And its performance is very very close to the winner, it is the best scoring flash hider with no ping. The side concussion was worse than my Rainier XTC. This is borne out in the numbers. Besides the obvious 3-prong vs. 4-prong design, the JP Enterprise flash hider looks incredibly similar to the B.E. Best Infantry Rifle: G36 vs AUG - … Certainly there are a few muzzle devices that stand out in my mind already, such as the AFAB and EFAB from Precision Armament, the Strike Industries J-Comp, PWS’ FSC556, 2A Armament’s T3 Comp, the BCM Comp MOD 1, and maybe the to-be-flash-tested-soon Thunder Technologies Standard Brake and Houlding Precision Curse will keep the Lux low as well. Hopefully I’ll get my hands on some more Ti items in the future. Reviews Over Seekins Precision Nest Flash Hider - Melonited Black - 1/2x28. Of course, it’s still a massive reduction compared to a bare muzzle. Shop now and get Free Value Shipping on most orders over $49 to the contiguous 48 states, DC and … In fact, of all of the hybrid devices in this test — meaning the ones with any design consideration for reducing recoil — the AFAB was ever so slightly outperformed on flash reduction by only one unit, Precision Armament’s EFAB seen below. Seems what is popular and touted on the forums as the end all be all isn’t coming up in the ratings – they tend to be also rans, ie mediocre. I also want to do another AR-15 trigger roundup (component triggers this time) and a couple of flashlight roundups (tactical and gun-mounted). That’s lots of fun for shooting on the range, but “flash hider” certainly shouldn’t be in the product name. This is also explains “first round pop,” where the first round tends to be louder than subsequent rounds thanks to the presence of oxygen inside of the firearm muffler. Length: 2.57″ Ok sounds great. The Seekins Precision was engineered from the start using computational fluid dynamics to create the most effective muzzle brake possible. Distributor: RSR Group × Close Distributor Information. $75.00. Weight: 3.01 oz Machining is pretty good, and the parkerized or phosphated finish is even. With an ambient reading of 0.25, it sure didn’t add much. Material: ordnance steel Finish: black Features a three prong design engineered … Model: 0011510059. Granted, the ring is usually perfectly clear and clean and could almost be considered a beautiful sound, but I can’t stand it on a firearm. Seekins Precision Flash Hider, 5/8x24, Melonited Black Finish 11510047Product Type: Flash HiderFinish/Color: Melonited BlackDescription: 5/8X24 MSRP: $55.00 $41.81. The question that came to mind was was the tradeoff worth it? IMHO, the flash hiding prongs on the front of the E wouldn’t do a whole lot vs. the G since it’s still going to throw a fireball out either side. This was all fired through my go-to upper, which is an Adams Arms complete piston upper with 16″ barrel. Description The new Seekins Precision AR-15 Nest flash hider was designed to be the best performing flash hider on the market today during a very scientific study, Seekins determined that the … MSRP: $94.95. Pretty cool that, when you order your Directional Brake, the product page allows you to choose from any of the offered finishes for the brake, spiral shroud, and solid shroud separately. Finish: parkerized I am working on a Aero Precision M4E1 build in .277 Wolverine than when all is done it will probably be a safe queen. MSRP: $59.95. It isn’t quite as much of a dragon’s head as this one from the first muzzle brake test, but it dang sure spits fire like the mythical beast. Jeremy strives to collect objective data whenever possible, and looks to write accurate reviews that reflect the true user experience. Built for hard use, the Nest Flash Hider is precision machined from steel and melonited to increase durability. Finish: brushed stainless is standard, and a few Cerakote colors are optional I picked the AAC flash hider for my gun because it was on sale on CDNN. The question of “is it a flash suppressor?” is answered by the fact that there is less flash than a bare muzzle. (No reviews yet) Write a Review Write a Review. Out of stock. Quick view. Meyers to use their design. Just for grins? Meyers 249F is more expensive for the same performance. Although the creative department may have been on vacation when Seekins came up with “Flash Hider” for its name (about as