Removing AK muzzle brake

[89 Vision]

Hi Guys,

I have an I.O. Inc. Casar and am having trouble removing the factory slant muzzle brake. I searched quite a few pages and was unable to find anything about it for AK. In my search, I have found that many factories weld the brake on. I don't see any obvious places where it may have been welded, but I'm not a very experienced handyman either. So far, I've tried using a towel and a wrench, but was unable to move it, and didn't want to force the issue. Any tips on getting this thing off? Thanks guys

[SJgunguy24]

Push in the spring loaded retainer located at 12 o clock, and turn to the right. It's threaded in reverse.

[AndrewMendez]

Push in the spring loaded retainer located at 12 o clock, and turn to the right. It's threaded in reverse.

Nice. Beat me to it....you ever sleep?

[SJgunguy24]

Nice. Beat me to it....you ever sleep?

No, I'll sleep when I'm dead. I was working at the shop until 11:15.

[AndrewMendez]

No, I'll sleep when I'm dead. I was working at the shop until 11:15.

Nice. Very nice! Good Luck! I am finishing up some shirts. I have 450 due in the next two weeks.

[USMG]

Money never sleeps kids!
Since its an AK, like he said, push the pin down, grab a vice grip and turn it lefty. Don't worry about trashing the crappy factory slant muzzle brake.

[SJgunguy24]

Nice. Very nice! Good Luck! I am finishing up some shirts. I have 450 due in the next two weeks.

Trying to get tooled up, got a bunch of stuff waiting to get done but no welding machine just yet. Need a TIG for this stuff.

[AndrewMendez]

Trying to get tooled up, got a bunch of stuff waiting to get done but no welding machine just yet. Need a TIG for this stuff.

Sell one of your kids!! I hear there is good money to be made!