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AK Muzzle Devices – Top 6 (Part 1)

14/03/12 at 9.14pm   /   by Rob Ski   /   41 Comments

This is recap from our Video – Episode 3 Muzzle Devices (Part 1).

Recently we have tested first 6 AK muzzle devices in order to find the best one. Our non scientific test is based on 3 main events: so called “dark room test” to measure flash hiding capabilities; side pressure wave test to measure impact on operators in close proximity to the muzzle device and finally muzzle climb test, which was very subjective test based on quick shooting of 3 rounds on target. We have also collected all the data, like physical measurements, weight and prices to give you better whole picture of the subject. Below is our first Top 6 list. The winner of this competition will be put against another 5 muzzle devices in our future episodes.

Standard AK Brake

Standard AK Brake

6.  Standard AK muzzle brake

Weight: 103 grams (3.6 oz)

Length: 81.59 mm (3.21″)

Price: $70

Recoil control: 2.75/5 (higher score is better)

 

 

 

SRVV Jet Brake

SRVV Jet Brake

5. SRVV Jet Brake

Weight: 172 grams (6.1 oz)

Length: 89.9 mm (3.53″)

Price: $75

Recoil control: 4.5/5

 

 

DTK Bulgarian

DTK Bulgarian

4. DTK Bulgarian

Weight: 206 grams (7.2 oz)

Length: 81.8 mm (3.22″)

Price: $90

Recoil control: 2.75/5

 

 

Manticore Night Brake

Manticore Night Brake

3. Manticore Night Brake

Weight: 92 grams (3.2 oz)

Length: 62.2 mm (2.45″)

Price: $49.95

Recoil control: 4.5/5

 

 

Manticore Night Shroud

Manticore Night Shroud

2. Manticore Night Shroud

Weight: 92 grams (3.2 oz)

Length: 63.4 mm (2.49″)

Price: $39.95

Recoil control: 2.75/5

 

 

Krebs Custom Flash Hider

Krebs Custom Flash Hider

1. Krebs Custom Flash Hider

Weight: 85 grams (3.0 oz)

Length: 65.74 mm (2.58″)

Price: $75

Recoil control: 2.75/5

 

– Rob Ski

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41 thoughts on “AK Muzzle Devices – Top 6 (Part 1)”

  1. Charles Martellus says:
    March 20, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    I really appreciate your youtube channel and what you’re doing with the blog/website. Keep up the great work!

    Reply
  2. Isaac Chavez says:
    August 1, 2014 at 12:28 am

    I love the all AK all the time aspect of AKOUL 47-74. After serving in the Marine Corps with an M16, all my personal weapons are AK based. I noticed that the PWS FSC47 wasn’t tested for this comparison though. I think you should look into it. I run those on all my guns and it makes the 7.62×39 shoot softer than a 556.

    Reply
    • Dean says:
      June 20, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      Hi Isaac does your fsc pull the pull to the side after each shot?

      I had a JTAC and it reduced recoil but it pulled my barrel to the right after each shot

      Reply
  3. Aaron says:
    September 6, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    I really like the comparisons. Very informative. I’d really like to see a comparison with the FSC-47 as stated above as well as an AK Battlecomp and the Spikes’ Dynacomp. I’m looking for the best compromise of flash hiding and muzzle control I can get for an upcoming 308 AK variant build.

    Reply
  4. Christopher Dunn says:
    September 12, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I have an SLR 107 CR w/ a Knock off Tapco compensater similar to the the one Arsenal uses on the SLR 107 FR. The barrel is threaded for a total distance of 1/2 an inch. I want to install the SRVV Jet Brake. How much of the barrel should be threaded? I want to keep overall length of the rifle to a minimum The CR has front site on gas block not on the end of the barrel

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      September 23, 2014 at 11:13 am

      There is around 15mm of thread inside Jet Brake. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  5. jeffery Torres says:
    October 11, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    do the DTK “bulgarian” flash hiders cause overgas issues in 5.45 aks?

