Muzzle Break Recommendations

AlanInSilverSpring · Oct 10, 2017

After putting a binary trigger on my .223/5.56 AR it was suggested I also install a muzzle break. I'm completely ignorant on the subject except I was told with muzzle breaks "you get what you pay for so don't go cheap". Like most things I figured the real high end would probably be a waste of money too so I'm leaning towards getting the sort of middle of the road VG6 PRECISION - AR-15 EPSILON 556 MUZZLE BRAKE 5.56.

Any thoughts/suggestions/recommendations ?

Also wondering if I need to get a crush washer. Or would there already be one I could use after taking off the A2 flash hider ?

Melnic · Oct 10, 2017

Not for the purpose of a binary trigger, but I wanted to be able to decrease my follow up time so I was pointed in the direction of an adjustable Compensator.
I don't know that there are many choices there, but I got the Effin A MKII.
I still have not mounted it and adjusted it though so I can't comment on how good it did for me.
It is not cheap (close to $100 I think)

ironpony · Oct 10, 2017

Fortis Red and a GemTech shim kit.

AlanInSilverSpring · Oct 10, 2017

Melnic said:
Not for the purpose of a binary trigger, but I wanted to be able to decrease my follow up time so I was pointed in the direction of an adjustable Compensator.
I don't know that there are many choices there, but I got the Effin A MKII.
I still have not mounted it and adjusted it though so I can't comment on how good it did for me.
It is not cheap (close to $100 I think)

Yep, that's the whole idea......making the gun more controllable for multiple shots.

$100, if it does the job, would be money well spent IMO

iH8DemLibz · Oct 10, 2017

DPMS makes an effective AR15 "Brake".

40 bucks.

Midway USA. Product # 942876

davsco · Oct 10, 2017

jprifles.com are a pretty big thing in the competition (3 gun etc) world, can't go wrong with one of theirs

GolfR · Oct 10, 2017

I went ultra cheap on an AR that I wanted to shoot a little 3 gun with and bought one of the "competition" brakes from ebay for ~$15. Makes a huge difference in the recoil. It doesn't look super "tactical" and the finish is a little rough but it does the job very well. It's been on there through at least 3K rounds and I haven't had a single problem.

tundramuscle03 · Oct 10, 2017

Check these guys out..... https://kahntrol.com/

I have there Hexmod CWES Gen 2....it's an awesome brake, I can now actually see my impacts...

cotman68 · Oct 10, 2017

I have the Epsilon on one build and it works great. Now all I buy are the suppressor breaks from Silencerco . Even without the Omega suppressor it works great
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...r-mount-556mm-ar-15-1-2-28-thread-steel-matte

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Shazam · Oct 10, 2017

The guy in the lane next to you at the range doesn't like your muzzle brake.

AlanInSilverSpring · Oct 10, 2017

Shazam said:
The guy in the lane next to you at the range doesn't like your muzzle brake.

Jp enterprises disclaimer "Muzzle brakes by their very nature redirect high pressure gasses and can blow dirt or other materials present in the shooting area back towards the shooters or bystanders"

"shooterS" or "bystanders" = guy in the next lane. LOL

JohnnyE · Oct 10, 2017

When I'm firing my Saiga 12 with the brake, this is what happens to the guy in the next lane.

davsco · Oct 10, 2017

the good news is i spend VERY little time on a static range. sight it in, get some dope, and then it's pretty much just competitions after that. so, i don't piss off too many shooting bench neighbors with my braked rifles.

gwoodburn · Oct 10, 2017

AlanInSilverSpring said:
Yep, that's the whole idea......making the gun more controllable for multiple shots.

$100, if it does the job, would be money well spent IMO

I have the VG6 Epsilon on my AR pistol build and love it. I say go for it, but it can be had for much less than $100. I got mine here:

http://www.tomstactical.com/vg6-epsilon-aero-precision-5.56-muzzle-break-flash-hider

woodline · Oct 10, 2017

I happen to know the guys who owned VG6 before Aero bought them out. One of them still works there. Excellent products overall and the story behind the guys who make it is pretty cool, though the lack of suppressor compatibility (as far as I know . . . which isn't very far) is a long term problem for me. I have a .308 gamma on a precision rifle, a 5.56 gamma on my "CQB" ar15, an epsilon on a "DMR" type ar15, and .300 blk and 6.8 brakes stored away for a rainy day (factory blemishes that were given to me for free). They are pretty loud, as muzzle brakes tend to be. Overall I like them a lot, and they did well in The Truth About Guns muzzle brake testing. I won't pretend to be objective since I have literally just explained that I have a personal relationship with the company/brand, though I would be happy to let anyone test fire my rifles if I run into you at the range.

Unfortunately I got into the NFA game recently, so I will probably have to take them off their respective rifles someday when all my suppressors get out of NFA jail. I'll find a use for them though.

AlanInSilverSpring · Oct 10, 2017

davsco said:
jprifles.com are a pretty big thing in the competition (3 gun etc) world, can't go wrong with one of theirs

gwoodburn said:
I have the VG6 Epsilon on my AR pistol build and love it. I say go for it, but it can be had for much less than $100. I got mine here:

http://www.tomstactical.com/vg6-epsilon-aero-precision-5.56-muzzle-break-flash-hider

THANKS TO ALL FOR THE ADVICE !

^Went with those two ^

From Brownell's the Jp Rifle one was only $91 dlvd with 2 washers thanks to promo code LDD. https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...28-steel-black-sku452-015-120-7593-18906.aspx

And the one gwoodburn suggested was $55

outrider58 · Oct 10, 2017

Skip the brake and get a suppressor. Your neighbors on the range will love you.

DaemonAssassin · Oct 10, 2017

Take a look at the Yankee Hill Machine Phantom 5C2.

AlanInSilverSpring · Oct 10, 2017

outrider58 said:
Skip the brake and get a suppressor. Your neighbors on the range will love you.

Ohhhhhhh, if only that were possible

AlanInSilverSpring · Oct 10, 2017

DaemonAssassin said:
Take a look at the Yankee Hill Machine Phantom 5C2.

Thanks for the advice but I already made the purchases, so will have to live with my decision(s) for now. Anything changes I'll definitely give them a look

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