If you heard it when it fired your dick WOULD twitch.
7.62x39 makes a hell of a bang.
I haven't fired x39 yet. But x54r most certainly makes you stop and take notice.
The last time I went shooting with friends. They were playing with 9 mm and .223. Every once in awhile my Mosins bark would take them by surprise over the sounds of their reports.
I love how loud it is. Really sounds like you don't want to fuck with it.
The worst thing to do would be to remove the muzzle brake, or attempt to muffle it in any way.
I ordered a new bipod for it that is up to 13in just because the 30 round mag really drags it down. It has to have it because that mag is what makes it complete.
I have to admit that it gives me a chubby.
Nice rifle.