Any thoughts on the Rainier Arms XTC? http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1684

Think it would be ok in Jersey? While I would like to use a Battlecomp, I dont have $150 to spend on a muzzle device for this build (14.5" midlength, pinned & welded of course).

Doesnt look like its very effective at hiding the flash at all (which I dont care about)

Flash Hiders are usually open on the end where as the end of the brakes are usually the diameter of the round. I'm certainly not an authority on the issue. One other thing to consider is the obnoxious rating of a particular brake. Ask around. heh.

 

That one you picked strikes me as a Flash Hider.

 

 

Here's the one you listed:

 

 

 

Here's a bushmaster "Blackout" flash hider.

 

 

Here's a Bushmaster Izzy Brake.

 

Any thoughts on the Rainier Arms XTC? http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1684

Think it would be ok in Jersey? While I would like to use a Battlecomp, I dont have $150 to spend on a muzzle device for this build (14.5" midlength, pinned & welded of course).

Doesnt look like its very effective at hiding the flash at all (which I dont care about)

 

Link says it is a hybrid flash hider/muzzlebrake (No-GO on an AR in NJ).

I have only read what the guys at RA had to say about the legality of it, and, like all companies these days, they can't get a letter or anything that says that it is "good to go" from BATFE... so, because of that, I've heard conflicting things. I haven't personally seen one first hand, so, I can't really comment.

Link says it is a hybrid flash hider/muzzlebrake (No-GO on an AR in NJ).

So does the PWS fsc556 http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9&idcategory=6 but I know theres atleast a few people using them on their rifles in jersey. The only difference is PWS has a letter from the BATF stating its not a flash surpressor

 

 

 

 

Flash Hiders are usually open on the end where as the end of the brakes are usually the diameter of the round. I'm certainly not an authority on the issue. One other thing to consider is the obnoxious rating of a particular brake. Ask around. heh.

 

That one you picked strikes me as a Flash Hider.

 

 

 

I know Ive seen people in Jersey using the PWS fsc556 which looks the same on the front.

 

So does the PWS fsc556 http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9&idcategory=6 but I know theres atleast a few people using them on their rifles in jersey. The only difference is PWS has a letter from the BATF stating its not a flash surpressor

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know Ive seen people in Jersey using the PWS fsc556 which looks the same on the front.

 

 

Even if the BATFE does not consider them flash hiders, I would never put ones of these on a clone of a named weapon on the assault weapon ban blacklist in New Jersey when the manufacturer blatantly advertises that their muzzle device sports flash suppression as a feature.

The Description of the product says it's both so technically I Wud advice against it. If you really set on this one, find a web site that states it's a muzzle brake only and buy from there.

Anyone else have any opinions on this? I still see no difference between the XTC and the PWS

Honestly, I wouldn't pry too much into the subject.

 

The primary difference between the two is that PWS had BATFE rule that their line of comps were not flash suppressors, and had this in writing. However, Rainier Arms, and a few other notable companies, never got that chance to get a ruling in paper.

 

If you're truly not comfortable, there are plenty of other options available that are most definitely legal.

I would not hesitate to use a device that the BATFE ruled as NOT a flash hider.. even though not required I would keep a copy of the receipt with the part number and the letter with me.. just because it looks like it could be a hider..

Save up and get the Battlecomp, what's your freedom worth?

Thanks for all the opinions guys. I think Im gonna skip the XTC and just gonna try and find a used PWS for a good price.