An attachment to the muzzle which diverts powder gases backward to reduce recoil.
As a firearm discharges, the force of the expended round applies upward pressure to the end of the barrel. Fired rapidly, this force is quite noticeable and negatively affects accuracy. This device added to the end of the muzzle of a rifle to prevent the end of the barrel from climbing when rapid firing.
A device at or in the muzzle end of the barrel (often slotted) that vents off the emerging gases behind the projectile to reduce recoil.
a device attached to the muzzle (exit end) of a gun barrel to reduce perceived recoil and barrel Opinion/order Background Defendant Tyrone Mapletoft Williams ( Opinion/order Was on brief for respondent
a device attached to the muzzle (exit end) of a gun barrel to reduce perceived recoil and barrel Opinion/order Because TCP was not deprived of a property interest without due process of law
a device that is affixed to the muzzle of a firearm, and which redirects propellant gases to either counter the recoil of the gun, or
a sleeve fitted to the end of an artillery barrel to reduce the recoil when the gun fires
A recoil-reducing device attached to the muzzle.
A system of vents placed near the end of the firearm barrel to reduce recoil and muzzle rise.
A device consisting of various vents either attached to, or integral with the end of the barrel which is designed to reduce the amount of felt recoil and muzzle jump. See compensator above.
An attachment to or integral part of the barrel intended to trap and divert expanding gasses and reduce recoil.
A deflector fitted to a gun muzzle to deflect exiting gases. Usually used to reduce recoil by redirecting the jet effect of muzzle blast. Also called a recoil compensator, or comp for short.
A muzzle brake or compensator is a device that is fitted to the muzzle of a firearm or cannon to redirect propellant gases with the effect of countering both recoil of the gun and unwanted rising of the barrel during rapid fire. Muzzle brakes are very useful for combat and timed competition shooting, and are commonly found on rifles firing very large cartridges (often big-game rifles), as well as some artillery and tank guns. They are also commonly used on pistols for practical pistol competitions, and are usually called compensators in this context.
