[ARCHIVED THREAD] - muzzle brake question???

Posted: 11/22/2006 6:42:55 AM EDT

Is it normal for the us slanted muzzle brakes not to fit tight against the barrel?

If I tighten it up all the way, it goes past the retaining(?) pin. I have to loosen it about 3/4 turn to have it "click" in place.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm totally new to AK's.

-Mike

Posted: 11/22/2006 10:14:47 AM EDT

[#1]

You've got it exactly right! Enjoy

Posted: 11/22/2006 10:25:23 AM EDT

[#2]

Yeah, they don't need to be tight. The retaining pin keeps them from coming off, while also holding them at the correct angle.

Posted: 11/23/2006 5:14:45 PM EDT

[#3]

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Quoted:
Is it normal for the us slanted muzzle brakes not to fit tight against the barrel?

If I tighten it up all the way, it goes past the retaining(?) pin. I have to loosen it about 3/4 turn to have it "click" in place.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm totally new to AK's.

-Mike

Quick Draw, Is your fh/brake loose, when it locks into the detent pin? As in it wiggles around on the barrel muzzle threads.
Michael

Posted: 11/29/2006 6:10:34 AM EDT

[#4]

I put a small O ring under mine just to take the wiggle out. Has been there for thousands of rounds with no problems.

Posted: 11/29/2006 7:29:33 AM EDT

[#5]

Yes, there is going to be some "wobble", both side to side and up and down. Everything on an AKM is kinda loose. One of the reasons they work so well.

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