Primary Weapons FSC556 Flash Surpressor

**payj** · 05-28-10, 23:03

Anyone have one? Anyone know about them? Was thinking about getting is over the Smith Vortex. Why should I? Or, why should I not?

Thx

**Chameleox** · 05-28-10, 23:12

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=22829
for starters. This item has been discussed elsewhere on this forum.
Depending on your intended use, the benefits (reduced felt recoil, decent flash suppression) may or may not outweigh the costs (noticeably louder, and will throw up debris when shooting urban prone or around loose matter). So for some, it may not be worth an extra $100.
I have one. Like it, but it definitely fits into the nice to have, not need to have category. My current project will not include this item.

**Abraxas** · 05-28-10, 23:39

Originally Posted by payj

Anyone have one? Anyone know about them? Was thinking about getting is over the Smith Vortex. Why should I? Or, why should I not?

Thx

I have one. Love it! It is my favorite. Though if I had the cash I would like to try the KAC tripple brake

**supersix4** · 05-29-10, 01:20

I have 3 and the next AR is getting one. I shot Costa's triple tap brake at a class last summer and to me is about the same in reducing recoil etc.

**glen** · 05-29-10, 01:32

Originally Posted by payj

Anyone have one? Anyone know about them? Was thinking about getting is over the Smith Vortex. Why should I? Or, why should I not?

Thx

Kinda apples to oranges as they don't have the same mission.

Smith Vortex was designed to give the best flash suppression.

PWS FSC 556 is primarily a brake with flash suppression capability.

I believe the choice will depend on what you want the muzzle device to do for you.

**payj** · 05-29-10, 01:39

Thanks for the replies. I'm kinda new to this. I want flash suppression along with less felt recoil. Is that what "brake" is?

thx

**Velcro** · 05-29-10, 01:44

I am glad that it works better than it looks!

Velcro

**glen** · 05-29-10, 01:59

Originally Posted by payj

Thanks for the replies. I'm kinda new to this. I want flash suppression along with less felt recoil. Is that what "brake" is?

thx

A flash hider is designed to direct the flow of gas exiting the muzzle in such a way as to reduce or eliminate flash.

Doesn't do a thing for recoil.

A muzzle brake is designed to make use the gasses exiting the muzzle to decrease recoil.

Downside is that it oftentimes enhances flash and noise.

PWS FSC is a combination of both a flash hider and a muzzle brake. Not the best flash hider, not the best brake, but does a decent job at both.

**MassMark** · 05-29-10, 06:40

Not sure what state you're in, but if you're behind enemy lines in a state like Massachusetts that still recognizes the AWB, (thanks Mitt Romney - for anyone who thinks he's not a RINO), it's a good option if you want a bit of flash reduction....