Fake cans..just for looks???

[megavolt121]

would'nt that be a flash suppressor then.

"any device designed , intended, or that functions to perceptibly reduce or redirect muzzle flash from the shooter's field of vision"

No, I have fired some reloaded ammo that shoots fireballs out of the muzzle with a fake can. The same ammo fired out of a normal A2 flash hider gave no fireball.

[Paratus et Vigilans]

Wes isn't pulling your chain about the noise and blast from muzzle brakes - he hates shooting next to my muzzle braked builds! I on the other hand derive a kind of sick satisfaction from the extra noise and blast - - but then, I enjoyed playing on the offensive line, too, so that tells you something about my preferences, doesn't it????

Now Wes, he really digs the fake cans, while to me, they're not all that attractive, but hey, that's the great thing about EBR's, there are so many ways to build and outfit them!

BTW, Wes, while you were at school, Becky sold me TWO more Stag mb's, and I want one more still!

What? I couldn't hear what you said . . . damn loud rifles!

[tenpercentfirearms]

Wes isn't pulling your chain about the noise and blast from muzzle brakes - he hates shooting next to my muzzle braked builds! I on the other hand derive a kind of sick satisfaction from the extra noise and blast - - but then, I enjoyed playing on the offensive line, too, so that tells you something about my preferences, doesn't it????

I forgot about that muzzle brake you had! That thing sucked something completely inappropriate to describe on this family oriented discussion board. Man that was not fun for me, but I think Paratus was enjoying me whine.

[tenpercentfirearms]

you are right i have never shot with a fake can.i misinterpreted blast for flash which is why i asked the question. i personally like the rra tactical muzzle break. i like how loud and irritating it is. if the fake can gives me a fire breathing dragon then i think i'll get one just because of the intensified flash. what break did paratus have. i want one of those too

I found the RRA Tactical Muzzle Brake to be the most enjoyable of any brakes I had! The fake can definitely is a fire breating dragon in lower light levels.

But not like the Mosin!

[Paratus et Vigilans]

you are right i have never shot with a fake can.i misinterpreted blast for flash which is why i asked the question. i personally like the rra tactical muzzle break. i like how loud and irritating it is. if the fake can gives me a fire breathing dragon then i think i'll get one just because of the intensified flash. what break did paratus have. i want one of those too

The one Wes really hates is a Mini Y-comp from YHM.

[Paratus et Vigilans]

I found the RRA Tactical Muzzle Brake to be the most enjoyable of any brakes I had! The fake can definitely is a fire breating dragon in lower light levels.

But not like the Mosin!

Well, I guess that explains what happened to the Wermacht at Stalingrad!

[NeoWeird]

Well, I guess that explains what happened to the Wermacht at Stalingrad!

So everyone pulled up chairs, made smores and talked yesteryear while everything settled down?

[grammaton76]

It's worth noting that I ran into a San Diego crime lab guy at the last gun show, who says officers in this area have a tendency to haul people in and let the lab decide whether it's a fake can or a real one.

My personal risk/reward meter says that fake cans aren't useful unless you need 'em for OAL...

[DedEye]

If you don't understand what the big deal about muzzle brakes on ARs is, then you have never shot an AR15 with a muzzle brake or stood by someone who has. All the muzzle brakes I sell with the exception of the RRA Tactical Brake are unpleasant to shoot.

How does the YHM Phantom muzzle brake with the aggressive end compare to the RRA Tactical brake? What about the YHM Phantom flash hider?

[tenpercentfirearms]

It's worth noting that I ran into a San Diego crime lab guy at the last gun show, who says officers in this area have a tendency to haul people in and let the lab decide whether it's a fake can or a real one.

My personal risk/reward meter says that fake cans aren't useful unless you need 'em for OAL...

How in the hell is someone going to not notice the rifling and barrel all the way the length of firearm and that the fake can is obviously an over glorified thread protector? I think this is just FUD scare tactics.

[grammaton76]

How in the hell is someone going to not notice the rifling and barrel all the way the length of firearm and that the fake can is obviously an over glorified thread protector? I think this is just FUD scare tactics.

Well, I did point out the field officers shouldn't have a problem telling a fake one from a real one. But the guy did seem fairly honest though, and stated that it seems that some of the officers use "we need to get a determination on this" as grounds for seizure and hassling.

I suspect that it's best viewed in line with with the memo allegedly circulated around SD county, not to attempt AW prosecutions as a primary charge on anything. Alleged silencer isn't an alleged AW charge, so if you don't think a guy's rifle is legit (or he just annoys you or smells bad in general), seize it for a suspected silencer since you can't seize it as an alleged AW.

That having been said, I do have a fake can on my PS90 for legal length requirements. I get questions about it, but no real hassles.

[mxpatriot51]

How does the YHM Phantom muzzle brake with the aggressive end compare to the RRA Tactical brake? What about the YHM Phantom flash hider?

The YHM Phantom is not fun to shoot. The pressure/noise increase is drastic. It works well as far as recoil/muzzle rise is concerned, but even when doubled up on hearing protection it is brutal. I don't use mine anymore.