Description
There's a reason three-prong flash hiders keep showing up on serious duty rifles. The open tine design does an excellent job of breaking up muzzle flash, and B&T's take on it adds a second trick: it doubles as a quick-attach suppressor mount. If you're running a SureFire Fast-Attach can or one of B&T's ROTEX-SF suppressors, this device lets you go from bare muzzle to suppressed in seconds without swapping hardware.
Built the B&T Way
B&T made its name building suppressors and precision hardware for military and police units across Europe, and that background shows here. The Assault 3-Prong is machined from heat-treated stainless steel and coated in DLC, a diamond-like carbon finish that shrugs off carbon fouling, corrosion, and general abuse better than standard black oxide or phosphate. It's the kind of coating you usually see on high-end bolt carriers, and it gives the device a deep, subdued black that won't shine under light.
Sizing Up the Assault 3-Prong
The whole unit measures 2.65 inches with about 1.67 inches extending past the muzzle, and it weighs in at 3.3 ounces. That's light enough to keep your rifle balanced while still giving the tines enough length to do their job. The 1/2×28 thread pattern threads right onto standard AR-15 barrels and most other 5.56/.223 rifles with factory threading, so installation is about as straightforward as it gets.
Who Should Run This Flash Hider
This one makes the most sense for anyone who either owns or plans to own a fast-attach suppressor, since you get the mount and the flash hider in a single piece of hardware. That said, it stands on its own as a flash hider too. Low-light training, home defense builds, and hunting rifles all benefit from keeping flash signature down, and the open tine profile handles that well whether a can ever gets mounted or not. It's a clean, purposeful piece of Swiss-designed kit that earns its spot on the muzzle.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: B&T
- Manufacturer Part Number: BT-ASSAULT-3P
- UPC: 840225718072
- Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
- Thread Pattern: 1/2"x28
- Material: Heat-Treated Stainless Steel
- Finish: DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon), Black
- Overall Length: 2.65 in / 67.5 mm
- Length Beyond Muzzle: 1.67 in / 42.5 mm
- Weight: 3.3 oz / 94 g
- Design: Open Tine 3-Prong Hybrid
- Suppressor Compatibility: SureFire Fast-Attach and B&T ROTEX-SF series
What’s Included
- B&T Assault 3-Prong Flash Hider
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the B&T Assault 3-Prong Flash Hider work as a suppressor mount?
Yes, that's one of its biggest selling points. It's designed to accept SureFire Fast-Attach series suppressors as well as B&T's own ROTEX-SF cans. You get a solid flash hider for everyday shooting and a quick-attach mount ready whenever you want to run suppressed.
What rifles does the 1/2×28 thread pattern fit?
The 1/2×28 pitch is the standard threading on AR-15 barrels chambered in 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington, and it's also found on plenty of other rifles and pistols in the same calibers. If your barrel has factory 1/2×28 threads, this device will spin right on. Just make sure you're mounting it on a 5.56/.223 bore, since that's what it's rated for.
Do open tine flash hiders like this one ring or ping when fired?
Some three-prong designs are known for a slight tuning fork ring, and any open tine device can produce a bit of that. B&T's hybrid design and heat-treated stainless construction keep it well controlled, and most people never notice it during live fire. The trade-off is worth it since open tines are among the most effective flash suppression designs available.
How durable is the DLC finish on the BT-ASSAULT-3P?
DLC, short for diamond-like carbon, is one of the toughest finishes applied to firearm components. It's extremely hard, resists corrosion and carbon buildup, and holds up to the heat and blast a muzzle device takes. Combined with the heat-treated stainless steel underneath, this flash hider is built for years of hard use.





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