Springfield Armory Muzzle Brake, Cheaper Alternative...

[50calshooter]

So I found this at Brownells, seems like it's a close match to the Smith Ent. Muzzle Brake. It even comes with all the tools I need to change it over (Castle nut pliers & Allen keys). This may be a cheaper but effective alternative to the expensive SE ones. It lists at 89 bucks, with my discount I snagged it for about 67 bucks.

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Anyone have this or tried it?

 

[RickR1100]

Uh, yea, lot of people have. Actually five months ago the guy on the next bench had one on his M-14. He said it didn't do much for recoil at all, but it does nearly eliminate muzzle climb. It's a decent choice for those on a budget. Myself I don't have money to budget, so I'm sticking with the flashider! But I don't really need a brake at all anyway.

 

[Perforator]

? I found it lessened and changed the recoil from a smack to a push, easier to control. A must have for me from now on along with the buttpad in the pic. Also at Brownell's.

 

[mikebaker1129]

They are fine. SA inc got the idea for the break by making a knock off of a
BM59 muzzle break for the M1A. SA inc. got the idea when Bob Reese imported tons of BM59 Parts from Italy an noticed how well the BM59 tricomp worked.

 

[chalkriver]

I have that brake on 2 of my m-305,s it does make a difference in the recoil and the muzzle climb is lessened. It looks better in person than the pics Brownells supplies.

 

[anonovic.aleksandar]

Also, unless you're JTF2 you have no need for a flash hider. 8 )

Muzzle brake is way more handy.

 

[50calshooter]

Question for you guys,

Do you think it's going to be possible for me to whack the welded FH off without a vise block? I'd rather not buy one if I don't need it. Any other techniques for getting it off?

 

[anonovic.aleksandar]

No need for a vise block. At the clinic we actually had the rifle in a firm hold between our legs and hammered away. No sweat.

 

[Tengoo]

Personally, I'm okay with the original flash hider, although I plan to cut off the bayonet lug to simplify cleaning..

 

[Hungry]

No need for a vise block. At the clinic we actually had the rifle in a firm hold between our legs and hammered away. No sweat.

Hey, that's awesome to know. Thanks for the lesson !

Cheers,
Barney

 

[chalkriver]

Personally, I'm okay with the original flash hider, although I plan to cut off the bayonet lug to simplify cleaning..

Please be joking

 

[rugbydave]

I have this brake and find that it both lessens recoil and muzzle rise/jump. I'd love to get a SEI one as well, I'm curious how noticeable, if at all, the difference is

 

[M14Doctor]

I've used both and the smith coast guard keeps the bullets on target during rapid fire like no other.

 

[RickR1100]

I saw a video from Smith Enterprises showing a full auto 20 round mag dump...steady and flat...impressive for 7.62 Nato!

Bit on the pricey side though...

 

[dfritter1]

I've got a Smith brake and wouldn't trade it for the world. Can't say how it stacks up against the Springfield brake, but it pretty much killed recoil and muzzle climb. When shooting, I am more aware of the op rod movement than I am of the recoil.