Need help with muzzle brake

[Rottentofu]

I'm looking for a better muzzle brake to replace the factory muzzle brakes for my Colt 6920 and 6940. Would this be considered an upgrade for both ARs? Or are there better ones?

http://precisionarmament.com/product/m4-72-tactical-compensator/

[Damn True]

The blog "The Truth About Guns" did an interesting test of about 60 brakes/comps. Some cool data. And a number of surprises in terms of very popular products that performed rather poorly. Google "truth about guns muzzle" and you'll find the two articles.

[Rottentofu]

The blog "The Truth About Guns" did an interesting test of about 60 brakes/comps. Some cool data. And a number of surprises in terms of very popular products that performed rather poorly. Google "truth about guns muzzle" and you'll find the two articles.

I did. That's where I found that the M4-72 is the best.

[AreWeFree]

That brake is expensive, and the first port is doing all the work, the other 2 are just getting dirty.

Check these out, I use both and they're fantastic.
DD Mitigator: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/565...15-steel-matte
Surefire Procomp: https://www.exilemachine.net/shop/su...jah9q6roiqfsl0

[ar15barrels]

I did. That's where I found that the M4-72 is the best.

And do you really think you will be able to perceive a 10% difference across the top 1/3 of the brakes tested?

Download the excel doc with the raw data from the tests.
Look at the VALUE of the $30 strike industries Jcomp with a 62% recoil reduction (just 11% behind the 3x more expensive M4-72)

[jcourson]

Should be a factory compensator in the form of a birdcage flash hider, not a brake. I am not familiar with the one you linked to, but it is listed as a compensator, though the description sounds like both a compensator and a brake and it appears to be a brake.
These are 5.56 right? A muzzle brake on a 5.56 is overkill. It would be like putting airbags on a Razor scooter.

[AreWeFree]

And do you really think you will be able to perceive a 10% difference across the top 1/3 of the brakes tested?

Download the excel doc with the raw data from the tests.
Look at the VALUE of the $30 strike industries Jcomp with a 62% recoil reduction (just 11% behind the 3x more expensive M4-72)

Does Strike Industries make their own muzzle devices in USA? I know some of their stuff is produced overseas. Not a big deal for some, but a very nice part of the firearms industry is so much is produced/supported here.

[ar15barrels]

Does Strike Industries make their own muzzle devices in USA? I know some of their stuff is produced overseas.
Not a big deal for some, but a very nice part of the firearms industry is so much is produced/supported here.

No idea.
I was just comparing the value of the product by looking at it's performance and price on the excel file.
It's not like a muzzle device is a mission-critical part like a barrel/bolt or gas block.

[AreWeFree]

No idea.
I was just comparing the value of the product by looking at it's performance and price on the excel file.
It's not like a muzzle device is a mission-critical part like a barrel/bolt or gas block.

Very true, I just like to buy US made when possible.

[Rottentofu]

http://ordainedarms.com/store/product4.html

I'm tempted to get this one just for kicks.

http://store.thundertechnologiesllc.com/products/5-56-heartbreak-persuader-muzzle-brake-stainless-steel

This one has a pretty good review AND it can potentially turn the AR into a good stabbing weapon when out of ammo.

[Click Boom]

And do you really think you will be able to perceive a 10% difference across the top 1/3 of the brakes tested?

Download the excel doc with the raw data from the tests.
Look at the VALUE of the $30 strike industries Jcomp with a 62% recoil reduction (just 11% behind the 3x more expensive M4-72)

Yep, gonna be hard to perceive a small difference like that. SF procomp is also excellent for the price

[Junkie]

http://ordainedarms.com/store/product4.html

I'm tempted to get this one just for kicks.

http://store.thundertechnologiesllc.com/products/5-56-heartbreak-persuader-muzzle-brake-stainless-steel

This one has a pretty good review AND it can potentially turn the AR into a good stabbing weapon when out of ammo.

They'd also tear up the inside of your case

[Rottentofu]

They'd also tear up the inside of your case

Damn, I didn't think of that. Well, the Dragon Spitzlead is out of production and no one sells it anywhere. I'm still interested in the Heartbreak tho.

I read that it's not that easy to replace a muzzle brake, because if done incorrectly I could mess up the barrel. Should I find a gunsmith to do the job if I ever decide replace my flash hider with a muzzle brake?

[vintagearms]

Very true, I just like to buy US made when possible.

Get a Ross Schuler brake. American made, perfect for an AR or bolt gun, made well and can be turned down to any barrel.

[Dezrat]

I'm just impressed that no one here is calling them "breaks"....