We recommend could be 1 of 2, Early models would use a peel washer and late models would use a crush washer. We prefer this muzzle device to the original on our personal build rifles due to the increased muzzle brake effectiveness, yet keeping with the short and highly efficient A2 design style. military declared the A2 flash suppressor as a compensator or a muzzle brake, commonly referred to as the GI or A2 flash suppressor. Like the standard A2 but has more effective recoil compensation and will pass the "pinky test" in banned states since the front end is closed off. Will also bring 14.5 inch barrels to 16 inches if pinned. Unlike the earlier M16A1 Birdcage flash suppressor, the A2 model only has open side slots on the top bottom slots are closed off to turn this muzzle. It is still the current Colt/US Military flash hider used today.
If you are a fan of the A2 style, but want even more performance overall, this may be what you are looking for. Correct for all builds after approximately 1984-1988 (depending on branch of service). sniper rifle, assault Rifle, machine Gun, airsoft png 2875x2875px 1.84MB AR-15 style rifle Assault rifle Colt AR-15 Firearm. hardware Accessory, m16 Rifle, muzzle, 223 Remington, silencer, tool, flash, 55645mm Nato, 919mm Parabellum, ar15 Style Rifle. We offer this M16A2 muzzle device in Three Different configurations: Muzzle brake Colt AR-15 Flash suppressor Firearm Assault rifle, assault rifle. Closing off the bottom also reduces dust signature when firing from the prone position. Unlike the earlier M16A1 Birdcage flash suppressor, the A2 model only has open side slots on the top bottom slots are closed off to turn this muzzle device into a dual Flash Suppressor / Muzzle Compensator. Correct for all builds after approximately 1984-1988 (depending on branch of service).