NEW T3 Compensator from 2A Armament

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Haven't seen one of these yet, but another option.

http://www.2a-arms.com/our-products/20-t3-compensator

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2A stuff in-stock here for those who want to give it a try:

http://www.hawktecharms.com/SearchResults.asp?mfg=2A+Armament

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Anyone seen a review on this yet?

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Here's a vid, the end of the vid is it.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w0nGFQPL8GE

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Seen a lot of hype on their receivers but hardly anything on this piece. Someone needs to review this.

[UWone77]

Looks like the comp was an afterthought. I don't see any benefit from the design.

[FortTom]

Looks like the comp was an afterthought. I don't see any benefit from the design.
Looks like a bird cage with a couple of extra holes drilled in it. I don't know if the YouTube video was just bad, or what, but I wasn't really impressed with the flash hider function either.

I've got two VG6 Epsilon's, and about to purchase another. Not trying to sell anyone else on them, but they work for me. Flash hider on them is not spectacular, but considering the prongs are sitting on the end of a muzzle brake/compensator, it's pretty decent. I think on these hybrid brake/comp/flash hider deals one has to prioritize as far as effectiveness, or buy a unit that serves one purpose extremely well. You need a flash hider, buy a flash hider. If in my case I can live with a great brake/compensator and an "effective" flash hider, buy your choice of a multi-purpose unit.

FT

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Didn't know we had so many engineers on this site, you guys are so negative.[BD] I've never shot a VG6 epsilon and I'm sure it's a decent brake, but what's the purpose of the prongs on the end besides to get a 14.5" to over 16"? Isn't by design most all the gas redirected after the second chamber? If that's true what benefit do you get by trying to accelerate non existent gas?

[UWone77]

Didn't know we had so many engineers on this site, you guys are so negative.[BD] I've never shot a VG6 epsilon and I'm sure it's a decent brake, but what's the purpose of the prongs on the end besides to get a 14.5" to over 16"? Isn't by design most all the gas redirected after the second chamber? If that's true what benefit do you get by trying to accelerate non existent gas?

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express once...

I've shot a shit ton of comps with prongs at the end. In my opinion they do nothing.

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I do think the prongs look pretty though.

[FortTom]

Didn't know we had so many engineers on this site, you guys are so negative.[BD] I've never shot a VG6 epsilon and I'm sure it's a decent brake, but what's the purpose of the prongs on the end besides to get a 14.5" to over 16"? Isn't by design most all the gas redirected after the second chamber? If that's true what benefit do you get by trying to accelerate non existent gas?
Gost, no the VG6's length of 2.5" is an inch longer than needed to extend the barrel length.
No, not all of the gas is redirected. There are no brakes that create "non-existent gases". The prongs are on there to redirect the remaining gasses after they pass through the brake portion.

Even a birdcage is a 3 prong flash hider, they just happened to be connected by a ring at the end, or they would snag everything. Essentially most flash hiders are 2 or 3 prong design. The prongs on the Epsilon work the same way as a dedicated flash hider, but compromises have to be made with hybrid units, and it will not be as effective as a good dedicated flash hider.

As far as the needless engineer comment, I'm sorry Gost, but everything you scour the net to post about is not going to entice or interest everyone all of the time. I made an observation, and posted my thoughts about the flash hider, not you, so no reason to act like you're off put by someone not heaping praises on the component that you posted a picture of.[:D]

FT

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Muzzle devices have to be at least 2.1" long to bring a 14.5" barrel to over 16", 0.6" of the barrel measurement is the threads. The Epsilon is 2.21", the Gamma is 1.75" which is to short and still leaves you in NFA hell.

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I have to admit that I have no interest in buying one of these comps but that I'm addicted to reviews. I love to read reviews on about anything. CNET.com is one of my favorite websites. I'll read a review about anything. My current favorite review websites are:

www.mrgunsngear.com
www.tacticalyellowvisor.net
www.almosttactical.com
http://vdmsr.blogspot.com
www.militarymorons.com

I really wish all the manufacturers would send their new gear to these and feed my addiction.[BD]