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no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

Truth223

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I did a search and found a bunch of threads about brakes, but didn't get a solid answer. I have a aac-sd with a factory threaded muzzle. Who makes a brake that I can install myself without sending in to a smith? I have a pws prc on order but its been 2 months and im about ready to cancel my order.
 
Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

Badger FTE should work well. Clamp design eliminates the need to "time" so you should be able to just thread it on and tighten it up where it lines up properly.
 
Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

I'm in the same boat as you brother! Just got a e-mail from one our vendors here about an AAC brake you can do yourself but would require a spacer, I believe the spacers come with the brake. Let me know he says he has them in stock. PM !me if you need his info
 
Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: me124704</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Badger FTE should work well. Clamp design eliminates the need to "time" so you should be able to just thread it on and tighten it up where it lines up properly.

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^^ This is a good one, cant believe I forgot it.

As well as the RAD brake
http://www.rdprecision.net/mrad.html
 
Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

The FTE would only work if the barrel diameter is correct for it to tighten down snug. This would still require a gunsmith to make that happen if the barrel is too large... if it is too small you are SOL on the FTE.
 
Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

The PWS should be fine with the crush washers. Check PKfirearms, last I checked they have them in stock. The other option that is find a ScAR/PWS FSC take off with the lock nut. That is what I am running on my 5R.
 
Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: erslll</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The PWS should be fine with the crush washers. Check PKfirearms, last I checked they have them in stock. The other option that is find a ScAR/PWS FSC take off with the lock nut. That is what I am running on my 5R. </div></div>

Thanks. Just ordered one from PK. Theyre only 2 hours from me so It shouldn't take long to get here. I just need to call PWS Monday and cancel my order.
 
Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

I ordered a JP for mine and then I saw the FTE micro which I somehow missed. Either was right at $90 and will install with a crush washer. The PWS should work well, I hear nothing but good things about them.
 
Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

I had similar reservations when I was in the market to get a brake for my savage 10FP. I didn't really want to go through the trouble of dealing with a gunsmith or the $$$ that goes with it, but after some looking I decided I would get one made to my liking. It was actually cheaper to have one custom made for my gun to my specs than to buy on with a name on it. There really wasn't much to the whole thing and remembering back it didn't take very long at all. He can time the brake to your gun and you wont have to worry about washers or clamping anything. Sounds like a commercial as I read this back, but I wouldn't be saying anything if I didn't think other people should check it out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAS-Tactical-Muz...mp;cmd=ViewItem

Scott will make whatever you want so I can't really argue for one type of brake or another, but I would definitely check him out.

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Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crapshot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Onoko</div><div class="ubbcode-body">R&D MRAD Brake is fantastic.

http://www.rdprecision.net/mrad.html </div></div>

That^ the best looking IMHO and effective. </div></div>

Which one of these would I need for the aac-sd?
 
Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Truth223</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crapshot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Onoko</div><div class="ubbcode-body">R&D MRAD Brake is fantastic.

http://www.rdprecision.net/mrad.html </div></div>

That^ the best looking IMHO and effective. </div></div>

Which one of these would I need for the aac-sd? </div></div>

I have a Ross Schuler brake on mine.

I don't know if the RAD brake will butt up flush with the barrel.

When you take the thread protector off you will see a "step" between the end of the threads, will the RAD brake work with that? Might want to call/email and find out..

My barrel was .855 OD just behind the threads, I think the .860 or the .900 would be the one you want. May want to measure yours and see what it's closer too..
 
Re: no gunsmith required muzzle brake?

Jay50 is probably right on the size, I have one on my aac, and it butt's up pretty damn flush with the barrel, but like I said I can't remember exactly what size I have.

Edit: found my old post it is the .860 model;), and the shoulder on the barrel threading is covered by the brake.