Why this AK suppressor has a rubber baffle at the back
This expert-level explanation from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details a unique AK suppressor design featuring a rear-mounted rubber baffle. Unlike front-mounted 'wipes,' this baffle's primary role is to strategically increase back pressure early in the firing cycle, ensuring reliable cycling of the AK platform. The video visually demonstrates the baffle's construction, its locking mechanism, and the wear indicative of its function in sound suppression and gas management.





