Levang linear compensator vs kx3 software

The actual developer of the free software is darryl meister. Nothing formal shot only 60 rounds out of it so far. The kvp magnum linear comp, collects and redirects muzzle gases away from the shooter. Then i looked at the troy claymore and the kx3, but the kx3 is way out of my price range.

The levang still sends the blast down range, is lighter, shorter, and much less expensive. I have a vz58 pistol with 12 barrel chambered in 5. Levang linear comp rifle bolts, barrels, receivers and. Im gonna compare a surefire socom compensator with a noveske kx3 flaming pig, as ive had them both on the same rifle 16 carbine. You may also be interested in the ar15 dropin trigger roundup here these tests are expensive, but id love to do more.

I removed the keltec muzzle brake on my plr16 and installed a levang linear compensator. They tend to have the best effect on short barreled guns. My state mn doesnt allow suppressors on firearms by the general public so options are very limited. The application utilizes thin lens approximations for lens tilt compensation. Kaw valley precision linear compensator overview youtube. The kx3 is made of chrome moly steel that is heattreated for further. Muzzle brakes can be very effective but are extremely loud, some are. I saw the dpms levang, but i dont like that it doesnt have flats for a wrench. In the end, the stg ended up with a bare muzzle, and i gave it no more thought until the last year when i borrowed a levangequipped ar15 at a range in texas. The carbon fiber forearm will unscrew at the base of the barrel, so access to the compensator and gas block will be easy. A compensator is designed to take the highenergy propellant gasses from firing a round and redirect them in a way that reduces muzzle rise, felt recoil, or both. Large, single expansion chamber helps control muzzle.

I stumbled upon the kinetitech brake wsound redirector, which looks kind of cool. The kvp linear comp is part of a small group of muzzle devices that are designed to collect and redirect muzzle gases down range. Levang linear compensator vs troy claymore compensator. Ar15 muzzle devices for sale at joe bob outfitters. The levang linear comp reduces noise for the shooter without making it worse for others on the range. These compensators help reduce muzzle blast and noise directed towards the shooter by venting through the front of.

The positive effects of our comps are especially noticed in ar15 pistols and sbrs that are notorious for having brain busting muzzle concussion. Large, single expansion chamber helps control muzzle flip and felt recoil. I first read about levang linear compensators back around 2000. Its architecture has been improved from the classic layout of the linear compensator. This software is a prescription analysis and compensation program. Kx3 worked well but is too long, too heavy, and too expensive for what i wanted. Ears dont ring much if it gets shot outside without ear protection by accident. My experience was with them was with the levang linear compensator. Well, the levang got here today and it is very compact compared to the kx3. Levang linear compensator ultimate ar15 muzzle brake ar15 comp. I dont want to deafen my buds with a brake or flash hider if i shoot. Then i ran across the kies master blaster linear compensator. Looking to upgrade my flash hider or ar pistol discussion in black rifle forum started by gnut76, sep 14, 2014. Controller tends to be used more generically, and may seek to adjust a number of design criteria, eg steady state gain and overshoot.

Just like a download of an xbox game or computer software costs the. No crush washer is needed during installation, as there is no preferred alignment for the device. Generation 2 with 30% less weight and a reduced outside diameter for perferct fit under. Weapons in destiny pull each upgrade at random from specific pools with a few. Recently changed my muzzle device to a kies blast master linear compensator from a rainier arms xtc.

We reserve the right to correct typographic, photographic andor descriptive. But, as with many shorter barrel ars, it tends to make a racket. The forearm is a carbon fiber quick takedown model that is 12 long. Any one use eaither of the two compensators and if so which one do u like and why. This is the first test i did, but it hasnt been the last. Rated selection of muzzle brakes, flash hiders, compensators, and. The oversized dimension also fills the handguard nicely on short barrel or long handguard builds. Gases escape straight from the front of the compensator, hence free float hand guards and rail systems like the heraarms irs can overlap on the compensator. Dpms muzzle brake levang linear 1228 thread ar15 steel.

