Blast forward devices! Do you need one?

Short video on Blast Cans/Diverters/Deflectors or what ever your calling sound mitigation devices these days

[@homevalueglass3809]

Thanks, VERY helpful. What I was curious about was if having a combo muzzle break with blast shield would have less recoil for fast follow-up shots vs just going with a flash can. But you kind of answered that at the end there.

[@Odinforever2000]

Anytime! It was a question I had too and Im glad I was able to answer it for ya.

[@raystephens2078]

Bottom line is that suppressors are the best way to reduce db but unfortunately, for many of us they’re cost prohibitive. Then there’s the ridiculous tax and wait times. Diverters are a compromise, sort of 😝

[@Odinforever2000]

Yup! 💯% The wait time is coming down (Prices too depending on which one you want)...But its still way too long. Silencer shop occasionally has deals where they pay the tax stamp.

[@wvmountaineer69]

Land of the free?

[@jimbograves1576]

Amen brother. It's ridiculous.

[@highdesertutah]

I like them for a home defense PCC or carbine if you don’t have a suppressor.

[@frankserrano5860]

Been using Midwest Industries blast can. Pretty happy with it

[@Odinforever2000]

That looks like it takes place of the muzzle break or flash hider.

[@jeffhudson2346]

So now everyone needs a blast deflector to negate the effects of the brake that we all need to have. Need more toys to go with the toys that go with the toys. The influencers have done a smashing job at marketing. All this is why I keep my rifle as simple as possible (16" M4 furniture) I put my $ into ammo and range time and improving my individual skills instead of chasing add ons.

[@Odinforever2000]

Does everyone need one? Naw. They are a welcome addition to the folks around me tho. Ymmv. Thankyou for the comment.

[@walterwilliams268]

Ok fine but accessories are fun !

[@Odinforever2000]

@@walterwilliams268 I do like accessories.

[@mavrikmavrik3032]

Some cans run best/last longest with a break vs a flash hider because of how the gasses are channeled. So you will see a lot of breaks on guns with cans. However the breaks have drawbacks when shooting them without the can. Sometimes that’s OK but sometimes it’s not. So the blast deflector. We aren’t talking cool boy trends, it more about optimizing your gear for your situation. Yes it’s easiest to just run an A2 muzzle device for $7 with no can and then you don’t need any fancy hardware.

[@Shokskaal]

😢😢😢

[@shootlearnshoot8144]

While they do reduce the effectiveness of the muzzle device, there are definitely use cases where they make sense. Like if using a short barreled rifle for home protection. It may be nice to leave one on it in case you need to use it indoors. It will help send the concussive force away from you. Or if shooting next to others, they will really appreciate it as well verses having their faces rocked with the blast from your muzzle comp. If you are outdoors shooting with no one right beside you, take it off and enjoy the benefits of your bare muzzle device.

[@Odinforever2000]

I'm pretty sure I said that in my vid lol

[@mydogsnameisbeans]

Because they look cool. Nuff said

[@mavrikmavrik3032]

We just put a break on my sons 10.5 AR and…wow…not something you want to be in the same zip code when the trigger is pulled. The blast forwarding device he got for it at least eliminates the concussion but doesn’t do much to the sound. FYI, we put the break on because the flash hider was wearing away the first baffle of his suppressor in a particular pattern. It’s hoped that the break will spread that pattern out a bit. Bottom line is keep the suppressor on the gun.

[@ramsaybolton7464]

Ok

[@rangervapes571]

Been using a Witt Machine SME for about 2 years and love it

[@Odinforever2000]

What do you use it on?

[@cerberusgoddog]

​@@Odinforever2000I use mine on my 556 And it works ridiculously well. You can shoot it with no ears in, yes it will still be Loud, but it doesn't HURT like one without it for sure

[@Odinforever2000]

@@cerberusgoddog LOL, You might wanna go get your ears checked.

