Quick Tip: Which Muzzle Device Is Right for You?

[@CalebSavant]

What's your favorite muzzle device and why!?

[@rowe024]

EFAB Hybrid is pretty amazing. Firing 5.56 in prone has ZERO dust kick up, and zero flash as well.

[@rowe024]

Tacfire's tanker muzzle brake also pairs amazingly well with Franklin's binary trigger

[@Maine307]

X-Slick PAMAX Tactical out of Florida, sells a very awesome muzzle device that helps with stablizing and flash hiding.. I love it. i put them on my LaRue, I wish more people knew about them ! this video needs to be pinned, becuase this question come up a lot!! very helpful!

[@DurzoBlunts]

Beast 4 port muzzle brake, I like to have people on either side feel every grain of gunpowder igniting.

[@SOCMMOB]

SilencerCo Saker (762 and 556). I typically use a flash hider QD.

[@SOCMMOB]

Also, as a side note, the 3 prong flash hider from SilencerCo uses different length prongs to virtually eliminate the tuning fork “ring”. In my experience it works.

[@randyfrantz7195]

It should be mentioned that muzzle brakes work best on rifles with higher amounts of recoil. A muzzle brake on a .223/5.56 as an example, there isn't much noticeable reduction in recoil since there is not a lot of recoil to start with. That is why most AR15s are sold with flash hiders instead of muzzle brakes. Another point, flash hiders/compensators with no openings in the bottom are helpful when shooting prone to avoid blowing dirt and dust up from the ground.

[@AndyAdventuring]

I'd like to see an actual test done to show you get the benefits of a muzzle break with a deflector mounted over it.

[@HaleFire7]

Brake adapter that accepts a can is the way to go IMO. You get either great recoil reduction or great signature suppression whenever you want/need it. If you shoot a lot your brake is a good blast baffle to prevent wear on the can too, especially if you're using a titanium unit for weight reasons.

[@JusticeFreedomDestin]

For most people, silencers would be the easy choice. Leave it to the NFA making some comfy shooting incredibly difficult

[@LARPeratorsAnonymous]

It's great to see how firearms culture is shifting. While Brownell's has always been great, they put off more of a boomer vibe. Now seeing majority videos focused on AR pattern rifles, NFA items like SBRs and suppresses is dope. BIG DICKENS ENERGY .

[@leskobrandon4666]

Steve was playing a coffee drinking game every time the word Muzzle was mentioned. 😂

[@sslranch]

I enjoy these father and son discussions 😂

[@roykiefer7713]

EXCELLENT and highly informative video; thank you gentlemen and Brownells.

[@ThePatriotPath]

Sooo, when will a 3rd generation join you two in these videos?? You can have gramps sippin' coffee and the youngin sippin chocolate milk. 👍

[@craigthescott5074]

Can’t go wrong with a suppressor on a rifle as long as you can deal with the wait and paperwork bs. In my opinion the Vortex four prong flash hider by Smith Enterprises is the best flash hider out there.

[@DBravo29er]

I just ran the Precision Armament EFAB 5.56 on my 16" KAC SR15 under nods (PVS14) in a 3 hour indoor class. Not only was there no visible flash, but the IR flash was no different from a Surefire RC2 and Sandman L. I.e. a very small blip under nods. The only better FH was a SF 4-prong on a 14.5" that only threw a few sparks out front. This was actually better than the cans. The EFAB is basically a KAC MAMS that has zero flash, less blast, but can't mount a can. Hard to beat.

[@shootinbruin3614]

How would you compare the EFAB to a birdcage or SF 4-prong in terms of concussion indoors? I'm considering one, but am concerned about increased blast over a traditional flash hider

[@DBravo29er]

@@shootinbruin3614 On a 16", I couldn't tell the difference in blast.... indoors, between the KAC QDC 3-prong and EFAB. I imagine that you would notice some difference on 14.5", and a lot on a 12.5" or shorter. Just my guess.

