The CAT Spooky A1 Flash Hider is a 5.56mm muzzle device that threads onto a 1/2×28 barrel and lets you mount a CAT silencer to your host rifle. It is made from 4140 steel with a Black Nitride finish, and it adds only 1.26-inch of length to the muzzle. The A1 is the 5.56mm version of the Spooky line, which CAT also offers in a 14.5PW version and a 7.62mm A2 version. It suits an AR-15 owner who wants one muzzle device that handles flash reduction now and a suppressor mount later. CAT also lists a 1x16LH QD attachment on the design.

Key Specifications

• The caliber rating is 5.56mm, which matches the 1/2×28 thread used on most AR-15 barrels.
• The barrel attachment is 1/2×28, the standard thread for 5.56mm rifles.
• Overall length is 1.88-inch, so the device stays compact at the muzzle.
• Weight is 2.7 oz, light enough that it does not upset the balance of a carbine.
• The finish is Black Nitride over 4140 steel, a hard coating that resists wear and corrosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What thread does the CAT Spooky A1 use? The A1 attaches with a 1/2×28 thread and is rated for 5.56mm. CAT lists the 7.62mm Spooky A2 separately with a 5/8×24 thread, so the two are not interchangeable.

How much length does the Spooky A1 add to the rifle? CAT lists 1.26-inch of added length on the A1, with an overall length of 1.88-inch.

Buy the CAT Spooky A1 Flash Hider, 5.56mm 1/2×28

The Spooky A1 is a simple, light way to put a quality flash hider on a 5.56mm rifle while keeping the option to run a CAT silencer later. Browse more AR muzzle devices from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, or order this one for fast, insured shipping.