Diameter (at largest point): 0.875″ Sorry, the chosen combinations are out Length: 1.622″ Their response: “The current flash hider will get the same performance as the one in that test.” Go with the JP Enterprises FH. The STARS is similar to the PUNISHER, but without the brake ports and with longer flash-hiding prongs. Material: steel Timing that longer groove differently will adjust compensation direction. Thanks for all your hard work. Diameter (at largest point): 1.071″ (without thread protector. SureFire WARCOMP-556-CTN is a closed tine flash hider that is neutrally ported to aid in recoil management. Interest isn’t very high… no where even remotely close to the interest in the brake tests. It provides very solid flash killing performance and you probably already, accidently own one(s). Furthermore, the A2 is a good flash hider, and anything in its ballpark is as well. I see no imperfections in the machining, and the finish is entirely even. By fluting the prongs and then effectively crowning the muzzle, WEAPONTECH has also created glass breaker tips that look like a natural part of the design. You may also be interested in the AR-15 Drop-In Trigger Roundup HERE. Finish: Ionbond CrCN The AAC Blackout was ranked SECOND PLACE in your “AR-15 Flash Hiding Test #1” test. The SureFire WarComp is the world’s most shootable flash hider. Diameter (at largest point): 0.906″ Finish: magnesium phosphate WARCOMPs deliver superior flash reduction and significantly reduce muzzle rise, helping to conceal your location, preserve your dark-adapted vision and keep you on target for faster follow-up shots. Fairly standard going rate for a brand new A2 Birdcage style flash hider is about $9. One of the three cuts is longer than the others and is to be timed upwards. Its breddy gud. Current have a BCM mod 1 pinned and welded on a 14.5" socom barrel. The “don’t use an AR” crowd has a good point. Surefire Warden-Blast Flash Suppressor Direct-Thread Blast Regulator 556NATO Black 1/2 x 28 RH WARDEN-1-2-28-BK $ 110.00 $ 95.00 Read more Comparing the performance of a muzzle device in this test against a muzzle device in the first test isn’t clean because of that change in ambient, but it’s still possible by looking at it in terms of lux above ambient or by using devices that appeared in both tests as “controls” against which to measure. I didn’t notice it was coated with machine oil, and some of the flash could have been a one-time thing from the oil burning off. Diameter (at largest point): 0.748″ Weight: 3 oz Each of these Flash Hiders developed by SureFire guarantees over 99% flash elimination while also practically eliminating all muzzle rise, greatly boosting your accuracy down range. I mean, I haven’t died yet from using it so I assume it is OK. Dyspeptic Gunsmith (or anyone else), am I in for an unhappy trip FROM the range some time? View The longer the barrel, the quieter they are, too. However, there’s definitely a lot of interest in how much flash the brakes and comps have, so that’s why they’re in the FH test. Our flash hiders are the world’s finest, delivering as much as 99 percent muzzle flash reduction to effectively conceal a shooter’s position while also minimizing degradation of night-adapted vision. • Labyrinth seals prevent carbon buildup on suppressor lock ring indexing system Material: steel Jeremy S, The following text is up in the article in a few places to explain why: Are you familiar with the changes or how they affect performance? From what I read, I’m thinking it’s between the J comp and the SF war comp. More info below under B.E. Definitely food for thought. Just guessing from the photo, I think sans sparks it would come in right at A2 performance level. Keep in mind, if you’re comparing this photo to the JP and B.E., that the camera is looking right at a prong instead of a slot. Length: 2.2″ Material: stainless steel I have the “birdcage” which comes on the Ruger 10/22 and/or MkIII on my Tavor because I like the way it looks. It provides over 99% reduction in muzzle flash compared to a plain muzzle, which And you can tell by the photos. B.E. . threads, see WarComp 762. Even right up close. When used in conjunction with a SureFire SOCOM Series Fast-Attach suppressor, AAC says it’s “the best of both worlds in a truly compromise-free design,” and I think it looks great but it wasn’t particularly good at reducing recoil and it’s also a pretty terrible flash hider. And I may weigh the importance of recoil reduction or flash hiding or low concussion or looks or price or size or downwards force on the muzzle differently from both of you so my “best all-around” might favor flash hiding while yours should be favoring recoil reduction or whatever else instead. AAC’s Blackout and AAC’s Brakeout are different muzzle devices. The .22 LR ones are usually made of aluminum and won’t hold up to use on .223/5.56. Weight: 3.094 oz …now, that was some nice and useful information. See the pictures above, now look here: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-90iPzQJJhX8/UuBIvhg8lCI/AAAAAAAAABE/oMUzo2NbYSA/s720/SANY0193.JPG. It’s