[@shootinbruin3614]

@@DBravo29er Appreciate the response. In your experience, does the EFAB make an appreciable difference in controllability?

[@DBravo29er]

@@shootinbruin3614 Happy to help. Yeah, muzzle stability goes way up. It's actually slightly better than the KAC MAMS QDC that I tested, but the QDC MAMS reduces reward recoil slightly more. Noticeable improvement over a flash hider. I always use the PA AccuWasher to mount. The EFAB is really tight to the bore, like a can, so you should not use a crush washer with it.

[@shootinbruin3614]

@@DBravo29er Thanks man!

[@panzerabwerkanone]

I thought Caleb was going to say "muzzle breaks have one purpose, to annoy the other shooters on the line!"

[@TeSolycMandalor]

More people need to make supressors at home and I'm tired of pretending we shouldn't.

[@Dmounts]

I love a comp when I’m just shooting but I put the flash hider on if I go to a public range. I keep trying to find comp/brake and blast shield combos but they’re all like 200 bucks+ 😭

[@awsomedude9111]

Steve if no one has ever told you, thank you for putting up with Caleb and the rest of the internet, in a way I guess your still teaching Caleb and letting him take over the show.

[@Quality_Guru]

I can definitively tell you which company has the worst Muzzle Device. That would be the Spikes Tactical D2 BRAKE. It works well but has a fatal flaw since it is mounted on some of their Pin & Welded barrels. The D2 Muzzle brake is the type that you can't mount a suppressor to the end point. If they had used an A2 flash hider perhaps you could mount a suppressor to it. I called their customer service team to explain the need for them to change the type of Muzzle Device they should use. They paid no heed; I guess they think they know better than the rest of the industry. If you don't change, you need not worry. Your competitors will do it instead and take better care of your customers than you have. Brownells on the other hand is always innovating and brining newer products to market.

[@adamadams6740]

Can we get rid of the Tax stamp bs on Cans and just agree it’s best for everyone,there first off a safety device like ear pro,they make the range much quieter and they replace every device on the table! Safety safety safety is the way to sell the idea to the non gun community I think.

[@Beastmaster6actual]

That’s his Dad or Uncle. They have the same ears…

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

The XM177e2 moderator Device was badass. The A2 bird cage works really well and they are cheap. OSS Huxwerks QD device would probably be a good one.

[@opencarry3860]

Linear comps are my favorite for directing muzzle noise away from the shooter.

[@albertptran]

Rearden muzzle devices when I want to attach a direct thread suppressor on my ar (Rearden does veteran discount and are pretty affordable even without the discount). Strike Industries Cloak is a cool looking prong flash hider on another upper in my collection

[@davidm5548]

I’ve never understood why suppressors are tax stamped. What are the valid concerns they are trying to mitigate?

[@redrustyhill2]

When idiots who watch too much tv make laws.

[@themightycrixus1131]

Steve using the Pitch Meeting mug is the crossover I never knew I needed.

[@floridabeardedwoodworker]

I have the flaming pig from Noveske and also have m4-72 from precision armament in 308 and 556 but would love a suppressor. Can you do a video just on suppressors and general rules like can i use 1 can(1 stamp) and use it for multiple guns?

[@jeffkashat4625]

Is a 9mm flash hider OK on a 5.56 rifle? Or, should I stick with a 5.56 flash hider? Deciding on what I need for a 7.5” AR-15 5.56 pistol. Thanks!

[@toddm9501]

Bye The Way. I know The Brownells company, and family history, and changing of property in Montezuma IA since wayyyyy back.

[@hawghawg381]

Night vision.... wow. Come on man. Civilians just like military things.... and military people bring they ways to the Civilian world.

[@Intoxacajun]

So I have a SilencerCo quick connect setup and want to leave the device on my different uppers. Keep going back and forth between flash hider/ compensator on my riffles like you state around the 15:00 mark in the video. Does it matter which I choose since there will be a suppressor attached? Any input appreciated!

