![]() ![]() While the front and back of the grip have the classic pyramidal checkering of the 509 series, the side panels sport the aggressive texturing from the LS Edge, resembling nothing so much as molded-in skateboard tape. The other factor contributing to the controllability of the CC is the now-standard texturing of the Edge series. It’s relatively easy to keep the dot somewhere in the window under recoil when using an MRDS, which is not guaranteed with a regular Compact MRDS unless the shooter’s grip is absolutely on-point. While in-depth testing that could be described as scientific hasn’t been done, the CC shoots about as flat as a full-size 509. This is important because, like the original LS Edge, the CC Edge uses a relatively narrow front sight with a green fiber optic light pipe inserted from the factory. It also reduces the amount of debris deposited from the comp onto the front sight. The comp vents upward via two ports, which nearly eliminates the amount of carbon fouling on compact pistol lights like the Streamlight TLR-7. ![]() No threads, no shims, just pop it off for cleaning and back on for reassembly. This greatly simplifies field-stripping and cleaning as well as removing the worry of properly “clocking” the compensator when reattaching the compensator to the barrel after cleaning. Whereas most aftermarket comps are attached to an extended barrel via being threaded on the end, the one on the CC Edge uses a new (and proprietary) quick-detach mount. However, the barrel on the CC is a half inch longer, the extra length allowing for the mounting of a true expansion chamber compensator. The new CC Edge has a grip frame and slide that are the height and length of the FN 509 Compact, essentially building off the platform of the 509 Compact Tactical. The first one was the “LS” for “Long Slide,” and now we have the “CC” for “Compensated Carry”. Well, now we have the second model in the Edge family. KM denotes its Keymo Dead Air sound suppressor capability.When FN America released the 509 LS Edge model, they intimated that the “Edge” designation was a signifier of a whole new series of models in a performance series, akin to Smith & Wesson’s “Performance Center” or the “AMG” division of Mercedes-Benz. 6315KM is a part of Forward Controls' x15 muzzle device series. The number 63 in its name pays homage to the Stoner 63 light machine gun, the shape of its ports draws heavily from the Stoner 63 LMG's flash suppressor design. It provides 15 to 20% better muzzle rise compensation than the A2, and what is impressive is that it does so without sacrificing its flash suppression capabilities, or creating more noise and concussion. The wire cutter notches will probably earn us some flak and endless ribbing about having to cut wires at the range while punching holes on paper, but we always design combat features into our products, they're there, you don't have to use them :)Ħ315KM is a light and short blended performance muzzle device. Since we now have more room in front of the 3 and 9 o'clock ports, we incorporated wire cutter alignment notches ahead of these ports. Note that since 6315KM does have flash suppression capability equal to that of an A2, it is to be treated as a flash suppressor for states that feel threatened by them, such as CA, MA and NY. ![]() 6315KM is compatible with Dead Air 5.56mm sound suppressors. Its 3 and 9 o'clock ports are 25% smaller (shorter and narrower) than the other three upward facing ports so more gas is vented through the upward facing ports, it is a superior compensator to the A2, its flash suppression is equal to that of an A2. Threaded for 1/2x28, precision machined from solid 4140 steel bar stock, heat treated and QPQ coated, it is probably the finest A2 style comp/flash suppressor ever produced. The flash, noise and concussion they produce are the result and byproduct of reducing the felt recoil (brakes) and keeping the muzzle down (comps). We went through a phase of expensive and fancy brakes and comps, all of them have worked well but we know they're not practical for defense/duty ARs. It is inexpensive, and does a decent job of what's asked of it. We are a big fan of the A2 flash suppressor / compensator (compensator is the Army TM 9-1005-319-23&P, Air Force TO 11W3-5-5-42, Navy SW370-BU-MMI-010 designation). ![]()
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