This might be a slightly higher priced model. Watch out for that.īut, the amazing flash suppression is the star of the show here. But, that means more dust signature when shooting from the prone. The three prong design directs gases away from your line of sight. So, this Advanced Armament muzzle device will last just as long, if not longer, than your rifle. However, it’s not compatible with muzzle devices that fit over A2 flash hiders.īut, it is long enough- 2.5 inches-to bring a 14.5 inch barrel to 16 inches for the purposes of compliance.įor durability, this model is coated in Advanced Armament’s SCARmor, which improves surface hardness and corrosion resistance. If you want additional suppression, this model has ratchet teeth for attaching any Advanced Armament sound suppressor. It reduces the flash to almost nothing, which is perfect if you’re using older NVG that are prone to washing out. This muzzle device reduces muzzle flash to just 0.35 Lux. If you want absolute flash suppression, and aren’t as concerned about the cost, this flash hider will do the job. The Advanced Armament AR-15 51T Flash Hider offers better flash suppression than almost every other flash suppressor (including the Smith Enterprise Vortex). It’s probably the most flash reduction per dollar that you can get. And, there’s no gas redirection to reduce your dust signature.Įven so, the flash suppression is top-notch, this Smith Enterprise muzzle device is reasonably priced. It’s tough metal that will last for a really long time.īut, it’s a great flash hider, not a compensator or muzzle brake. It’s the same metal that’s used to build AR-15 bolt carrier groups. So, it’s also handy if you’re building a carbine, and you don’t want to make it an SBR.Īdditionally, this flash hider is compatible with the Smith Enterprise M4DC CQB sound suppressor and standard blank firing adaptors.įinally, it’s constructed from 8620 bar stock. Speaking of short barrels, this muzzle device will bring the total length of a 14.5 inch barrel to 16.1 inches.

You can easily shoot a short-barreled rifle at night or with night vision goggles without affecting your night vision. So, it’s an excellent value.įirst, this model reduces muzzle flash to a mere 0.37 Lux. However, the price is far from the highest on the market. The Smith Enterprise AR-15 Vortex G6-A3 Flash Eliminator is one of the best flash hiders on the market. This is strictly a flash hider, which isn’t really a drawback if you only need flash reduction.īut, overall, this is probably the best flash suppressor you can get for less than $20. So, you’ll still get a pretty decent dust signature.Īnd, there’s no compensation or recoil reduction. So, it doesn’t limit your options for addition muzzle attachments. It’s ideal for anyone who wants a classic look.Īdditionally, this Brownells muzzle device is compatible with almost anything that’s designed to fit over an A2 flash hider. It’s modeled after the original flash hiders from the M16A1 rifles of the Vietnam era. It’s got a great aesthetic. This muzzle device reduces your muzzle flash enough for shooting with night vision goggles. And, your muzzle flash won’t wreck your night-adjusted vision if you’re not using NVGs.Īlso, this model looks far cooler than an A2 flash hider. This flash suppressor works just about as well as an A2 birdcage flash hider. The Brownells AR-15 XM15E1 3 Prong Flash Hider makes flash hiders available to everyone, regardless of your budget. It offers some of the best flash suppression on the market, and it’s on the low end of the price spectrum.

If you’re in the market for affordable performance, this is the flash hider to get. Since there are no vents on the bottom, it helps reduce dust signatures as well. So, even though it has the standard accessory slots, some muzzle devices that are made to fit over an A2 flash hider may not fit this one.īut, the additional length is handy for civilians who need a muzzle device to pin and weld to their barrel to ensure that their barrel is longer than 16 inches.Īnd, even though it’s a flash suppressor, it’s also a compensator. It’s a bit longer than an A2 flash hider. This makes it a solid option if you’re running night vision. And, it performs better than a standard A2 flash birdcage muzzle device. Safe to say this flash suppressor works really well. And it reduces muzzle flash brightness to 0.41 Lux.įor reference, the same tests showed a bare muzzle to produce a muzzle flash of 10,760 Lux. AR-15 Phantom 5C1 Flash Suppressor is designed to offer better flash suppression than an A2 birdcage flash hider, while maintaining a mil-spec aesthetic.įirst, this flash hider does it’s job.

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