SVT-40 muzzle brakes...

[ilovegunz]

So here's a question that's been bugging me for a while, hopefully somebody can answer. Why are there two different style muzzle brakes?

 

[RMM]

The 4 slot brake was cheaper and easier to produce I belive. Dont have enough time to dig up the info right now.

 

[Dsiwy]

^^^ correct

Mid way through WWII they changed over to save time and money "plus the large baffle one is easy to clean"

now on refurbs they all got mixed up so some early war guns now have them.

 

[ilovegunz]

Does the 6 slot work better? Or are they both pretty much the same?

 

[Clobbersauras]

Does the 6 slot work better? Or are they both pretty much the same?

Generally, with muzzle brakes, the added effectiveness of baffles is negligible after three (and that's if the muzzle brake is designed efficiently). More baffles does usually give more effectiveness but the law of diminishing returns applies.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Got one of the 4 hole ones. Doesn't look like there's a lot of metal there, If you ever want to stick the bayonet in some Kraut.

Grizz

 

[ilovegunz]

Gotcha. So basically, it'll work a bit better, but probably not enough to notice a difference.

 

[Tex Critter]

Numrich Gun Parts (and others) call it a Flashhider while Wiki calls it a muzzle break.

Now I'm wondering who is correct?

 

[bussche]

Numrich Gun Parts (and others) call it a Flashhider while Wiki calls it a muzzle break.

Now I'm wondering who is correct?

Is this case it's most definitely a muzzle break due to it's function.

 

[sunray]

"...wondering who is correct?..." Gun Parts. Wikipedia is full of errors because anybody with Internet access can post there.

 

[RMXC51]

Just look at a video of one firing. 6 or 4 hole, it does NOTHING to hide, reduce, conceal flash in any way. in fact, it could be called a flash ENHANCER.

 

[tootall]

Numrich Gun Parts (and others) call it a Flashhider while Wiki calls it a muzzle break.

Now I'm wondering who is correct?

Is this case it's most definitely a muzzle break due to it's function.

"...wondering who is correct?..." Gun Parts. Wikipedia is full of errors because anybody with Internet access can post there.

And yet Wiki got it correct. Maybe because anyone else can proofread and correct Wiki stuff, while Numrich stays wrong.

 

[Tex Critter]

I bought an SVT-40 when I was on my HLTA back in March. I never paid much attention to the muzzlesuppressor or the flashbrake.

I'll have to have a look see when I get home. I suppose a good test would be to fire it with it on and then take it off and fire again and judge the recoil effect.

Or I could just call it a muzzle brake and enjoy it for what it is.