New Arsenal US Made Brake?
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http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?p ... t=0&page=1
Wonder what they have been smoking for that price.. :neutral:
Wonder what they have been smoking for that price.. :neutral:
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thats not even an accurate repro of a Bulgarian comp, not that it matters I guess. I stick with Krebs for $40.
The description reads "half-moon" model, and "one-piece." Is this supposed to be a copy of a 1st generation (1974-78) russian muzzle break? The upper and lower "bridges" appear the pattern/style of a zig-zag break , but the openings are semi-round ("half-moon") and appears to have a slightly recessed shoulder. Obviously the collar is different as well. I haven't checked the thread/sticky on the Russian AK-74 development yet, but am gonna head over there and take a serious look at the pic of the 1st gen 74...
Too expensive? - probably. But for those attempting to build a 1st Gen AK-74 clone - it could be that one distinctive-looking piece that sets their gun apart (as originals are next to impossible to find). Not to mention the 922r bonus.
I understand that K-Var has fallen out of favor w/many due to their seeming dis-interest in getting new parts stocked and their "got the market cornered" mentality in prices (aint capitalism wonderful? :neutral: ...). But lets not be too quick on the trigger (so to speak).
Too expensive? - probably. But for those attempting to build a 1st Gen AK-74 clone - it could be that one distinctive-looking piece that sets their gun apart (as originals are next to impossible to find). Not to mention the 922r bonus.
I understand that K-Var has fallen out of favor w/many due to their seeming dis-interest in getting new parts stocked and their "got the market cornered" mentality in prices (aint capitalism wonderful? :neutral: ...). But lets not be too quick on the trigger (so to speak).
OK, after checking the AK-74 production sticky...
The sticky claims that "pre-production" AK-74s had a one-piece design and were of the half-moon pattern. Also, the pre-production models supposedly had a "long collar." There is no close-up picture of the pre-production model but there is a profile picture, and it looks similar to the new K-Var model. There is a close-up of the "standardized" half-moon break, and it looks the same as the new K-var part (when it comes to the front/baffle construction area). Only difference being the length of the collar. So I suppose this would be an attempted copy of an AK-74 pre-production half-moon muzzle break. If you were building a 70s vintage AK-74 clone, you could put this MB in a lathe, shorten the collar, and bingo...
The sticky claims that "pre-production" AK-74s had a one-piece design and were of the half-moon pattern. Also, the pre-production models supposedly had a "long collar." There is no close-up picture of the pre-production model but there is a profile picture, and it looks similar to the new K-Var model. There is a close-up of the "standardized" half-moon break, and it looks the same as the new K-var part (when it comes to the front/baffle construction area). Only difference being the length of the collar. So I suppose this would be an attempted copy of an AK-74 pre-production half-moon muzzle break. If you were building a 70s vintage AK-74 clone, you could put this MB in a lathe, shorten the collar, and bingo...
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I think the baffle sits further into the comp body and has more visible material in the 2 side cuts than anything I have seen, looks very much like the $40 Krebs.
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Here you go http://www.rguns.net/011_3.htmllu2515 said:
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I remember the polymer folders led to the folding series of guns from Arsenal - I wonder if this is a signal of something.WarBaby said:
I also remember that they usually have big sales on these new high-priced items shortly after they are introduced.
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Well the differances, and likeness of the Kvar brake and the early '74 brake may be coincedental, or not. There is one thing about it, the discription is a hundred dollar effort for sure. :wink:
I am glad to see new products out that widen the choices for compliance.
The mag followers were nice a few months ago, now these brakes.
The price wont be for everyone, but you know how that goes.
I am glad to see new products out that widen the choices for compliance.
The mag followers were nice a few months ago, now these brakes.
The price wont be for everyone, but you know how that goes.
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I can't really see where they think the demand for it is going to come from. As far as compliance parts go, a receiver and a trigger group are given. You need two more and can choose from a follower, floor plate, pistol grip and gas piston. They're all much less expensive. Knowing this, I'd rather just use the "correct" brake that came with my kit.
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+1WarBaby said:
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It's no where close to the original and does not justify the price. If they took the time to make it look like the first pattern 74 I'd say maybe $50-60 tops. $100 for an inaccurate repro is total bs in my opinion. Hell with their shipping rates it will cost $120 in the end. KVAR and Arsenal really need to jump on the same page and sell as much as they can at a Fair markup while they can. I'd rather sell 100 units making 35% then 10 units making 100%.
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