flash hider differences

[market224]

Have searched this forum but not found much with photo evidence of differences between mg42 / 53 flash hiders.
Have seen some relic mg42 flash hiders on ebay. Some have flat bottoms shape ends at threaded base end. Some have sloped softer base ends making them look less shape and more angled/softer.
Found some photos of RELIC 42 hiders on ebay. Some have softer angled threaded ends, Some are flat and shape in looks. Both hiders fit mg42 perfectly.
Can any folk here expain the differences?
Thanks Rob

[42rocker]

market224
NICE, I've wanted to do something like the above for a while. I'll try to get into things later and compare a few marked flash hiders myself.
Anyone else got some they can compare and add some notes to.

I know that some folks just want to shoot with them and not care but others would like to know a little more about them.

Later 42rocker

[jonathanseverin]

I did have a M53 flash hider and what I can remember when I compared it to the 42 ones is that the grooves around the rings were more 'chunkier' and i little deeper. Jonathan.

[market224]

I have read on a forum before, Might of even been this one. Read that the rings on 42s and 53s can look different in width were some rings can look wider than others, ( the german ones being more consist, Each ring same as neigbouring ring and do look thicker ) quality of machining ( especially were grip pattern on rings are concerned ).
The main issue i have is the base of these hiders ( threaded end ) The one that came with my gun ( hider on left in photos ) was un-marked but does have a flat shape cornor bottom.
The right hider i'm not sure about, The bottom of right hider is cut less shape giving it a softer look The rings look narrower and the start of the flared out nozzle looks wider were it starts to flare out compared with left one in photo. Looking straight down front end of hiders they look the same.
Another concern is there are RELIC MG42 hiders on ebay ( definitely relics ) that have less shape and slightly angled bottoms making them look less rough and more better finished.
Does this mean they made were 2 differrnt pattern mg42 flash hiders?
Right hider does have slight WaA mark but to faint to make out
Click on photos to enlarge.

Rob

[jonathanseverin]

Just had a look at the three I have, all are the same shape, sloped not flat. It could be the one that came with your 42 is Yugo as you think. Perhaps someone with a M53 or known M53 flash hider could have a look, if it's flat, that could be your answer, Yugo ones flat, German slopped. Jonathan.

[cz2]

Guess I'll add to the confusion on the issue. Currently on E-bay is a flash hider marked 8113-19152,I think this is a Yugo part number. The base is diagonal milled,not flat. I also think post war German/Nato production will be marked with NATO fsn numbers like 1005-12-121-2253. No cast in stone statements,just observations.
Not much out here in "cowboy" country to see, unless it's a Colt or Winchester.
later,cz2.