The TacFire A2 Bird Cage Muzzle Brake (brand part no. MZ1001-A2) is an all-steel muzzle device built for .223/5.56 AR-platform rifles, threaded 1/2 in.-28 for direct installation. It’s finished in a heat-treated, erosion-resistant black oxide coating that stands up to repeated firing without flaking or wearing thin. Unlike a plain A2 flash hider, this bird cage brake vents gas through both side and top ports, using that redirected gas to help pull the muzzle down and reduce felt recoil. It’s a straightforward, budget-friendly way to tame muzzle rise on a lightweight AR build.

Key Specifications

• Constructed of all steel.
• Finished in heat-treated, erosion-resistant black oxide.
• Threaded 1/2 in.-28 for direct installation.
• Built in an A2 bird-cage style with side and top ports.
• Side ports help reduce felt recoil.
• Top ports help reduce muzzle rise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What thread does this use? A 1/2 in.-28 thread, standard for most .223/5.56 AR-platform barrels.

Does it actually reduce recoil? Yes, the side and top ports vent gas to help reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise.

Buy the TacFire A2 Bird Cage Muzzle Brake

Tame muzzle rise and felt recoil with the TacFire A2 Bird Cage Muzzle Brake. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping, and browse more gun parts and accessories from the full TacFire lineup we carry.