SureFire ProComp

Published on February 10, 2017
Duration: 5:11

This review and installation guide for the SureFire ProComp muzzle brake, presented by Ivan from Kit Badger, details its performance benefits over traditional flash hiders like the A2 Birdcage. The ProComp effectively reduces muzzle rise and felt recoil by porting gases laterally and vertically. It offers a cost-effective alternative to suppressor-ready muzzle brakes, featuring a durable Melonited finish and an easy installation process using a crush washer, with provisions for pin-and-weld compliance.

Quick Summary

The SureFire ProComp muzzle brake significantly reduces muzzle rise and felt recoil by porting gases laterally and vertically, offering a more stable shooting experience than traditional flash hiders like the A2 Birdcage. It installs easily with a crush washer and is priced affordably around $53.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction to SureFire ProComp
  2. 00:16M16A2 Birdcage Background
  3. 00:30Birdcage Effectiveness & Personal Experience
  4. 01:14Muzzle Brake Principles and Tradeoffs
  5. 01:54SureFire ProComp Features and Comparison
  6. 02:42Performance Testing Approach
  7. 02:54Shooting with A2 Birdcage
  8. 03:28Shooting with SureFire ProComp
  9. 03:40Muzzle Brake Conclusions and Price

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main benefits of the SureFire ProComp muzzle brake?

The SureFire ProComp muzzle brake significantly reduces muzzle rise and felt recoil, making the firearm more controllable and pleasant to shoot. It achieves this by strategically porting gases out the sides and top, driving the rifle straight back.

How does the SureFire ProComp compare to the A2 Birdcage flash hider?

While the A2 Birdcage offers some flash suppression, it does little for recoil reduction. The ProComp, as a muzzle brake, excels at mitigating recoil and muzzle rise, though it produces more concussion to the sides.

What is the installation process for the SureFire ProComp?

The ProComp is installed using a crush washer for timing, which simplifies the process compared to shims. It also features a pre-drilled hole for pin-and-weld applications to meet legal barrel length requirements.

What is the approximate cost of the SureFire ProComp?

The SureFire ProComp is a cost-effective muzzle device, typically retailing for around $53 from various online and brick-and-mortar retailers, offering good performance for its price.

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