Noveske KX3

**.45nut** · 04-20-08, 23:05

Has anyone tried this one with good success ?

http://www.stagarms.com/accessories.htm

**Oscar 319** · 04-21-08, 00:15

Originally Posted by demigod

Gosh. I never thought that thing looked cool at all.

I don't get any cooler than the fire breathing pig!

**MX5** · 04-28-08, 08:17

I've been using these for several years, from the original Noveske U.S. design KFH, the internal upgrade & the newer serialized KX3. I use them on SBRs only and the difference in function, flash and blast is very noticeable and a credit to John's design improvements over the original Bulgarian ones. A lot of people purchase these for longer barrels and they function just fine, but the intended benefit was for more reliable functioning of the SBR and to minimize side blast. If powder, carbon and debris is allowed to accumulate in the FH, the flash gets noticeably larger and brighter. Keeping them clean helps minimize this effect.

**Spade** · 04-28-08, 12:47

I was looking at putting one on a 14.5" barrel. Sure it's not a 10" or 12" but is there any valid reasons why not to do this. I already asked John about adding one & he said sure, no problem. But before I do & since there is already a thread, what do you guys think?

**tiger seven** · 04-28-08, 12:59

Originally Posted by Spade

I was looking at putting one on a 14.5" barrel. Sure it's not a 10" or 12" but is there any valid reasons why not to do this. I already asked John about adding one & he said sure, no problem. But before I do & since there is already a thread, what do you guys think?

Sure, it will work, but I don't see any practical reason to put one on a 14.5" barrel. Flash/blast is pretty mild with even a standard A2, and you don't need the boost in back pressure. The KX3 weighs a lot more than any typical flash suppressor, and with no significant benefit in performance I don't see why anyone would want to add the weight to the end of their barrel.

Derek

**Spade** · 04-28-08, 13:16

Originally Posted by tiger seven

Sure, it will work, but I don't see any practical reason to put one on a 14.5" barrel. Flash/blast is pretty mild with even a standard A2, and you don't need the boost in back pressure. The KX3 weighs a lot more than any typical flash suppressor, and with no significant benefit in performance I don't see why anyone would want to add the weight to the end of their barrel.

Derek

good points this will be my first AR & was just thing that with the 14.5" barrel it might help out with flash & with operation. I have not shot anything that short before so I have no experience in this. thanks for the info.

**Neeglik** · 05-09-08, 17:45

Hate to beat a dead horse, but I just want to clarify this a bit. The following statements are true or false:

1) Directs blast/sound forward.
2) Does NOT reduce flash.
3) Adds to back pressure which can aid in cycling the action.
4) And due to #3, it adds to gas blowing into your face similar to a suppressor.

FWIW, I have used "search", but just seem to get more confused. Oh, and this will most likely be used on a LMT 10.5.

Thanks for helping with the clarification!

**tiger seven** · 05-09-08, 20:31

Originally Posted by Neeglik

Hate to beat a dead horse, but I just want to clarify this a bit. The following statements are true or false:

1) Directs blast/sound forward.
2) Does NOT reduce flash.
3) Adds to back pressure which can aid in cycling the action.
4) And due to #3, it adds to gas blowing into your face similar to a suppressor.

FWIW, I have used "search", but just seem to get more confused. Oh, and this will most likely be used on a LMT 10.5.

Thanks for helping with the clarification!

I have one on my 10.5" LMT, so I will answer based on what I've experienced.

1) Yes.
2) Not significantly.
3) Yes. I have an H buffer in mine, and it will reliably cycle even the dreaded Wolf ammo.
4) No. I've never noticed any gas getting blown in my face, and I'm a left-handed shooter so I think I'd notice.

Hope that helps.

Derek