Thursday, January 31, 2013

Flash Hiders Aid To Prevent Flash Blindness

By Albina A. Bailey


The flash from the barrel of a gun is synonymous with its being fired, but some shooters may want to disguise the bright burst with flash hiders. These work by rapidly cooling propellant gases that are combustible at the tip of the barrel, which is important if night shooting is practiced to avoid temporary blindness, or if concealment of location is important.

These have become important equipment for shorter barreled guns that have unburned gases exiting the firearm, which is less of a problem with rifles that allow propellants to cool sufficiently before the munitions leaves the gun. To stop confusion, flash hiders are often called other names such as flash suppressor, flash guard, flash eliminator or flash cone and their operation is defined in Wikipedia as, "Flash suppressors reduce, or in some cases eliminate, the flash by rapidly cooling the gases as they leave the end of the barrel. Although the overall amount of burning propellant is unchanged, the density and temperature are greatly reduced, as is the brightness of the flash."

There are a variety of models for AR flash hiders including cone, duckbill or birdcage. Depending which type of gun is being fitted will decide the model of flash hider best suited for the firearm and application. Having a firearm fitted with the proper accessory will greatly diminish the effect of flash blindness at night. The initial step however is to determine the legality of these in your area, so it is advisable to check with local authorities.

We carry mini 14 flash hider suitable for 5.56, .308, 6.5, 6.8 and AK-47 firearms that can be installed permanently or as a screw-on, as well as many other accessories displayed on our website. By ordering an automatic rifle from our online store, we provide our experience in equipping a firearm that is tailored to your requirements. Contact our firearm experts to begin the process of owning a quality firearm, and we also have models that do not require special licensing to purchase or to own in the U.S.A.

When you purchase flash hiders or any of the equipment we offer, we verify that the items are made with exacting standards to provide you with the accuracy you require at a reasonable cost. Select from stocks, pistol grips, optics, barrels, receivers, hand guards and muzzle brakes to own a gun that is specific to you.




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