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Theohazard · July 23, 2013, 10:12 AM

Keep in mind that on a DI AR-15 the gas is escaping out of the chamber area and is cool enough that it's not making much noise. But on an AK, the gas is escaping in front of the piston and is much hotter and louder, which is one of the reasons suppressing an AK sucks.

July 23, 2013, 10:12 AM	#7
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	Keep in mind that on a DI AR-15 the gas is escaping out of the chamber area and is cool enough that it's not making much noise. But on an AK, the gas is escaping in front of the piston and is much hotter and louder, which is one of the reasons suppressing an AK sucks. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."