Most Obnoxious Product I have Ever Tested: Talon 905

Published on November 14, 2021
Duration: 8:42

This review of the Talon 905 Muzzle Brake by The VSO Gun Channel highlights its significant recoil reduction capabilities, claiming up to 94% reduction and substantial muzzle climb mitigation. The instructor details the product's 'junctioned airfoils' design, which uses gas dynamics to create forward thrust. While effective, the brake is noted for its extreme loudness, necessitating robust ear protection. The review also critiques the manufacturer's marketing claims, finding them exaggerated but acknowledges the product's functional merit for specific shooting applications like prone firing.

Quick Summary

The Talon 905 Muzzle Brake claims up to 94% recoil reduction by using 'junctioned airfoils' to create forward thrust from gas dynamics. While highly effective at mitigating recoil and muzzle climb, it is exceptionally loud, requiring robust ear protection. Installation is straightforward on 1/2x28 threaded barrels using included shims and tensioning screws.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Product Introduction & Initial Reaction
  2. 00:54Marketing Claims vs. Reality
  3. 01:50Recoil Elimination Marketing Claims
  4. 02:33Critique of Marketing
  5. 03:00Product Specs & Mounting
  6. 03:57Performance & Recoil Reduction
  7. 04:45Mechanism of Action: Airfoils
  8. 05:39Scientific Soundness & Gas Evolution
  9. 06:07Byproduct: Extreme Loudness
  10. 06:53Recommendation for Ear Protection
  11. 07:07Conclusion & Future Ideas
  12. 07:37Target Audience & Utility
  13. 08:14Anecdote: Child's Reaction to Gunfire

Frequently Asked Questions

How much recoil reduction does the Talon 905 Muzzle Brake claim to provide?

The Talon 905 Muzzle Brake claims to provide up to 94% recoil reduction. This significant reduction in felt recoil and muzzle climb allows for faster follow-up shots and a more stable shooting platform, especially when firing prone.

What is the mechanism behind the Talon 905 Muzzle Brake's recoil reduction?

The Talon 905 utilizes a design featuring 'junctioned airfoils.' Gas exiting the muzzle is directed over a curved surface, causing it to travel faster above than below. This differential in gas speed creates a forward thrust, effectively counteracting the backward recoil of the firearm.

What are the main drawbacks of the Talon 905 Muzzle Brake?

The primary drawback of the Talon 905 Muzzle Brake is its extreme loudness. Testing confirms it is exceptionally loud, necessitating the use of very good or double ear protection for anyone in the vicinity of the firearm when it is discharged.

How is the Talon 905 Muzzle Brake installed?

The Talon 905 Muzzle Brake features a 1/2x28 thread pitch, common for .223/5.56 firearms. Installation involves threading it onto the barrel, using included shims for proper timing, and securing it with tensioning screws, eliminating the need for chemical thread lockers.

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