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What Are the Different Types of Muzzle Devices?
There are four basic categories of muzzle devices:
- Flash Hiders or Suppressors - Reduce or redirect muzzle flash to make a position (source of gunfire) harder to pinpoint. They also help preserve a shooter's vision and reduce "bloom" when using night vision devices.
- Muzzle Brakes or Muzzle Compensators - Reduces recoil and muzzle rise by redirecting the gases from the muzzle off to the sides instead of straight ahead.
- Blast Forwarding, Blast Regulator, or Blast Diffuser Devices - Work like muzzle brakes but redirect the gases forward instead of to the sides, redirecting some of the report (noise) forward instead of off to the sides.
- Suppressors or "Silencers" - These do not make a firearm silent but reduce its noise through interior baffles or other designs. Called a suppressor in the industry but a "Muffler" or "Silencer" in ATF definitions, these NFA items need additional steps to purchase legally.
What Muzzle Device Does the Military Use?
The United States military uses flash hiders on AR-pattern rifles, typically speaking and not referring to special units. Special units may be issued muzzle brakes, suppressors, or hybrid devices like the "Smuzzle."
What Muzzle Device Is Used in Hunting?
Any of the muzzle devices listed can be used in hunting where allowed by law. A flash hider is really only useful to night hunters going after hogs or predators. Muzzle brakes and blast forwarding devices can be helpful for large-caliber big game rifles, reducing felt recoil and allowing for faster follow-up shots. Suppressors help hear protection and prevent herd disruption.
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