Greetings,

 

I'm researching various muzzle devices for my AR15. I've been contemplating a Battlecomp, Dynacomp (Spikes Tactical), YHM, Wilson or a Levang type.

 

Rejoining Cherry Ridge has led to an informative experience on the subject, since the last couple of times I was there, there were quite a few shooters w/ AR's. In just about all instances where the shooter had some kind of brake, concussion was a PITA. Some were worse than others. I believe someone had a PWC and it was LOUD. In the past, I've fired a couple of AR's w/ a Battlecomp and, while it was better than other offerings, I still found it lacking w/ obnoxious concussion.

 

This has led me to the Levang type compensators. I came across http://www.blackrive...product=7674685

from Black River Tactical and it looks interesting.

 

Oh yeah, for those that don't know what a Levang comp looks like...

http://www.midwayusa...-15-steel-matte

 

Another contender from Troy....their Claymore (although it looks a little mall ninja'ish)...

http://troyind.com/%...le-brake-5-56mm

 

 

Has anyone used a Levang type comp and how did you like it?

 

I'm looking for ....

1. Sound pushed forward vs. out to the sides

2. Better recoil control (not that the AR15 really needs it, but hey, why not?)

3. Flash signature that's not much worse than an A2 FH.

 

Thoughts?

I bought a used ddm4. It came with a surefire muzzle brake. I love it, keeps the barrel where u want it,when I shoot at night it works well to keep muzzle.flash down heres the link your more then.welcome to try mine if.Ur ever in the ocean county area

 

http://www.surefire.com/mb556k-muzzle-brakeadapter.html

You dont NEED a muzzle device...

 

Its easier without one. Less evil looking, the least noisy, easier to get certain parts on & off, and lets face it, you arent firing full auto so you dont really need "recoil" control...

It really depends on the gun/ammo - I've seen S&W M&P15s with a crowned barrel spitting more fire and making a louder shot than other guns with muzzle brakes.

Ammo & barrel length has a big impact as well

If everyone else is shooting compensated guns, why be considerate? Use whatever comp you like, it'll get you back on target quicker, and you won't hear/feel any of the percussion/noise when you're standing behind the gun.

One of my Ar's has Miculek muzzle brake and its loud from every direction. The other AR has a Levang Linear Comensator. The Levang is much much easier on everyone's ears.

I have a PWS FCS556, JP tactical, and a Troy Claymore that is on order.

 

Between the PWS and JP, the PWS is the most obnoxious as it blows gases back and to the side as well as to the sides. The JP seems to blow gases to the sides and up only, and is less obnoxious. I can tell the difference by letting someone else shoot my guns, and I walk behind and to the sides to see where the hit is.

 

I'm anticipating the Claymore will be the best , as there are no side ports, only towards the front.

 

Jon, I'm not going to let my comp blast get in between me and a day of shooting even if I have to set up close to other shooters. At the same time, it is something that I try to be considerate about. If I can get the same performance out of a comp that won't bother other shooters as much as some others, I'll opt for the less annoying one.

Jon, I'm not going to let my comp blast get in between me and a day of shooting even if I have to set up close to other shooters. At the same time, it is something that I try to be considerate about. If I can get the same performance out of a comp that won't bother other shooters as much as some others, I'll opt for the less annoying one.

 

Fair point. I guess it's never been a concern of mine as anytime I shoot a compensated rifle I'm too far away from anyone that could be affected by the blast, or I'm the only one on the line.

As far as noise is concerned... my PWS didn't seem any louder than the rental S&W with unknown brake on it that a guy had rented in the port next to me. (I was at RTSP.)

You dont NEED a muzzle device...

 

Its easier without one. Less evil looking, the least noisy, easier to get certain parts on & off, and lets face it, you arent firing full auto so you dont really need "recoil" control...

 

But if you have a threaded barrel, don't you need a comp, or you'll have an "evil" gun? I'm having trouble picking out a comp because I need something that would allow for me to work on the gun in the future, so hopefully something I could slide parts off the barrel with.

 

But if you have a threaded barrel, don't you need a comp, or you'll have an "evil" gun? I'm having trouble picking out a comp because I need something that would allow for me to work on the gun in the future, so hopefully something I could slide parts off the barrel with.

 

Once again, nordic components "tactical" comp. it will allow you to fit a .750 gas block over it.

Thats why you get a barrel that isnt threaded, take the threads off (would have a funky step at the muzzle though), chop the barrel & recrown (not as bad as it sounds), or find a muzzle nut that threads on flush and have it cleanly pinned & welded.

Would something as simple as a few spot welds on the threads suffice? You could still get a gas block and off and good luck actually using the threads.