How to Suppress Your AK

Published on November 3, 2021
Duration: 12:53

This video explores the challenges and solutions for suppressing AK-platform rifles, focusing on the Dead Air Wolverine PBS-1. Key issues like over-gassing, port noise, and non-concentric threads are addressed. The Wolverine's design, featuring a funnel-shaped bore and modular mounting system, accommodates these AK-specific problems. Custom builds with high-end barrels can also allow for standard suppressors.

Quick Summary

AK-platform rifles present unique suppression challenges due to over-gassing and non-concentric threads. The Dead Air Wolverine PBS-1 addresses this with a funnel-shaped bore and modular mounting system, while custom barrels can enable the use of standard suppressors.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Shooting Montage
  2. 00:58Red October Event & Dead Air Intro
  3. 01:35Challenges of Suppressing AKs
  4. 02:28Dead Air Wolverine PBS-1 Design
  5. 04:43Modular Mounting System Explained
  6. 07:26Custom AK Builds & Suppressors
  7. 11:33Wolverine PBS-1 Pricing & Contents

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main challenges when suppressing AK-47 style rifles?

AKs are often over-gassed, causing high port noise. Additionally, non-concentric barrel threads and inconsistent muzzle cuts are common, increasing the risk of baffle strikes with standard suppressors.

How does the Dead Air Wolverine PBS-1 address AK suppressor issues?

The Wolverine PBS-1 features a funnel-shaped bore to accommodate non-concentric threads and a baffle stack optimized for AK back-pressure, reducing noise and mitigating strike risks.

Can standard suppressors be used on AKs?

Yes, but it often requires specific solutions. High-end custom barrels with guaranteed concentricity, like those from FB Radom, can allow the use of standard suppressors such as Dead Air's Sandman series.

What is the Dead Air Wolverine PBS-1's mounting system like?

It uses a modular system with interchangeable thread inserts. This allows users to adapt the suppressor to various AK thread pitches (14mm, 24mm, 26mm, etc.) while ensuring proper alignment.

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