Muzzle devices are used for several purposes:
1. As a muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil
2. As a choke to alter the shot pattern and make shot more effective at longer distances
3. As an impact weapon, similar to a pike, used for destroying doors to gain forcible entry, or as a last-ditch defensive weapon
4. As a flash suppressor, re-directing the direction of muzzle blast to preserve vision during night firing
Is there a single device that can do all of the above, or make reasonable compromises to accomplish at least some of these functions? The order written reflects what is most im