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Posted: 12/13/2018 3:19:49 PM EDT

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@Urban_Ops

"Gearhead Works Mod 1 brace, KGB, LLC Stinger47 strut, StormWerkz hinge SFM-UNI-01 and AK pistol adapter SA-PAK-01 "

So running total for that setup is $300+ sticking off the back of the gun?

How do you like that stinger47 strut? I saw some people asking about them recently but there aren't many reviews besides some blog and articles from writens who haven't ever tried one.

Posted: 12/13/2018 3:34:23 PM EDT

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I'd already have an AK with a brace, however trying to figure out what brace would work with any one of a number of AK pistols is extraordinarily unclear.

I asked the question in this thread and there apparently is no one answer. Milled, stamped, Polish, Hungarian, Arsenal, DDI, which comes with what trunion, which doesn't"t, which is essentially plug and play versus drilling and tapping, etc.

Already have SBR's and looking for both an AR and an AK pistol with braces. The AR route couldn't be easier. The AK route, not so much.

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The problem is that AK pistols use non-standard parts, the rear trunnion isn’t easily swapped like a receiver extension is, and most were never made to have something mounted there.

You aren’t going to find a brace that works with every AK pistol.

Posted: 12/13/2018 6:24:52 PM EDT

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"Gearhead Works Mod 1 brace, KGB, LLC Stinger47 strut, StormWerkz hinge SFM-UNI-01 and AK pistol adapter SA-PAK-01 "

So running total for that setup is $300+ sticking off the back of the gun?

How do you like that stinger47 strut? I saw some people asking about them recently but there aren't many reviews besides some blog and articles from writens who haven't ever tried one.

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Hey, I never added the price up before, lol !
I like the Stinger but it is a little bit long for me, I am not the biggest guy and with a plate carrier it is a little weight forward feeling. Just shooting with a shirt or light jacket and it feels ok.
It is comfortable as far as the feel on the face, wasn't sure how it was going to be before I got it. Probably one of the more solid brace combo I have used.

Posted: 12/13/2018 7:49:29 PM EDT

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The problem is that AK pistols use non-standard parts, the rear trunnion isn't easily swapped like a receiver extension is, and most were never made to have something mounted there.

You aren't going to find a brace that works with every AK pistol.

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I'd already have an AK with a brace, however trying to figure out what brace would work with any one of a number of AK pistols is extraordinarily unclear.

I asked the question in this thread and there apparently is no one answer. Milled, stamped, Polish, Hungarian, Arsenal, DDI, which comes with what trunion, which doesn't"t, which is essentially plug and play versus drilling and tapping, etc.

Already have SBR's and looking for both an AR and an AK pistol with braces. The AR route couldn't be easier. The AK route, not so much.

The problem is that AK pistols use non-standard parts, the rear trunnion isn't easily swapped like a receiver extension is, and most were never made to have something mounted there.

You aren't going to find a brace that works with every AK pistol.

Which I understand.

What I lack is anything remotely clear as to what will work with what.

Seems like a fairly important qualifier if one is in the market for both an AK pistol and a brace, and as this threads title would indicate, AK braces are far from being created equal.

Posted: 12/14/2018 1:16:18 PM EDT

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@Urban_Ops

If you aren't using that hinge you took off (SFM-AR-01), I'm looking for a used one to tinker with. Let me know if you want to get rid of it. :D

Posted: 12/14/2018 1:43:05 PM EDT

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If you aren't using that hinge you took off (SFM-AR-01), I'm looking for a used one to tinker with. Let me know if you want to get rid of it. :D

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I am keeping it, I am putting the Gearhead works mod 2 back on, probably for good.

Posted: 12/15/2018 12:43:05 AM EDT

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I bolted a picatinny rail to the back of my pistol. You can use MPX stocks.

Posted: 12/15/2018 1:25:48 AM EDT

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I bolted a picatinny rail to the back of my pistol. You can use MPX stocks.

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The Sig stocks are nice, but if you want to keep it a pistol rather than an SBR there is the SB Tactical FS1913 brace if using a M1913 Picatinny rail mount

Posted: 12/15/2018 8:36:16 AM EDT

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The Sig stocks are nice, but if you want to keep it a pistol rather than an SBR there is the SB Tactical FS1913 brace if using a M1913 Picatinny rail mount

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When I had a Sig 556 Pistol (now its an SBR with Swiss stock) I had considered modifying a MPX stock to take a Tailhook - It would work with some modifications and skill but when you add the cost of a MPX stock+tailhook, it wasn't worth avoiding the $200 tax. However it could be done and look cool - if you really want to avoid NFA

Posted: 12/18/2018 8:33:12 PM EDT

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Just ordered a Romanian Draco. As soon as it was ordered I ordered an SBA3, Stormwerks folding unit and Stormwerkz trunion block that will keep me from having to thread the trunion. You simply drill two holes, put the block into the rear of the receiver, and put the screws through the folder, through the holes you drilled into the receiver, and into the block and tighten.

