Muzzle brakes
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cgt4570
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Those are kind of hard to find. I have a pair, too. Have you shot your revolvers with them? I didn't notice enough difference to bother with them.
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donadler
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Yes, brake is correct! Duh. Brain fade.
I have not shot with them on, as I have heard they are not that effective. Just putting them in the box of stuff my wife doesn't understand or care about.
I have not shot with them on, as I have heard they are not that effective. Just putting them in the box of stuff my wife doesn't understand or care about.
DelawareDave
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Here's one mounted to a model 625, 45 acp.
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I too have one of each. That which seems most notable is the fact the .38 version fits only one of three "heavy barrel" K-38's in my collection---that is, without beating it into place with a hammer. At the other end of the scale is the .45 version which I suspect would still rattle if it were to be installed as tightly as practicable on my 1955.
In another thread on this topic, I believe we came up with three different measurements of the inside diameter of the .38 brake.
Given the foregoing, it is perhaps not surprising they are seldom seen.
Ralph Tremaine
And now that I've been back to pay attention to that I should have noted the first time around, I see yours is mounted on a 28-2. I must admit I know nothing of that model, but suppose it to be essentially a Satin blue .357 Magnum. (Yes-No??) Given that, I must note the barrel diameter of my .357 Magnum is smaller than that of a "heavy barrel" K-38, which in turn is smaller than that of the .45 Model of 1955. That in turn suggests there may be three different sizes of these muzzle brakes, which comes under the heading of news to me. (??)
In another thread on this topic, I believe we came up with three different measurements of the inside diameter of the .38 brake.
Given the foregoing, it is perhaps not surprising they are seldom seen.
Ralph Tremaine
And now that I've been back to pay attention to that I should have noted the first time around, I see yours is mounted on a 28-2. I must admit I know nothing of that model, but suppose it to be essentially a Satin blue .357 Magnum. (Yes-No??) Given that, I must note the barrel diameter of my .357 Magnum is smaller than that of a "heavy barrel" K-38, which in turn is smaller than that of the .45 Model of 1955. That in turn suggests there may be three different sizes of these muzzle brakes, which comes under the heading of news to me. (??)
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Ralph, bought my Model 25-2 with a S prefix back about 20 years ago. It had the muzzle brake attached. In fact I've never fired it without the muzzle brake but have fired my other 25s and 24s without the muzzle brake. There is a significant difference with and without.
Other than the one attached to the Model 25, I have 2 more large caliber muzzle brakes and 5 that are either for a .38 / .357 / and / or .32 Long. Visually, one of those 5 seems to have a different size outlet port which I think is for a .32 if they ever made such a muzzle brake. It's too much of a difference to be a manufacturing variance, I think.
The S prefix 25 I fore mentioned is one of the most accurate S&W revolvers I own. I hand load for that one using my Giles .45 ACP Target formula. I have NEVER put a full power .45 ACP through it.
I also hand load target rounds for my .44 Specials, using the same load in my pre-29s and 29s which makes them a pleasure to shoot as well.
One day I'll mic the bunch of smaller ones to record the exact specs on each.
On the muzzle brakes that have been previously attached to a gun, usually loosening the screw makes it loose enough to pull off without much effort. If you have one you believe to be the correct size but had previously used on another gun, but seems too tight, you can very gently tap in a nylon or wood wedge to just (minimally) spread the slot without scratching or damaging it.
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Golden Gun?? How is it mounted? Be Safe,Here's one mounted to a model 625, 45 acp.
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Now that Sal mentions it, I'm thinking the earlier thread noted there was one for the .32.
That said, loosen what two screws (??)--------mine have only one screw.
Ralph Tremaine
That said, loosen what two screws (??)--------mine have only one screw.
Ralph Tremaine
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The 2nd screw was the one loose in my head ... LOL. You are correct, 1 screw. LOL
DelawareDave
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Golden gun? It is to me. If you mean the color, it was just a trick of the light.
I wish I could tell you how the brake is attached. There is no set-screw, but I see where it may be keyed to the front sight. If so, it's elegantly done.
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Ralph,
I actually fell asleep thinking of these darn muzzle brakes and wondered about them all morning until the curiosity got me. I "mic-ed" out the discharge ports and barrel inlets on the 5 x smaller K frame muzzle brakes. Of course the dimensions are accurate with nominal +/-.
I have 1 at .402 outlet with .668 OD barrel (perhaps .32 S&W Long ?)
I have 2 at .408 outlet with .668 OD barrel (perhaps .38 S&W Special )
I have 2 at .422 outlet, one with .668 OD barrel & one with .674 OD barrel (perhaps 1 a K.38 Spec and the other a .357 ?)
Should I try the larger ones on one of my post war .38-44 Outdoorsman perhaps ? (even though a N frame)
The OD Barrel was measured by the widest lateral cross section, perpendicular to the adjustment screw relief "cut" / parallel to the screw.
What's the verdict on what these are ?
Perhaps you've been "hammering" the wrong muzzle brake on to one of the larger sized S&W barrels instead of buying the proper size !
I actually fell asleep thinking of these darn muzzle brakes and wondered about them all morning until the curiosity got me. I "mic-ed" out the discharge ports and barrel inlets on the 5 x smaller K frame muzzle brakes. Of course the dimensions are accurate with nominal +/-.
I have 1 at .402 outlet with .668 OD barrel (perhaps .32 S&W Long ?)
I have 2 at .408 outlet with .668 OD barrel (perhaps .38 S&W Special )
I have 2 at .422 outlet, one with .668 OD barrel & one with .674 OD barrel (perhaps 1 a K.38 Spec and the other a .357 ?)
Should I try the larger ones on one of my post war .38-44 Outdoorsman perhaps ? (even though a N frame)
The OD Barrel was measured by the widest lateral cross section, perpendicular to the adjustment screw relief "cut" / parallel to the screw.
What's the verdict on what these are ?
Perhaps you've been "hammering" the wrong muzzle brake on to one of the larger sized S&W barrels instead of buying the proper size !
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