GunTec AR .308 Cal Slip Over Barrel Shroud With Multi Port Muzzle Brake - FDE

I am taking the time to leave a review because when I purchased this product I couldn't find much as far as reviews. I purchased the slip over muzzle break/barrel shroud in FDE. I can't say much as far as color matching other FDE froducts as this was the first FDE upgrade to my otherwise stock rifle. It shipped in a timely manner, and I received it in excellent condition. Instalation was a breeze. Note this does not come with a crush washer included. Upon research I learned a crush washer is not necessary for this shroud because it does not have to be timed. (Just hand thread it down as tight as you can). If it has a tendency to come loose I'll use some loctite later. And now to important part! It does reduce recoil significantly! I was able to watch the holes appear on the paper at 50 yds for the first time with this rifle! Don't expect it to suppress the sound any, but I wouldn't say this is any louder than the stock A2 birdcage flash hider I had. It does slip over the barrel, so even though it is 5.5" long it doesn't lengthen the overall length of the rifle more than the average birdcage flash hider or other muzzle device. With my 20" barrel it does not interfere with my 15" handguard. And infact would slide under the handguard if my barrel had been shorter.