Videos tagged with Slant Brake

This short review highlights the positive first shooting experience with an AK-47 type rifle, emphasizing its enjoyable shooting dynamics and reliable performance. The speaker specifically praises the effectiveness of the slant brake in mitigating AK recoil, noting that the firearm operated smoothly and efficiently, meeting all expectations for a well-built AK.

This review of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) GF3 Blem AK-47 focuses on its value as an affordable entry into the AK platform. The presenter highlights its MSRP of around $650, noting that the 'blem' designation saves approximately $100 and typically involves minor cosmetic imperfections. While acknowledging a noticeable recoil impulse compared to heavier AKs or 5.56 platforms, the rifle is deemed manageable and a solid base for future customization.

This live stream from MuzzleBroke features a detailed discussion and demonstration of custom AR-15 and AK-47 builds for self-defense and duty purposes. The instructor, with apparent deep knowledge of firearms, breaks down the components, ergonomics, and practical applications of each platform, including specific aftermarket upgrades for triggers, grips, optics, and safeties. The conversation also touches on ammunition choices, suppressor use, and personal carry preferences, offering insights for enthusiasts looking to optimize their firearms for various roles.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Norinco Type 56S, a Chinese variant of the AKM rifle. The presenter, Mark, shares its personal significance as a family heirloom and discusses its historical context, including its appearance in popular 1980s action films. The review details key differences between the Type 56S and its Russian AKM counterparts, focusing on receiver construction, bluing versus painting, front sight design, gas block sling swivel placement, rear sight limitations, and trigger guard rivet count. It also highlights the unique, non-ribbed magazines that came with the rifle and its original import status prior to the 1989 ban.

This video explains the function of the AK slant muzzle brake, clarifying that its angled design is intentional for muzzle climb compensation. The speaker, identified as a subject matter expert from GUNBROS, details how the brake redirects gases down and left to counter the rifle's natural upward and rightward climb, especially during full-auto fire. It also touches upon the broader landscape of aftermarket muzzle devices for AK and AR platforms.

The Zastava M77 is a .308 Winchester AK-style rifle featuring a 19.5-inch chrome-lined barrel with a 1:10 twist rate. It incorporates a Mauser 98-based action for durability and a unique bolt hold-open feature. The rifle boasts attractive wooden furniture and a slant brake for recoil mitigation.

This video provides an unboxing and initial inspection of the Zastava ZPAP M70 AK-47 rifle. The presenter highlights the rifle's wood furniture, including walnut stock and maple handguard, and discusses features like the optic mount, slant brake, and the bolt-hold-open mechanism on the safety selector. The included metal magazine's functionality, specifically its ability to lock the bolt back on an empty chamber, is also a key point of interest.

This review of the Pioneer Arms Polish AK-47 Sporter highlights its value as a factory-built European AK. The speaker, a seasoned firearms reviewer, details its features, including a stamped receiver, durable melonite finish, attractive wood furniture, and a surprisingly light trigger pull averaging 3.0-3.9 lbs. Internal inspection after 700 rounds showed minimal wear, and the rifle comes with a lifetime trunnion warranty, making it a reliable option for its price point.

This review examines the unique slant muzzle brake on a Riley Defense AK-47, questioning its design for civilian semi-automatic use. While effective for full-auto recoil compensation in right-handed shooters by directing gas upward, it's less ideal for left-handed shooters and potentially unnecessary on semi-auto platforms. The video contrasts this with standard muzzle brake functions.

This video provides an expert look at an Interarms AK-47 Underfolder, built from a Polish parts kit and chambered in 7.62x39mm. Roy Hill from Brownells highlights its robust design, reliability, and practical features like the underfolding stock, making it a suitable 'truck gun'. The demonstration covers the stock mechanism and its accessibility for firing even when folded.

This video from Fun Gun Reviews presents a detailed review and field test of the JMAC Customs RRD-4 AK-47 Muzzle Brake. The review compares its performance against the standard AK-47 Slant Brake, providing insights into recoil mitigation and muzzle rise. Special thanks are given to Federal Premium for sponsoring the ammunition used in the testing. The video also includes links to the JMAC Customs YouTube channel and the reviewer's social media pages.

This video compares the thermal performance of a Sentry Arms C39 muzzle brake against a standard AK-47 slant brake. The test utilizes GoPro and thermal imaging to visualize the pressure wave and muzzle flash differences between the two muzzle devices. The goal is to discern a visual difference in performance, particularly regarding flash suppression and gas redirection.