available in .223 and .30 cal, and acts as a mount for Thunder Beast’s CB series sound suppressors. Length: 2.323″ All of the muzzle devices balance these things differently. Looking for the lowest lux with best break feature. Anyway, the answer is a linear compensator. At least not noticeably so. In Stock; Out of Stock; CLEAR ALL. Length: 3.7″ Sure there are better dedicated flash hiders, as well as better dedicated muzzle brakes, but it doesn’t seem like anything else on the market comes close to being as good at both as the AFAB (aside from the EFAB, which PA says is best on barrels shorter than 16″). Diameter (at largest point): 0.97″ Meyers 249F coming in a close second. VooDoo Innovations Manimal A2 Extended Flash Hider: Take an A2 birdcage and stretch it out until it’s long enough to bring a 14.5″ barrel up to 16″, and the result is VooDoo’s Manimal. You have entered an incorrect email address! MSRP: $69.95. Diameter (at largest point): 0.866″ However, it did exchange some of the bright points of light that occur on the ends of the birdcages’ slots for more of the dim flame that comprises the fireball. SureFire WARCOMP-556-CTN is a closed tine flash hider that is neutrally ported to aid in recoil management. The JPFH-556 is also under $60, which is below average for MSRPs in this test. Thank you for running the tests and preparing the results for public consumption, I and others I know have used it already in purchase decisions. The revolutionary SureFire WARCOMP-556-1/2-28 flash hider, which fits M4 / M16 Click any of the charts, graphs, and photographs that follow to enlarge them. While there is an obvious correlation seen from Vuurwapen’s tests between flash hiding ability and sound levels, a more thorough test with an eye toward sound levels specifically would be a real boon. For rock-solid mounting of a SOCOM Series suppressor, unparalleled flash reduction, and minimizing muzzle rise, there’s literally nothing like a SureFire WarComp—the world’s most shootable flash hider. Meyers’ products if at all possible. A sound test would be enormously helpful for those of us using an AR-15 for home defense. I believe this is because I chose to aim the light meter more towards the business end of the rifle and less at the side of it, in order to get closer to a straight-on reading and allow the light meter to “see” down into the muzzle device. Look closer and you’ll notice the serrations on the inside of each prong. • Individually inspected for all critical dimensions, including concentricity or flash hiders. Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO were locked for the entirety of the test. It was set on “peak hold” to hopefully record the brightest single moment for each device. • Patent-pending design provides over 99% flash elimination; virtually Diameter (at largest point): 0.877″ Plus aesthetics is so important to people when it comes to muzzle devices and that’s completely subjective. Please consider supporting this sort of testing via my Patreon page. Seeing as how this is a new item, with little to no reviews, I figured some might find a review and comparison helpful. Machining is better than your typical A2, and VooDoo’s LifeCoat finish is much nicer than your standard parkerizing or black oxide. MSRP: $109.95. Machining is good, parkerized finish is standard. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/419930/doublestar-carlson-mini-muzzle-brake-1-2-28-thread-ar-15-steel-matte. Didn’t the last test have a Fh that actually INCREASED the lumens? 3) Decibel ratings are logarithmic, meaning that small increases in the decibel rating actually reflect large increases in the total sound (for example: an increase of a mere 3 decibels DOUBLES the level of sound; an increase of 10 decibels multiplies the sound level by 10 times). Listed [mostly] alphabetically. MSRP: $9. Apparently they’re effective, as this was the least-flashy unit in yet another test, with the also-internally-serrated B.E. Material: steel the WARCOMP provides multiple bearing surfaces to ensure superior suppressor While its a little tight to get on compared to the regular 3 prong flash hider or muzzle brake (I know, shouldn't be, im sure its the same measurements), it was a tight fit. Thank you Jeremy S. for such a great investigation. Accurate? with previous (non-SOCOM) SureFire Fast-Attach sound suppressors, muzzle brakes, At any rate, like the PUNISHER I didn’t see any machining mistakes or unsightly tool marks at all, and the melonite finish is great. Review. @ Jeremy S. In regard to ,”In the first shootout, the ambient brightness reading was 0.25 Lux. Length: 2.205″ MSRP: $149. For this shootout we were able to gather 33 different muzzle devices — mostly dedicated flash hiders but also some hybrid units — and pit them against each other for flash suppression prowess. Diameter (at largest point): 0.866″ The muzzle device also has wrench flats machined into the … I’ve purchased air pressure sensors designed to log blast waves so we can compare the amount of concussion each muzzle device generates, and these will be used