[@vernonhoover3060]

Silencer or suppressor? If never seen a gun silenced by any means. I’ve seen a few noise suppressed though. Food for thought; the NFA spells out “silencers”, to my knowledge anyway, but since they don’t really exist, why does a suppressor, which does exist, need a tax stamp?🤔

[@lukehanson5320]

I've already got 4 NFA items, went through the whole process over and over. Yet still waiting 15 months for my Form 4 on a 9mm can. #repealthenfa

[@motonut007]

I have a Rugged suppressor and their Rx blast diverter. Rugged has a no fault lifetime Warranty. Baffle strike? No problem, fixed.

[@awsomedude9111]

@Brownells I don’t understand the physics of flash/gasses, but why can’t we have a flash hider, then a brake at the end? Would it be bad at both things? Why is a flash hider going horizontal, instead of maybe a vertical lines circling around?

[@Ruby_Sterling]

The 3 prong flash hider ringing noise is substantial. Muzzle brakes are amazing for the shooter but a nightmare for everyone else.

[@toddm9501]

See Crow Shooting, Montezuma Iowa. While old steve sips his hot coffee in the summer. In 100 degree heat.

[@Darthdoodoo]

If u are getting a 14.5" pin and weld barrel you can get a low profile muzzle device like the one yankee hill machine sells the gas block fits over the muzzle device so you can change it if u want

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

9:31 The moment that the state will play over and over in court. Thanks Caleb 🤦‍♂️ FYI, my experience has been a flash increase, not decrease.

[@Deadleg1-502]

Griffin armament three prong flash hider. Pinned/welded on 14.5. The length and style of it not only appealed aesthetically but also functionally got my barrel to legal none NFA length. Naturally I’ll be getting the M4sd- k suppressor one day. Possibly the m4sd-L can. So. That’s my favorite flash hider and reasons to back it.

[@5jjt]

Caleb, which fold-down irons are on your grey gun wearing the Surefire Game Warden?

[@toddm9501]

Iowa Guy here. I still have no idea what this Steve guy brings to the table. Is he part of the Brownell family?? He looks lost. We can all see on youtube who is the brains.

[@dustoff1472]

What would you recommend for the best all around arrester for a farm guy? Tks for sharing.

[@VincDuran]

Do titanium flash hiders -really- throw sparks from the Ti igniting? I heard that and wondered if it's a myth.

[@themightycrixus1131]

Look into the Kaw Valley Precision Mach 3 linear compensator. It's modular so you can add length inch by inch. Its like a KAK one but it has a removable compensator cap. Its pretty sweet.

[@nomad155]

I was just looking at that! I would've gotten that but I'mma go with the Universal Oppressor from STRIKE INDUSTRIES

[@themightycrixus1131]

@@nomad155 well just know if you use that one, i am pretty sure you need something to mount it to. Its not direct thread if I remember right

[@nomad155]

@@themightycrixus1131 noted! I'll look at applying a mount

[@themightycrixus1131]

@@nomad155 let me know how you like it. Both muzzles do different things. I mainly got the mach 3 to keep the muzzle blast away from myself and others at the range

[@aaronmcneal1698]

I like using my compensator that's got the screw on blast shield from guntech. Best of both worlds. It helps reduce recoil, it helps keep the gun flat and when I'm in an indoor gun range I can screw on the blast deflector so the people next to me don't get a face full of gas

[@robotbuster1487]

I think most of the muzzle device offerings are over priced. Considering that they are turned on high speed, carbided tooled, machining centers like an Okuma or a Mazak, junking out dozens per run time hour, the priced could be lower. Accurracy issues can arise with some devices on the market. I have tossed several muzzle devices in the the junk drawer for this. More shooters should experiment by shooting their rifle with a nude muzzle first, then screw on the device of their choosing, same ammo, and see what happens. As far as flash signature, choices in ammo holds more relavency to me, especially in handloading/gun powder selection is concerned. As a old timer, I have a lot of half used containers of powder on the shelves, so I have been shaking them and loading up informal plincker loads with them. Some of this powder is from the early 1990s. I've noticed the flash signatures of this ammo is quite low, but function and accuracy is very acceptable.

