Reviewer:
John Manos
from Hollywood, FL United States
Bought this to reduce recoil and worked great for that. But every review I read failed to mention the increase noise and backblast from the comp. I took a carbine class and the person next to me kept complaining about the noise, and I understood because I felt and heard it to. I had to get another ar from my truck to finish the class.
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Yes it makes a difference...a huge one
March 30, 2012
Reviewer:
Thompson
from VA United States
Put this on a 14.5 mid-length build and there is almost zero recoil felt. It is loud though, got asked if it was a .308 lol. Highly recommend
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wow...
May 15, 2011
Reviewer:
Delta
from Dewark, DE United States
I just finished a build for my brother and installed one of these. The day after I finished his rifle we went to the range.
After he fired a few rounds I just heard a "Holy sh*t!". He then popped his head up and asked if I wanted to come shoot his .22. I laughed and asked if he was joking-he wasn't. It was really strange to hear the bang of a 5.56 but only feel the recoil of a .22. I am not exaggerating, the recoil was reduced that much. Muzzle rise was all but totally eliminated.
Despite what people say, it doesn't make the rifle louder. It redirects the muzzle energy, so standing behind, especially to the side you do hear it, and feel the concussion a lot more. It only seems louder because most people aren't standing in front of a muzzle when someone fires. I can tell you, it's just as bad there with a standard flash hider.
His rifle is a standard gi on a 16" carbine barrel. Full auto style carrier standard buffer and spring. I can't wait to get one on my gas piston setup.
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PWS Compensator
February 26, 2011
Reviewer:
GMP
from Springfield, VA United States
I have tried several "Flash hiders/compensators" and my findings are the PWS is more of a compensator to reduce muzzle climb, felt recoil, and it works as advertised. I do suspect that it causes more back pressure thus beating up the face of the bolt buffer, experienced in 2 different AR's. Trade off..
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Impressed
November 12, 2010
Reviewer:
UGrev
from Liverpool, NY United States
It was suggested by a friend that I give this a shot. I watched the videos of this in use in low light and no light and was impressed by the reduction in visible flash. So for 89.00 (at the time) I figured I'd give it a "shot". I did the same thing as smokey above.. heavier buffer/spring and I experienced the same as he did. Able to quickly reacquire and yes, she's loud as hell. But then again, It's been mentioned that my rifle (Bushmaster A3 20 BBL) was loud even before I put this on. 4 stars because I think it's even more loud now.
Hated it 
Yes it makes a difference...a huge one 
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