aagalkin 1 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Anybody have comments on this flash hider? It's not the official Krink one but it'll do for what I'm building. The 14x1 to 24x1.5 adapter is where it appeals to me. http://midwestarmory.com/product_info.php?products_id=68 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 It is designed to increase back pressure in short barrels. If you want a 14mmLH to 24mmRH adapter, most every AK accessory vendor worth their salt sells them for around $10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aagalkin 1 Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 It's not just the adapter, but definitely is a plus. So using the Krink hider is a bad idea on a 16" barrel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TX-Zen 287 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Not the worst idea and it probably won't do much immediate harm in semi auto, but it really is designed to boost Krink backpressure to keep the weapon from stalling under full auto. I'd imagine the main effects will be damage to the rear trunnion due to increased recoil force on a full size barrel but who knows? I'd suspect that a 7.62 bolt carrier recoils with more force than an increased back pressure 5.45 anyway, so maybe it's a moot point. Z Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aagalkin 1 Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 That's something to look into. But since my gas tube is (will be) vented anyway, that shouldn't be too much of an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 (edited) That's something to look into. But since my gas tube is (will be) vented anyway, that shouldn't be too much of an issue. Those vents are cosmetic. Any AK will run without one. It's just there to guide the gas piston into the gas block. It's the gas port in your barrel that is responsible for the operation of the weapon. Edited August 4, 2010 by nalioth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aagalkin 1 Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 To make sure we're on the same page, you're saying that these holes do nothing? New Bitmap Image (2).bmp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 To make sure we're on the same page, you're saying that these holes do nothing? First off, please don't stick BMP files up here. They suck, just like their pimp and carrier. 2nd, nope, those holes just look cool All the action takes place inside the gas block. Smooth gas tube, vented gas tube - it makes no difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesavery22 54 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Fuller says the bulgy 4 piece flash hider is for 12" or shorter barrels. Just glancing at the copy I'm sure this should be put in the same category. Don't use this on a 16" barrel. This will beat the crap out of your rear trunnion, trunnion rivets, and bolt carrier. There are better flash hiders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aagalkin 1 Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Ok thanks for the information; will steer clear of the Krink. Now back to block one... finding a decent flash hider. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesavery22 54 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) I've been trying to get a clear answer on that for a while. Dumped some info in this thread: http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=54497&st=0&p=511104 As soon as I find someone in the area who will do some high speed video for free I'm going to buy the most popular flash hiders, rent out a range, and do some cheapo tests. My GUESS is vortex will be the best hider. Curious to see if I can get some examples of the "ping" noise it makes though. If you're going to permanently attach a FH, I don't see any choices other than phantom. Great video here: http://vuurwapenblog.com/2010/03/24/smith-vortex-vs-aac-blackout/ You can actually hear the "ping" of the Vortex and the blackout. Shame. Would love to use either. can really hear the ping in this one. AAC has a slightly different pitch. Edited August 6, 2010 by jamesavery22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesavery22 54 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Two other vids from the same guy. Good stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesavery22 54 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 After watching those vids a few times I'm sold on the Phantom. Putting 1/2"-28 threads on an AK barrel and using a vortex or blackout is a nice idea. I'd just never want that ping. The idea of my rifle making a tuning fork noise while its not firing is a deal breaker for me. Sure the Phantom doesn't have as much flash hiding ability but its still damn good. In that "shooter perspective" vid its very little and thats in pitch black. I'd much rather a split second tiny flash than a minute long semi-quiet "here I am" hum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Putting 1/2"-28 threads on an AK barrel and using a vortex or blackout is a nice idea. Why would you want to do that? Vortex with native 14x1LH threads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesavery22 54 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Putting 1/2"-28 threads on an AK barrel and using a vortex or blackout is a nice idea. Why would you want to do that? Vortex with native 14x1LH threads. []http://www.novarata.net/abrams/ak/ak_625.JPG[/] If you permanently attach it and want to use that companies suppressor later. Think this config: http://warriortalk.com/showpost.php?p=998618&postcount=1461 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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