in test four. Otherwise collecting a bunch of them like this and doing the testing and compiling the results takes a lot of effort and when it’s all said and done people just aren’t that interested in it anyway (or at least not in how I’ve chosen to do it). On a precision rifle that I’m shooting pretty much exclusively off a bipod, I’ll go with a dedicated brake instead. Considering the short length of its “venturi cuts,” the Triumvir surprised me with its solid performance. & current-model WarComps, muzzle brake and flash hider adapters are NOT compatible Finish: High temp ceramic Which I almost certainly would. How does the VG6 Epsilon 556 compare to the AFAB as per lux and recoil in inches? Not for a fight. Tactical Advantage Armory FH-23 Titanium Flash Hider: Bead blasted titanium always seems to throw off a lot of sparks, but I was hoping it would stop after a break-in. I’d take that over anything. You don’t have to delve into the NFA in order to find yourself in the realm of extended, federal, mandatory minimum sentences. It doesn't have the "ting" noise the 3 prong gives off when firing, and doesn't make … Diameter (at largest point): 0.875″ — but to do it properly you’re looking at like $3,000 in equipment and that ain’t in the budget. However, compared to many brakes and comps it isn’t very flashy at all. If you’re so concerned about “which muzzle devices are even slightly quieter than others” than why reject looking to a firearm that may be significantly quieter than an AR? In fact, they’re one of the largest Primary Weapons Systems dealers in the U.S. and should have every single PWS product in stock and they ship ’em free of charge. But…. Weight: 2.64 oz It shocks me that first they made compensators for a cartridge that does not need them, and now they’re inventing linear comps and “flash cans” to mitigate the problems made by the compensators. the most extensive and rigorous suppressor testing ever conducted by US Special It would be nice if ambient had stayed the same so the results from the first test could be compared more directly to those of the second test, but the results of both tests are absolutely valid regardless. 4) Shotguns and pistols are also extremely loud. Not to argue against your core point, because yes, if they are a bit quieter that is a strong point in their favor. Photo: SureFire. Precision machined from US Mill-certified heat-treated stainless steel bar stock There are three devices I haven’t seen anyone test, and am curious about them, in terms of both flash suppression and recoil reduction. MSRP: $59.95. LaRue is known world-wide for sniper targets, quick-detachable Diameter (at largest point): 0.866″ Length: 3.125″ MSRP: $59. — including high-precision single-point cut threads for optimum thread interface Like the other muzzle devices from Precision Armament that I’ve tested and used, the machining and finish are top notch (keep in mind it’s been removed and reinstalled a dozen times and has seen hundreds of rounds prior to these photos). At least flash was very minimal in the daylight shooting video, so I threw it into the mix here and it didn’t disappoint. Flash hiding performance is almost identical to the A2, although I suspect it compensates for muzzle rise just slightly more. Finish: black oxide Price: $129.00. Material: steel Length: 2.23″ I’d considered linear compensators in the past, just never found any data on their effectiveness nor have had a chance to test one firsthand. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XSZ6xmzu-kBa-lN3e0VKl3EJn3yA2Cc-Bf3g8NqgijA/edit?usp=sharing. The shutter was open for 3.2 seconds for each device. Finish: Ionbond CrCN or bead blast I have some reservations about voicing my choice here because it’s pretty subjective. Plus I’m pretty sure plenty of people don’t care about the data anyway and go with the photos instead, which is a big reason why they’re there. Weight: 2.546 oz I think concussion would be more interesting, as all muzzle devices other than suppressors are way above the hearing safe threshold anyway so you’re going to be wearing ear pro regardless. Diameter (at largest point): 0.94″ MSRP: $99.95. This bad boy was highly anticipated and many people thought it was a sure winner. This is an extremely high quality piece and one of the most effective flash hiders on the market. Reviews & Ratings for SureFire SOCOM Closed Tine .223/5.56 Flash Hider. Ok, so I'm fairly new to this platform. I reached out the JP to see if it is the same flash hider described in this article. Like the PUNISHER, the prongs are fluted and the muzzle is crowned, resulting in a glass break. First, this test was made possible thanks to Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop in Spokane, WA. alignment and prevent any ringing of tines inside the suppressor. Material: steel Weight: 4.625 oz I don’t have a way to test volume or concussion. Weight: 3.704 oz No, I really haven’t yet. Finish: parkerized or black oxide I don’t know about the pry tool part, but the assertion that the original M16 3-prong is a better flash hider definitely didn’t