AKM slanted muzzle brake

[FireBirdDS]

Something I've always wondered about, why is the muzzle brake on the AKM screwed on the way it is with the securing pin hole holding it seemingly cock-eyed? (if that makes sense)

 

[Airwolf]

It is cockeyed to divert gas to keep the barrelf rom climbing up and to the right. Also keeps debris from getting kicked up from the ground

 

[2cool9031]

Yeah....I wondered the same thing.

 

[FireBirdDS]

Obviously it's there to prevent muzzle climb, but what would cause it to blow to the right as well?

 

[tradertator]

The twist of the barrel.

 

[indykid]

As Airwolf said, in full auto fire the muzzle climbs up and to the right. The slant brake is designed to counter that movement. Unfortunately with our ATF approved semi-autos, we don't feel the affects of the slant brake.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

They're also counting on right handed use; the torque generated by recoil goes up and to the right if you're firing right handed.

 

[strokin7.3]

As Airwolf said, in full auto fire the muzzle climbs up and to the right. The slant brake is designed to counter that movement. Unfortunately with our ATF approved semi-autos, we don't feel the affects of the slant brake.

I disagree

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