This project came about when I notices that my suppressor design was also very effective at reducing recoil. The origibal baffle design was modified to form the basis for a simple and effective mussle barake that could be manufactired easily. Anyone looking a the available muzzle brakes will note that they tend to be either not very effective or expensive. And many of the more costly design are not that effective. It should be noted that one does not get something for nothing. Most muzzle brakes add significantly to the noise the shooter is exposed to.
There is nothing particularly complex about a buzzle brake. Propellant gass is simply redirected to the sides or rear to reduce felt recoil. Since the expanding propellant gasses are resposible for about 30% of the recoil in most firearms, one can expect a reduction of recoil of up to about 30%.
| This is the original design (proof of concept). The brake was fairly effective in reducing felt recoil, but did not address muzzle climb as well as I wished.
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This is the final version. A forth baffle was added, as well as three ports along the top of the brake to reduce muzzle rise. The ports are cut with a 30 degree angle. Note that the muzzle has a nice radius and seems to be more esthetically pleasing. This brake is easily manufactired on a lathe and milling machine and is highly effective.
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