Battle Comp

[Mick-Boy]

I first saw the Battle Comp at an EAG Tactical class in SC about two years ago. I'm generally not a fan of compensators on work guns because I don't see that the benefits equal or outweigh the costs. I'm primarily running SBRs and working indoors or out of vehicles so concussion is an issue, if not for me then for my teammates.

After reading several AARs and reviews I decided to give the Battle Comp a try. The Battle Comp was intriguing to me because there were several mentions in AARs about the Battle Comp having little or no increased flash and little increased concussion when compared to an A2 birdcage. I went with a Battle Comp 2.0 because our issue cans are the Gemtech HALO.

I ran the 2.0 for about 6 months. Primarily shooting X135 but some M855 and Mk262 Mod1 was used as well.

The first trip to the range proved that the reviewers were WAY off when comparing the flash hiding properties of the battle comp to the A2. I was Shooting next to men with rifles that were the same length and there was a noticeable difference in flash between my rifle and theirs. There was also enough concussion that the shooters to my left and right commented on it. I fired the weapon from a vehicle ONE time and decided that was a bad plan. Even with foamies and peltors it sucked. The only high point was running a magazine through the gun on full auto. There was definitely less muzzle rise then with an A2. For me this isn't really a selling point because I've NEVER flipped my gun to auto in a fight. Not one time. So I don't care much how the gun is affected on auto.

One thing I did notice is that the battle comp changes the recoil impulse of the gun enough that someone who isn't used to it may well end up pulling follow on shots low. While normal recoil on an AR is a slight push with muzzle rise to about the 1:30, the recoil impulse with a battle comp is very little push but a sharp barrel movement to the 3 o'clock. It's something to pay attention to if you're trying to control the muzzle on fast follow up shots.

Overall I was unimpressed and have since switched back to an A2. I think there are better choices out there if you're looking for a comp.

[kilovictor]

Nice write-up! Interesting to read your comments... I imagine the results would be pretty similar with the shorter BCs?

Sounds like a fun job

[Mick-Boy]

You don't get something for nothing so ANY compensator is going to have less muzzle rise at the cost of more flash and muzzle blast. You just have to decide what's important to you. I generally don't have a use for comps on 5.56 guns because they are just NOT that hard to run aggressively without them. Honestly this was a case of me wanting to have my cake and eat it too.

I think the issue might be more one of barrel length than length of the comp. It could be a whole different animal on a 14.5 or 16 inch gun. I don't have one of those at work so I'm going to try it on one of our MK46s. If nothing else it should be fun.

[DANGERTASTIC!]

I love my BC.

It does its job good. And its not as bad as other brakes. I usually HATE brakes. Mostly because Im a HUGE A2 guy.

In all fairness...you cant really compare the BC to an A2, they are two different designs made for two entirley separate jobs.

Ill make a video for it and throw it up.

This is the only downside if you run a light forward
Even my front sight has scarring lol.

Im gonna leave it till you cant read it. Which I imagine will be another hundred rounds

[kilovictor]

Dang, is that the new 8 lumen Surefire??? Bummer on the corrosion. I had a 1.5 BC on a 16" for a while and loved it. Never shot in CQB with it on though... Ever try the PIG for cqb?

[DANGERTASTIC!]

Dang, is that the new 8 lumen Surefire??? Bummer on the corrosion. I had a 1.5 BC on a 16" for a while and loved it. Never shot in CQB with it on though... Ever try the PIG for cqb?

No. Its the Mini-Scout.

Its not corrosion, it comes right off the lens and the body.

Even if it was corrosion you can replace the heads.

I wouldnt put the KX3 on, this is my carry rifle.

Not sure if you seen my video with the Troy Claymore, I have NO use for a flamethrower.
I cant have a 4' fireball at any time let alone night time.

Its just not practical.

The KX3 was designed for helping SBRs with backpressure and cycling issues

[kilovictor]

8 Lumen Surefire was a joke. Not much light going through that dust

I've changed the heads on my surefires. Got a link to your flamethrower vid?

Why don't you run a can?

[DANGERTASTIC!]

8 Lumen Surefire was a joke. Not much light going through that dust

I've changed the heads on my surefires. Got a link to your flamethrower vid?

Why don't you run a can?

Hahaha I was thinking that. I got ya.

Heres the flamethrower. I didnt want to hi-jack Micks thread.

http://youtu.be/SjYGHVuhWPU

[DANGERTASTIC!]

Heres some pics for sizing

A2, BC, Troy Claymore

[Cylinder Head]

Huge fan of my BC. I've been running it for a year now and I will be putting one on my next rifle.