Thread: muzzle brake vs suppressor for 7.62x39

Originally Posted by Ben Waimata

Yep, very much like that! Although I am contemplating putting a choate dragonuv stock on it and trying to keep the original stock in good condition. You think the extra length of the suppressor will not be more hassle than it's worth for pest control?

I put a choate dragunov stock on my SKS. Much nicer.The pistol grip is much more natural and easy on the right hand.

I love short rifles myself, so I understand your reluctance to change the length of it.

It may be possible to get a gunsmith to take off the muzzle brake, remove the front sight and bayonet mount, and fit an over barrel suppressor.
This might add 6 inches to the overall length of the rifle.

Whether it's reasonably doable in terms of hassle and cost, I don't know. You'd have to talk to a gunsmith.

To start with removing the muzzle brake and screwing a thread protector on might not be a bad idea. I try to do the simple stuff first and see whether it makes a difference, then do something more complicated if it doesnt.