Eric1231 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I am looking for a comp for my 3 gun rifle. What do you guys recommend. I was looking at jp comp any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I'm a big fan of the Miculek comp. Don't let the low price fool you. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I have used SJC Titans and Carbon Arms Gas Hog. Of the 2 I prefer the Gas Hog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadie3 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I have the JP and really like it. But this falls into the category of asking 5 guys and getting 5 different answers. Personal preference really.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racnsoonr Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Rolling Thunder...guy #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptoid Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Not necessarily the Holy Grail but very informative: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/04/jeremy-s/ar-15-muzzle-brake-shootout-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Pat Kelly had a good article on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric1231 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 That's that article explains a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igolfat8 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Based on that article I purchased a Precision Armament’s M4-72 Severe-Duty Compensator! and it works really, really well at reducing recoil. However, the blast gasses come back in my face more than I care for. I am going to try their M11-SPR since the blast is more directed to the sides instead of rearwards plus it has two vertical top ports which should help to keep muzzle rise down too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polymerfeelsweirdman Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Miculek comp works great and is cheap A winning combination in my book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadie3 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Not necessarily the Holy Grail but very informative: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/04/jeremy-s/ar-15-muzzle-brake-shootout-2/ Thanks for that article. I always appreciate when someone takes the time to perform a more scientific based comparison, especially for a seemingly subjective topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatsauce Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Another vote for the Miculek comp. Hard to beat it for price and performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I have a DR from Carbon Arms and it seems to work well. Still think one of - if not the - best is the JP "tank comp". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowashooter Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Lantac dragon. It really keeps the rifle on target. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 JP, SJC Titan, Miculek, Armalite. All work very well. Buy based on looks or cost, wichever is more important to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshrider Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Miculek works and the price is right. It is loud though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD Williamson Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I have been running the Precision Armament brake with great results also http://precisionarmament.com/product/m11-spr-muzzle-brake/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblock455 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) I use the SJC and the Carbon Arms Gas Hog. The SJC works very well but it's heavy, loud and has a pretty good concussion wave or whatever with it. Gas Hog works the same is much lighter, quieter and less shock wave. I vote GH. Edited August 23, 2015 by bigblock455 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Lancer Nitrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespid_Wasp Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) I have used a JP, a Miculek, and a Nordic Corvette. All very similar in performance. I haven'd had the chance to use or be around a Gas Hog yet, that I know of. I ROed the GenIII Gun in Missouri last weekend and the concussion on all the effective comps is pretty nasty for an RO. As a shooter I never noticed much with either the JP or the Nordic. I tuned my Nordic by drilling a side jet port and tapping a top port for a set screw to lessen the down force. I do like a comp that is easy to tune. Titans are very very flat but their concussion is probably the worst to be around, and they are long. Edited September 16, 2015 by Vespid_Wasp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJW Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just put a Carbon Arms Gas Hog (CAGH) on a new upper. I have only fired a few rounds through it for zeroing and a couple of shots offhand, so this is a very preliminary impression... It is an effective comp. I am not going to try and compare it directly to anything else with so little time behind it, but, if anything, it pushed my muzzle down. It is quiet. Not like suppressor quiet, of course, but let me put it in perspective. My zeroing range is closed and covered, open only on the downrange side of the benches. It is a loud space and I would normally shoot with both plugs and muffs. After zeroing that way and thinking it wasn't too bad, I ran a few rounds with the muffs off; with plugs only, it was still comfortable on the ears. I even stood aside (in RO position), plugs only, while somebody else shot the rifle and it was absolutely nothing like the eyeball-flattening experience of standing in the same zip code as an SJC Titan. I think the tradeoff is that the CAGH doesn't actually reduce recoil very much, but is almost entirely focused on reducing muzzle rise, which would be perfectly reasonable for a .223 round. I took some video of my offhand shots and I could see the rifle move straight back into my shoulder but not lift at all. If that impression is correct, then I assume very little gas—hence very little noise and concussion—is coming back uprange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choppe Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I've been using the Miculek comp. Works great and the price is right. Not the best looking comp, but very effective. Its very loud though. If shooting next to a barrel, wall, or barricade I usually double plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian04rs Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Pretty dang happy with the seekins atc. Not the cheapest but very effective and not to concussive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I just put a Carbon Arms Gas Hog (CAGH) on a new upper. I have only fired a few rounds through it for zeroing and a couple of shots offhand, so this is a very preliminary impression... It is an effective comp. I am not going to try and compare it directly to anything else with so little time behind it, but, if anything, it pushed my muzzle down. It is quiet. Not like suppressor quiet, of course, but let me put it in perspective. My zeroing range is closed and covered, open only on the downrange side of the benches. It is a loud space and I would normally shoot with both plugs and muffs. After zeroing that way and thinking it wasn't too bad, I ran a few rounds with the muffs off; with plugs only, it was still comfortable on the ears. I even stood aside (in RO position), plugs only, while somebody else shot the rifle and it was absolutely nothing like the eyeball-flattening experience of standing in the same zip code as an SJC Titan. I think the tradeoff is that the CAGH doesn't actually reduce recoil very much, but is almost entirely focused on reducing muzzle rise, which would be perfectly reasonable for a .223 round. I took some video of my offhand shots and I could see the rifle move straight back into my shoulder but not lift at all. If that impression is correct, then I assume very little gas—hence very little noise and concussion—is coming back uprange. Exactly what I was going for in the design. Matched with all of the low mass parts, I wanted to keep the muzzle down, the weight low and the concussion to a minimum...plus last as long as a barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJW Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Exactly what I was going for in the design. Matched with all of the low mass parts, I wanted to keep the muzzle down, the weight low and the concussion to a minimum...plus last as long as a barrel. Mark, is there any good way to tweak to reduce downforce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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