K38 M14-2 with Muzzle Brake

[bdGreen]

This one was in the box with the K38 I purchased.

Won't ever attach it.

enjoy,

bdGreen

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[toad67]

As mentioned before, I don't think that it would be effective as a muzzle break since the bullet has already basically left the barrel, and the "port" wouldn't be effective in reducing felt recoil. However, with the angled front, I could possibly see it being effective for muzzle rise with the gas deflecting upwards off of the ramp and keeping the muzzle down.
They are pretty darn ugly, but IMO, the cool factor is up there. I might have to look around and see if I can make a Numerich order worthwhile.
Thanks for showing.

 

[waffles]

Missed this the first time around, what a weird idea. I've never met a Model 14 that I felt needed a brake, but I'd still not turn a chance to shoot one.

 

[moosedog]

I have tried them on K-32's, K-38's and the 1955 Target in 45. The only thing I noticed was that the vertical impact was changed when I used them. Bullets struck lower on the target.

 

[SmithNut]

I have tried them on K-32's, K-38's and the 1955 Target in 45. The only thing I noticed was that the vertical impact was changed when I used them. Bullets struck lower on the target.

Well, I guess that means that they are (somewhat) effective...

 

[S&WIowegan]

I have one

I have a beautiful S&W Model 25-2 in original nickel finish that I bought at a local gun show 30+years ago. The seller tried to welsh on the deal when he realized it had a 6 1/2" barrel. A few years ago at a S&W collectors annual convention a member had a nickel-plated muzzle brake to fit my 25-2. The seller was very proud of it and it may have cost me more than the gun.

I will never mount it on the gun but it sure looks good as an accessory to the rare nickel 25-2.

 

[JDBoardman]

The only way to find out for sure would be to place the gun in a Ransom Rest. Fire one cylinder full and mark the target points, the WITHOUT changing anything, attach the "muzzle break", verify its sighting and then fire another cylinder load.

When one of you does so, please report back the results.

John Boardman

 

[Narragansett]

Beautiful example, remove the break

 

[erikpolcrack]

Ralph summed it up perfectly; they're ineffective, can damage the finish of the gun and the annodizing doesn't hold up well to use. Other than that, they pretty cool! I've owned a few and still have one in my collection.

These S&W marked brakes are still available from Numrich (GPC) for about $35.

I'd like to get one for my Model of 1955, but I can't find any S&W muzzle brakes on Numrich's site.