From what I've seen, most AK pistols are either flat in the back or slightly angled, and Stormwerkz sells a wedge that you use on those that are angled to make the flat and not put your brace at an odd angle.

Posted: 12/18/2018 10:14:12 PM EDT

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Just ordered a Romanian Draco. As soon as it was ordered I ordered an SBA3, Stormwerks folding unit and Stormwerkz trunion block that will keep me from having to thread the trunion. You simply drill two holes, put the block into the rear of the receiver, and put the screws through the folder, through the holes you drilled into the receiver, and into the block and tighten.

From what I've seen, most AK pistols are either flat in the back or slightly angled, and Stormwerkz sells a wedge that you use on those that are angled to make the flat and not put your brace at an odd angle.

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Thats actually very helpful information. Thank you.

Posted: 12/20/2018 9:07:21 AM EDT

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From what I've seen, most AK pistols are either flat in the back or slightly angled, and Stormwerkz sells a wedge that you use on those that are angled to make the flat and not put your brace at an odd angle.

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Stormwerkz added in a version of the buffer tube receptacle thats already slanted so you don't have to buy the angled block if you just want the brace.
If you want it to fold, you still need the wedge.

http://stormwerkz.com/stock-adapters/universal-carbine-adapter/

Posted: 12/20/2018 11:03:09 PM EDT

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The Sig stocks are nice, but if you want to keep it a pistol rather than an SBR there is the SB Tactical FS1913 brace if using a M1913 Picatinny rail mount

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Well, I got my paperwork back this week. So I'll share it with the masses if one were to choose the Sig picatinny stock/brace. I used a UTG picatinny rail bolted to my rear trunnion.

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Posted: 12/30/2018 9:36:46 PM EDT

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I like it!

Posted: 12/31/2018 11:08:08 PM EDT

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Think about as good as it's going to get for a brace.

Posted: 1/2/2019 12:21:28 PM EDT

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Think about as good as it's going to get for a brace.

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Nice!! I want that...

Posted: 1/2/2019 2:57:21 PM EDT

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Think about as good as it's going to get for a brace.

Nice!! I want that...

I'll pass.

I'm sure it works, just doesn't look like it belongs on an AK IMO.

Posted: 1/2/2019 3:36:04 PM EDT

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I'll pass.

I'm sure it works, just doesn't look like it belongs on an AK IMO.

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I think SBR is the only way you will get the look you want.

Posted: 1/2/2019 3:36:11 PM EDT

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I'll pass.

I'm sure it works, just doesn't look like it belongs on an AK IMO.

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I have it on good authority that the MOE SL K looks great on AK's.

Posted: 1/2/2019 3:57:20 PM EDT

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But it matches the rest of the AK?

Posted: 1/6/2019 2:11:38 AM EDT

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Any Draco 9mm owners here? With a folding brace?

Posted: 1/6/2019 12:40:30 PM EDT

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The KGB Stinger brace with side folder is pretty slick , It is nice to see a wide variety of Pistol Brace s offered

Posted: 1/6/2019 4:31:44 PM EDT

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The KGB Stinger brace with side folder is pretty slick , It is nice to see a wide variety of Pistol Brace s offered

https://atlantic-firearms-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/sylius_shop_product_original/product/kgb-stinger47-with-tailhook-mod1-brace-6.jpg
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Looks well made.

How does one determine the best attachment method for a given pistol?

Stormwerkz adapter or direct to trunion? How is that determined?

Posted: 1/27/2019 4:22:07 PM EDT

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The KGB Stinger brace with side folder is pretty slick , It is nice to see a wide variety of Pistol Brace s offered

https://atlantic-firearms-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/sylius_shop_product_original/product/kgb-stinger47-with-tailhook-mod1-brace-6.jpg
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That and the SB look nice

Posted: 1/27/2019 4:53:43 PM EDT

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The SBA4 was showed off at shot show. It's adjustable like the sba3 but it's triangle shaped like a SOB brace or Magpul stock.

Posted: 1/28/2019 12:33:24 AM EDT

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The SBA4 was showed off at shot show. It's adjustable like the sba3 but it's triangle shaped like a SOB brace or Magpul stock.

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Glad I waited before buying the SBA3.

Posted: 1/28/2019 2:31:21 PM EDT

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SBA4

Posted: 1/28/2019 4:43:41 PM EDT

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SBA4

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Gross. The PSA one looks cool though.

Posted: 1/28/2019 6:15:31 PM EDT

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Gross. The PSA one looks cool though.

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Posted: 1/29/2019 7:58:16 PM EDT

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I'll pass.

I'm sure it works, just doesn't look like it belongs on an AK IMO.

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Think about as good as it's going to get for a brace.

Nice!! I want that...

I'll pass.

I'm sure it works, just doesn't look like it belongs on an AK IMO.