pan out in this test. We’re interested in how much brightness is added above ambient. Material: heat-treated stainless steel bar stock Material: HTSR 416 stainless steel removal after extended firing. We received a lot of comments from people more curious about how the all-around muzzle devices and brakes fare than how the dedicated FHs do, so there’s a good mix of contenders here. Maybe you should reconsider that shotgun instead of an AR? Product Info for SureFire SOCOM Closed Tine.223/5.56 Flash Hider The advanced SureFire SFMB-556-1/2-28 muzzle brake, which fits M4 / M16 weapons and variants with 1/2-28 muzzle threads, greatly reduces both recoil impulse and muzzle rise so that the weapon tracks straight back to keep you on target for faster shot-to-shot recovery. Would like the blast shield to be QD. Machining is perfect, although the slightly pebbled texture finish — which I like a lot, for the record, and looks great — would cover up any minor imperfections anyway. Most of the stories I’ve heard claimed that, while the 3-prong reduced muzzle flash better than the A1 and A2, it was being used as a pry tool by soldiers leading to warped barrels, so they 86’d it. They were nice enough to not only loan me their entire south shooting bay with all of the lights turned off, but also loaned me a couple of the muzzle devices seen here. Heck, even with all that it’s pretty much indistinguishable in the photos and I’d probably call a 3-way tie without the added input of the Lux meter. The M16s that first hit Vietnam were equipped with this 3-prong flash hider of Stoner’s design. @ Jeremy S. In regard to, “^^^ note that bare muzzle and AAC Brakeout are missing from the graph above. © COPYRIGHT 2020, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. As Sharp Shooting has its FFL07 and SOT, Delta P was able to send up a BREVIS II for inclusion in this test. Last week, I got a peek at SureFire’s new Closed Tine Flash Hider. Length: 2.008″ Someday I hope to need one of these. Weight: 2.269 oz You, having noticed this, should have realized that your testing methods were faulty. In fact, it’s your point #3. With such an open internal design and pretty short prongs, it killed flash a lot better than I thought it would. If you appreciate all this data as much as I do, they’re happy to ship guns (to your dealer) and gear and can be reached at (509) 535-4444 or through their website or Facebook. I then searched the Internet and also discovered that JP Enterprises does still sell their “FH” flash hider, as noted by another commenter above. Not sure if closed tine or 3 prong is the way to go or if there is another option out there. Length: 1.772″ for concentricity and alignment. The result, though, is an overall brightness increase. …which brings up a topic of slight debate, actually, as some people only consider a muzzle device to be a “flash hider” or “flash suppressor” if it performs better in this task than the A2 Birdcage, but some people would call anything that suppresses flash as compared to a bare muzzle to be a “flash hider / suppressor.” I’m mostly in the bare muzzle camp. Hey, fellow Spokanite and reviewer! There’s a flash suppressor with an open end and a closed-end “brake” version. Thanks for the heads up. As you’ll see in the chart below, they were so bright that including them would have destroyed the scale of the graph. weapons and variants with ½-28 muzzle threads, is the world’s most shootable For what it’s worth I do agree with you as far as immediate survival necessarily being far and away the higher priority over legal concerns–but most of us don’t keep and carry guns because of what will most commonly happen, we worry about the edge cases. +1-800-504-5994 … helps to conceal the shooter’s location and preserve his dark-adapted vision. Excellent article. Truth be told, without high ISO and the light from three shots being captured in each photo, the naked eye performance of the top four or more flash hiders in this test is indistinguishable. Material: heat-treated stainless steel bar stock The light meter was placed about two feet from the muzzle off at a ~30° angle to the front, which should have ensured its ability to “see” brightness emanating from all sides and even from down inside the muzzle of each device. Finish: Ionbond DLC SureFire calls the WARCOMP “the world’s most shootable flash hider.” I didn’t test that here, but it’s obvious how the ball-dimpled ports vent gas upwards to combat muzzle rise, and they do so while hardly creating any upwards flash whatsoever. As far as shotguns and pistols are concerned, the data I was able to find on them suggests they often reach up to at least A2 birdcage levels of sound. Features MSRP: $124.99. . Compared to that of the open tine adapters, the WARCOMP-CTN for 5.56 caliber weapons mimics that of a traditional birdcage flash hider along with being a rock solid mounting option for SOCOM Series Fast … What can be said that hasn't already been said...LaRue Tactical's products and CS are second to none. Material: Grade 5 Titanium Finish: not specified With it on it’s 