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Overview
The Colt A2 Compensator is designed for .22 caliber firearms, specifically tailored to enhance the performance of 5.56 NATO builds. This steel compensator features a 1/2x28 thread pitch, allowing for easy attachment to compatible barrels while effectively reducing muzzle rise and improving shot control. Commonly found on carbine gas system builds, this muzzle device helps maintain accuracy during rapid fire, making it a practical choice for competitive shooting and tactical applications.
Colt A2 Compensator .22 Caliber 1/2-28 Steel Black ranked #48 of the 143 muzzle devices builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #42 of the 413 muzzle devices builders have added. Builds with this muzzle device are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (80%, then .223 Wylde 20%), split between mid-length (50%) and carbine-length (25%) gas systems, and nearly all AR-15.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026. Prices barely moved in August 2026, holding around $23.99, so there haven't been real sales lately.
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Builds in the community that include the Colt A2 Compensator .22 Caliber 1/2-28 Steel Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 12 | $1027.74 |
 | 24 | $4009.93 |
 | 19 | $9433.05 |
 | 10 | $1687.00 |
 | 21 | $657.17 |
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Top reviews
Colt A2 compensator on a 16 inch barrel reduces felt recoil and tightens my groups noticeably. Blast to the sides is real - dont use it next to other shooters indoors. Threaded to 1/2-28, standard 5.56 mount. Steel construction.
quiet to the shooter
