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Posted: 7/13/2012 6:33:46 AM EDT
| I saw that there is a thread about "loudest muzzle break". Which would prove to be the most "quite" Muzzle Device [not including sound suppressors]? Pics/links appreciated. |
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Any brake will increase your sound signature. It redirects the blast (and sound) sideways, up, or somewhat backwards in order to reduce muzzle climb & recoil. With that said, I like brakes and use them for matches and have tried a few.
The MSTN QC "Quiet Control" is an effective brake, and has the least amount of blast signature that I've found. It also has practially no blast back to the shooter which I find important. It's also pretty reasonably priced on MidwayUSA here. Bravo Company also has it I believe. Both retailers have great service in my experience. |
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Can I rephrase the OP's question so we don't get boggled down in terminology?
What is the most quiet brake, compensator, or hybrid? Basically, what are the most quiet NON pure flash hiding muzzle devices? I'd also like to know this answer. I currently own Battlecomps and a Spikes Dynacomp. Neither of them are terribly obnoxious IMO, but I'd like to know if there is anything more quiet available for my latest build. Thanks! |
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I saw a muzzle device that looked like the Levang, but had a jagged front end. I'm sure someone knows which one I'm talking about.
KD27, . . . I'm more interested in sound. Whether or not they control blast or muzzle flip [whatever amount there IS on an AR rifle] is secondary or N/A. 
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Quoted: No brake or compensator or flash hider is going to "quiet" the sound because legally they can't. I believe what you're asking is which brake is the least obnoxious in term of sound pressure level. The only muzzle device that can make a firearm quieter is a suppressor and that's a whole different beast. Thanks, Gingerbreadman, . . . that's the one I was remembering. Anyway, how well does that "quite" up the sound? As for the Claymore, I have one on my 7.5" bbl AR pistol and I was surprised how unobnoxious it was to shoot. |
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Any flash hider will direct the sound forward and will "seem" quieter. The only place they will be as loud as a brake is in front of the gun. If you're in a spot where you are getting the concussion from a flash hider you have bigger problems.
Brakes are brutal next to the rifle. They serve their purpose, but it's not worth it for me. |
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I would think that true of breaks that port out the side. I would guess that something like the Troy Claymore wouldn't be bad to those standing beside the shooter. Downrange, . . . yeah!
Any difference [other than appearance] in the Levang and the Troy? I like the looks of the Troy better, but if the Levang works better, I would go that way. |
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I am pretty sure that the Troy has wrench flats. The Levang does not, with makes it a PITA to properly torque it. If there was a Troy Claymore on the same shelf as the Levang, I probably would have forked over the extra cash for the Troy.
I'm going to guess that they both reduce the perceived sound about the same. I only have experience with the Levang though. |
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