We’ve already introduced you to a couple of Bravo Company USA’s 2013 line of rifles and accessories including HSP’s The Jack Carbine as well as the BCM RECCE-14, Mk2. Today, we get an up close look at the new BCM Comp.
The new BCM Comp is designed to reduce muzzle rise as well as flash signature in addition to noise to the shooter as well as lateral pressure for those around him. It’s threaded 1/2″ x 28 and designed for use with 5.56 weapons.
The BCM Comp is available in two models. The Mod 0 has an overall length of 1.75″ making it perfect for SBRs and the Mod 1 has an overall length of 2.125″ which is more than adequate to bring a standard 14.5″ barrel into compliance as a rifle length weapon.
This is a first look. They should be available in in stock later today.
www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM_COMP
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Wow, good to know. I didn’t the feds measured barrel length to the end of the compensator. I’ll have to check it out.
They consider it part of the overall barrel length if it is permanently attached.
They don’t if it is just screwed on. If it is pinned to the barrel then it is considered part of the barrel and included in the length. But only if it is pinned and the BATF has requirements on how to pin it.
The muzzle device MUST be permanently affixed.
Only if it’s pinned.
(didn’t REALIZE the feds)
You have to pin and weld the comp for it to count in overall length.
Dave – If I understand correctly, they measure the barrel out to the end of the compensator only if the compensator is permanently attached (pinned). If you don’t want to permanently attach a compensator, you need to have a 16″ barrel.
What booth number are you guys at during the SHOT show? Didn’t see that you on the list of exhibitors..
I was wondering this as well, it is our first year with a booth (Griffin Armament) and as usual BCM is doing so much business they haven’t had time to reply to emails. That must be a great problem to have.
If anyone hears what booth they will be at please let us know here.
They only measure to the end of the compensator when the compensator is “permanently” attached to the barrel – otherwise, it’s to the end of the barrel. Don’t make that mistake, or you’ll get gigged for having an improperly taxed SBR – bad place to be!
Dave,the brake has to be permanently pinned to the 14.5 to make it legal.just given u a heads up.i need a new comp,but want to see more reviews first.
I’d like to know more about the engineering that went into this design. Is there a sectional drawing we could see? An animation showing the dissipation of gases would be cool, too.
Only if it is permanently attached can you measure to the end of it
Dave, the comp also has to be permanently attached for a 14.5″ barrel to reach the legal 16″ barrel length. Pinning and welding is the most popular procedure.
Might have to try this out. I’m gonna hold out for the new KAC MAMs device to mate with their new suppressors.
It has to be welded or pinned in place.
@Dave- Only if the compensator is permanently attached.
@Dave: Yes, the barrel length is measured to the end of the compensator BUT the compensator has to be permanently attached to the barrel. If you have a 14″ barrel and simply screw the compensator onto the barrel you still have a 14″ barrel which is a NFA firearm.
Can a Gemtech Halo mount up to that?
Yes it can.
Hmm… Looks a lot like the VLTOR comp.
It’s great that SSD is doing this, it would be even better if you actually order BCM guns. Seems like a waste of article.
Where may I get that offset mount for the aimpoint (center of the 3 photos)
Maybe this one?
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Daniel-Defense-Tactical-Rail-Light-Mount-1-O-clock-p/dd-15000.htm
Not trying to get away from the meat of the original article, but what point of the other end of the barrel do they measure too? To the lugs? To the wide part of the forcing cone? To the narrow part of the forcing cone?
I believe they measure DOWN the barrel. Measure a 16″ mark on a dowel rod and drop it down the barrel till it hits the bolt face (closed). Your measured mark should be below or at the end of your muzzle or device. Can anyone confirm this?
That BCM rail looks interesting to say the least…
Looks to me like a Centurion C4 with BCM branding.
Yes, Quad rail is Centurion of BCM logo and Centurion logo.
The tubular rail is the same thing from Midwest Ind.
Their is also a Geissele rail and a DD MK18 FDE rail.
Thanks!
Does anyone know if BCM is going to be selling these re-branded rails? Or was it only for marketing picture purposes?
What does the ATF classify this as? A Brake or a Flash hider?
Bcm might want to change how they advertise this. Drop mention of the reduction in flash signature and market it solely as a comp/brake. Doing so future-proofs the item against some potential legislative threats, and opens it up for sale to those of us in CA with featureless builds.
That would be the heat for use with a Gemtech HALO suppressor. Looks like the tapered first “baffle” would help sound reduction.
No 5/8-24? no intrest.
In the works, 30cal
7.62 version coming when??
This spring. Thanks!
Is that a BCM tube on the upper rifle in the middle picture?? Looks fantastic…
Midwest Indsutries SSG2 15″
Paul, how does this compare in terms of compensation compared to other comps out there like the TTB, MB556K and BattleComp etc?
From the testing I have done this BCM comp is the best blend to date for a ‘tactical’ comp ( I did a full write up on M4carbine.net ) and it is hands down the best in the side muzzle blast department
I am not the worlds biggest comp fan by a long shot but if I were in the market for one I would take a long hard look at the BCM comp
Just sayin’
Thanks Larry!