Battlecomp 1.0 Review

[plouffedaddy]

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I finally broke down and dished out the cash for the Battlecomp 1.0 & I've been using it on a couple ARs for a few month now and here's what I've found:

Pros:

-Very good muzzle control during rapid fire strings.
-Minimal flash signature (see video for the night shooting). Similar to A2; perhaps slighly more but not much.
-Minimal side blast.
-Machined stainless steel with a black oxide finish. It's holding up quite well.
-Crush washer included (it just annoys me when they're not...)
-Carbon doesn't seem to build up in any one spot on it so it requires minimal cleaning.

Cons:

-Cost. It sells for around $120 +/- $15

All in all I'm pretty impressed with the brake. It lives up to their claims in the important measurable areas (blast/signature/muzzle control) so there's not much to dislike.

Here's a video with some day and night shooting, a discussion of specs and my overall thoughts on the brake:

AR Battlecomp 1.0 HD Video Review Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb3X27foBfo)

[slamd095]

Thanks for all that information!! I have been in the market and have started the research on what I would like. However, you answered all I needed.

Thanks for the write up!

BTW...
The night shots helped a lot. (the background noise is crazy!)

[Zane1844]

I broke down and bought a BCM comp, and now love it. Though I only shot it twice, a new requirement for me now on my AR's is a comp. I like their feel so far, also I like all my carbine to feel the same as much as possible.

I am thinking the Battlecomp next. Thanks for your review!

[teltec01]

I just purchased a Battlecomp 1.0 and I was wondering if it's difficult to install, any problems getting the logo to line up at the bottom?

[jaxman7]

I just purchased a Battlecomp 1.0 and I was wondering if it's difficult to install, any problems getting the logo to line up at the bottom?

No more difficult than any other muzzle device with a crush washer. Turn wrench, back it off, turn wrench, back it off, etc. until you achieve the desired position.

-Jax

[teltec01]

No more difficult than any other muzzle device with a crush washer. Turn wrench, back it off, turn wrench, back it off, etc. until you achieve the desired position.

-Jax

Thanks for the information.

[jaxman7]

Thanks for the information.

Your welcome.

-Jax

[MistWolf]

Make sure you use a thin tappet wrench (Shown on left) or you'll get the wrench stuck and leave a scar as I did
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The wrench flat is thin and a thicker wrench will get caught by the crush washer as it expands

[teltec01]

Make sure you use a thin tappet wrench (Shown on left) or you'll get the wrench stuck and leave a scar as I did
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/SgtSongDog/AR%20Build/DSC_0120.jpg

The wrench flat is thin and a thicker wrench will get caught by the crush washer as it expands

Thanks for the great tip, very useful.

[bleaman225]

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Doood why are you wrenching on the barrel dawg? :sarcastic:

[MistWolf]

Because wenching is a barrel of fun!

[JBecker 72]

I too am a victim of the scuffed up Battlecomp. The wrench fit fine before the crush washer started to deform. :sarcastic:

[AKDoug]

Hammerhead :D

[MistWolf]

Hammerhead :D

Yep, that's what I need- a $40 tool to do the job of an $8 tool

[Iraqgunz]

The Hammerhead does more than just the flash hider. It also does the castle nut (the best IMO), .308 flash hiders and A2 stock extensions.


Yep, that's what I need- a $40 tool to do the job of an $8 tool

[MistWolf]

I realize that, IG. But the barrel nut tool I have does REs and the 4 piece $24 tappet wrench set is very versatile

[plouffedaddy]

I just purchased a Battlecomp 1.0 and I was wondering if it's difficult to install, any problems getting the logo to line up at the bottom?

Good info above but I also have a how-to video on this that may help you out:

How To Install An AR Muzzle Device Video Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUKbbwrzKoQ)

[plouffedaddy]

I broke down and bought a BCM comp, and now love it. Though I only shot it twice, a new requirement for me now on my AR's is a comp. I like their feel so far, also I like all my carbine to feel the same as much as possible.

I am thinking the Battlecomp next. Thanks for your review!

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BCM comp review is in the works. :D

[Zane1844]

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BCM comp review is in the works. :D

Great :D It seems to even out the price factor of the Battlecomp.

Great how to video also man! I wish I saw it while installing my BCM comp, because I never have seen how someone does the "1/4 turn" method, but it was easy to figure out. Though I had a bit more turning to do. The bottom of the comp was on top at hand tight, I thought I was in for a nightmare, but it was fairly easy with breaker bar. ;)

[teltec01]

Good info above but I also have a how-to video on this that may help you out:

How To Install An AR Muzzle Device Video Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUKbbwrzKoQ)


After watching your how too video I think I will have no problem installing the Battlecomp, thanks to everyone for all the help.

[Hmac]

Hammerhead :D

I just used a Hammerhead to remove and reinstall a BattleComp 1.0 the other day as part of a rail change. I always used a tappet wrench before. The Hammerhead worked perfectly.