1.181″) With the logo at 12:00, compensation is designed for a right-handed shooter in that it combats muzzle rise as well as rightwards motion. It serves as a rock-solid mounting adapter for all SureFire SOCOM Series 5.56mm Both were created at least partially for the purpose of permanent attachment to a 14.5″ M4 barrel to bring it up to the 16″ legal limit. MOUNTS: All SureFire SOCOM Series 5.56mm /.223 caliber sound suppressors Thunder Beast Arms CB Series Flash Hider: The “helical multi-axis” prong design looks pretty dang cool, especially from the business end, and sure seems to work even with the prongs’ short length. One more thing: I haven’t yet mentioned my appreciation for the test data. Length: 2.25″ Weight: 1.153 oz I certainly think the J-Comp is up way high on the awesome all-around device list, though, especially considering the super low price point. Thanks again for all this data. Finish: melonite T.REX ARMS specializes in providing conventional and unconventional equipment for preserving human life. Since that thing said “flash hider” on the packaging I didn’t think much of it and it was quite the surprise haha. SureFire's new WarComp-556-CTN is a closed tine flash hider that is neutrally ported to aid in recoil management. It will be in muzzle brake test #3, which should be publishing in January. Finish: satin (also available in various Cerakote finishes) MSRP: $7. After all, those who are worried about flash signature are worried about enemies downrange seeing it from a basically head-on perspective. It ships in a standard JP clamshell package complete with ear plugs, crush washer, pin for permanent attachment, and install instructions. Length: 2.06″ SOCOM Closed-Tine Flash Hider / Suppressor Adapter for 5.56 mm Rifles. MSRP: $54.99. Looking for a muzzle device that i can attach a blast shield on. Anyway, it’s actually pretty tame for a straight-up brake. Fast-Attach® suppressors, including our SOCOM556-RC model, which placed first in It was in the first test. Length: 2.61″ In the Army when outside of the FOB, if we found ourselves surrounded by extremist terrorists and we have no air support due to weather, and no armor for backup, we would often put our sausage and bacon filled Maple bars on the end of our barrels. Diameter (at largest point): 2.0″ I like the size, looks, control, low concussion, and quality. Once again, not only did we capture photographs of each device in action, but with the use of a trick light meter we were able to record actual brightness measurements and scored some real, objective data . But if somebody has forcibly broken into my home and is posing a physical threat, I’m not worried about being prosecuted or even charged. I’m shopping right now to finish out a build and I’m torn between the punisher and the whitesound for a multi-purpose comp/brake/flash suppressor. The advanced SureFire SF3P-556-1/2-28 three-prong flash hider, which fits M4/M16 weapons and variants with 1/2x28 muzzle threads, features a patent-pending design that greatly reduces muzzle flash—typically greater than 99%—when compared with a plain muzzle. Before the A2 was the A1. Material: 17-4PH stainless steel Performance of this version, which doesn’t act as a fast-attach SureFire suppressor mount, is supposed to be identical to the versions that do. They had to change it. Pretty darn minimal flash for a dedicated brake. A staple since 1968, with great donuts, great biscuits & gravy (cheese & bacon on top optional), actual coffee plus those milkshakes people get at starbucks, and the Flatliner, which is your maple bar stuffed with sausage links and topped with bacon. Material: HTSR 416 stainless steel The light meter I purchased is capable of recording flashes as brief as 10 milliseconds. Weight: 2.55 oz The black oxide coating is nothing to write home about, and is offered for those who want mil-spec. Although it did outperform the M16 3-prong, A1, and A2 in this test, I feel like I probably cost it a couple/few points as it clearly shot a jet of fire out of the pre-drilled pin-and-weld hole on bottom, which makes me think I didn’t tighten it down enough. Obviously they won’t be the best at flash reduction or recoil management, but out of everything tested, which would you think does both decently? 2-3 MONTH ESTIMATED BACKORDER I’d also like to see someone test a couple of older muzzle devices made by Bushmaster, prior to the Freedom Group buyout. Diameter (at largest point): 0.866″ I think this is one of the coolest devices in the test, and am excited to see what it does in the next muzzle brake recoil test. Depending on design they could shatter during use or the good outcome would be that they just slowly erode away on the inside. Weight: 3.192 oz Nick got some great photos of a brake from Dead Air Armament that uses forward-angled ports at the rear to “blow out” flash and fire that would otherwise plume outwards from the brake’s chambers, and the King Comp has the same feature, although marketed in this case as a means of reducing side concussion.

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