
Availability: In Stock
The Midwest Industries 5.56 NATO flash hider and impact device is a dual-purpose muzzle device built for AR-15 shooters who want to tame both visible muzzle flash and felt recoil in one compact package. Threaded 1/2x28 to fit standard 5.56 rifles, this tool steel unit combines flash suppression with recoil reduction—useful whether you're running suppressed fire on the range, doing low-light training, or hunting in close quarters where muzzle blast matters. The phosphate finish stands up to hard use and corrosive environments.
Midwest Industries engineered this as a hybrid: it functions as a flash hider to reduce the visible signature of your muzzle flash, while the impact device geometry helps manage recoil impulse. For shooters balancing practical features and durability, this is a straightforward alternative to standalone flash hiders or bare muzzle brakes. The included crush washer simplifies installation and ensures a solid zero.
Whether you're setting up a duty rifle, a precision trainer, or a hunting AR, having predictable recoil and minimal flash signature improves follow-up shot placement and situational awareness—especially in dim light. Midwest Industries' no-nonsense approach to design means you get function without excess: tool steel construction, proven thread pitch, and a finish that doesn't quit.
| Brand | Midwest Industries |
| Product Type | Flash Hider / Impact Device |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Thread Pitch | 1/2x28 |
| Material | Tool Steel |
| Finish | Phosphate (Black) |
| Included Accessories | Crush Washer |
| Model | MI-ARFH1 |
Yes, if your barrel is threaded 1/2x28. This is the standard thread pitch for 5.56 NATO AR-15 barrels. Confirm your barrel's thread pitch before purchase; if you're unsure, a gunsmith can verify in seconds.
The device comes with a crush washer, which is the primary component you need for installation. Basic armorer tools (barrel wrench, vice, or appropriate clamping method) are standard for muzzle device work.
This is a flash hider and impact device. The facts provided do not specify suppressor compatibility; contact Midwest Industries or a gunsmith to confirm if you plan to run a can downstream.
A flash hider reduces visible muzzle flash, while an impact device helps manage recoil impulse. This unit is designed to do both, giving you flash reduction and recoil management in a single muzzle device.

SKU: 115751057 • Width: 4.25in • Height: 1.5in • Depth: 5.75in • Weight: 0.25oz





Availability: In Stock
The Midwest Industries 5.56 NATO flash hider and impact device is a dual-purpose muzzle device built for AR-15 shooters who want to tame both visible muzzle flash and felt recoil in one compact package. Threaded 1/2x28 to fit standard 5.56 rifles, this tool steel unit combines flash suppression with recoil reduction—useful whether you're running suppressed fire on the range, doing low-light training, or hunting in close quarters where muzzle blast matters. The phosphate finish stands up to hard use and corrosive environments.
Midwest Industries engineered this as a hybrid: it functions as a flash hider to reduce the visible signature of your muzzle flash, while the impact device geometry helps manage recoil impulse. For shooters balancing practical features and durability, this is a straightforward alternative to standalone flash hiders or bare muzzle brakes. The included crush washer simplifies installation and ensures a solid zero.
Whether you're setting up a duty rifle, a precision trainer, or a hunting AR, having predictable recoil and minimal flash signature improves follow-up shot placement and situational awareness—especially in dim light. Midwest Industries' no-nonsense approach to design means you get function without excess: tool steel construction, proven thread pitch, and a finish that doesn't quit.
| Brand | Midwest Industries |
| Product Type | Flash Hider / Impact Device |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Thread Pitch | 1/2x28 |
| Material | Tool Steel |
| Finish | Phosphate (Black) |
| Included Accessories | Crush Washer |
| Model | MI-ARFH1 |
Yes, if your barrel is threaded 1/2x28. This is the standard thread pitch for 5.56 NATO AR-15 barrels. Confirm your barrel's thread pitch before purchase; if you're unsure, a gunsmith can verify in seconds.
The device comes with a crush washer, which is the primary component you need for installation. Basic armorer tools (barrel wrench, vice, or appropriate clamping method) are standard for muzzle device work.
This is a flash hider and impact device. The facts provided do not specify suppressor compatibility; contact Midwest Industries or a gunsmith to confirm if you plan to run a can downstream.
A flash hider reduces visible muzzle flash, while an impact device helps manage recoil impulse. This unit is designed to do both, giving you flash reduction and recoil management in a single muzzle device.
SKU: 115751057 • Width: 4.25in • Height: 1.5in • Depth: 5.75in • Weight: 0.25oz
