MartyZ 692 Posted October 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Shocker said: Apex has had this on the market for a while, I think its made to have a .750 gas block clear. 2.6" long tho!!! https://www.midwayusa.com/product/125149/apex-tactical-enhanced-stabilization-attachment-muzzle-brake-ar-15-1-2-28-thread-steel-matte That was actually the first MB I bought for my SPR build 2 years ago. It's a piece of crap. Had to return it because the threads were either the wrong pitch or too small, would not go on passed a few turns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted October 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, MartyZ said: Very simple example, right now I want to change my hanguard to a 17" strike rail on my 20" barrel, and I can't. My best option right now is to cut off my gas block and put on a 2 piece gas block, or the new yhm hinged gb. So that for me is extra work and extra money down the drain. I need pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 692 Posted October 2, 2018 24 minutes ago, sota said: I need pictures. Here you go, but in the fund raising phase right now for the handguard swap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nondisclosure 55 Posted December 28, 2018 "Description The EPSILON 556SL is the ideal muzzle brake for 14.5" rifle builds. Featuring an outside diameter of .745", the EPSILON 556SL can be pinned and welded to your barrel while still allowing full maintenance and removal of your gas block without having to remove the muzzle device. The EPSILON 556SL utilizes a new aggressive chamber design that improves gas flow and reduces felt recoil significantly. It also features deep channel cuts that greatly reduce the overall weight toward the front end of your build. Slim in design does not mean slim in performance. Users can still expect the same great performance they have grown to trust from VG6 Precision muzzle brakes. With the EPSILON 556SL, you have the optimal solution for a lightweight, legal (when pinned and welded) and flat shooting 14.5" Rifle Build." - Nothing in the Epsilon slim description says its a flash hider or even mentions its flash hiding capabilities unless of course they modified it. Either way- It is now advertised as a straight brake..... ? I'd say, thread it on there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 692 Posted December 29, 2018 After further research it's actually cheapercto get a 2 piece or hinged GB for an existing build. Different story for a new build. To swap out the MB, I have to cut off a $100+ Lantac dragon, pay $85 for this MB, and then have it pinned. OR. Cut off a $40 GB and get the hinged YHM GB for $50. And I don't have to worry about it again. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0Jeep4 87 Posted December 29, 2018 I personally just had a faxon slim line break installed on 14.5 barrel. Haven’t finished the build yet, can’t comment on performance, I like the look. It was convenient that I was able to have it pinned and welded while still waiting for the rest of the parts. Gas block, barrel nut slipped right over no issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles Andrew Vest 0 Posted March 23, 2019 For those who want clarification on whether or not this is considered a flash hider, I messaged the manufacturer and will post their response when it is received. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites