Wallet-friendly AR muzzle device?

[HamsterStyle]

Here's my review from a few years ago when I was looking for something new. We have since bought another one for Aidan's AR that he built. They work great and for the price we paid, I am very happy.


https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...rainier-arms-xtc-compensator.html#post3531784


Edited to add: I just Googled this to find a link for you. It was discontinued some time ago. Shows how up to date on this, I am. Lol. I stand behind my review though. Maybe you can find a used one or new, old stock.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Are you looking for a flash hider or a muzzle brake? 2 different items at 2 different price points.

Good question.

And a question that I'm not sure that I have an answer to, to be honest.

For ME, I'm not sure that it matters.

I know that the A2 birdcages work just fine. I know that I'm HIGHLY unlikely to notice any difference with a muzzle brake.

Perhaps what I'm looking for is just a better looking flash hider, then... Hmmmm...

 

[lovemachine]

A suppressor would look better

 

[Tactically Fat]

A suppressor would look better

I agree.

But I don't have an extra $1200 or so laying around in order to acquire one.

 

[cosermann]

With the naked eye, I can still see flash with an A2. I cannot see the flash at all with the Vortex, or a few of the other aftermarket flash reducing muzzle devices.

It just depends how important reducing/eliminating the flash is to you. For many, the A2 is good enough and it is very inexpensive. It keeps the flash out of your sight picture so you can see to shoot in lowish light. It may not prevent an adversary from identifying your position, however, since there usually is some residual flash (although it is greatly reduced over a bare muzzle).

Personally, for what I do, I don't think a comp is necessary for the 5.56 (for me). Some people want that little extra muzzle rise/recoil reduction for their purpose. That's fine.

It's all a cost, benefit thing.

 

[JettaKnight]

Wallet!










How am I the first?

 

[Tombs]

The SI J-Comp is less $30.

That's a wise choice if you're budget minded, probably the best of the inexpensive muzzle devices.

 

[phred]

Strike Industries J-Comp - 1/2x28 - SI JComp-01

Strike Industries J Comp. Great reviews and inexpensive.

 

[Slapstick]

I like the YHM Phantom. It does a great job as a flash hider, looks good and can be had for under $30. I have several breaks but took them off my AR's to be considerate to other people at the range. Honestly I didn't think they were worth the cost considering recoil on an AR is minimal and I know the people I shoot with appreciated it. Here's a review of 33 flash hider from Truth About Guns. AR-15 Flash Hider Shootout - The Truth About Guns

 

[Psode27]

SI j-Comp if I was in your shoes. I don't have one, but they seem decent.
I have a cheap AR Stoner brake that works well too, I can't remember what I paid. It was probably 30-40$. I also have a Nordic brake that looks pretty cool, though I haven't shot it yet. I mostly bought it because it fit a budget pistol build really well, but I think they are decent. It was 30$ I think.

 

[Tangero]

I second the Strike J-Comp. Just put one on my 16" upper and it works great (and they're $27 on Primary Arms). In my experience it also doesn't affect the volume of the muzzle report in a noticeable way, too

 

[sunman88]

If you don't plan on suppressing it one of the A2 birdcage flash hiders is only like $10 and does the job pretty well.

 

[Fargo]

I like the Smith Enterprise's Vortex for flash reduction ($53 ish, at Primary Arms). Virtually eliminates it (to the naked eye).

The vortex is awesome, it reduces the flash down to cigarette glow levels. Sadly, it is made by SEI who I no longer patronize after their lawsuit temper tantrum fiasco.