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Old September 13th, 2007, 11:10   #14
ancorp
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Originally Posted by Coma View Post
The AK-47 had a tendacy to have a lot of muzzle climb on full auto. It would climb up and to the right. On the improved AKM, the muzzle break was designed to direct the gases in that direction, driving the muzzle down and to the left. This helped keep the weapon on target.

Generally speaking, none of the Russian assault rifles have 'flash hiders' in the way that Western weapons do.
Too bad I'm left handed, the AKM brake will help with the muzzle climb upwards, but would actually add to left. They should have made it with two stop positions, so you can mount it facing either direction.

Cheers,
Alex
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