Knights Armament MCQ-2 Suppressor

Published on May 4, 2026
Duration: 13:07

This video features Steve and Caleb from Brownells testing the Knights Armament MCQ 2 suppressor during long-range shooting at Big Springs range. They demonstrate its effectiveness on a gas gun, highlighting its compact size, lightweight design, and low back pressure characteristics, which are designed to minimize gas system adjustments and maintain similar bolt velocity. The discussion also touches on its ability to reduce muzzle blast and take the edge off for close-quarters engagements, while noting it offers less sound reduction than longer suppressors.

Quick Summary

The Knights Armament MCQ 2 suppressor is a compact, lightweight, low back pressure option designed for gas guns. It minimizes gas system adjustments and maintains similar bolt velocity while effectively reducing muzzle blast, though with less sound reduction than longer suppressors. Testing showed minimal point of impact shift.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction and Range Setup
  2. 00:21Introducing the Knights Armament MCQ 2 Suppressor
  3. 00:37MCQ 2 Design: Compact and Lightweight
  4. 00:45Low Back Pressure and Flow-Through Design
  5. 01:04Performance on Gas Guns
  6. 01:14Muzzle Blast and Sound Reduction
  7. 01:36Test Setup: BRN-4 and Long Range Targets
  8. 01:52Shooting Without Suppressor
  9. 03:36First Shots: 100 Yards (No Suppressor)
  10. 04:01Shooting at 200 Yards (No Suppressor)
  11. 05:23Shooting at 300 Yards (No Suppressor)
  12. 05:37Shooting at 400 Yards (No Suppressor)
  13. 06:12Shooting at 500 Yards (No Suppressor)
  14. 08:06Installing the MCQ 2 Suppressor
  15. 08:24Shooting With Suppressor: 500 Yards
  16. 09:12Shooting With Suppressor: 400 Yards
  17. 09:29Shooting With Suppressor: 300 Yards
  18. 10:28Shooting With Suppressor: 200 Yards
  19. 10:36Shooting With Suppressor: 100 Yards
  20. 11:56Performance Summary and Point of Impact
  21. 12:12Final Thoughts on the MCQ 2 Suppressor
  22. 12:37Call to Action and Contact Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary advantage of the Knights Armament MCQ 2 suppressor on a gas gun?

The Knights Armament MCQ 2 suppressor is designed as a low back pressure, flow-through type can. Its main advantage on a gas gun is that it allows for shooting without needing to adjust the firearm's gas system, while still maintaining similar bolt velocity and reducing muzzle blast.

How does the Knights Armament MCQ 2 suppressor compare to longer suppressors in terms of sound reduction?

While the Knights Armament MCQ 2 suppressor effectively eliminates muzzle blast and takes the edge off the sound, it does not offer as much sound reduction as longer suppressors. Its compact design prioritizes maneuverability and reduced gas system impact over maximum decibel reduction.

What does 'MCQ' stand for in the Knights Armament MCQ 2 suppressor?

MCQ in the Knights Armament MCQ 2 suppressor stands for 'Mini Close Quarters'. This designation highlights its design for compact size and effectiveness in potentially confined shooting environments.

Does the Knights Armament MCQ 2 suppressor affect the point of impact on a rifle?

During testing, the Knights Armament MCQ 2 suppressor showed minimal point of impact shift. When aiming at a 6-inch plate at 500 yards, the suppressor's attachment did not significantly alter accuracy, suggesting good engineering for minimal POI disruption.

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