Frag Out! Magazine
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PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OR UPGRADE SAFETY SWITCH – Because the legacy safety switch is very long it is difficult to operate it with a strong hand index finger. It was de- signed for thumb operation which significantly increases time re- quired to open fire and decreases accuracy. Also, usually, it is very tight fitting and force is required to push it down. The simplest way to improve this part is to remove the top cover, turning the safety switch vertically and then slightly bending to the outside. This usually solves the problem. Another way is to replace the legacy safety switch with the commercial made ones which are usually designed for easier operation with index finger. The switch visible in the photos is a custom project of Targets Cre- ators and Warsaw Gun Works com- pany with index finger rest (paddle shaped) that makes its operation way easier. There is also a slight extension in the rear part allowing for support hand use (or left hand shooters). There is a noth to hold charging handle in the rear posi- tion, which improves handling with jams and might be used as visual marker of unloaded weapon on the shooting range. MUZZLE DEVICES In the early runs of AK, there was a cover on the business end, threaded on 14x1 LH thread. Later it was replaced with a muzzle brake or flash hider, depending on the series. In AK74, with 24x1.5RH thread, there is a multi-functional device combining the muzzle brake, compensator and flash hider. Currently, there are four basic types of muzzle devices available: compensators, muzzle breaks, flash hiders and blast dif- fussors. Each of these has pros and cons. MODIFICATIONS www.fragoutmag.com