[@shootinbruin3614]

The A2 and A1 are built to such an economy of scale that outside of niche use cases pretty much everything else is overpriced

[@drcmcico]

This is like watching SNL’s “The Delicious Dish”! Lol

[@oklahomahank2378]

Does a blast deflector work better than just having a longer barrel?

[@derek3154]

Always a great idea to stick with Flash hiders, ones for suppressor mounts if you go that rout.

[@JimYeats]

If you are running a dedicated suppressor then some folks argue a brake is best because it acts as a sacrificial baffle, and the suppressor is already reducing flash. Again, playing the devils advocate.

[@derek3154]

@@JimYeats I agree if dedicated 🍻

[@legacyfather]

Thanks for helping me choose my next suppressor mount

[@kylebeckman1398]

VG6 Epsilon muzzle brake FTW.

[@runnerrobbie22]

Do suppressors work like sbrs and you have to let the atf know if you leave state lines?

[@fartinthewind933]

My state you're not allowed to have a muzzle device on a semi-auto

[@richardthomas6602]

You can't mount a bayonet with suppressors.

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

Almost like we need to form a new country somewhere where we are free to own guns.

[@Vuntermonkey]

I want a flash hider that is threaded on the end for a brake. Why not both?

[@albertptran]

Save your money and stay away from the BCM Comp Mod 1, it was definitely a flash enhancer with my 16" ar. Good thing about BCM is they have Mod 0 and 1 Comp blems available for $50-55 on their site (regular is closer to $100)

[@brycemorgan6708]

What’s the 2nd one from the one furthers to the right?

[@DonnaSeward-m7l]

Caleb: "hey steve, its all about the drip!" Steve: "thats right, thats right" 😂🤣😭

[@chunkafunk81]

hilarious!

[@anthonycrooks4153]

Hopefully the NFA will soon be ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL so there will be true freedom

[@ohari1]

Are suppressors legal there in Iowa?

[@cletustollery6914]

As a fellow Iowan, and customer, well done, again, guys and good info! Personally, I don't get the need for a silencer, but am also a tad miffed about ALL AR pistol "laws". Any way ya slice it, BY DEFINITION, criminals don't obey laws and a $200 "stamp" and registration for a silencer or sbr is ridiculous for a LEGAL firearm owner. If a model 12 that I got from my Dad is illegal, that's a stomp on the Constitution.

[@stoltzld80]

The amount of ear in this video is impressive.

[@saulrivera6462]

PWS FSC compensators both for my .308 and 5.56. Recoil reduction as a primary function, and flash suppression as a secondary function. Port designs of both keep flash out of optics and line of sight.

[@evanacey1414]

I just swapped from a KAC 3-Prong to a Cobalt Kinetics RCB-KM. Pretty much CK’s version of KAC’s MAMS muzzle device. Essentially a flash hider/comp hybrid muzzle device with a KeyMo QD mount for my Sandman K.

[@brianpottorff9779]

Real men use spears, knives and rocks.

[@Chuck1284-]

The thing about flash hiders, comps and muzzle brakes especially is that they are LOUD. I use blast devices on my rifles because they aren't nearly as noisy, even the report from my 6.5 Grendel SBR is manageable with a blast can. This also eliminates having to carry hearing protection when I hunt. Recoil with an AR 15 is negligible so a brake isn't really practical and I really don't care if the deer or varmints can see my muzzle flash. Suppressors aren't legal here (CA) and a blast can just helps reduce the sound to the shooter behind the gun. I'm a fan of the Noveske and similar crink-type devices that have an expansion chamber. Just one guy's opinion, YMMV.

[@dp8053]

I must be a simpleton as i just use A2 birdcage on everything i build

[@EchoSigma6]

Yes, it’s cost effective.

