This Gemtech muzzle brake (brand part no. 12152) is sized for .223 Remington/5.56 NATO and threaded 1/2-28, built with Gemtech’s QuickMount lugs so a compatible Gemtech suppressor can lock on and off quickly. It reduces felt recoil and muzzle climb on its own, functioning as a standalone brake when no suppressor is mounted. This AR muzzle device is an ordinary Title I muzzle device.

Key Specifications

• Sized for .223 Remington/5.56 NATO.
• Threaded 1/2-28.
• Built with QuickMount lugs for fast on/off suppressor mounting.
• Functions as a standalone muzzle brake when no suppressor is mounted.
• Sold under Gemtech’s QUICKMOUNT model line.
• Ships at approximately 0.25 lb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Gemtech suppressor to use this? No, it works as a standalone muzzle brake on its own; a QuickMount-compatible Gemtech suppressor can lock onto it when you want one mounted.

Is this muzzle brake itself an NFA item? No. It’s an ordinary Title I muzzle device; only the suppressor that mounts to it is the NFA-regulated item.

Buy the Gemtech QuickMount 5.56mm Muzzle Brake, 1/2-28

A dedicated QuickMount muzzle brake is what makes swapping a Gemtech suppressor on and off fast and repeatable. Order it from our Lubbock, TX gun shop for fast, insured shipping.