AR-15 BLAST CAN COMPENSATOR MULTI-CALIBER Reviews & Ratings

With the increased popularity of short-barreled rifles and AR-style pistols on the market, owners are starting to experience the added difficulties that come with having the muzzle closer to a shooter's face, namely the addition of extra muzzle blast. Eliminate this experience with the Midwest Industries AR-15 Blast Can Compensator. The Midwest Industries AR-15 Blast Can Compensator is purpose-built to direct muzzle blast forward, ensuring that hands on the forward part of the handguard aren't exposed to intense blasts from muzzle devices.

Caliber: Multi
Fits 1/2-28 TPI threads and 5/8-24
Weight: 3.2 ounces

The Midwest Industries AR-15 Blast Can Compensator ships with a new crush washer for installation and is 100 percent made in the USA.

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Reviews Summary

Users generally appreciate the AR-15 Blast Can Compensator for its effective blast direction, ease of installation, and sound reduction. Most find it enhances shooting enjoyment, especially in confined settings. However, a few experienced alignment issues and noted increased recoil. Overall, it’s considered a solid and valuable addition to their firearms.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Performance

85%

Many reviewers highlight the effectiveness of the blast can in diverting muzzle blast away from the shooter and reducing noise, making shooting more enjoyable in confined spaces. This has been particularly praised for operations involving short-barreled rifles. Overall, about 85% of the reviews emphasize the performance benefits of the product.

Ease of Installation

70%

The blast can is recognized for its easy assembly and installation on various firearms, making it convenient for users. This theme shows that approximately 70% of reviewers found the installation process straightforward and hassle-free.

Recoil and Shooting Experience

30%

A few users noted an increase in recoil compared to other devices, suggesting a trade-off between reducing blast and recoil management. This topic appears in about 30% of the reviews, indicating it's a point of consideration for some buyers.

Quality and Build

60%

Reviewers frequently commented on the solid build quality of the one-piece aluminum design. Many found it lightweight yet durable, suitable for a variety of applications across different calibers. This aspect received mention from about 60% of the users.

Aesthetic and Alignment Issues

15%

A minority of reviews pointed out cosmetic issues, particularly with alignment of cuts and flutes, affecting overall aesthetics when mounted. These concerns were raised by around 15% of users, suggesting they are not widespread but nonetheless impactful for those affected.

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Nice addition for pistol length AR15

Replacing the muzzle brake with this blast can makes the gun much more enjoyable to shoot.

by Jeremy P. on November 24, 2023

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Great product

If you are running a shorty without a can, this is a great product! The design directs the muzzle blast away from the operator and lessons the visceral pounding! Great in confined spaces like shoot houses and vehicles! This is my 4th purchase and my teammates appreciate the reduced blast!

by DAVID L. on November 19, 2023

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Great product

Great device. I put on end of my ar pistol and it quieted it down significantly. I did notice it recoiled a bit more but the trade-off of being able to hear after shooting is well worth it

Works Well on an AR Pistol

Replaced the muzzlebrake on a 10.5 in AR pistol. Which made the pistol easier to shoot. Fit and finish is great.

Great product for a great price

As an FFL-07 we use these blast cans often for our AR Pistol Builds. The can itself is easy to install and works great with a wide variety of Handguards. Also, its low profile which makes it a great choice when using an extended Handguard with a sub-length barrel. Overall, the Midwest Ind Blast Can is a great option for any build for a very good price.

Just what you need for a good price

Solid build, one piece aluminum. Heavy, but not too much. Thin profile should fit under any handgaurd if needed. I installed on my 10.5 pistol and pushes all the concussion down range. Flash also not as distracting and blinding, although still very prominent. Makes recoil feel more "harsh". Hard to explain with a 5.56 firearm, but recoil impulse change observed. All in all, it is what I needed for a good price.

Outstanding Flash Can

I have several of these flash cans on pistols and SBRs in calibers from 5.56 to .458 in barrel lengths from 6.250 inches to 14 inches. They are very well machined and very light weight. Even though they are aluminum I have not seen any erosion even after many hundreds of shots. Unlike other multi-piece flash cans, this one does not need to be taken apart for cleaning since it is a one piece design. I cannot tell that the MI FC creates any back pressure so I dont think this device will help if your pistol or SBR is not ported correctly and needs more back pressure. However, it does an outstanding job of directing the muzzle blast away from the shooter but as with most all flash cans, it does not reduce muzzle flash or recoil. As far as the timing of the slots with the flutes, one of mine it is that way but the other 4, plus two 5.56 MI flash cans are timed as the picture shows, but even if not, that does not affect function in the least, purely cosmetic. Included with the device is a crush washer for easy installation and they are small enough in diameter that they will fit under even the skinniest of rails with an O.D. of only 1.2 inches. The really good news is that the cone is more than large enough to pass even .458 sized bullets even though it is listed as a .308 flash can.

works like a gem

works great, easy assembly, great value. I ended up putting this on a different rifle and I'm happy with the results. I even put a Gunskins pattern on it.

defective or just poor machining

The blast can that I received had the cuts at the end out of alignment with the flutes not aligned as shown in the picture making it impossible to get it to look right when mounted.