I have an OR with 16" barrel. Tactical set up. There is nothing at the muzzle end. just crowned -no flash supressor or muzzle break. Lots of flame, noise. When i was shooting it today (55gr Fed Am Eagle 200 round packs) another club memeber who knows more about long guns came over and advised me to use ammo with a faster burning powder or get a longer barrel.
I like the short barrel tactical versions-the way they balance and handle. he said my accuracy would be affected as the bullet gets disrupted from the flame discharge. Anyone think this matters??
Also, i don't see many AR's with just the straight barrel to the end without some sort of suppressor or break?? Is this ok??