Muzzle brake help

[xxkornxx56]

I am looking at replacing my factory a2 flash hider in my 16 inch AR. I have looked at various brakes and comps at various prices and as far as performance and value go have been leaning towards the spikes dynacomp. Any first hand suggestions?

 

[Sgtusmc]

The Jerry Michulek designed comp is supposed to be good as well. I'm looking into 5.56 comps myself.

 

[xxkornxx56]

I have not heardof that one before. I'll check it out.

 

[venenoindy]

Griffin armament is hard to beat.

 

[Mgderf]

YHM Phantom was my choice.

 

[sig1473]

I have a BCE 1.5 and it is really nice. I also had a Spike's Dynacomp which was nice as well. You can't go wrong with either of them. BCE 1.5 is below

 

[PKendall317]

I'm leaning towards replacing my A2 with a Battlecomp 1.0, although I have heard good things about the BCM comp and the Dynacomp although have no first hand experience with either of them. A buddy of mine runs the Battlecomp and he loves it, and it seems to have a pretty good street rep. I've also heard good things about the BCM that Bravo Company has on the market, and from what I can tell it seems like a Battlecomp clone but with a lower price tag.

 

[MAG58]

I run the Rainier XTC on two of my guns for no other reason than when I was bored they had a smoking deal on them. I like them and they do reduce what little recoil an AR has, but I've never actually used another brake so for all I know they could be pretty crummy.

That said, take a look at this:

AR-15 Muzzle Device Comparison « Vuurwapen Blog

 

[ctbreitwieser]

I always thought muzzle brakes were more for show than anything. Then I got a Miculek comp for my 3 gun rifle and I can honestly say it's the best $35 I've ever spent on a gun. I'd put one on all my ARs if I didnt have a suppressor instead.

 

[rvb]

JP Cooley comp is very effective.
I like my Rolling Thunder, too... except for the weight...

some reading (may be somewhat dated as new products go on/off the market)...
AR15 Compensators pt.1
AR15 Compensators pt.2

-rvb

 

[Htrailblazer]

I just ordered the JP Cooley, was going to go after a miculek but they were out of stock everywhere. The JP ended up only be $20 more anyway.

 

[r.gray87]

I have a BCM Battlecomp Mod 0. I've been impressed with the BCM stuff. We'll see how it holds up over the years.

 

[baddyna96]

I am looking at replacing my factory a2 flash hider in my 16 inch AR. I have looked at various brakes and comps at various prices and as far as performance and value go have been leaning towards the spikes dynacomp. Any first hand suggestions?

I suggest PWS. Great comp and flash suppressor combined. Come stock on Scar's. I have one on my Larue and it works well.

FSC556, 1/2x28 threads, .223, retail packaging - PWS Muzzle Devices

 

[Brown Dog]

We have run just about everything out there with the Bravo, and Griffin being the best compromise...until we ran the new Lantac Dragon. It you haven't seen the video try to find someone who has personally run one. Simply amazing, and they will soon be available for 30 cal.

 

[mvician]

I am looking at replacing my factory a2 flash hider in my 16 inch AR. I have looked at various brakes and comps at various prices and as far as performance and value go have been leaning towards the spikes dynacomp. Any first hand suggestions?

Do you have a specific reason that you are wanting to change from the standard birdcage?

 

[sgreen3]

Im quite fond of the YHM choices. May want to look into those.

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

I threw a Yankee Hill Machine Phantom on my 10.5 AR pistol. From experience, I'd say it's one of the BEST $25 upgrades you can put into your rifle.

Model# YHM-28-5M1

Phantom 5.56mm Comp/Brake - $34.00 : YHM, Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. | Makers of High Quality Firearms, Accessories & Sound Suppressors, Makers of High Quality Firearms, Accessories & Sound Suppressors

 

[Tombs]

Best brake I've used by far is the surefire SFMB. The price is undoubtedly worth what it gives you. The rifle moves less with the SFMB when firing than my 8 pound ruger 10/22 does.

Best meaning: Minimum concussion to shooter, most neutral muzzle movement, little to no increase to noise for the shooter.
It does increase flash in comparison to the A2 birdcage, but I wouldn't consider the flash as bad as a bare muzzle.

I've had a few others like the rainer XTC, those things are annoying. Obscene amount of concussion and noise sent back to the shooter and a very violent push down and left from the brake over-compensating.

 

[esrice]

First you need to decide what exactly you want-- flash suppression, muzzle rise mitigation, or a little bit of both. From there you have many choices in each category.

Check out these threads for more helpful information.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories-gear/115912-contemplating-compensator.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories-gear/67749-flash-suppressors-muzzle-brakes.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories-gear/144217-review-a2-vs-battlecomp-2-0-a.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-vs-yhm-phantom-vs-pws-fsc556-pics-video.html

I didn't do this testing myself, but it was a very well put together series showing various muzzle devices: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories-gear/230699-great-series-brakes.html