Crown or comp?

[wolfhook]

I'm sure similar discussions have been had but what is your preference and why in regards to a crowned AR barrel vs. a permanently attached compensator? This is obviously directed towards MA residents and post-ban uppers.

 

[Bob P]

Comp - pure aesthetics. I just dont think an AR looks 'right' w/o a doodad on the end of the barrel - unless you've got a dedicated tack driver. If you're in carbine or 'typical' black rifle configuration I think it needs something on the end.

 

[M1911]

Crown. Compensators just add noise and ARs are loud enough as is.

 

[Chris]

One more for crown. Comps are just loud.

 

[MasterShinken]

although the comp looks cool, i just ordered mine crowned. function over form and crown = loud.

 

[Remsport Mfg]

All barrels are crowned if they weren't they would not shoot accurately. Rifle barrels are 15deg. crowned.
When a barrel doesn’t have a comp such as the M&P 15 Mass. gun the barrel has a very small crown with nothing to protect it.
The difference in a nice barrel without a muzzle device is the crown is recessed so if you bang your barrel end on something you don't bugger the crown.
So when I talk about target crowning I am talking about recessed target crowning, because you do not have anything on the end of the barrel to protect the normal crown.

 

[P-14]

Compensator! Reduces kick and muzzle climb. The EGW Gen II comps for rifle or carbine length ARs are AMAZING. My AR kicks less than my Ruger 10/22.

http://egw-guns.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=57_133&products_id=93

 

[Flyer007]

P-14, how long is that comp? Do the grooves have to face a certain direction when installed?

 

[Mike S]

flash supressor, best of both worlds