Phoenix Flash Hider
Phoenix Flash Hider
A lot of people have been wanting more information on the Phoenix, so I thought I
would add it here.
This flash hider was designed with preservation of the night vision of the shooter as
the number one priority.
Night blinding from muzzle flash is very detrimental in combat situations due to the
long periods between
follow up shots. To reduce this effect the following things were designed into this
unit.
It has bi-directional ports cut around the perimeter to assist in the leaning of the
air/fuel mixture that is required for combustion. It also has a tapered bore to help slow
the escaping gas so it has more time to mix with the additional air to further reduce
the air/fuel mixture even more.
The small grooves cut around the perimeter of the ports are anti-resonance grooves
that help reduce barrel vibrations, thereby stabilizing the bullet sooner in it's flight.
It is cut down for fitment of rifle grenades or a bayonet.
It is 2.240" in length so as to bring a 14.5" rifle up to legal length with correct
attachment techniques.
The muzzle is "banded" to give it strength, stabilize rifle grenades, and to provide a
snag-free muzzle for tactical situations requiring speed and mobility.
The air / fuel ratio that supports combustion is 14.7 to 1 respectively The region we
are trying to stay out of is between the LEL and the UEL limits. We can not add more
fuel to make the ratio too rich so we are mainly concerned with the LEL (Lower
Explosive Level). This is the point where combustion is possible, below this point
and the mixture is too lean to burn. By adding more air to the mixture (something that
IS available) we can lean it to the point that it will not burn. The bullet passes through
the inner chamber and pulls a slight vacuum behind it, this pulls in extra air that
mixes with the exiting gases thereby leaning the mixture inside the flash hider. This
also cools the hot escaping gases as well, lowerering the temp to a point that
reduces the ability for the gases to ignite outside of the barrel. The leaned and slightly
cooler air/fuel mixture then escapes through the forward end of the four ports and out
the front of the unit.
A lot of people have been wanting more information on the Phoenix, so I thought I
would add it here.
This flash hider was designed with preservation of the night vision of the shooter as
the number one priority.
Night blinding from muzzle flash is very detrimental in combat situations due to the
long periods between
follow up shots. To reduce this effect the following things were designed into this
unit.
It has bi-directional ports cut around the perimeter to assist in the leaning of the
air/fuel mixture that is required for combustion. It also has a tapered bore to help slow
the escaping gas so it has more time to mix with the additional air to further reduce
the air/fuel mixture even more.
The small grooves cut around the perimeter of the ports are anti-resonance grooves
that help reduce barrel vibrations, thereby stabilizing the bullet sooner in it's flight.
It is cut down for fitment of rifle grenades or a bayonet.
It is 2.240" in length so as to bring a 14.5" rifle up to legal length with correct
attachment techniques.
The muzzle is "banded" to give it strength, stabilize rifle grenades, and to provide a
snag-free muzzle for tactical situations requiring speed and mobility.
The air / fuel ratio that supports combustion is 14.7 to 1 respectively The region we
are trying to stay out of is between the LEL and the UEL limits. We can not add more
fuel to make the ratio too rich so we are mainly concerned with the LEL (Lower
Explosive Level). This is the point where combustion is possible, below this point
and the mixture is too lean to burn. By adding more air to the mixture (something that
IS available) we can lean it to the point that it will not burn. The bullet passes through
the inner chamber and pulls a slight vacuum behind it, this pulls in extra air that
mixes with the exiting gases thereby leaning the mixture inside the flash hider. This
also cools the hot escaping gases as well, lowerering the temp to a point that
reduces the ability for the gases to ignite outside of the barrel. The leaned and slightly
cooler air/fuel mixture then escapes through the forward end of the four ports and out
the front of the unit.
Try these links to stocking dealers of the
Phoenix Flash Hider.....
Phoenix Flash Hider.....
"Having been involved in training with the AK platform since 2003, I
have a significant interest in evaluating accessories for the
Kalashnikov as they come on the market.
One area that has always been under represented concerning the AK is
muzzle devices, particularly flash hiders. No ComBloc military issued
a Kalashnikov with a flash hider of any sort and most US manufacturers
expressed little interest in the AK market.
During a recent AK class, I had the opportunity to observe the low
light signature of several commercially available flash hiders for the
Kalashnikov family of weapons.
Simply stated, the Phoenix flash hider, is the most effective muzzle device for the Kalshnikov
that I have
ever seen!"
-Paul Gomez
have a significant interest in evaluating accessories for the
Kalashnikov as they come on the market.
One area that has always been under represented concerning the AK is
muzzle devices, particularly flash hiders. No ComBloc military issued
a Kalashnikov with a flash hider of any sort and most US manufacturers
expressed little interest in the AK market.
During a recent AK class, I had the opportunity to observe the low
light signature of several commercially available flash hiders for the
Kalashnikov family of weapons.
Simply stated, the Phoenix flash hider, is the most effective muzzle device for the Kalshnikov
that I have
ever seen!"
-Paul Gomez
- Units for the AR family of
guns in 6.8SPC and 223
guns in 6.8SPC and 223
- Units for the AK family of guns
PHOENIX FLASH HIDER MSRP:
AR15 $40
AK $40
AR10 $40
Long FAL $55
Custom Flash Hiders $195
AR15 $40
AK $40
AR10 $40
Long FAL $55
Custom Flash Hiders $195
| Note: The Phoenix Flash Hider can not be modified passed a 15mm metric thread. There are some Communist Bloc AK style rifles with muzzle threads larger than 15mm. Please check your weapon before ordering. Thank you. |
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- Units for the AK family of guns