Compensator tends to be used for a subsystem that aims to improve one measurable aspect of a system, eg the phase margin. The levang comp also reduces muzzle flip and climb. It was also lighter and didnt produce as much gas port pressure as the kx3 which were additional benefits as my ar didnt need any bandaids. Noveske flash hider kx3 pig 1228 thread ar15 parkerized. This steel compensator reduces muzzle blast by directing escaping gasses forward and away from the shooter, while reducing muzzle climb. Im very satisfied with the kx3 but if the levang compensator works just like a kx3, a reduction of. Best ar15 linear compensator short barreled rifles and pistols will. Dpms muzzle brake levang linear 1228 thread ar15 steel matte. The noveske kx3 flash hider is designed to increase reliability in short barreled ar15 pistols by increasing back pressure. Please be aware that the m15x1 kx3 does not use a crush washer or wire ratchet. Generation 2 with 30% less weight and a reduced outside diameter for the perfect fit under our irs. Unlike traditional handguns compensators, the mass drivers unique advanced design pushes forward.

Unlike a muzzle brake which has side ports that allow gas to exit the sides to push against portions of the brake to counteract recoil, linear comps only allow gasses to exit the front. This helps lower the perceived decibels a shooter experiences. Cqb comp, noveske kx3, and dpms levang linear compensator. Perhaps because of that bulk, i seem to recall the kx3 being less jumpy and quicker for follow up shots and lighter recoiling too. The other thing i was looking for was a decent kx3 clone, but i havent seen any besides ice arms, and theyre one of the last companies i want to give money to. I wouldnt mind if a linear compensator would help direct noise downrange. Click any of these or any other photo in the writeup to see them fullsize.

Any advice on linear compensators, flash cans, muzzle brake, or combination. Vortex or the levang linear compensator are both good wk9k, sep 14, 2014. Besides being able to deliver a brutal muzzle strike, it serves as an excellent flash hider and blast deflector. Available with fluted exterior smooth exterior discontinued by the manufacturer. Ive been working on some linear comp designs for a couple of weeks in order to save the hearing of those i shoot with. Also, the kx3 directs the muzzle blast forward of the shooter which alleviates most of the discomfort when firing the ar15 with an abbreviated barrel. Finally had a chance to take it out shooting today to get a feel for it. A brief overview and comparison of the kaw valley precision linear compensator to an a2 flash hider. This redirection helps reduce the perceived decibels the shooter experiences at his or her ear. Fits ar15m4, m16 made by dpms panther arms reduces muzzle jump without hurting your ears directs all of the muzzle blast and apparent noise away from your ears for increased shooting comfort. Mainly wanted to eliminate the blasts directed out the side and redirect all the sound and concussion forward. Any of you guys have an experience using a levang linear compensator. Any firsthand experiences with either would be appreciated.

Ive heard it reduces concussion almost as well as the noveskekrink flash hiders, and it cost about 14 the price. Features a swirl pattern that optimizes bullet stabilization. My vote goes for the noveske kx3 flaming pig jrs93accord, sep 14, 2014. I found the levang to do many of the things that the kx3 does but just to a muted degree.

It was a legal muzzle device under awb rules, and i considered adding it to an stg58. Alphabetically the first linear compensator in the test here. Also not a big fan of dpms and the levang was the other choice. Lead, which is known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. It does a great job directing the sound to the front. The inside design with 12 separate expansion chambers leads blast and noise straightforward to increase shooting comfort and reduce noise at the shooters ears. The kvp linear comp, collects and redirects muzzle gases away from the shooter.

Just built my first ar pistol and was wonder if you guys had any experience with the following linear compensators. I ended up selling my kx3 for a levang linear compensator as my 7. But, all the comparisons i find are folks going from a br. Kinetitech with and without the sleeve, kies, and levang to name a few. Noise is a significant factor, most use a linear compensator like the levang, brt, std, or others. My goal was to quiet at least to my ears the sound of the. Enter the strike industries mass driver compensator. The markings on the m15x1 kx3 will not time with the rifle. This steel compensator reduces muzzle blast by directing escaping gasses forward and away from the.

Linear compensator linear compensator more predictable recoil. Levang linear style muzzle brake with barrett style top hole 12 x 28. The inside design with 12 separate expansion chambers leads blast and noise straight forward to increase. Kaw valley precision linear comps are part of a small family of compensators aimed at taming muzzle concussion. As to the best of my knowledge, compensator works by directing the gas to counter the recoil but the levang unit is directing gas forward. Prices, specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.