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Take your Kel-Tec Sub 2000 to another level | M*CARBO Muzzle Break review

Take your Kel-Tec Sub 2000 to another level | M*CARBO Muzzle Brake review

Readers of this site who happen to also be fans of the Kel-Tec Sub 2000 may remember a recent article I wrote on the top upgrades available for your Sub 2000. That article focused on upgrading parts that I felt made the gun safer and more reliable – almost out of necessity to fix certain […]

Texas Black Rifle Company Micro Comp V3

Texas Black Rifle Company Micro Comp V3

Looking to upgrade my Gen 3 Glock 17 I went to my local gun shop (Guerilla Armament in Jacksonville, NC go check them out) and I stumbled upon something I have seen a few reviews on before; the Texas Black Rifle Company’s Micro Comp V3.   Machined from 7075-T6 Aluminum and coated black I was immediately […]

Hardened Arms: Crucible and Linear Muzzle Compensator

TESTED: Hardened Arms SMC

The Hardened Arms SMC is a new muzzle device from Hardened Arms developed with the intent of eliminating muzzle rise on short-barreled and full-auto applications.  Below is the description taken directly from the product page: “Dedicated to innovation Hardened Arms is pleased to bring the HD SMC to the shooting public. Using SMC muzzle redirection […]

Loadout Room photo of the day: Battalions of 170th IBCT work as one team

Loadout Room photo of the day: Battalions of 170th IBCT work as one team

CAMP GRIFFIN, AFGHANISTAN Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jose Cruz, a Bonce, Puerto Rico native, now the armament technician for 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team with B Company, 24th Brigade Support Battalion, 170th IBCT replaces the compensator on an M4 carbine with a flash suppressor for Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 84th Artillery Regiment, 170th […]

Hardened Arms Citadel Linear Muzzle Compensator

Hardened Arms Citadel Linear Muzzle Compensator

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Hardened Arms Citadel Linear Muzzle Compensator Mike Searson Hardened Arms recently unveiled their new Citadel Linear Muzzle Compensator (LMC). This is essentially a combination muzzle brake and blast diverter that directs muzzle blast and sound down range. We know you can’t wait to lay your grubby dick beaters on a suppressor (because those of […]

Precision Armament M4-72 Compensator | End Recoil

Good recoil management is critical for fast shooting. Precision Armament’s M4-72 Severe-Duty Compensator uses an innovative reverse venting double-baffle design to achieve the highest recoil reduction in the market. If reduced recoil and fast shooting is your game, the M4-72 is your compensator. The M4-72 brake has a closed bottom and upward-slanted venting to offset muzzle […]

Q-Comp: Wilson Combat’s Hybrid AR-15 Muzzle Compensator

Q-Comp: Wilson Combat’s Hybrid AR-15 Muzzle Compensator

(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Wilson Combat has a solid history of muzzle devices, and its new Q-Comp might be the best yet. RELATED STORY: X-TAC Elite: Wilson Combat Introduces New 1911 Pistol The new muzzle device has been designed by Wilson’s compensator experts to greatly enhance recoil control in rapid fire without the harsh blast and flash […]

Bird of Prey Compensator: First Impressions

Bird of Prey Compensator: First Impressions

Pushing gas up at 60 degrees on the sides and straight down, the Bird of Prey virtually eliminates muzzle rise.

Snake Hound Machine's "The Loudener": First impressions

Snake Hound Machine’s “The Loudener”: First impressions

The guys at Snake Hound Machine have embraced the true essence of the muzzle brake compensator. Unapologetically named “The Loudener,” its designers have embraced the fact that, while it reduces recoil, both blast and noise are increased, though refocused and repurposed. Now, like the heroes in Spinal Tap, you too can turn it up to 11. Snake […]

Shadow Valley Weapons SVCOMP: First Impressions

Shadow Valley Weapons SVCOMP: First Impressions

Shadow Valley Weapons is a southern Arizona type-07 manufacturer that has been developing and manufacturing machine guns and weapons accessories for the last 10 years. They pride themselves on building products for the most demanding and punishing situations. The SVCOMP is their new baby. As you would expect, it reduces recoil and eliminates muzzle rise (even on full auto). The […]

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