07-08-2011, 02:46 PM
Gilled brakes are really obnoxious, I would rate the WCI as being below halfway between the gill and an A2.
The reason is that the WCI uses longitudinal intersecting holes in conjunction with radial holes to effectively dissipate most of the pressure wave.
It is also why it has a reduced flash signature.
While speaking on hearing loss, I won't even suggest that anyone shoot without hearing protection even with a plain bbl (no muzzle device)
Just because you do not feel a pressure wave does not mean it did not do damage.
While shooting the WCI on the line I get no complaints from the sides, when shooting my .270win (no brake) people tend to flinch some.
The pressure wave does not travel very far as in a brake with large ports, because the gas flow was interrupted after the bullet passes.
In CQC yeah, it is loud, but so are many of the other weapons.
A short bbl shotgun or a SBR will be extremely loud, I hated using a 7.5" bbl indoors even with ear pro and an A2.
Of course running the pig (m60) indoors has to be experienced to be appreciated for causing nausea.
The reason is that the WCI uses longitudinal intersecting holes in conjunction with radial holes to effectively dissipate most of the pressure wave.
It is also why it has a reduced flash signature.
While speaking on hearing loss, I won't even suggest that anyone shoot without hearing protection even with a plain bbl (no muzzle device)
Just because you do not feel a pressure wave does not mean it did not do damage.
While shooting the WCI on the line I get no complaints from the sides, when shooting my .270win (no brake) people tend to flinch some.
The pressure wave does not travel very far as in a brake with large ports, because the gas flow was interrupted after the bullet passes.
In CQC yeah, it is loud, but so are many of the other weapons.
A short bbl shotgun or a SBR will be extremely loud, I hated using a 7.5" bbl indoors even with ear pro and an A2.
Of course running the pig (m60) indoors has to be experienced to be appreciated for causing nausea.