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Wilson Combat
Overview
The Wilson Combat AR-15 A2 Birdcage Flash Hider is designed specifically for the 5.56 NATO caliber, effectively reducing the visible flash when firing. This flash hider features a 1/2x28 thread pitch, making it compatible with a wide range of AR-15 barrels. You’ll often find this muzzle device in mid-length gas system builds, where it helps maintain a balanced performance while minimizing muzzle rise.
Wilson Combat AR-15 A2 Birdcage Flash Hider 5.56 NATO 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 #52 of the 413 muzzle devices builders have added. Builds with this muzzle device are split between 5.56 NATO (50%) and .223 Wylde (25%), split between rifle-length (40%) and mid-length (20%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (80%, then AR-10 20%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today 7 of the 8 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $8.97 at KY Gun Company for a stretch in August 2026, well under its usual $10.95, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $8.97 at KY Gun Company, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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Builds in the community that include the Wilson Combat Ar-15 A2 Birdcage Flash Hider 5.56 Nato
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 21 | $815.71 |
 | 25 | $840.78 |
 | 21 | $801.17 |
 | 16 | $1243.22 |
 | 25 | $2279.41 |
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Top reviews
Wilson Combat A2 birdcage flash hider is a faithful reproduction of the standard A2. Flash reduction is okay - not as good as a true flash hider but its quieter to the shooter than a comp. Crush washer indexed it cleanly to 12 oclock.
