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3/23/2004 9:40:07 AM EDT
Now this may sound silly, but as stated before I am a FNG!

Does the standard military type flash hider have any value as a muzzle brake?

Or does it simply diffuse the muzzle flash.

I am wondering if it would be worth while to buy a new complete "pre-ban" upper next fall.
3/23/2004 9:58:50 AM EDT
[#1]
In the military it is for muzzle flash only.  Except for the M82/M107 Barrett .50 cal rifles.
3/23/2004 1:31:48 PM EDT
[#2]
Does the standard military type flash hider have any value as a muzzle brake?
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No.  If it's the A2 style with no slots on the bottom it has some value as a [i]compensator[/i]*.  But the value of it is to diffuse muzzle flash.  (To the naked eye--I'm told it makes the flash bigger in night-vision.)

* A [i]compensator[/i] provides a downward force to counter muzzle climb.  A [i]brake[/i] provides a forward force to counter felt recoil.    The A2 FS should work as a compensator, but minimally.  The real reason for the lack of slots on the bottom is to keep it from kicking up dust when shooting prone.

I am wondering if it would be worth while to buy a new complete "pre-ban" upper next fall.
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It'd be cheaper to have a FS added to your existing barrel.
3/23/2004 1:48:19 PM EDT
[#3]
to answer the second question.
i feel you need two uppers.
one for target shooting and one for plinking.
it sounds like you have one that could be a potential nail driver.  for about 350.00 you can pick up a M4 upper with bolt.  it would be a great investment if you shoot a lot.  a local gun smith shouldn't charge more than 50.00 for the threading work.  plus 30.00 or so for the FH.    
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