[@oscarmike7980]

I’m rocking griffin armament three prongs with the dual lock system with CGS suppressor

[@alouiciousjackson5812]

For flash hiders I like VSeven Titanium, and for comps I'll take anything by 2A Armament. They not only do a great job but they also hide the flash well, and are very light.

[@THOMASCAMPBELL-zf2nb]

why should have to worry about this?

[@adamadams6740]

I like the Witt SME and the sharps bros Badlands.they both help my ears without paying the government!(I haven’t tried the Hux version yet but want to)

[@chrissewell1608]

Save your hearing, the wife & kid's hearing, and your dog's Super hearing! Get a suppressor! Thump those 6 burglars in dead of the night!

[@damonbfriendly]

This is great and all, but... How about that step-by-step video using Alumahyde II to paint your rifle?

[@VincitOmniaVeritas7]

Doesn’t a blast forward deverter nullifies the muzzle break recoil mitigation? Pretty sure I saw a video of two gunsmiths discussing this recently

[@LilYeshua]

PWS CQB muzzle device and an elongated A2 flash hider(forgot brand)

[@dad2022]

Is Steve ill? Missed him in recent videos

[@dandexinventor]

Thanks! Good update for me as it's been over a year since I looked at muzzle devices. I know it's a brake, but the Area419 device allows for easy and precise timing and there are some like it which allow tuning for harmonics (works crazy good once you find the sweet-spot and using with the same ammo consistantly).

[@jamesahoffman]

A suppressor, isn't really a silencer, it's really a barrel/gun muffler! They are still loud, but it help get the blast below 90db!

[@antonioadinolfi4052]

Great video 😊. Over here across the pond we call them moderators, and it is do very true that moderators tame not only sound but recoil and muzzle climb. I shoot my AR .223 and the difference between moderated and un-moderated is night and day.

[@chrissewell1608]

I have heard all the gung ho, manly men, say "What you use, depends on your mission!" My mission is to put the bullet on the target, as accuratly, safely and as fast as possible...

[@Regular_1094]

Put a strike industries j comp on my ar15 awhile back, its a compensator but also mitigates flash. Best upgrade I ever put on a rifle!

[@TeensierPython]

Used to love brakes on ar-15s. They are stupid loud. Switched to flash hiders add silencers.

[@zarmindrow5831]

I prefer the gag ball myself.

[@TMFShooting]

💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@algoneby]

These newer videos are informative, but don't give a lot of material to make fun of Caleb. Let's get back to the basics !

[@spider-ralph8540]

It's all about the " drip " 😂

[@Nevets1970]

They aren’t really “Silencers” but certainly helps suppress the sound.

[@iamnotacriminal]

Why don’t they make any 5”+ blast can outside of a surefire faux

[@abelvargas4724]

How many cups of coffee does steve drink durning filming a video?

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

Direct thread suppressors = the entire length of the suppressor is dedicated to suppressing, not part of it merely housing the muzzle device it mounts to.

[@jeffer321]

Do some compensators(muzzle device) reduce recoil better that others?

[@olhemi1]

🙂☕👍

[@joejoeseesingtons]

🔥🔥🔥

[@joeanita8654]

Do flash suppressors/ muzzle break effect accuracy?

[@chiefkeef1820]

JJ Reddick??

[@Gunpaw1958]

I think y'all make a really great team. I enjoy learning from your videos.

[@mrshort2379]

now explain to me why Muzzle Devices cost so much, for the very very little that they do, do? i could understand if the were made out of special, or rare metals. they don't even cost much to make. for example, what they charger for 1 muzzle device, it would essentially pay for 10 or 20 more. Depending on the device!

[@rilesmattix5217]

They are all machined from a piece of durable metal. Not aluminum, not low carbon steel, but high alloy steel. I'd compare the machine quality to that of a barrel or high end BCG which are both 100$+ items.

[@garyh1449]

Well. I'm good; see no need for any kind of muzzle device.

[@ThePatriotParadox]

I use a close tined 3 prong for flash, no ringing and also can add a bladt shield or suppressor