KX3 = Excessive carbon deposites?

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Any Noveske users out there that have taken their flash suppressor off? Taken your KX3 apart yet?

I did today. I was surprised at the amount of carbon build-up around the crown of the muzzle. There was also a fair amount of metal erosion from the narrow end of the inner cone? Loads of kack that needed to be removed from the internals of the suppressor itself. After a good soaking in Love Potion No.9, it cleaned up half decent. I wonder how many rounds can be fired before it needs replacing?
 
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Caboose said:
Any Noveske users out there that have taken their flash suppressor off? Taken your KX3 apart yet?

I did today. I was surprised at the amount of carbon build-up around the crown of the muzzle. There was also a fair amount of metal erosion from the narrow end of the inner cone? Loads of kack that needed to be removed from the internals of the suppressor itself. After a good soaking in Love Potion No.9, it cleaned up half decent. I wonder how many rounds can be fired before it needs replacing?
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To Start it is NOT a suppressor.

And yes carbon deposits are normal. I was a bit dissapointed that the inner cone was wearing out but i was told it would stop after a few rounds (1000-2000)while it was not affecting the functionning of the muzzle break.
 
As Kako said -- the carbon is normal since the damn thing is designed to create backpressure - the only way to do that is to restrict the rate of gas flow thru the flash hider -- instead of it venting after the bullet, more of it stays inside the FH and the barrel -- which cools as carbon desposits.

One more reason why this is an EXTREMELY BAD idea on a tactical rifle.
 
KevinB said:
As Kako said -- the carbon is normal since the damn thing is designed to create backpressure - the only way to do that is to restrict the rate of gas flow thru the flash hider -- instead of it venting after the bullet, more of it stays inside the FH and the barrel -- which cools as carbon desposits.

One more reason why this is an EXTREMELY BAD idea on a tactical rifle.
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Obviously, but I was surprised at the rate of accumualtion. Functional on SBR - YES. Tacticool - YES, but that's just it. To quote an old biker saying - chrome won't get you home! I'd hate to see what the KX3 and muzzle end of the rifle would look like after a busy day on a two-way range :eek: .
 
KevinB said:
One more reason why this is an EXTREMELY BAD idea on a tactical rifle.
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What are the other reasons? I have one of the old KFH but have yet use it, is there a difference? I thought these things were the cats meow?
 
It focuses all gas downrange -- making your muzzle side signature WAY bigger than a normal FH.

If you dont like the A2 FH -- get a Smith Ent Vortex G6.
If your gun dont run w/o a KX3 -- fix it.
 
I've been waiting on one for my 7.5" build. Should I pass and keep the A2? It cycles fine but redirecting the noise was my main reasoning.
 
Pictures are kinda crap, but they get the point across...

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All the KFH/KX-3 do is create back pressure to help with functioning in short barrelled ARs.It also directs the muzzle blast forward of the shooter.

As far as "flash suppressing", Nope.Nada.Zip.Zero.None.Nein.;)

For Flash suppressing IMHO, the Vortex is hands down the BEST!!!!!;) :D

SKBY.
 
I've seen AR pistols in action without a KFH/KX3, barrel length being three inches shorter than my carbine, but the FIREBALL was impressive. Flash from a Noveske in comparision is minimal. I think it works great at giving the buring gases a chance to cook off. Hence the used BBQ look of my KX3.
 
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