Though this article is about muzzle brakes, we would be remiss if we didn’t at least mention that QD suppressors. We dig QD because you don’t have to go through the annoying process of switching everything around every time you want some quieter plinking. These allow you to just toss your suppressor on whenever you want. Easy peasy. What are some o...
Let’s summarize based on some scientific but mostly my subjective opinion. Best Compensator goes to the Precision Armament M4-72 Severe Duty since it reduces the felt recoil the most. Plus had the least reticle movement. But the people next to you (and your own ears) will hate you. Best Brake/Compensator Hybridgoes to the VG6 Gamma since it’s got s...
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May 5, 2022 · Learn the differences between muzzle brakes, flash hiders, and suppressors, and how they affect recoil, noise, and accuracy. Find out who can benefit from a muzzle brake and what are the drawbacks of using one.
Feb 3, 2019 · Another thing to point out is the two more popular muzzle brakes are priced 40% higher than this design, making it a great choice for those on a tight budget. Impact Precision Brake Street Price = $116. The MPA Premium Bolt Action Muzzle Brake was another popular choice with 6% of shooters running it on their rifles.
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