[@OnTheScout]

My SME is very loud.

[@cericson3426]

Yeah I'm going to say if you go to arrange often where there's other people around you shooting you need one, anything just a common courtesy. It also deflect a lot of the noise away from you.

[@Odinforever2000]

Noise is directed away, I agree. But its still not hearing safe.

[@PineyJustice]

@@Odinforever2000 Doesn't have to be hearing safe, neither is a proper can with supersonic ammo, the point is that it helps a bit particularly when shooting with others.

[@Odinforever2000]

@@PineyJustice There are suppressors that are hearing safe with supersonic ammo..There are no Blast forwarding devices that are.. Your ears are yours to do with as you please. I will jealously protect mine. Bottom line, If you really want something that makes the gun significantly quieter, go with a suppressor and not a blast can. Especially if you like to use brakes like me.. Your line/range neighbor will appreciate it.

[@NobodyAwsum]

My buzzle brake and i would prefer everyone stay away anyway.

[@ChielScape]

@@Odinforever2000 Nothing supersonic is hearing safe and anything marketed as such is a lie. But... Your ears are yours to do with as you please.

[@604cpr]

Don’t be the guy with a 10.5 AR and Lantac Dragon at the public range

[@a-a-ron8437]

I think im speaking for everyone whos in the next lane over to a guy with 8 to 11 in .556 barrel: YES!

[@Odinforever2000]

Oh..Ive been there..

[@2000gillco]

@@Odinforever2000 Oh yes.

[@angelo1000r]

I have the flaming pig on my AK and PTR, it works great and helps cycle that poop 💩 ammo

[@cericson3426]

If you're AK has problems cycling any kind of ammo there's something wrong with it typically AKs will feed just about anything I know my VZ58s which I prefer over AKs will feed anything I feed them.

[@sandymitchell8182]

Break Arms, has flash hiders, comps, and a blast shield that interchangeable with their muzzle devices and their very affordable, $22- 30 if you find a sale, I ordered it,haven't got it yet but hopefully it will work good on my 10.5 because it's so dang loud and annoying 🤷 well see

[@MrSabram07]

How are you liking your Break Arms forward diverter?

[@abesview5855]

I ordered one off EBay for 45$ that comes with the muzzle brake and blast forwarding cap! Screw on over the brake. Looks solid. Will let you know how it feels

[@sandymitchell8182]

@@abesview5855 please do, had a shipping problem my Breeks will be in today, I ordered a strike industries comp for my AK too , my buddy got the SI venmon and blast shield , really wanna see how that rig works

[@alexaldridge1209]

I used one of their "flash hiders" on my first AR build and was getting fireballs in broad daylight from a 16 inch barrel. Switched to the venom flash hider/oppressor. Far more effective

[@kevinmorrow1733]

Great video, will one of these sound forwarding device fit my 14.5 pinned and welled barrel? Does anyone know where i can get one that fits?

[@nomad155]

If you want to be sure then get surefire device and then a warden to fit over it

[@kevinmorrow1733]

@@nomad155 thank you brother.

[@bdfdpcce]

I wanted to know which one I can use with the default, the A2 flash hider, as I didn't want to mess with it.

[@Odinforever2000]

None will go over the flash hider without first taking it off..At least none that I have pictured

[@bdfdpcce]

@@Odinforever2000 Greetings. Thanks from a Brazilian police officer

[@jogo7973]

Griffin armorment A2 Qd blast shield. Should work on mil spec A2 birdcage. 185 u.s.$ though. Pick one up and let me know if it works lol I want one but haven't bought it yet✌️

[@bdfdpcce]

@@jogo7973 Thank you Jo Go

[@aquaticlives2948]

For blast cans must you use a muzzle break under ? Or can i just attach it to the raw muzzle of the gun?

