SBR Muzzle device suggestions

[brycewise]

Any recommendations for a muzzle device to make shooting a 8 inch 5.56 indoors more tolerable? I would prefer the best combination of short length and effectiveness.
I know this question has been asked, but I was wondering if there are any new suggestions.
How would you rate these...
KAW Valley liner comp
Troy claymore
Kineti tec Blast Shield
Damage Industries muzzle projector
PWS CQB Comp

[masakari]

Get a flash hider, not a brake.

[556BlackRifle]

More tolerable to shoot in which way; recoil or blast mitigation?

[FlyingHunter]

put a suppressor on the muzzle device, otherwise...well enjoy the blast

[Auto-X Fil]

Nothing is going to make an 8" 5.56 gun effective, or unlike setting off flash-bangs in your own face. A suppressor would at least make it tolerable to shoot.

[markm]

A2. Really.. a brake or a flash hider are both going to be monumentally painful in a structure.

[tom12.7]

An 8" 5.56 AR can be a nightmare in too many ways. For many reasons, I would not choose this combination. There are other possible solutions for this package size with far less detriments.

[Scrubber3]

If you're set on 8.5 inch, the pws will probably work best. Though, you'd be better off with at least 10.3 inches of barrel.

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[tom12.7]

I would be very hesitant in recommending a 5.56 AR with a less than 11.5" for many reasons.

[vicious_cb]

put a suppressor on the muzzle device, otherwise...well enjoy the blast

It will also eat the baffles of your suppressor faster than a normal carbine...

[cop1211]

Which of the "blast diffusers" are the best? I have a 10.5 Noveske that currently has a KAC 3t on it, I was going to go with the Surefire pro comp, or surefire flash hider, and the Warden.
Anything better than that like the Griffon, PWS, or any other blast jacket hickee-do?

[brycewise]

More tolerable to shoot in which way; recoil or blast mitigation?
Blast, the recoil doesn't bother me

[Slvr Surfr]

KAW Linear comp. I liked it on my 10.5" 5.56 barrel. It kicks the blast/concussion forward. I haven't used any of the others you listed.

[strambo]

My 10.5 is great with an AAC blackout. Flash is minimal and I don't notice increased blast over an M4 with an A2. Not saying there isn't more, just it hasn't been an issue and I've run it through a carbine course running drills in close proximity to others.

[556BlackRifle]

Blast, the recoil doesn't bother me

In that case, I'd check out the Noveske KX3. It should help send a lot of the blast downrange. (KX5 may also work but I haven't shot the KX5 yet so I can't recommend it.)

[Bimmer]

I want to know, too... I'm looking for a linear compensator, not for an AR, but for another gun.

Recoil is a non-issue, but mitigating noise/blast/concussion is important.

I don't want spend $100+ on this (much less $150 or 200+), but I like the looks of the KAW Valley, and it seems like the baffles might make a difference (vs. a basic $30.- "flash can").


EDIT: I wanted a Levang, but they seem to have been discontinued...

[Parachute Pants]

I have the Griffin Armament linear comp on a couple of short-barreled uppers, and it works well for directing the blast away from the shooter. It's also somewhat palatable at only $90ish.

[K1tt3n5]

kx3/ kx5 or the muzzle device used for the suppressor you should be buying. I don't like comps.

[themonk]

2nd the Noveske KX3

[TinyCrumb]

I would be very hesitant in recommending a 5.56 AR with a less than 11.5" for many reasons.

That's a little silly given that many militaries have adopted 10.~" barrels and they've been in service for years with incredible success.

But yeah, for an 8", it's not going to be pleasant. The best you can do is a KX3/5 from Noveske. But even then, you're adding so much overall length and weight you might as well do just a standard 10" with flash hider. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[jeremy.tankersley]

I put a $35 krink from amazon on my 10.5 556 pistol and it made a world of difference all around. Everything pushes forward and flash is suppressed (enough).
Simple fact is, firing anything indoors without ears on is gonna suck no matter what.

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[Leaveammoforme]

A2. Really.. a brake or a flash hider are both going to be monumentally painful in a structure.

That is the correct answer for any muzzle device question on a super short 5.56.

Anything else defeats the purpose of a 5.56 PDW. If you plan on adding length, do it with barrel length and not muzzle devices.