creative as “fireplace”), it sure does look cool. Length: 2.14″ You are just paying for the name. Do yourself a favor and stick to the cheap stuff. MSRP: $139. Material: steel Are there any ITAR or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) restrictions on your products? Looks like it doesn’t really disrupt the gasses jetting out of the muzzle aperture enough to stop that jet of fire, though. Seekins Precision NX Rifle - Features: Skeletonized 7075-T6 Billet Aluminum Upper and Lower Receiver, Adjustable Gas Block And Melonite Coated Gas Tube, NEST Flash Hider, NOXs Handguard Rail System, Trigger Finger Index Point And Enlarged Trigger Guard, Ambidextrous Bolt Release And Selector Switch, 5R Button Rifled, Match Grade 416 Stainless Steel Barrel, 1:8 Rate of Twist, ArmorBlak coating Finish: Type C High Temp Cerakote Weight: 2.17 oz The Select Adjustable Gas Block allows toolless adjustments from suppressed to unsuppressed shooting. Notify Me When In Stock. MSRP: $53.99. Anyway, sorry for so horrifically misleading you. My subjective experience from the previous muzzle brake tests as well as this FH test is that the Claymore is noticeably brighter, and I simply can’t explain why that isn’t obvious in the photos. Price: Although this is not your average priced flash hider, customers were consistently surprised at how Precision Armament EFAB packs such a powerful punch at such a low price point when compared to the other high end flash hiders. Sale. Material: 4140CM (also available in 416P70 stainless steel) Double ear protection made it undetected by myself. Once again we’re hit with proof that good looks and good performance aren’t mutually exclusive. Diameter (at largest point): 0.863″ Seekins Precision Seekins Precision Nest Flash Hider 5/8X24 Black . Seekins Precision Nest Flash Hider 1/2X28 Black . The Seekins Precision AR-15 Nest Flash Hider mitigates all of these issues. You may also be interested in the AR-15 Drop-In Trigger Roundup HERE. MSRP: $799. Length: 2.43″ Rating ... Seekins Precision Flash Hider, 1/2x28, Melonited Black Finish 11510045Product Type: Flash HiderFinish/Color: Melonited BlackDescription: 1/2X28 Out of stock. These tests are expensive, but I’d love to do more. Finish: Melonite Seekins Precision Nest Flash Hider - Melonited Black - 1/2x28. Length: 2.255″ I’ll be keeping this FH for a future test and shooting with it some more in the meantime. Precision Armament M4-72 5.56 Severe-Duty Compensator Muzzle Brake AR15 AR-15. …and another recoil test should happen at the very end of August. Length: 2.26″ Seekins highly effective Melonite coated Rook Flash Hider is also included. Noveske KX3 Flash Suppressor 1/2X28. May as well go ahead and throw in an A1 birdcage, and perhaps even the old duckbill that was on the original M16, What an awesome, thorough and concise write up about such a misunderstood subject. Since this is basically an AR15 muzzle device test, please include the A1 and the old M16 3 prong hiders in the next test. It also acts as a QD mount for the Gemtech HALO suppressor. Out of stock Compare. Finish: Nitride Meyers 249F, make a few minor modifications and slap the name Surefire on it and there you go! I figured this was a muzzle device designed to look cool but not really provide any other value, and I was expecting a healthy, bare muzzle-like fireball. MSRP: $49.00 $35.26. This optimized port configuration minimizes felt recoil and muzzle rise, keeping your sights on target for rapid follow up shots and shot calling. I didn’t want to do this outdoors in order to keep the ambient light level totally consistent, so photos from 100 yards won’t be happening. No, Comps and Flash hiders are very different devices with clearly different missions. The unique, tri prong design swirls hot gases immediately as they exit the muzzle, extinguishing the flame to eliminate the visible flash. I know it is a fairly new product, but does anyone have any type of review or feedback for the Seekins .223 flash hider? 6:49 . Jeremy is TTAG's Deputy Editor, working mostly behind the scenes but, when he attempts to write, he focuses on comprehensive gun & gear reviews. Seekins Precision K20 Keymod Angled Grip - Black The K20's Inclined grip surface provides the shooter with … Built for hard use, the Nest Flash Hider is precision machined from steel and melonite coated to increase durability. Rating ... Seekins Precision Flash Hider, 1/2x28, Melonited Black Finish 11510045Product Type: Flash HiderFinish/Color: Melonited BlackDescription: 1/2X28 Out of stock. Suppressor mount capability? The base actually overlaps the barrel by about 1/2″ for easier pinning and welding, so the length stat below slightly exaggerates the effective “installed length.”