Videos tagged with Flash Hiders

This video provides an expert breakdown of carbine muzzle devices, differentiating between flash hiders and muzzle breaks/compensators. Instructor Joel Park details the characteristics of A2-style flash hiders, noting their tendency to push the muzzle down, and contrasts them with neutral multi-prong flash hiders that offer a more straight-back recoil impulse. He also touches on hybrid devices like the Surefire Warcomp and the concept of 'timing' them for directional gas management, emphasizing how muzzle device choice impacts sight return and overall shooting performance.

This guide explains the nuances of selecting muzzle devices and suppressors for 9mm PCCs. It details the functions of flash hiders, compensators, and suppressors, emphasizing that their effectiveness on 9mm AR platforms is limited by lower gas volume. Key considerations include matching barrel threads, the benefit of top-ported compensators, and the advantages of using subsonic ammunition with suppressors. The guide also introduces Quick Detach (QD) systems for suppressors and highlights specific product examples.

JMAC Customs, founded in 2011, specializes in aftermarket parts for modern semi-automatic rifles and pistols, with an initial focus on filling voids in the AK platform accessory market. They offer a wide range of products including stock adapters, muzzle devices, barrels, trunions, handguards, and pistol grips. The company emphasizes quality, customer service, and providing reliable equipment for new and experienced gun owners alike, aiming to enhance firearm functionality and aesthetics.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the Anderson v. Raoul lawsuit challenging Illinois' ban on suppressor purchase and possession. It details how the case leverages the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, emphasizing the 'common use' argument for modern firearms accessories. The speaker, an experienced instructor, explains the judge's decision to stay the proceedings for 90 days, linking it to other cases challenging Illinois' gun laws, and discusses the potential positive and negative implications for suppressor rights based on these related legal battles.

This video, presented by Clint Morgan, offers practical techniques for reducing felt recoil across various firearm platforms, including AR-15s and AK-47s. It covers the impact of muzzle devices, firearm weight, buffer systems, slings, and grips, demonstrating how each can contribute to a more stable and controllable shooting experience. The expert instruction highlights mechanical physics and provides visual comparisons for effective recoil mitigation strategies.

This QA episode from UN12 Magazine features host Dave Tim answering viewer questions on a variety of firearms topics. He discusses AR-15 components like muzzle devices, BCG staking, and scope mount heights, offering recommendations for brands like BCM and Midwest Industries. The episode also touches on AR-10 troubleshooting, SBR registration with the ATF, and general AR gunsmithing practices, emphasizing the importance of quality parts and proper assembly. Dave highlights his personal approach to gunsmithing and his preference for specific components and techniques.

Faxon Firearms showcased their integral muzzle device barrels, designed to achieve legal 16-inch barrel length without pin-and-weld requirements, allowing for standard gas block compatibility. They also presented the Hellfire and Patriot pistols, highlighting in-house machining of barrels and slides from bar stock. The 'First Line' series of rifles and pistols were introduced as a value-oriented option, emphasizing in-house manufactured key components for reliability and quality assurance.

This guide, based on insights from Jim Grant of BurstReview, details why certain aggressive muzzle devices are ill-suited for AR-15 pistols with short barrels (7.5 inches). It explains the extreme blast, flash, and heat issues encountered with devices like the Faxon single-port compensator, Manticore Arms Afterburner, and SilencerCo MAD. The expert assessment concludes that suppressors are the most effective solution for managing these effects on short-barreled AR pistols.

This guide, informed by Mrgunsngear's extensive testing, breaks down the function of muzzle devices for AR-15 and AK-47 platforms. It differentiates between flash hiders, muzzle brakes, and combination devices, offering practical advice for selecting the best option based on use case, from home defense to tactical shooting, emphasizing the trade-offs in flash reduction, recoil management, noise, and concussion.