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Howitzer brake #144679 04/30/2014 2:02 PM
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Anyone ever put one of these on a Contender or Encore, or any other pistol for that matter ? Any advice for or against ?

http://www.eabco.com/store/custom-gunsmithing/jp-howitzer-brake-stainless-installed/

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Re: Howitzer brake [Re: archr610] #144682 04/30/2014 4:10 PM
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They are obnoxiously loud! More so than any other brake I have shot. If your nose is running, it will blow the snot out of it. I don't own a gun with one, but one of my friends does. The brake is very effective in controlling recoil, but the concussive force you feel is No Fun.

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Re: Howitzer brake [Re: Franchise] #144683 04/30/2014 4:25 PM
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There's always a trade off. However much that brake reduces recoil, it would likely more make up for it in muzzle blast.

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Re: Howitzer brake [Re: Chance Weldon] #144692 04/30/2014 9:43 PM
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Thanks guys. Didn't even consider muzzle blast.

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Re: Howitzer brake [Re: archr610] #144727 05/01/2014 12:51 PM
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There are a few discussions of that brake on AR15.com

The long and short, great for recoil reduction, massive concussion for the shooter and anybody to the sides.

OTOH, it is great for clearing out the benches on either side of you when shooting at a packed range.

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