It’s a large port design with a bigger main port and a slimmer second port in front with three small venturi in-between. Their AK Two-Chamber muzzle brake is the only true muzzle brake in this round up, as it doesn’t vent any gas upward to push the muzzle down. (Firearms News photo)įor a number of years now, Midwest Industries (MI) has been making good quality AK handguards at an attractive price point. Midwest Industries AK Two-Chamber Muzzle Brake The Midwest Industries Two-Chamber muzzle brake is a traditional big port design that’s a blend of high-efficiency and good value. The tradeoff of the small port design is it’s harder to design it to be effective, and since it needs more ports to get the same recoil reduction, it’s more expensive to manufacture. The small port design in general is quieter, with a softer side blast, and produces less flash. However, the large port design is very loud, typically produces a large concussive blast and a very bright flash. Most select the large port design because it’s highly effective, easy to develop and economical to manufacture. There are essentially two major types: large port and small port. What really matters to me is the port design of a muzzle brake/compensator. Most of those labeled as compensators do more to reduce recoil than to keep the barrel flat. The majority of muzzle brakes nowadays have venting ports added to the top or have angled some of the ports upward to provide the function of a compensator. Today, the distinction between a muzzle brake and a compensator gets a bit blurred. Adding an effective muzzle brake or compensator can reduce recoil and muzzle rise, the trick is picking the right one. This added the function of recoil reduction by pushing the gun forward during firing. Eventually a true muzzle brake was introduced with the fielding of the AK-74. It’s not really a brake, as it’s essentially a compensator that pushes the barrel down by directing some of the propellant gas upward. They added a simple slant brake in 1959 with the AKM update. It looks amazing on the gun as well.When the Soviets introduced the AK-47, they didn’t bother to include a muzzle device. To put into perspective, I'd say about 35% of reduction in recoil. I installed this brake on my PSAK and there is a HUGE noticeable difference in felt recoil compared to my original slant brake. Posted by JAE KYUNG HYUN on Aug 26th 2020 Don't waste money on an expensive one, order this one now. The break greatly reduced recoil and as an added benefit, it looks pretty cool too. The whole experience with Midwest Industries from the super fast shipping and the quality of this product, I would give it an A++. I read the reviews and ordered this muzzle break and it surpassed my expectations. Posted by Michael Holcombe on Nov 2nd 2020 It does make it a bit louder! Excellent product and excellent price Noticed a big difference with recoil and muzzle climb being reduced. Installation is simple and it does exactly what it states. Now it feels like my 223/556 AR has more recoil than my AK. Swapping to this muzzle brake drastically reduced the recoil to a point that it literally surprised me on how much of a difference a good brake can make. Would have been nice if the bayonet worked with this brake but no big deal. It's a little bit louder and has a lot more blast but over all well worth it for what you gain out of it. A lot less muzzle rise over the stock Arsenal 2 chamber brake. Grouping decreased dramatically! Roughly 5 1/2in spread to 2in - 2 1/2in spread, seems to be made well. Very slick design, Noticed a difference right off the bat. Can’t tell you if it does anything to help keep the barrel down or how it disperses the flash. Looks like a well made brake, screwed on easily.
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