Ha. Well, it's kinda informal at this state park. Every time I'm there seems to be just as other groups of shooters are packing up. Even then it's not like I'd have some strangers five feet away on either side.
You seem to have some experience in this area. How would you rate the trade off between extra noise/concussion and improvements in muzzle climb/recoil? Life would be easier (but not cheaper) if I could just get a can.
What about pistons do you find attractive?
Really it comes down to personal preference. For example some brakes even though the rifle stays flat the felt concussion in your face can be distracting/jarring. Some people don't like brakes at all and only use flash hiders. It also depends on what type of shooting you will do. While prone/bipod some of the brakes throw up tons of dust or whatever. The Titan is a beast of a brake and will create quite a blast. Some people like the tactical comps like the bce over muzzle brakes. They aren't as good as muzzle brakes but don't have a massive concussion/blast. I went with a battle comp on my last build. There are quite a few more out now and you can look into that if you would like.
I recommend going to some busy ranges and trying to find people that have a variety of muzzle brakes and ask if you can shoot a couple rounds. Judge the recoil, concussion, control, etc.
If you feel like spending a lot for an awesome tactical comp get a knights armament triple tap
I'm planning on shooting mostly from a bench. I'd really rather not feel the concussion on my face. I definitely want something to reduce recoil and/or muzzle climb. So it sounds like a tactical comp is the way to go. Too bad that matte stainless on the battle comps isn't appealing.
Unfortunately I don't have a range with dude's running AR's. That's an otherwise great suggestion.
The triple tap is definitely out of my price range. Christ.
VG6 epsilon
A piston just seems to make more sense to me; dirty gas isn't being blown back into the action. I'll take reliability over weight savings and accuracy any day of the week.
Fouling in the M4 is not the problem. The problem is weak springs (buffer and extractor), as well as light buffer weights (H vs. H2 or H3). With the abovementioned drop-in parts, the M4 is as reliable as any weapon I have ever fired, and I have fired probably every military-issue assault rifle fielded worldwide in the last 60 years as a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (18B). An additional benefit of the heavier spring/weight combo is that it transmits the energy impulse of the firing cycle to the shoulder over a longer duration, lowering the amount of foot pounds per second and dramatically reducing the perceived recoil. Follow-on shots are easier to make effectively, and much faster, especially at 50 meters and beyond.
I reliably fired 2400 rounds (80 magazines) on a bone dry gun, and I would bet that is a lot more than any soldier or other armed professional will ever come close to firing without any lubrication whatsoever. So, disregard the fouling myth and install a better buffer spring, H2 buffer, enhanced extractor spring and a Crane O-ring (all end user drop-in parts). With normal (read
I thought you might be interested in this.
http://www.defensereview.com/the-bi...pingement-gas-system-makes-the-m4-unreliable/
Progress was made when I received my replacement monopod (original one was gouged and I returned it). Plus I had to get the extra rail covers for the PRS because I didn't want to cut up the original. I also replaced the short slim safety selector lever with the short crank on the trigger finger side. I'm very pleased with having that and then the long crank on the thumb side.
Here's what I did with the monopod/rail cover.
I followed an online recipe. A cope saw to carve out the center of the rail cover plus various grits of sandpaper made for a relatively easy modification. For the aesthetic gain I think this is well worth less than an hour of time (and a $6 plus shipping rail cover if you want to maintain the stock piece).
All in all, that lower is perfection for my tastes. The only small detail on a functional level is that having the monopod fold rearward requires the butt of the stock be extended ever-so-slightly in order to avoid contact/scratching with the surface of the big ass recoil pad adapter I put on there. I can't say how folding would fit with other buttpad configurations. I should also note that the safety is smooth, unlike the Spike's lower (which I'll be looking at before it's over).
You digging the hand grip, thinking of getting one?
Progress was made when I received my replacement monopod (original one was gouged and I returned it). Plus I had to get the extra rail covers for the PRS because I didn't want to cut up the original. I also replaced the short slim safety selector lever with the short crank on the trigger finger side. I'm very pleased with having that and then the long crank on the thumb side.
Here's what I did with the monopod/rail cover.
I followed an online recipe. A cope saw to carve out the center of the rail cover plus various grits of sandpaper made for a relatively easy modification. For the aesthetic gain I think this is well worth less than an hour of time (and a $6 plus shipping rail cover if you want to maintain the stock piece).
All in all, that lower is perfection for my tastes. The only small detail on a functional level is that having the monopod fold rearward requires the butt of the stock be extended ever-so-slightly in order to avoid contact/scratching with the surface of the big ass recoil pad adapter I put on there. I can't say how folding would fit with other buttpad configurations. I should also note that the safety is smooth, unlike the Spike's lower (which I'll be looking at before it's over).
Looks like a sweet lower for a DMR setup.
You digging the hand grip, thinking of getting one?
I just ran across this article and thought perchance you'd be interested.
http://gearscout.militarytimes.com/2012/07/27/21-ar-grips-compared/