Just curious about muzzle devices...

[packerken]

When running a PCC, do you prefer a tanker style where gas is directed out to the sides, or a devices that adds recoil back, into the shoulder?

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[TTSX]

I'm sorry, what? What muzzle device has ever "added" recoil and why would that be desirable in nearly any situation?

 

[packerken]

I'm sorry, what? What muzzle device has ever "added" recoil and why would that be desirable in nearly any situation?

I have a PCC that was supplied with a tanker style, but I didn't want to have gas and materials fly back at me when engaging around barriers. So, i swapped it to a "Krink" style which directs gas forward, down range. However, because it does that, it sends more recoil back into the shoulder. It is minimal, but noticeable and yet still manageable. Again, just curious about what is used out there.

 

[orygun]

I had an ACC brake/can adapter on my 11.5" pistol. I didn't like how much of a blast was directed back toward my face. Since it was my only AR for a while, I didn't know if it was the brake or the DI action itself. Then I bought another AR and it's not like that at all. I had the brake removed and have just a birdcage flash hider on it now, but I haven't been able to shoot it yet.

 

[Nosferatu]

If it's shoulder fired it gets suppressed.

 

[TTSX]

I have a PCC that was supplied with a tanker style, but I didn't want to have gas and materials fly back at me when engaging around barriers. So, i swapped it to a "Krink" style which directs gas forward, down range. However, because it does that, it sends more recoil back into the shoulder. It is minimal, but noticeable and yet still manageable. Again, just curious about what is used out there.

More as compared to your other brake? Sure. More compared to a bare muzzle? Not a chance.

I like effective, efficient brakes. But flash hiders and comps are great, too

 

[msgriff]

Having no muzzle device would give you the most felt recoil. As far as muzzle brakes, there are comparison tests out there, but I don't know of one off the top of my head for a 9mm PCC. Here's an example of .223/5.56 muzzle brake tests: Muzzle Brake Shootout

 

[Saladfarmer]

pro tip... If you're using a muzzle brake, and a shooting bag for a rest on a barrier. Keep the brakes ports away from the shooting bag. Especially if you let someone borrow your shooting bag that has a big ol brake on it.

 

[packerken]

pro tip... If you're using a muzzle brake, and a shooting bag for a rest on a barrier. Keep the brakes ports away from the shooting bag. Especially if you let someone borrow your shooting bag that has a big ol brake on it.

Amen. I have already had that happen regrettably.

 

[orygun]

pro tip... If you're using a muzzle brake, and a shooting bag for a rest on a barrier. Keep the brakes ports away from the shooting bag. Especially if you let someone borrow your shooting bag that has a big ol brake on it.

Same with the cylinder gap on a revolver. I tore up some stuff with my 500.

 

[packerken]

Same wit the cylinder gap on a revolver. I tore up some stuff with my 500.

The 500 is a flame thrower with certain rounds. My friend was firing one next to me and the situation got really interesting quickly.

 

[titsonritz]

I don't care for brakes or compensators due to their increased concussive blast and flash, so I stick with flash suppressors. It's hard to beat the standard A2 for balancing price with efficiency, but there are a lot of really good ones out, my personal favorite being the FOSSA for 5.56. On PCC I'd just stay with an A2 type or if suppressed a FCD 6315KM-S 9mm which is basically an A2 with Keymo attachment capability.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Suppressors rule. I also really like the hb industries fan muzzle brake (shown below). I have one from aero I haven't tried yet called vr6 or some such. I bought a tank type brake cheapo for a test and it made recoil worse. Referring to 9mm only.

Hb fan brake shoots blast upwards mostly. It's not a night and day difference but it's definitely noticeable.

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• ilikegunspdx
• Dec 17, 2024

On .357 sig

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• ilikegunspdx
• Nov 12, 2024

For effectiveness nothing beats 12 gauge brakes. For real, 50-70% reduction in recoil with target loads. See video lack of muzzle rise when shooting fast. Now I won't own a tactical shotgun without one.

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• Feb 5, 2024

 

[packerken]

Suppressors rule. I also really like the hb industries fan muzzle brake (shown below). I have one from aero I haven't tried yet called vr6 or some such. I bought a tank type brake cheapo for a test and it made recoil worse. Referring to 9mm only.

Hb fan brake shoots blast upwards mostly. It's not a night and day difference but it's definitely noticeable.

IMG_1181.jpeg

• ilikegunspdx
• Dec 17, 2024

On .357 sig

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• ilikegunspdx
• Nov 12, 2024

For effectiveness nothing beats 12 gauge brakes. For real, 50-70% reduction in recoil with target loads. See video lack of muzzle rise when shooting fast. Now I won't own a tactical shotgun without one.

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• ilikegunspdx
• May 24, 2024

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• ilikegunspdx
• Feb 25, 2024

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• ilikegunspdx
• Feb 5, 2024

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• ilikegunspdx
• Feb 5, 2024

Thanks for the info. My PCC is 9mm. I am thinking about getting a solid, folding stock, which might change everything entirely.