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      October 11, 2014 at 7:37 pm

      Personally, i have not experience any problems when using DTK Bulgarian on my 74 clones…That’s all i can say about it. I’m not using this muzzle device now, because there are other, equally effective and lighter one available…

      Reply
      • William Ruffer says:
        July 30, 2016 at 10:33 am

        Rob, thank you for your thorough analysis. I plan primarily to hunt hogs at night with my 7.62×39 rifle, so no real issues with side blast. I would prefer to tame the recoil/muzzle climb to some extent, otherwise I would choose the Krebs Flash Hider. In 14×1 lh thread, what’s my best choice in a muzzle device?

        Reply
        • Rob Ski says:
          July 30, 2016 at 5:49 pm

          Try to find Zenit DTK2

          Reply
  6. Addison says:
    October 16, 2014 at 9:15 am

    I just ordered a Jet break from circle 10 for 5.45x39mm, I have been using the standard chrome lined 74M break. Couple questions, does anyone use the Jet Break with corrosive surplus and how does it hold up? Also how does the Jet break compare to the Rifle Dynamics Venom break (the $200 one)?

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      October 16, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      You have to wash it after each use with corrosive ammo or rust will get on it quickly. As for comparing to RD Venom brake, i take Venom over SRVV.

      Reply
  7. Manny Hernandez says:
    November 26, 2014 at 7:41 am

    First i would like to tell you that i am learnig a lot about the AK with your excellent videos… Now my question is.. I just recently bought a SAM7R-66 Ak (Bulgarian miled receiver)… Can i install a collapsible stock (AR-15 style) on this milled rifle?… Can you help me to find the parts that i need in order to do this?

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      November 26, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Yes you can. There is company TDi Arms, they offer tube adapter for milled receivers, then you can add to it collapsible stock of your choice. It is going to look similar to this: https://www.facebook.com/AkOperatorsUnion/photos/pb.656164651082484.-2207520000.1417009636./881679048531042/?type=3&theater

      Reply
  8. frank says:
    October 18, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    hi rob ski, I have a question……..I have purchased and installed the jet brake on my Yugo m70 and I like that it has reduced recoil greatly! however it is short cycling now. any thoughts or cures for this…….thanks frank

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      October 19, 2015 at 7:06 am

      Are you sure that this is happening because of the brake? If so, just get rid of the brake…your rifle may not have enough gas to cycle. Also, what ammo you were running on it?

      Reply
      • frank says:
        October 19, 2015 at 4:47 pm

        No problems before brake installed…..was shooting silver bear and golden tiger. Shoots two rounds then short cycles on third also a slam fire occasionally thanks for the response, frank

        Reply
    • Nevil says:
      December 10, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      Yugo AK’s have a longer section of threaded barrel than other AK’s. Maybe if it’s too far onto the threads it’s messing with the cycling in that way.

      Reply
  9. justin says:
    February 23, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    Have you ever tested the “flash can” type muzzle devices such as the one from universal or from kak. Thanks for your time and keep up the great work!

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      February 29, 2016 at 7:39 am

      No yet…

      Reply
    • Lawrence L Schmidt says:
      May 1, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      I have a Saiga AK74 that came in with thecap welded onto threads and the anti Gunner hunting stock configuration. I have remedied the stock issues now looking to get barrel threaded and a break, any recommendations for a break and should I keep it standard AK LH thread?

      Reply
      • Rob Ski says:
        May 7, 2019 at 2:04 pm

        It’s up to you man, if you want to stay within “AK family”, then get regular threads. Honestly, plenty of brakes to choose from…;-)

        Reply
  10. Chad Johnson says:
    April 22, 2016 at 1:25 am

    To me it seems the srvv made the rifle handle the best .

    Reply
  11. Matt says:
    May 4, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    Hey Rob,
    I just wanted to say great videos! I’m thoroughly enjoying watching (and rewatching) all the AKOU vids and reading the articles here. I just bought my first AK-47! I’m now looking at what muzzle device and I’ve come down to two options. Manticore Arms NightBrake vs Zenit DTK-2. Zenit gets some cool points but I’m having a hard time finding in depth reviews on it and it’s obviously much more expensive than the Manticore.

