What do you think of a M14 muzzle brake front sight combo?
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We're looking at this now, our plan is to use a silicon/aluminum alloy that is supposed to have similar strength characteristics to steel so it shouldn't be an issue.
Yes, galvanic corrosion is a concern, we are planning to coat the face and the threads with a non conductive\non corrosive compound. We are working on refining the process to achieve suitable coating thickness. We are also testing a corrosion proof coating for the inside of our steel brakes.
Regardin aluminium alloy break - I toyed with this idea but abandoned it for I think not galvanic action but errosion. I am not sure but I think hot jet of expanding gases will eventually errode brake vanes or ports. Is there a market for break with dovetail? Don't think so. Too many options available already, there is no problem shipping across the border, cheaper and effective breaks. And - most gunsmiths probably make their own breaks for its not much more than threaded pipe with holes in it. And - all M14s end up being scoped eventually.
I think Suprathepeg/John product will be one of two options as it incorporates a sight with with the muzzle brake. I think it will be very appealling to those who do the 18.5" barrel chop. The Smith Navy brake is an option, but I think it is over $100 USD, plus import hassles, exchange rate. A CDN made product sounds good.
True, many M14's end up being scoped. Because there are a good quick detach scope mounts that have excellent zero retention, I think many users like to have back up iron sights available when they choose to use open sights. I know I like to have the option of using optics or irons.
They will still have to deal with them and pass them onto the customer as per usual.
and make sure to put a maple leaf on em
