There is a video of the test in the article at the link and a results table. The old A2 Birdcage did not do badly in this test. The winner was JP Enterprises’ Flash Hider.
they might want to give them a try again since there are very few wait-a-minute vines in the mountains of south asia
I actually like PWS FSCs in .30, I got 2 of them on a couple of my AKs. First gen was better because the prongs were open ended and it’s an outstanding flash suppressor and compensator in one package. The gen 2 is also extremely good, but it doesn’t have open prongs, and sometimes unburnt powder will cling to the outer portion of the cage, and a following shot will ignite that unburnt powder, but it’s rare and isn’t really that big a deal. Both are absolutely fantastic FSCs in my honest opinion, but would like to try JP enterprises. Those results look good
Actually I should clarify that I have the gen 2 is on my RPK for that reason. Longer barrel, less unburnt powder at the muzzle, I bet if I stuck it on a krink I’d see some more flashing. I have a draco, but I put a 74 brake on it just because it sounds badass. That’s a loud, percussive little dude and when it goes off, you know it
JP makes good stuff all around. I’ve used the Smith Vortex for several years and found it very effective - I’m not surprised that the JP entry is of a very similar design.