I’m reading and researching up on muzzle devices compatible with the AKV. As far as I’m aware it’s threaded in 1/2x28 and has the typical AK detent to hold a device in place, albeit with a bit of wiggle.
9mm isn’t so uncontrollable as to warrant an aggressive brake for my needs, but for shooting indoors I think tossing on a linear comp/flash can would make it pretty comfortable. Obviously PSA sells some models on their site with a linear comp that look great, but while that part is currently out of stock does anybody have some experience with an aftermarket flash can or other device that works well with their AKV? Does it have to have a detent in order to be fully compatible, or is there another mounting solution you’ve found? And shout out to anybody from PSA who might have insight on if/when the individual flash cans will be back in stock (and your ALG-EKT triggers, which went out of stock before my very eyes, hahaha)
My own firsthand experience is only tangentially related as it is a 10" KS47 and a 12" PSAK-104. But I tried and will contibue to use a flash can on anything short while the suppressor is unavailable. The difference in concussion and noise is noticeable with ear pro on and its much more pleasant to shoot because of it. Now, I’m a barbarian and can’t be bothered to clean a 2" metal tube, but if you like things to stay shiny, it is one more part to clean.
The 104 has the detent in the combo block that has become purely vestigial at this point. It serves no purpose with my current muzzles.
I put a suppressor on mine, it doesn’t have a detent, but it stays put. No wiggle. I suspect any device should be fine as long as its threads are long enough. Otherwise, it will bottom out and leave some threads exposed.
Oh I plan to grab a couple plum mags this weekend.
So I tried it a few ways. All plum PSA furniture, then PSA stock and gas block cover but magpul grip and handguard, then PSA stock, gas block cover and grip. I finally settled on what you see; but I believe I will try a different stock in the end - a folder very likely.
Update on the AK-Builder.com product. They have unfortunately received a “cease and desist” order to stop building the Bulgarian 4-piece flash hider. I didn’t dig in to who did this to him, but they’re going for about $300 to $500 on GunBroker (he was selling them for $100, which is closer to what they’re worth to build).
I love the flash hider a lot, and I wish I’d bought a few more before all this happened.
I recently purchased a JMAC muzzle brake in 1/2 x 28 with the Alpha thread adapter for my HUXWRX RAD 9. They offer a version in Plan B for other suppressors using the Hub B system.
JMAC makes a blast shield that fits on to it if you choose not to mount a suppressor.
The brake does not utilize the detent, need shims to time it.
Previously used a Kaw Valley fixed mount adapter since HUXWRX is sold out of theirs and the RAD9 does not include one.
The KV adapter was nice and inexpensive, but it had issues with coming loose (with thread locker) because I could not tighten it without damaging the clamping surfaces due to it being made of 6061 aluminum instead of steel (like the JMAC).
I highly recommend the JMAC, build quality is excellent and it works perfectly plus it allows the use of a blast shield or suppressor without having to remove the brake (that looks like the PSA stock unit).
I didn’t dig in to who did this to him, but they’re going for about $300 to $500 on GunBroker (he was selling them for $100, which is closer to what they’re worth to build).
