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Airsoft Flash Hiders & Muzzle Brakes

Finish the front end of your rifle or pistol. Shop birdcage and tactical flash hiders, muzzle brakes and pistol compensators from Oper8, E&C, ZCI, Acetech, Silverback, TTI, Cow Cow and Pro-Arms, in 14mm CW and CCW. Need to change your thread? See our thread adaptors, or browse suppressors.

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What do flash hiders do?

Flash hiders are external parts used for airsoft guns to help reduce the visibility of a muzzle flash. They're aesthetically pleasing muzzle devices that can improve the style and finish of your gun for the perfect replica.

What are the different types of flash hiders?

The most commonly used flash hiders are a three-pronged hider or birdcage flash hider. At Socom, you'll find a range of flash hiders made from aluminium and steel materials, providing stylish durability to enhance your game in the field.

What thread do flash hiders use?

Most use 14mm CCW, but some guns use 14mm CW. Check your gun's thread first.

Can I fit a suppressor over a flash hider?

Some quick-detach suppressors mount over specific flash hiders. Check compatibility on each listing.

Airsoft Flash Hiders

A flash hider is one of the easiest ways to change the look of your airsoft gun and complete a realistic build.

At Socom, we have a superb selection of handmade and steel flash hiders. Choose from a wide range of products and find a faithful replica to enhance your weapon with style.

Flash hiders also protect the threads on your outer barrel when you're not running a suppressor or tracer. Our airsoft flash hiders are made from high-quality, durable metals, making them perfect for battle simulation.

Always check the thread direction – most airsoft guns use 14mm counter-clockwise (CCW), while some use 14mm clockwise (CW). If you need to convert, take a look at our X-Power thread adapters.

Shop Socom's external parts for airsoft guns and silencers and suppressors to stand out from the crowd!

Styles in Our Range

  • Oper8 handmade flash hiders – the Canyon, Tap, Imperial, Brink and Crimson, all with a 14mm CW thread.
  • Classic designs – the ZCI steel M4A1 birdcage, the E&C M4 birdcage (14mm CCW), the E&C XM177 and M16VN flash hiders, and the JG AK74u style flash hider.
  • Brakes and compensators – the Silverback MDRX "Raiden" muzzle brake, the Silverback VKS/ASh-12 muzzle brake, the Pro-Arms Glock Killer style compensator (14mm CCW) and the E&C Gamma flash hider with diverter.
  • Model-specific parts – Acetech flash hiders for the Predator MKII/MKIII and Kriss Vector, and a JG VSR-10 G-Spec replacement end cap.
  • Mock suppressors – the PTS Syndicate Dead Air Sandman-K, -S and -L mock suppressor tracers and the FMA Specter mock silencer.

You'll also find 20mm rail cover sets in this collection, including a Knights-type set in tan.

Choosing a Flash Hider

Start with the thread: check whether your gun uses 14mm CCW or 14mm CW, and confirm the listing matches. Then think about length, as a longer muzzle device adds to the overall length of your gun. For a realistic build, choose a style that matches the real platform you're replicating. Before each game, check your muzzle device is screwed on firmly, as vibration can loosen it over time, and keep the threads clean so it seats properly.

Tracer Units

Mock suppressor tracers light up glow-in-the-dark BBs as they leave the barrel, which makes them popular for night games and indoor sites. Use tracer BBs with these units. Find more in our tracer units and receivers and outer barrels collections.