Oncethe muzzle is uncorked, the gases are traveling at about 5700 fps and will pass the bullet. The bullet exits the muzzle around 3000 fps, give or take. Recommended torque is 15-20 ft-lbs, the use of a crush washer is also recommended. In theory, the barrel should return after the shot, but what do you think? Should I ditch the compensator or is this nothing to worry about?A thicker diameter barrel will have less flex (barrel whip) than a thinner one. Standard A2 Flash Hider used to quickly disperse the burning gases emitted from the barrel so as to limit the amount of flash seen by the shooter. Last edited by trackmagic 04-23-13 at 23:50. In theory, the barrel should return after the shot, but what do you think? Should I ditch the compensator or is this nothing to worry about? The barrel without is being disturbed less for the one without the compensator (Just watch the end to see the barrel whip) Here is a slow-motion video of a gun with a compensator: I am wondering if the barrel whip will affect the follow-up shots. The flash-hider affecting the bullet does not make me worried (it should be gone before the gas gets to the flash hider), but I am worried about the compensation aspect of the A2 and barrel whip. I feel pretty good with everything I am putting on the gun except the A2 flash hider that I bought for $15. I have a match grade barrel, a FF hand guard is on order and I will put a 4-14X scope on it. Two sides of rear of stainless steel flash hider are flat to fit a 3/4 wrench to torque the hider on the barrel. Constructed of 416 Stainless Steel and also includes Stainless Steel Crush Washer. My goal is to make an AR that will drive tacks. The Stainless Steel A2 Style Flash Hider has 5 ports with a solid bottom. The birdcage design of this A2 flash hider eliminates the prongs on other configurations, making it more user-friendly and less likely to get caught on clothing or vegetation.I am in the middle of building a new upper. A2 Compensator This is for 1/2 by 28 threads 223 size, this will not work for 308 or larger cal rifles that are thread for 5/8 by 24 thread. Some flash hiders have prongs on the end as part of the design. Our 9mm A2 flash hider is machined from chromoly steel, finished in black phosphate, and includes a crush washer. Operators will still be required to change position to prevent the enemy from zeroing in. Simple, light weight, and incredibly effective flash hider for your 9mm rifle. Those who engage in nighttime operations should be aware that no flash hider completely eliminates flash signature.
The A2 flash hider will redirect the flash to the side and away from the shooter's line of sight, thereby preserving night vision. The end result is a blinding pyrotechnic-strength flash that can very effectively blind the operator in night conditions. With a shorter barrel, however, the powder has less space to burn before blowing out of the muzzle. When a bullet is fired from a long barrel, most of the powder is burned out before the bullet exits the barrel. The problems of visible firing signatures became apparent with the advent of the modern rifle with a shortened barrel. Unlike flash hiders, the primary purpose of a muzzle brake is to reduce recoil in firearms that use large caliber cartridges. M achined from 4140 bar stock, Blacknitride+ treated for durability and s olid on the bottom to reduce ground disturbance. The primary purpose of the birdcage flash hider is to benefit the shooter, although reduction of visible flash to the enemy is an additional bonus.įlash hiders are not the same as muzzle brakes, although some muzzle brakes also double as flash hiders. White Label Armory's house made extended A2 flash hider is perfect for pin and weld jobs on 14.5' barrels, adds 1.75' of length to the barrel when pinned and welded with a crush washer. Flash hiders work by cooling and/or dispersing the burning gases, thereby protecting the shooter from becoming blinded by his own gun in low-light shooting conditions. BCM® A2X (Extended A2 Flash Suppressor) Your Price: 34.95 In Stock Gemtech GEMTECH Shim Kits for Mounting Flash Hiders 1/2 x 28 5. What Does This A2 Flash Hider Do?įlash hiders (also known as flash eliminators, flash guards, flash cones and flash suppressors) reduce the visible signature caused by the gases exiting the barrel at high speeds. Bird Cage is designed for mounting on 5.56x45 weapons built on AR-15 system. Made in the United States of America, this high-quality birdcage flash hider will give your rifle that finishing touch. The 5.56x45 Colt USGI A2 Flash hider a.k.a. This A2 flash hider is designed to fit 5.56/.223 caliber barrels with ½-28 TPI (Threads Per Inch). 223/5.56 barrel with 1/2"-28 thread pitchĪero Precision's classic A2 style birdcage flash hider will help protect you from becoming blinded should you ever be firing your rifle in a tactical situation at night.
Classic Mil-Spec A2 birdcage flash hider.
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