Muzzle Brake or Flash Hider ID

[xdowner]

Can anyone identify the flash hider or muzzle brake on this build (manufacturer, model #, etc)?

 

[FrankenMauser]

5KU Linear Compensator.

They're made for Air Soft guns. I doubt that one would survive on a real firearm.

 

[tirod]

Looks like a Hera: http://store.fourguysguns.com/hera-lc-linear-compensator/

Current fad on SBR/Mk18 clones and pistols is a long free float over some monster flash hider. Makes for a front heavy gun and you still need to wear ear pro anyway.

Boutique build.

 

[Sharkbite]

The current "fad" in shooting AR's is to have the support hand almost fully extended and the thumb gripping over the top of the tube.

On SBR's that means using a long tube, sometimes right up to or over the flashhider. Linear comps allow that without the blast (which is considerable on an SBR) being directed into the support hand.

The blast being directed downrange also makes the gun more comfortable to shoot, hearing wise. Even with earpro these little guys are LOUD. Add a muzzle brake and they are REALLY LOUD. With a linear comp, not as bad.

Not "Boutique"...just part of the evolution in the way things are modified to improve performance.

 

[rickyrick]

I went with a linear comp on the pistol I just built. It does it's job, more pleasing to shoot even more so than a 16" with a bird cage.