[@Odinforever2000]

The ones I have in my vid need a muzzle device to keep them in place.. There are blast cans that thread on without the need of a muzzle device.I just dont have them

[@aquaticlives2948]

@@Odinforever2000 do you happen yo know the name of any?

[@Odinforever2000]

@@aquaticlives2948 Noveske KX5 Flaming Pig

[@twissted1277]

I have the best one. Witt Machine

[@ricardocarmona5210]

How does this differ from a flashcan?

[@Odinforever2000]

Same thing. Lots of names

[@mykejones2701]

Can I put one on a 458 socom?

[@Odinforever2000]

I dont see why not.

[@jimhovater8755]

On my 7.5-inch 5.56? YES!

[@Odinforever2000]

It's Like, a necessity lol

[@theoldshooter9011]

I called one company and they said I had to already have a muzzle device of some kind mounted on my weapon. If I didnt, I should be easily able to find one for around $10. WTF??? I have looked for days and I have not found that $10 device anywhere. So, here is a suggestion. Why dont you ....any company that makes the blast forward device....offer a $10 device thus providing customer service and increasing your sales???? Just saying.

[@Odinforever2000]

Most folks have a muzzle device they prefer to use (suppressor muzzle device or muzzle brake for me). Just like in the video, some use a proprietary muzzle device..some use whatever muzzle device you already have. If you are wanting someing that already is it'd own muzzle device..check out Midwest industries blast can. What caliber are you using?

[@theoldshooter9011]

@@Odinforever2000 9mm S&W FPC

[@Odinforever2000]

@theoldshooter9011 if you don't need quick detach capabilities..This is its own muzzle device and is a blast can midwestindustriesinc.com/blast-can-1-2-28-thread-5-56-caliber-9mm/

[@alisheraz7476]

what is the price?

[@Odinforever2000]

They are all under 100$

[@camyota]

So basically they're useless. If you're at a gun range you should expect and be prepared for loud noises and concussion.

[@Odinforever2000]

They look cool..

[@Blippitybloppitybloop]

They could be running a 20'' barrel with a minimalist lower and be far more effective at longer distances instead of worrying about putting all of those gadgets on their handguards and muzzles resulting in the same weight as a 20'' with a scope and buis on a 12.5'' barrel or less but nearly the same length platform because they run their stocks fully extended because they don't know that cantilever scope mounts exist... Hahahaha! How I laugh at those idiots.

[@reefread1234]

They help in the bush, keeps pine needles from becoming high speed quills

[@alfredpeasant5980]

Wear ear pro and dont make a 4 inch rifle

[@chrishorton3963]

Of course not. We don't "NEED" anything. It's a matter of want. These videos with "need" 8n the title kill me.

[@Odinforever2000]

Thankyou for your comment.

[@Blueknight1960]

Lucky for me I don't use a outdoor or indoor range, besides they have too many restrictions.

[@Odinforever2000]

I occasionally do that too...But I'm never alone and my friends like that I still use the diverters :P

[@Kommander_Rahnn]

Maybe I'm crazy but it seems like these things defeat the purpose of a muzzle brake.

[@Odinforever2000]

Totally do.

[@mavrikmavrik3032]

That depends on why you have the muzzle brake on the gun. If you have it on there only to reduce wear and tear on the first baffle of your $1200 can then it doesn’t really defeat the purpose. If you run the gun without the can then the blast device makes a shorty AR a bit more palatable to shoot vs. just having a break. I only have breaks (to use as breaks) on my 18” guns, and even then when I’m around other people I put the can or use a blast device. The rest of my guns I use some type of flash hider. I would never use a break on a shorty unless it was for the purpose of running a suppressor, it’s just not the most practical setup.

[@Kommander_Rahnn]

@@mavrikmavrik3032 I have no clue what the hell you're even trying to say.

[@mavrikmavrik3032]

@@Kommander_Rahnn That’s OK.

[@relativity1581]

When you blow the skin off your finger from a cheap crappy birdcage you’ll understand the need for one