Q Cherry Bomb Muzzle Brake | 8.6 Blackout | CB-M18-1.5

The Q Cherry Bomb is a quick-attach taper-mount muzzle brake offered for 8.6 Blackout applications. Vendor material describes a taper-shoulder interface and 360° circumferential ports intended to alleviate the need for timing or shims. The design is intended to mate with Q short silencers and taper-shouldered barrels and to allow straightforward installation with common socket tools.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Q LLC.
• The model is Cherry Bomb.
• The product type is a Muzzle Brake.
• The caliber is listed as 8.6 Blackout.
• The threads are listed as M18×1.5 and also as 5/8-24 in vendor entries.
• The overall length is reported as 1.64 inches in some vendor data and as 2.27 inches in other vendor text.
• The length added to the barrel is listed as 0.8 inches.
• The weight is reported as 2 oz in attribute data and as 3.2 oz in vendor copy.
• The material/finish is referenced as 17-4 Stainless Steel in vendor text while an attribute entry also lists Polymer; see notes.
• The finish type is listed as Stainless Steel in attribute data.
• The mount style is described as a taper mount shoulder with 360° circumferential ports to reduce timing requirements.
• Vendor installation notes reference use of a 9/16 inch socket in one entry and a 1/2 inch socket in another for front installation.
• Recommended tool drive is listed as 1/4 inch drive sockets generally, with some 1/2 inch drive sockets also noted to work.
• The UPC is 850035705100.

This muzzle brake is appropriate for use with short-barrel rifle platforms and for suppressed shooting setups where a compact, fast-attach taper mount is desired. It is specified to mate with Q’s taper-shouldered components and is intended for shooters who prioritize modularity and straightforward installation.

The Cherry Bomb’s taper-mount architecture and circumferential porting make it a practical option when integrating Q short silencers or replacing a standard 90° shouldered muzzle device. Its design emphasizes repeatable alignment and simple tool-based installation while minimizing the need for timing shims.

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