The one that PSA is going to put on it's AK pistols looks like a triangle stock...................just don't know when they are going to sell it

Posted: 1/30/2019 7:50:55 PM EDT

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The issue for a lot of people seems to be they want a non AR tube based brace that looks like it belongs on an AK.

The PSA one if it ever comes out looks closest to that.

Posted: 2/3/2019 8:24:48 AM EDT

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Has anyone tried mounting the SBevo Pdw brace to an AK yet?

I'm thinking about milling the manticore mount down and fitting it to a PM90.

Posted: 2/16/2019 7:50:01 PM EDT

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@Urban_Ops

"Gearhead Works Mod 1 brace, KGB, LLC Stinger47 strut, StormWerkz hinge SFM-UNI-01 and AK pistol adapter SA-PAK-01 "

So running total for that setup is $300+ sticking off the back of the gun?

How do you like that stinger47 strut? I saw some people asking about them recently but there aren't many reviews besides some blog and articles from writens who haven't ever tried one.

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Add a KGB grip and you can hit $400.

Posted: 2/17/2019 8:20:26 PM EDT

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I kinda like that brace...............might look good on my Colt SMG pistol clone.................is that available?

Posted: 2/18/2019 12:26:48 AM EDT

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I kinda like that brace...............might look good on my Colt SMG pistol clone.................is that available?

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SBA4

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I kinda like that brace...............might look good on my Colt SMG pistol clone.................is that available?

It is.

Posted: 2/19/2019 2:23:21 PM EDT

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Oh mylanta. galil style braces coming soon.

Posted: 2/19/2019 7:58:29 PM EDT

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Oh mylanta. galil style braces coming soon.

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WHAT?! Where?

Posted: 2/19/2019 10:32:15 PM EDT

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WHAT?! Where?

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Oh mylanta. galil style braces coming soon.

http://i63.tinypic.com/s64soo.jpg
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WHAT?! Where?

That looks like a Bonesteel stock and hinge.

Posted: 2/19/2019 11:02:30 PM EDT

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I just picked up one of these from PSA.

Apparently their triangle brace will easily swap out with the current brace, which should kinda complete the Krink look......I hope.

Posted: 2/20/2019 1:51:53 PM EDT

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I just picked up one of these from PSA.

Apparently their triangle brace will easily swap out with the current brace, which should kinda complete the Krink look......I hope.

https://news.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Palmetto.State_.Armory.announces.AK_.P.9mm.Kalash.pattern.braced.pistol.VIDEO1_.jpg

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Where did you get that booster? I'm not a big fan of the PSA brake.

Posted: 2/20/2019 2:40:42 PM EDT

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Where did you get that booster? I'm not a big fan of the PSA brake.

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I just picked up one of these from PSA.

Apparently their triangle brace will easily swap out with the current brace, which should kinda complete the Krink look......I hope.

https://news.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Palmetto.State_.Armory.announces.AK_.P.9mm.Kalash.pattern.braced.pistol.VIDEO1_.jpg

Where did you get that booster? I'm not a big fan of the PSA brake.

KVar and I think Chris Butler have the boosters

Posted: 2/20/2019 3:12:33 PM EDT

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It ships from PSA with that on it.

Posted: 2/20/2019 9:14:51 PM EDT

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It ships from PSA with that on it.

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Mine didn't. It's got a 2-chamber brake.

Edit: Dur. Just realized that is a x39 gun, not a 9mm.

Posted: 2/23/2019 8:14:20 AM EDT

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Oh mylanta. galil style braces coming soon.

http://i63.tinypic.com/s64soo.jpg
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That's awesome

Posted: 3/7/2019 9:07:10 PM EDT

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Who is working on this? I really like it.

Posted: 3/7/2019 9:44:57 PM EDT

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Has anyone built one with the sb tactical pdw brace?

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-moe-ept-pistol-lower-build-kit-with-sb-tactical-pdw-brace-black-5165447568.html

Posted: 3/7/2019 9:52:20 PM EDT

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Has anyone built one with the sb tactical pdw brace?

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If I recall correctly the width between the rods isn't wide enough for the AK receiver

Posted: 3/9/2019 9:29:42 PM EDT

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Here is my Draco with various braces.

Gearhead Works Mod 1 brace, KGB, LLC Stinger47 strut, StormWerkz hinge SFM-UNI-01 and AK pistol adapter SA-PAK-01
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59732/IMG_20180925_155559_400_jpg-765479.JPG

Gearhead Works Mod 2 brace, StormWerkz AR type hinge SFM-AR-01 and low profile AK pistol adapter SA-PAK-03
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59732/IMG_20181204_202051_039_jpg-765486.JPG

SB Tactical FS1913 brace and StormWerkz 1913 AK pistol adapter SA-PAK-02,
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59732/IMG_20181204_204049_947_jpg-765481.JPG

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@Urban_Ops

So for the Draco you have to do the stormwerkz folder AND the pistol adapter? I thought with a flat back you would be able to skip the pistol adapter.