![]() ![]() ![]() They are also just as expensive as muzzle breaks, if not even more so. Not really something you’d use if you’re trying to keep a low profile. Similarly to muzzle brakes, compensators can be deafening. Now that’s all well and good, but what are the downsides of using a ‘comp’? So, Mikhail Kalashnikov invented a simple, yet brilliant muzzle device that redirected the gasses in the same direction of the recoil to ‘compensate’ for the movement of the bolt. Yes, there is a difference!): After the initial success of the AK-47, during field use the Russian’s discovered that the rifle had a tendency to kick vertically at an angle when firing due to the weight distribution of the gun’s bolt carrier. Going back to our see-saw analogy, a compensator balances out the upward vertical recoil caused by the expulsion of the gasses by redirecting that same gas (funnily enough) upwards, so that it forces the barrel of the rifle down.Ī great example of a compensator you’ve probably seen before would be the slanted compensator on the end of AKMs (NOT AK47’s. So if a muzzle brake’s job is to mitigate felt recoil, what is a compensator and what is its purpose on a rifle?Īlthough compensators also take away some felt recoil, its primary job is to severely lessen the vertical recoil of a firearm. Your upstairs roommate at 3 AM loud consequently, much like your roommate/neighbor, they are a detriment to the hearing (and brain-cells) of anyone within a close proximity, even with ear-protection on.įurthermore, muzzle brakes tend to be on the expensive side, ranging anywhere from 50 to upwards of 200+ dollars. AR-15 muzzle brakes (for example) do this task fairly well to a degree, but not as well as compensators. It’s like balancing out a see-saw, but with significantly more explosions. ![]() When the initial burst of energy from your cartridge going off and the gasses expelling from your barrel forces your rifle up, the holes divert the gasses upwards to apply some downforce to restabilize the rifle. Additionally, the way in which the holes cut into the device redirects gasses also mitigates the ‘upturn’, or vertical recoil gun has when firing subsequent shots. This is done by allowing the gasses to escape in several directions perpendicular to the barrel, as opposed to directly outwards. Muzzle brakes are muzzle devices with a primary focus on eliminating ‘felt’ recoil, or in layman's terms: to reduce the overall amount of energy going back into your hand or shoulder. So, let's find out exactly what a muzzle brake is, and what it does. Everyone develops a flinch at some point, and shooting a large caliber without a brake isn't any fun at all. Most commonly seen on precision bolt guns, the muzzle brake is the best device for long days at the range shooting larger calibers to keep your shoulder from getting too beat up. So which is the right one to use, and what specifically do they do? MUZZLE BRAKES: These most commonly come in the form of a muzzle break, a flash-hider, or a compensator.ĭespite the shared job of manipulating the gasses expelled from the rifle, the muzzle device you choose can drastically affect both the performance and behavior of your rifle. ![]() One of the most important features of modern rifles are the chunks of machined metal threaded or permanently milled onto the end of the barrel known as ‘muzzle devices’. Much like the tools in our garage, our guns need to be set up properly to be used effectively. Our firearms are tools: Not all are created equal, not every-one is suited to every task, and sometimes you need a specific tool for a specific job. ![]()
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