Blast deflector
My AR pistols are very loud. So loud, sometimes, they’re unpleasant to shoot. Well, there’s a cure for that:
Anyone running a short barrel AR can tell you that the muzzle blast can be overwhelming especially if shooting indoors. Yankee Hill Machine is offering a QD blast deflector that is designed to redirect the blast forward, away from the shooter.
August 18th, 2015 at 3:39 pm
Second pic at the link. Anybody else think the device isn’t mounted straight on the barrel?
August 18th, 2015 at 4:26 pm
That second pic is there to show how it is removed.
August 18th, 2015 at 5:10 pm
You blast it off?
August 18th, 2015 at 6:37 pm
They’re called LOUDeners. Simply redirecting the blast doesn’t really reduce the volume. I’ve tried dozens of variations of a theme, and everyone thinks I’m shooting a .50 instead of a 5.56.
August 18th, 2015 at 9:28 pm
$79 for the blast deflector and another $90 for the muzzle device that you have to attach it to.
August 18th, 2015 at 9:37 pm
http://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=levang&ksubmit=y
Levang Linear Compensator. $29.99. You’re welcome.
August 19th, 2015 at 12:09 am
I wonder if the muzzle device threads will fit an oil filter??
August 19th, 2015 at 8:17 am
They’re only six months late to the party…
http://www.kineti-tech.com/kineti-tech-muzzle-brake-with-sound-redirect-with-13-16-x-16-threaded-sleeve-2-piece/
Does all the same work for less than half the cost, though it doesn’t look as cool, I suppose.
August 19th, 2015 at 8:27 am
Sorry, “does all the same work” if you don’t already have a YHM suppressor, or plan on getting one.
August 19th, 2015 at 9:25 am
+1 for Critter and the Levang. I put one on my pistol and it was a noticeable improvement.
August 19th, 2015 at 9:32 am
I have a Kineti-Tech on a 556 and a 300blackout, they work pretty good. Have the proper threads as well.
August 19th, 2015 at 2:26 pm
Given the reduced velocity of the 556 in a short barrel and the obvious problems with noise, ergos, cycling, etc., why not use another weapon with a barrel length suited to the round?
August 19th, 2015 at 5:12 pm
“Given the reduced velocity of the 556 in a short barrel and the obvious problems with noise, ergos, cycling, etc., why not use another weapon with a barrel length suited to the round?”
Good question, but there are plausible answers to it. Magazine and ammo interchangeability and manual of arms commonality come to mind. Reliability could be dealt with by adding a gas booster I suppose– Russians figured that one out long ago with the AKS-74U and other shorty AKs. I do have to wonder how much a super short AR buys you, especially when you’re adding length and bulk with a blast deflector and etc., i.e. you shorten it way down and then have to hang some crap on the end. Whatever works I guess.