I have a Maadi (Egyption version of the AK) that I bought several years ago. I have replaced the stock and handguard and the gun shoots really well for an AK. Poblem is, I bought it during the #@^%$& ban and it has a cap welded over the threads on the muzzle. I want to add a muzzle brake, but obviously can't use the threaded versions and the pin on ones won't fit over the cap. Any ideas/suggestions other than filing/cutting down the cap to almost original barrel size?

As AK's go Maadi was one of the better made guns.....

If it's just a screwed on sleeve and "Tack Welded" at the bottom between the sleeve and barrel then you can very carefully cut the weld using a Dremel tool and cut off wheel - Be careful not to cut into the barrel and stay on the sleeve side till you can start to turn the sleeve with pliers, You won't have to go too deep to cut past the weld and be careful as there should be threads under there - After you get the darn thing off and can see the barrels profile you can carefully grind the rest of the weld away using the grinding attachments(I like the skinny Pink one for sharpening Chainsaws), Finish up with the polishing wheel to get it smooth and touch up area with a bluing pen.....Patience and taking your time is key to making it look like it was almost never there.

When it comes time to install your choice of muzzle break it may or may not have the detent pin that indexes the muzzle break - If it's there then great, If not you can try installing one, Or if the hole has been pinned then just use lock-tite to hold it in place.

Thanks for the input. Sounds like it will work if I asm carefull.

You should be fine.....Just remember to run your dremel tool at lower speed to prevent it from "Skipping" and keep a good grip on it, Even if you don't cut completely thru the weld just get it thin enough to break when you twist off the sleeve with pliers.