Which Muzzle Break for an 11.5 inch AR Pistol?

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I'm working on an AR pistol that is piston driven with an 11.5 inch barrel.

I'm researching muzzle breaks to reduce felt recoil and allow for quicker follow up shots. I don't want anything that has holes facing down as it will kick up dirt in the prone position.

There are so many out there (more than I imagined). I don't want to spend a crazy amount of money but I don't want junk either.

If you guys have suggestions let me know please.

Here are few that I was looking into.

1. Sons Of Liberty Gun Works NOX Two Chamber Brake 9 Hole Neutral Version https://ar15discounts.com/products/...ton)&utm_campaign=Weekly+AR15+Discounts+Email)

2. Fortis Manufacturing 2.23/5.56 RED Muzzle Brake MOD 2 https://ar15discounts.com/products/fortis-red-5-56mm-muzzle-brake/

3. Strike Industries JCOMP V2 https://ar15discounts.com/products/strike-industries-jcomp-gen2-1-2x28-223-5-56/

4. VG6 GAMMA 556 - Gen 1 (I've read the Gen 2's are not as good) https://ar15discounts.com/products/vg6-gamma-556/

Here are some articles that I found as well.

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-ar-15-muzzle-brakes/

https://www.at3tactical.com/blogs/news/top-5-best-ar-muzzle-brakes-for-maximum-recoil-reduction-tested
 
Noshoot said:
Flaming Pig

Then just hold tight to reduce muzzle rise.
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Spot on, muzzel blast is the #1 item I felt was really needed. I shoot my shorty alot and especially for those near me the pig works great. I have KAK's on my other short AR's.
 
I shoot a lot of short barreled single shot guns in rifle cartridges. 444 Marlin, 243 Win, 30-30AI, 6.5 Tcu,
270 win., 6 PPC. Plus many rifles in various calibers.
I have found that the plain vanilla brake with 3 large side vents and only top vents in the center of the top with no bottom vents works well and minimizes the recoil and muzzle blast. The vents can be slightly faced rearward to the shooter but too far and it is very uncomfortable. I also found that the exit hole can be larger than most people would think and still work well. It actually reduces some of the blast.
I have made several but now just buy them off the big websites for low cost. I install them and chuck the barrel in the lathe and make sure the exit hole is in alignment to the bore.
A good example is the Holland brake.
I just looked at Holland's site online and saw a picture of a friend I met in Wyoming and hunted with. Will have to give him a call.
 
Huge fan and lover of the bravo comp 1.5. It's on a 14.5 ar but I wouldn't hesitate to use on a shorter ar.
 
Put a Vortex on it and get more you behind the gun. No flash to screw with your vision and your neighbors will still talk to you.
 
jrleen said:
Noshoot said:
Flaming Pig

Then just hold tight to reduce muzzle rise.
Click to expand...

Spot on, muzzel blast is the #1 item I felt was really needed. I shoot my shorty alot and especially for those near me the pig works great. I have KAK's on my other short AR's.
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The Flaming Pig looks a lot like the KAK but costs a lot more. Is there really a major difference? I have a KAK on an AR-9 and I do like it.
 
blasternaz said:
Put a Vortex on it and get more you behind the gun. No flash to screw with your vision and your neighbors will still talk to you.
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Good point! I usually go out alone but I do have a PWS that has the PWS muzzle break and it's LOUD!
 
Doc said:
Is a suppressor an option, cause I’ve found that to be the best route
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I've thought about it, but I probably won't get one. Still have to wear ear protection so it just does not seem as fun as something quiet like a .22 or 9mm.
 
leadman1 said:
I shoot a lot of short barreled single shot guns in rifle cartridges. 444 Marlin, 243 Win, 30-30AI, 6.5 Tcu,
270 win., 6 PPC. Plus many rifles in various calibers.
I have found that the plain vanilla brake with 3 large side vents and only top vents in the center of the top with no bottom vents works well and minimizes the recoil and muzzle blast. The vents can be slightly faced rearward to the shooter but too far and it is very uncomfortable. I also found that the exit hole can be larger than most people would think and still work well. It actually reduces some of the blast.
I have made several but now just buy them off the big websites for low cost. I install them and chuck the barrel in the lathe and make sure the exit hole is in alignment to the bore.
A good example is the Holland brake.
I just looked at Holland's site online and saw a picture of a friend I met in Wyoming and hunted with. Will have to give him a call.
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I'll check it out thank you!
 
campinginaz said:
Noshoot said:
Flaming Pig

Then just hold tight to reduce muzzle rise.
Click to expand...

Looks like a KAK flash can. Is it any better?
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Noveske flaming pig is made out of steel, and it aids in cycling with shorter barrels due to providing a little bit of back pressure when firing.
 
I use the pig on my 5.5 fun switch lower which needs the blast tamed and worth the higher cost. Has an inner like baffle and acts as a flash suppressor. The KAK is single piece unit and I find it does a nominal job for the cost directing muzzle blast from the shooter on 10.5" and up barrels. Personal choice I cannot justify the cost of a pig on all my short ar's except for ones I shoot alot. Bought 3 pig's over 10 years ago on special and I expect now lots of others do same job.
 
jrleen said:
I use the pig on my 5.5 fun switch lower which needs the blast tamed and worth the higher cost. Has an inner like baffle and acts as a flash suppressor. The KAK is single piece unit and I find it does a nominal job for the cost directing muzzle blast from the shooter on 10.5" and up barrels. Personal choice I cannot justify the cost of a pig on all my short ar's except for ones I shoot alot. Bought 3 pig's over 10 years ago on special and I expect now lots of others do same job.
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Good to know! I have an 11.5 inch upper and I think I have an extra KAK somewhere so I might just try that out first.
 
Also found this, might be better than a KAK for muzzle flash.

https://kawvalleyprecision.com/product/kvp-linear-comp-blk/
 
Natchez.com has a muzzle brake in their AR parts for less than $20. I use similar ones for the same price range with good results.
Ultimate Reloaders on you tube has an interesting video on the testing of brakes with different outlet sized diameters. He is also an engineer so built the testing equipment. Seems the diameter of the hole has a very little effect on the recoil dampening.
 
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