. anyone else have experience and input on this flash hider? Given the similar designs, I’m not surprised the JP edged out the competition here, but I have to wonder how the JP would fair side-by-side against the B.E. I will drop a refund check for you in the mail today. I’d love to see similar tests of muzzle devices generally and flash suppressors specifically on the AK platform in 7.62x39mm. The light meter was positioned lower and forwards and would have “seen” brightness inside the BLACKOUT that the photo doesn’t show. A friend has 2 of them, he likes them. Now I want a Ti brake just for the sparks. (No reviews yet) Write a Review Write a Review. Machining and melonited finish are spot-on without an imperfection visible anywhere. Material: steel That’s great info for what I think is the majority of folks who want something that provides a solid balance of all of the benefits of various types of muzzle devices. Still a solid choice, though, for the shooter looking for low concussion and low blast, plus muzzle control and some recoil reduction. Can't wait to here how it goes for ya! Some of the best non-prong ones are essentially pronged devices that don’t mill off the front rim. To include them together and call it a flash hider test is misleading. Machining is as good as it gets, and the Ionbond finish is very nice. King’s 1222A is a combination muzzle brake and flash hider that reduced recoil force by just over 46% while maintaining a clean, sleek design and light weight. I noted obvious errors and/or complete omissions on many manufacturers’ sites so chose not to use any of their info across the board. Machining is quite nice, and the parkerizing looks good. It says the 0.6 luxe in the photo but the image has a flash comparable to the FSC556 and J-comp. Finish: magnesium phosphate The first three were pretty epic: I believe this is Ti dust left over from the sand blasting process after it’s machined. Weight: 3.24 oz MSRP: $59.95. Finish: black Only registered users can write reviews. Machining is top notch and the gloss Melonite finish is really nice. Let me second Bobing’s request…would love to see some data comparisons when your shootouts are done to help determine what’s the “best” combination brake/flash hider in terms of actual recoil and flash reduction. Thank you Jeremy for your work; I’ll be looking forward to your next contribution. All the more important with 10.5″ barrels – but getting the blast forward has a higher priority. Rugged R3 Flash Hider 5/8X24. Solid performance and you probably already, accidently own one(s). Meyers 249F, which has beat out the typical slew of flash hiders on the market as well. It’s an extremely effective brake, despite exhibiting low concussion, blast, and flash, and it has a simple and classic sort of a design. Anyway, it’s a sharp-looking muzzle device that’s machined with excellent precision, and it’s incredibly lightweight. Machining on my examples is very sharp and clean, and the Cerakote finishes are even. Diameter (at largest point): 0.864″ (not including the protruding QD pin) Previously seen in Muzzle Brake Shootout #2, the new AFAB — that’s Advanced Flash Arresting Brake — takes the old design to a slightly more extreme level, with deeper grooves and a baffle pattern inside the bore. If it wears out or breaks, regardless of how, Seekins has you covered. No muzzle compensation involved. Material: Titanium tube, stainless steel core MSRP: $55. I’m a little sad that the Noveske KX-3/5, PWS CQB & Trident, Silencerco Trifecta, SureFire Socom & Eliminator weren’t included. Thanks for all the work. Diameter (at largest point): 0.865″ It basically crushes the other ~60 muzzle brakes and comps in recoil reduction per dollar, and it produces far less flash than most any other brake with effective blast baffles like it has. With a bare muzzle, it slid 9.175 inches. Length: 2.425″ Also, it’s measuring brightness not visible flash size so it’s certainly possibly that a tiny kernel of light inside of the muzzle device could actually meter brighter than a fireball made of dim light in a different wavelength and such… and likely if you’re a bad guy downrange a decent distance you would see that bright kernel but wouldn’t see a dimmer fire/flash, even if it looks more dramatic in photos like these ones. We went shooting yesterday, the fins on that thing sort of go backwards towards the shooter. It’s small, light, and works as a QD mount for some suppressors. 