    I was just wondering what your opinion on the DTK-2 was (sorry if you’ve reviewed it in a video that I haven’t yet watched) and if you think it’s better for recoil reduction/limiting muzzle rise than the NightBrake.

    Thanks again.

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      May 5, 2016 at 7:45 am

      DTK2 is awesome for recoil reduction – awesome. And not so awesome for using it with team…lol

      Reply
      • matt says:
        May 5, 2016 at 12:23 pm

        Hahaha it’s a good thing I don’t have friends then. đŸ˜‰

        Out of curiosity if you could have any two muzzle devices what would they be? Maybe I’ll order a DTK for recoil reduction and another that’s better in different ways. The Krebs custom maybe.

        Thanks for your feedback!

        Reply
  12. Robert says:
    October 16, 2016 at 5:15 am

    The Venom Antidote is great for 7.62×39 but the Jet Brake is great for .308 Ak rifles. Why?
    The SRVV is heavy which mitigates the recoil of .308 Winchester in a 16″ barrel. That weight absorbs recoil.
    Two brakes for two calibers. I own both brakes. My SLR 101S uses the Venom Antidote while my Saiga .308 uses the SRVV Jet Brake.

    Reply
  13. Chuck Bright says:
    November 10, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Outstanding Web site and always great information. Please keep up the good work!

    Reply
  14. Vlad says:
    February 8, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Hello Rob!
    How are you?
    Can you please describe me what accesories you have on this AK in this video?
    Can you also recommand me a top quality Red Dot device for the AK?
    Thank you in advance,
    Greetings!

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      February 8, 2017 at 8:02 am

      Hi, this red dot can go to hell in back man: http://shop.akoperatorsunionlocal4774.com/Holosun-Paralow-HS503G-Red-Dot-Sight-ACSS-Reticle-HS503G-ACSS.htm

      Reply
  15. James says:
    February 26, 2017 at 2:00 pm

    Hi Rob. Have you tried the Barrett Tanker brake?

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      February 26, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      Negative. Sorry.

      Reply
  16. Blix says:
    October 5, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    Hey Rob,
    Thanks for all the great info!
    Have you tried a Kordon TT muzzle break?
    https://www.legionusa.com/ak-muzzle-brake-kardon-tt.html
    Thanks again,
    Blix

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      October 15, 2017 at 9:28 am

      No, sorry man, i have never used that brake

      Reply
  17. Dean says:
    May 8, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    Thanks for your excellent videos. What is your favorite muzzle brake/ flash hider for an AK 74?

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      May 13, 2018 at 10:15 am

      This: https://www.shop.akoperatorsunionlocal4774.com/Fighter-24-Muzzle-Brake-Fighter-24-Muzzle-Brake.htm

      Reply
  18. Randy Britton says:
    May 10, 2019 at 6:05 am

    I know you like the Definitive Arms “Fighter” Break for AK74, but is it also your favorite selection for recoil reduction for a Saiga Sporter Rifle converted to AK47, 7.62 x 39mm?

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      May 16, 2019 at 7:04 am

      If you are looking for pure recoil reduction, get this: https://www.shop.akoperatorsunionlocal4774.com/searchquick-submit.sc?keywords=bd2

      Reply
  19. Daniel says:
    November 15, 2022 at 9:50 pm

    I noticed all these are Left hand thread. Do you have a recommendation for a Right hand thread brake? Or an adapter to left hand thread?

    Reply
  20. Daniel says:
    November 16, 2022 at 9:44 am

    Hi Rob, I have a KUSA k103 SF the muzzle brake is RH thread. What brake do you recommend?
    Thanks for the info.

    Reply
    • Rob Ski says:
      December 10, 2022 at 6:47 am

      Check CNC warrior – they have huge selection in 24mmRH brakes

      Reply

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