Really? I'm always amazed by how loud a brake can get 5.56 up to. I was at an outdoor range and a guy with a 16" barrel and a mini Y comp break was shaking the fillings out of my teeth.
Printable View
I agree, I hate them and none of my guns have them. In fact, my primary training range forbids them in classes. Here is what is stated on his website…
MUZZLE BRAKES
Due to the possible long term residual effects of their use from not only the decibel level, but also from the concussion which can lead to possible damage of the inner ear, we are no longer allowing them on the range.
If your brake has the same output as a standard A2, you will be allowed to use it. If not, please exchange or remove your brake prior to arriving at our facility, I have standard flash hiders to use at no cost to you. Contact me ahead of time.
https://cerberus-training.com/
The last comps I had were on AK 74s, I'm sure whoever has them now is enjoying them LOL. 14.5s with A2s meet all my loudness needs.
I'm going to take one for the team and place an order. It's expensive, but it does seem to be a unique offering. I'll post pictures when it arrives if someone doesn't beat me to it.
14.5 makes the least sense to me of any length.
Pin / Weld marries you to a muzzle device and if SBRing why not go shorter? - Not a lot of difference between the handling of a 16” or 14.5”.
I own one example and honestly would rather have the small increase in velocity of the 16” and flexibility of changing things around on the gun without dealing with the weld.
You have to get that muzzle device off to get the gas system off the barrel, which wouldn’t exactly be straight forward.
If I SBR something its going to be < 14.5".
Colt SOCOM barrels are a very good reason to go 14.5”.