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TESTED: Hardened Arms SMC

Hardened Arms: Crucible and Linear Muzzle Compensator

In a follow up to our earlier announcement of new products from Hardened Arms I now have footage of the SMC muzzle device in action.  The 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 technology this muzzle device delivers flat shooting and a linear recoil impulse. Ideal for short barreled and pistol ARs it helps direct the noise down range from the shooter while providing the control only found in traditional two or three chamber muzzle brakes. Available in 1/2-28 and 5/8-24 for your next build its the perfect muzzle device to tame your next short AR build.”

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Graham Baates “Graham Baates” is a pen name used by a 15-year active Army veteran who spent most of his time in the tactical side of the Intelligence community including tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Post-Army Graham spent some time in the 3-Gun circuit before becoming a full-time NRA Certified defensive handgun instructor. After more than 1,900 hours instructing he now works as an industry writer while curating a YouTube channel on the side.

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