A muzzle brake is a device that attaches to the barrel of a gun and redirects propellant gases to minimize recoil and muzzle climb. Muzzle brakes are used to allow a shooter to maintain better control of their weapon during rapid firing, and can also help increase accuracy.
Muzzle brakes come in three main designs:
- The first type uses chambers inside the brake that capture gas and use it to apply force against opposite sides of the brake.
- The second type has several small holes or ports around the circumference of the brake that allows gas to escape in all directions.
- The third type is a combination of the first two types, with chambers and ports arranged in such a way that gas is applied evenly around the brake.
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Martin Mapa Edited answer September 18, 2022