Kdog45ak 18 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Just tested. Seemed like it took recoil down to a little more than my ak. I also noticed the hairdryer effect and I was shooting outside. it ran well. Now to cut it down. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Just tested. Seemed like it took recoil down to a little more than my ak. I also noticed the hairdryer effect and I was shooting outside. it ran well. Now to cut it down. Are you going to SBS or perm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjd393 18 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) That looks awesome. Does the GK-01 work better with a shorter barrel? No. It worked a little better when it was on the barrel at 19", but it was crazy long and nose-heavy. Losing the weight of 5.5" of barrel, 2.25" of op rod, moving the brake back 5.5", and moving the block back 2.25" made it feel like a completely different weapon. It was worth the small performance loss. Don't get me wrong, the brake still works great. ETA: Almost forgot to mention, this brake pushes a very noticeable blast backwards when firing in a narrow indoor stall. It feels like someone is aiming a blow dryer directly in the face. I didn't notice it outside. I may need to amend my statement about using it on a bullpup. It might not be much fun.... and don't forget the eye pro'. I'm not too worried about it. My face is ~27" away from the gills of the GK-01. Given they are cut on ~45 degree angle I don't think I'm going to feel it outside. If anything I might feel it on my left forearm a little but no biggie. Because you were in a stall, the exhaust bounced off of the walls and came right back in your face. I went to the local range and I typically go to the patterning area but they closed it because some door knob was shooting a .22 there. Now it is only open to members (I'm not one). I have 100 shells of AA heavy target 7.5 shot. I'm going to *TRY* to talk to letting me rip it off. Edited August 28, 2012 by pjd393 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjd393 18 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Just tested. Seemed like it took recoil down to a little more than my ak. I also noticed the hairdryer effect and I was shooting outside. it ran well. Now to cut it down. In your face or on your arm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kdog45ak 18 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Just tested. Seemed like it took recoil down to a little more than my ak. I also noticed the hairdryer effect and I was shooting outside. it ran well. Now to cut it down. In your face or on your arm? just from the front in general. It wasn't a sharp blast. It reminded me of a warm gust of wind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MedicineStorm 6 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Probably a noob question but: Any trouble putting slugs, buckshot, or exotic ammo through the GK-01? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squishy 1,149 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 1) I noticed the vents on the right side of the brake but not the left. Do these cause the barrel to push into your shoulder at all while firing? Reason I ask is because I am a lefty and would rather not have the barrel pushed away from mine. I'd be interested in an answer to this question and/or clarification as to the reason for slots on one side and not the other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 1) I noticed the vents on the right side of the brake but not the left. Do these cause the barrel to push into your shoulder at all while firing? Reason I ask is because I am a lefty and would rather not have the barrel pushed away from mine. I'd be interested in an answer to this question and/or clarification as to the reason for slots on one side and not the other. It is "timed" for a right handed shooter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squishy 1,149 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 It is "timed" for a right handed shooter. So then would it be worth the trouble to cut slots in the left side and fill the slots in the right side? If you're left handed like I am? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 It is "timed" for a right handed shooter. So then would it be worth the trouble to cut slots in the left side and fill the slots in the right side? If you're left handed like I am? Sounds like a lot of work. I would probably just make one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.