Thanks for the replies. Shooter I would like the best of both worlds so I the birdcage best for that? I'm in info gathering mode right now.
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I'm running one on my AR.
I think it's almost too effective as a brake as it really pushes down hard. It can make shooting from a bench a bit annoying.
It does not suppress flash at all, but it does eliminate almost all the recoil and muzzle rise. Eliminates too much muzzle rise IMO...
No, the A2 really doesn't offer any compensation; the closed bottom was designed to reduce the dust signature when firing from prone. I would suggest the VLTOR VC-1 or one of the other combination devices on the market (PWS FSC-556, etc) for what you're wanting.