Difference between muzzle break and compensator?

[tdanielran]

[tdanielran]

For an ar15

[Librarian]

In California, the DOJ relies partially on manufacturer's literature. If anyplace calls the device a 'flash hider', that's what the DOJ says.

If no literature says 'flash hider', DOJ does NOT then conclude 'muzzle brake' - they are said to test to see if any 'flash hiding effect' is produced by the device.

DOJ is not in the business of certifying a device as either one.

[bigstick61]

Compensators counteract muzzle climb, muzzle brakes counteract recoil. That's always been my understanding, anyways.

[Dezrat]

Compensators counteract muzzle climb, muzzle brakes counteract recoil. That's always been my understanding, anyways.

This answer is spot on.

[tdanielran]

This answer is spot on.

It is

[tdanielran]

Compensators counteract muzzle climb, muzzle brakes counteract recoil. That's always been my understanding, anyways.

[edgerly779]

Same to me.

[talonarms]

Compensators counteract muzzle climb, muzzle brakes counteract recoil. That's always been my understanding, anyways.

I agree with this answer as well. One thing to keep in mind is Muzzle Brakes are very loud for the people shooting next to you at the range.

[gogohopper]

One creates an incredibly dangerous killing machine.

The other keeps you safe...............from over reaching politicians.

[bigstick61]

I'd love to if I was up there instead of down here in SoCal.

[bigstick61]

I agree with this answer as well. One thing to keep in mind is Muzzle Brakes are very loud for the people shooting next to you at the range.

Also, some muzzle devices combine features, so they might act both as a compensator and a muzzle brake (and maybe also work as a flash suppressor as well; BM-59 tricomp is an example of a combo flash suppressor/compensator/grenade spigot).

[sonofeugene]

Compensators counteract muzzle climb, muzzle brakes counteract recoil. That's always been my understanding, anyways.

Sounds good to me.

Daniel Defense calls their compensator an "anti climb mitigator".

[operavoice]

"Anti climb mitigator."

This makes my brain hurt.

[SVT-40]

Compensators compensate.... Brakes brake...