Surefire Warden blast diffuser redirects gas forward away from the shooter and bystanders. Flash signature is reduced compared to a bare muzzle. Install was straightforward with a crush washer. Mounts to any 1/2x28 thread.






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Overview
The Surefire Warden Blast Diffuser is designed to redirect muzzle blast away from the shooter and bystanders, enhancing shooting comfort without sacrificing performance. Specifically built for 5.56 NATO caliber firearms, this blast diverter features a 5/8x24 thread pitch, making it compatible with a wide range of AR-15 barrels. You'll typically find this device in carbine gas system builds, where managing blast and sound is crucial for an enjoyable shooting experience.
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Wilson Combat Ar-15 Lo-Profile Gas Block .750" Black
Gas Block
Wmd Guns Ar-15 Gas Tube Nitromet Mid-Length
Gas Tube
Spikes Tactical Made in USA Ejection Port Door for AR-15 Style Rifle - SED7002
Dust Cover
Battle Arms Development Rack Ambidextrous Ar-15 Charging Handle - Mod C
Charging Handle
Radian Forward Assist - 7075 Aluminum - Black
Forward Assist
Magpul AFG-2 Angled Fore Grip - Black
ForegripAggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product
| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Combat Ar-15 Lo-Profile Gas Block .750" Black | Gas Block | 113 |
| Wmd Guns Ar-15 Gas Tube Nitromet Mid-Length | Gas Tube | 100 |
| Spikes Tactical Made in USA Ejection Port Door for AR-15 Style Rifle - SED7002 | Dust Cover | 83 |
| Battle Arms Development Rack Ambidextrous Ar-15 Charging Handle - Mod C | Charging Handle | 80 |
| Radian Forward Assist - 7075 Aluminum - Black | Forward Assist | 79 |
| Magpul AFG-2 Angled Fore Grip - Black | Foregrip | 73 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 87.3% |
| AR-10 | 10.3% |
| AR-9 | 2.4% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 66.6% |
| .223 Wylde | 15.3% |
| 300 Blackout | 5.3% |
| .308 Win | 4.1% |
| 9mm | 1.5% |
| 6mm ARC | 1.5% |
| .450 Bushmaster | 1% |
| 6.5 Grendel | 0.9% |
| 7.62x39mm | 0.7% |
| .458 SOCOM | 0.7% |
| .223 Remington | 0.7% |
| .350 Legend | 0.5% |
| .50 Beowulf | 0.3% |
| 7.62x51 NATO | 0.3% |
| .204 Ruger | 0.2% |
| 6.5 Creedmoor | 0.2% |
| 6.8 SPC II | 0.2% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Mid-Length | 47.6% |
| Carbine | 28.5% |
| Rifle | 13.5% |
| Pistol | 8.1% |
| Blowback | 1.5% |
| Proprietary | 0.4% |
| Intermediate | 0.4% |
Builds in the community that include the Surefire Warden Blast Diffuser, Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 12 | $2228.92 |
![]() | 23 | $2138.25 |
![]() | 29 | $4834.31 |
![]() | 22 | $1370.90 |
![]() | 15 | $1303.02 |
![]() | 36 | $16301.15 |
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Surefire Warden blast diffuser redirects gas forward away from the shooter and bystanders. Flash signature is reduced compared to a bare muzzle. Install was straightforward with a crush washer. Mounts to any 1/2x28 thread.