2A claims it keeps flash to a minimum compared to most brakes and comps, and now we know. With this bad boy on the muzzle, the test rig slid back an average of 2.4375 inches. Quick view. Yes, isn’t it funny how the most successful devices almost seem to *copy* B.E. Weight: 2.03 oz thanks. Available for .223/5.56 or .300 Blackout. (No reviews yet) Write a Review Write a Review. Weight: 1.31 oz AK Operators Union has some pretty good tests. Weight: 3.75 oz Thanks brother. At just shy of $300, it’s the most expensive, currently-produced muzzle device in this roundup. Smith Vortex Flash Eliminator / CMMG Vortex Striker Flash Hider: The Smith Vortex has long been the gold standard for flash hiders, and clearly that’s for good reason. Also available in titanium. And it lasts for just a second. Finish: not specified (guessing phosphate or parkerized) MSRP: $64. They aren’t only flash hiders like the pronged devices are, but they are absolutely, positively flash hiders. Finish: parkerized Manufacturer: Seekins Precision. Seekins Precision Seekins Precision Nest Flash Hider 1/2X28 Black . Thanks for doing this for the community. Material: hardened 4140 steel Learn: About Us Policies Reviews Blog How To. Not as much as most. Seekins determined the optimal port configuration to account for maximum elimination of flash without the tuning fork ping of other flash hiding muzzle devices. The photo above, however, is of rounds 7, 8, and 9. Rating ... Seekins Precision 3 Prong Flash Hider in 1/2x28 Thead. Like all Seekins Precision products, the Nest Flash Hider far surpasses standard products. Awesome article and study. Compared to nothing on the muzzle every single one of them reduced flash very significantly. Machining has only minor imperfections, and only if you’re looking for them, and the finish is very nice. Want QD suppressor capability? Length: 2.20″ Price is below average. Due to the unique way these are manufactured this flash hider will not have the annoying "ting" like other 3 prong muzzle devices... MSRP: $55.00 $52.25. Copyright © 1996-2021 AR15.COM LLC. Machining and finish (note that mine’s a bit beat up on the wrench flats from being installed and removed a half dozen times) are average, but the price is dirt cheap. Machining is great. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Application has a lot to do with your choice, a side belching comp with zero recoil may not be your best option. Yankee Hill Machine Phantom 5C2 Comp/Flash Hider: The YHM Phantom is right up there with the Smith Vortex as one of the gold standard, known quantities in the flash hiding world. JP’s JPoint micro red dot is an excellent product and is made by Shield out of the UK. Due to the unique way these are manufactured this flash hider will not have the annoying "ting" like other 3 prong muzzle devices... MSRP: $55.00 $52.25. Every Seekins part. Out of stock Compare Quick view. Black Rain Ordnance Flash Suppressor. MSRP: $100.00 $69.41. Like all Seekins Precision products, the Rook Flash Hider far surpasses standard products. The light sensor was “downrange” a bit, whereas the camera was directly off to the side and higher. In Muzzle Brake Shootouts Part 1 and Part 2, we were primarily testing recoil reduction performance. Lantac’s Dragon muzzle brake (DGN556B) was the single most-requested brake for Muzzle Brake Shootout #2. On top of that, the closed end design eliminates the pinging sound that can occur with other flash hiders. Then I’ll compile that data along w/ the recoil data so everyone can see it in one place. I have a 10.5″ barrel AR with a birdcage for home defence and have been trying to research for the best FH for it. EDIT: In addition to the 5.56 muzzle brake tests linked above, there is now a second 5.56 flash hiding test HERE and a .308 muzzle brake test HERE. Distributor: RSR Group × Close Distributor Information. 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