Yankee Hill 430228A QD Light Tactical Flash Hider made of Black Finish Steel with 1/2"-28 tpi Threads for 30 Cal AR-Platform

The Yankee Hill 430228A is a quick-disconnect flash hider purpose-built for AR-platform rifles in .30 caliber when paired with Yankee Hill's .30 Cal Phantom LT/LTA suppressor. This QD flash hider combines genuine flash reduction with a modern tactical muzzle device that pairs reliability with the ability to rapidly attach and detach your suppressor. If you're running a .30 Cal Phantom suppressor on your AR, this hider is engineered to work seamlessly with that specific setup—just verify compatibility before purchase, as it is not compatible with 5.56 Phantom or Phantom M2 suppressors.

The 2013 redesign brought substantive upgrades to Yankee Hill's QD mounting system. Carbon scrapers integrated into the quick-disconnect interface work to keep fouling from building up inside the suppressor's internal support structure, reducing cleaning time and maintaining performance over extended shooting sessions. The dual-support design ensures the suppressor stays aligned with your bore, critical for accuracy and consistency. The external locking mechanism keeps the heat of the suppressor's body away from the spring—a smart engineering choice that extends the service life of the quick-disconnect spring under sustained firing. The hider itself features a five-port design that helps mitigate visible muzzle flash, a genuine asset when shooting in low light or when signature matters.

Built from black steel and threaded for standard 1/2"-28 AR platform barrels, the 430228A carries aggressive teeth styling that matches the tactical intent of the platform. Yankee Hill removed external grooves in favor of a smoother profile, which not only looks refined but also reduces carbon accumulation in hard-to-clean areas. The dust enclosure shields the internal quick-disconnect components from debris and dust, keeping the mechanism clean and functioning reliably in the field.

Key Features

• Quick-disconnect mount compatible with .30 Cal Phantom LT/LTA suppressors
• Five-port flash-reduction design for .30 caliber AR-platforms
• Carbon-scraping teeth reduce fouling buildup inside suppressor
• Dual-support system aligns suppressor to bore for consistent accuracy
• External locking mechanism protects spring from direct heat exposure
• High-temperature spring rated for extended service life
• Dust enclosure shields quick-disconnect components
• Black steel construction with 1/2"-28 tpi threads

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What suppressors does this QD flash hider work with?

The 430228A is designed specifically for Yankee Hill's .30 Cal Phantom LT/LTA suppressors. It is not compatible with 5.56 Phantom or Phantom M2 suppressors. Confirm your suppressor model before purchase.

What thread size and AR platform is this for?

This hider is threaded 1/2"-28 tpi and is built for standard AR-platform rifles chambered in .30 caliber.

How does the carbon-scraping design work?

The integrated carbon scrapers (teeth) on the quick-disconnect interface actively remove fouling from the internal support system of the suppressor as you attach and detach it, reducing carbon buildup and simplifying cleanup.

Is this hider also a muzzle brake or flash hider?

This is a flash hider with a five-port design intended to reduce visible muzzle flash. Its primary function is flash reduction when paired with the compatible Yankee Hill suppressor.