break or linear compensator whats the difference?

[Hollow Point]

What is the difference between a muzzle break and a linear compensator?

 

[KePet]

Brake tends to put the sound out to the side, but gives better recoil control, due to the ports. Linear comp tames the recoil somewhat, but puts the sound downrange.

If you ever shoot beside somebody using a brake, you’ll remember it.

 

[Alpheus]

Linear compensators don't reduce recoil, they only direct the flash and sound forwards.

 

[Hollow Point]

So would a linear compensator reduce muzzle blast (noise) at the shooters position compared to shooting with nothing on the barrel?

 

[DT741]

Yes as it will direct the blast to the front