Quote Originally Posted by AMMOTECH
As Mark stated: "If you shoot competition" "If you want a brake, get one"

What do you plan to use this weapon for? Self-Defence/SHTF, plinking/target shooting at the range, hunting or competition.
Do you want a brake for looks? So that you don't have a plain end on the barrel.

I'm not aginst a brake if you feel you need one. I just would not have one myself.
I've got a Phantom flash suppressor on my M4. I liked it better then a standard A2 FS.

You are getting ridiculous. He heard your opinion on why he shouldn't bother with one. Frankly, his tastes are probably different than that of your wife. So, let him take in other suggestions instead of commenting on each one a person makes.

Usually people suggest a break for competition because they help and noone usually wants one unless it's for competition- that is unless they are under a ban and want something besides a bare muzzle.

Go ahead and get a brake. There's a few newer ones that don't work exactly the same as the Y-comps do and blow out your neighbors.