Linear compensator blasty things

[Gatehouse]

I'm looking for one of the forward directing blast compensators. It's for a Ruger 5.56 bolt action. It's a bit blasty in an enclosed area for those beside and behind the shooter. What's everyone's recommendation? I've never used one.

 

[Paddy80]

S&J hardware makes them;

 

[RangerPark]

S&J hardware makes them;

I recommend S&J for a linear compensator. Last one I had was very well made. I'm not sure it compensated for anything though. It made for a really nice thread and muzzle crown protector though. I got mine from TNA. Will likely be getting some more.

 

[Gatehouse]

Well I want more than a crown protector. I want to direct the blast forward. I’ve seen a few US made ones that seem to do just that on the YouTube machine.

 

[45C]

I found the S&J worked as it was meant to.

 

[Non-phixion]

Griffin Armament stomps the S&J's

 

[Big bore dinosaur]

Dosent A.B. tactical make one?

 

[DT741]

TNA has a bunch. Their copy of the flaming pig works just like the real one that cost close/more than 200$

 

[Tommycanada]

If you’ve got the coin, I’d go “real deal”

https://www.rdsc.ca/noveske-kx5-pig-flash-hider-5-56mm-1-2x28-tpi.html

 

[Boomer686]

TNA has a bunch. Their copy of the flaming pig works just like the real one that cost close/more than 200$

They also have an excellent fake can with forward compensator. Looks and works great and is super light!

 

[Gatehouse]

TNA does indeed have a bunch!

S&J

This one looks intriguing
Reverse Fake Can/Suppressor with Linear Compensator

Landmine Linear Compensator

Surefire Warden Blast Diffuser

The Surefire is $185 while the rest are in the $50-$75 range. Is the Surefire so much better than one of the other options?

 

[Gatehouse]

Is this their "Flaming Pig" style option?

Flaming Dragon Shrouded Muzzle Brake

 

[Ustauk]

^
Whatever it is, it has a freakin awesome name! They should make one laser etched with a dragon's head spewing fire

 

[DavenK]

TNA does indeed have a bunch!

S&J

This one looks intriguing
Reverse Fake Can/Suppressor with Linear Compensator

Landmine Linear Compensator

Surefire Warden Blast Diffuser

The Surefire is $185 while the rest are in the $50-$75 range. Is the Surefire so much better than one of the other options?

If you get the threaded Warden, no. Save $$$ and get something else.

If you're looking for a QD forward comp, yes.
The ratchet Warden is hard to beat for the money if you own a SF muzzle device that allows you to put it on and remove in seconds.

 

[jparent]

I thought the same of mine... then i switched to 75 grain handloads and the "angst" went out of the noisy end.

 

[Gatehouse]

If you get the threaded Warden, no. Save $$$ and get something else.

If you're looking for a QD forward comp, yes.
The ratchet Warden is hard to beat for the money if you own a SF muzzle device that allows you to put it on and remove in seconds.

Ahh...No need for the QD feature. Thanks for the info.

 

[billbmcleod]

I need a lesson here. If these are recoil suppressors does the gas not have to exit towards the shooter? As they can't be noise suppressors in Canada what do they do if they vent gasses forward where the normally go anyway? I just shoot bolt action hunting rifles with recoil that can be managed by a recoil pad.

 

[Alpheus]

I need a lesson here. If these are recoil suppressors does the gas not have to exit towards the shooter? As they can't be noise suppressors in Canada what do they do if they vent gasses forward where the normally go anyway?

1. They don't reduce recoil.
2. They don't reduce noise, they just redirect it forwards, away from the shooter. Notice how the pictures all show multiple forward facing ports. Shoot past a decibel meter with one installed, it will read higher than with a bare muzzle.

 

[DavenK]

I need a lesson here. If these are recoil suppressors does the gas not have to exit towards the shooter? As they can't be noise suppressors in Canada what do they do if they vent gasses forward where the normally go anyway? I just shoot bolt action hunting rifles with recoil that can be managed by a recoil pad.

Kind of talking out loud VS in a cone.

Gasses will radius around when they exit at the crown. (Talking out loud)
Linear comp will somewhat redirect them more forward (Talking in a cone)

 

[Gatehouse]

Mostly I'm looking for as much redirection of blast forward. Anyone have any opinion on which one would do that the best? Or should I just go for the coolest one?