scattergun10 125 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has used both and if they find one design to be more effective than the other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NM0 586 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Some light reading if interested. http://www.k-var.com/shop/skin1/pages/US/Articles/Muzzle_Brake/article01.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scattergun10 125 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Wow,very informative! Thanks for posting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaFL 4 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 To bad there is no comments about how well the different brakes function ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 From what I've read there's no discernible difference between half-moon and zigzag, at least in semi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 pretty sure that the half-moon design is simply easier to manufacture. Just keep in mind that the earlier zig-zag brakes are short collar designs, and may not fit correctly on a long-collar FSB from a newer 100-series rifle. This is probably only a problem for you if putting it on an SGL-31, since most 24mm FSBs available are going to be the short-collar design. The short-collar FSB can accept either type of brake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 To bad there is no comments about how well the different brakes function ? I don't think the end user will notice a difference between the two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I never knew they were that in depth. The zig zag looks like the way to go. Just for cool factor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I like the faceted 2 piece brake the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaFL 4 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Seems to me the zig zag slots are a cost intensive process and is used to direct gases to the side of the brake cut outs to reduce side flash. I have noticed at indoor ranges flash coming out the older style brakes sides. I've yet to shoot with my ZZ brake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Its a different machining process by product not a design characteristic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Seems to me the zig zag slots are a cost intensive process and is used to direct gases to the side of the brake cut outs to reduce side flash. I have noticed at indoor ranges flash coming out the older style brakes sides. I've yet to shoot with my ZZ brake. The flash hiding characteristics of the '74 brake can sometimes seem to leave something to be desired. The photo in my avatar was from shooting M193 through the zig-zag brake. I ended up buying a CNC Warrior A2 FH for the 5.56 AKs so that I can shoot the hot-loaded stuff without a huge amount of flash, or side blast into other stalls on the range. Edited April 4, 2014 by mancat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dashowdy 141 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 flash hiders only for me now, prefer yhm extendeds from cnc warrior and the a2 birdcage for my romy sar2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scattergun10 125 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 What if you use a 74 brake for 7.62 on a 5.45 rifle, will it reduce effectiveness? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaFL 4 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Just recently been to the indoor range and shot with the ZZ. It's a flame thrower in dim light conditions. So I ordered a few flash hiders and will report on that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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