The last time I shot a ar was in the mid 70 s I don't remember them being loud at all. I also remember the drill sargent holding a ar up to his nuts and firing it full auto, To explain the very low recoil. When ever i go to the range ( indoor ) guys shooting ar's sound like I'm standing next to a tank , when they shoot. Has something changed or am I just getting old.

A muzzle brake if it has one will make it louder. Also you may have shot a 20" barrel then and may have a 16" now

it's always the comp...if you fired a normal free state ar..they aren't nearly as loud

And yes, you (and most of us) are getting old.

They were the 20" models and i don't ever remember wearing ear plugs.

What?

You are indoor now, maybe vs. being outdoor in the 70's? Maybe you were high then, as well? (I was)

I agree with the above.

 

In this lovely state, where we are arbitrarily prevented from using something that makes it nicer for the shooter, we get these super quiet muzzle breaks that redirect the blast off to the sides...directly toward are fellow shooters in the lanes next to us. Isn't it great?

Because they are screaming to be free.

What?

 

Too F'ing funny.

 

 

Walt

If it's too loud you're too old! haha, jk. I shoot my mosin indoors and that damn thing literally rattles your teeth if your jaw isn't closed tight, even when you're not the person shooting it.

My AR has a bull barrel, no brake or comp, and is nice and quiet?

Try 11.5" with a PWS on FA. Indoors. With a BETA. Classic Pistol banned FA rifle LOL.