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Pistol Compensator

What Is A Pistol Compensator?

The pistol compensator has grown rapidly in popularity over the last decade. Once mostly seen in competitive shooting circles and custom 1911 builds, compensators are now widely used on everyday carry pistols, home-defense setups, and duty firearms. Their streamlined appearance, measurable performance benefits, and compatibility with modern threaded-barrel pistols have made them one of the […]

What is a Flash Hider

What Is A Flash Hider?

Along with muzzle brakes, suppressors, and compensators, a flash hider is an option you can attach to the end of a gun. But what do they really do? And are they really worth your time? This article will dive into the specifics of flash hiders. A flash hider is a firearm accessory that attaches to […]

Muzzle Brake VS Flash Hider

Muzzle Brake VS Flash Hider

By Guy J. Sagi Flash hiders reduce visible light generated as a bullet exits a gun and muzzle brakes decrease the amount of recoil reaching the shooter. They occupy the same real estate on a firearm and are often similar in looks, but their respective missions and science harnessed to accomplish them are not identical […]