5.56 AR Muzzle Device Suggestions - Rugged Suppressor-compatible Flash Hider vs Muzzle Brake

As such, would you recommend:

  • A. Getting the flash hider suppressor mount, training with the single platform

    Votes: 4 80.0%
  • B. Getting the 5.56 muzzle brake for an incremental benefit at infrequent local carbine competitions

    Votes: 1 20.0%

  • Total voters
    5

bonesaw00001

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Hi Y'all,

I finally took home a Rugged Radiant 7.62 suppressor (loving it) and I'm looking to try to maximize its mileage by getting a compatible muzzle device for my 5.56 AR-15. Rugged has a 2-port 5.56 muzzle brake as well as a 5.56 flash hider, and I'm intending to use the AR for maybe local 2-gun competitions and an event called the tactical games next spring.

Whereas the Tactical Games expressly does not allow muzzle brakes, I know tons of 3-Gun competitors use them even on soft-recoiling 5.56 platforms to eek out additional advantage. As such, would you recommend:
A. Getting the flash hider suppressor mount, training with the single platform, and not worry about changing my muzzle device to an A2 flash hider prior to the Tactical Games?
B. Getting the 5.56 muzzle brake for an incremental benefit at infrequent local carbine competitions, and changing it out for an A2 flash hider before the event where brakes are dissallowed?

Thank you!
 
What barrel length?

On shorter barrels I like a brake because it can be a sacrificial baffle. Concussion is miserable but that's what a suppressor is for... On non-SBR's I'll go with a flash hider all day.
 
As long as your rifle is gassed right, I'd think a 14.5" midlength should be a joy to shoot regardless of muzzle device. My 14.5" has a dead air flash hider on it and I love it
 
that event looks pretty cool... the rules for the event say they do not want muzzle brakes because it can effect shooters next to you when firing from a line.

HOWEVER they expressly state that suppressors are legal. why not just run the Radiant in short config? it would help with recoil better than a flash hider and doesn't weigh very much for a can.