Think that fancy new suppressor you bought will “silence” your gun? Think again. There’s more to it than just that. But let’s start at the beginning. There are two components to gunshot noise: muzzle blast and sonic booms. We usually think of muzzle blast as some kind of noise associated with exploding (or technically speaking, […]
The Truth About Suppressors
No, Hollywood. Suppressors don’t make gunfire whisper quiet… A suppressor (also known as a “silencer”) is nothing more than a muffler. The term “suppressor” is preferred today because it is more accurate, as the sound of a gunshot is hardly silenced; it is suppressed. Read the rest: The Truth About Suppressors
Purchasing Suppressors: How to Buy a Suppressor the ‘High-Tech’ Way
The process of purchasing suppressors is far too confusing! I guess we can thank Uncle ‘Make-Everything-More-Difficult-Than-It-Needs-To-Be’ Read the rest: Purchasing Suppressors: How to Buy a Suppressor the ‘High-Tech’ Way | OutdoorHub
The Silencer Surge: Be Very Quiet!
It’s unfortunate but true: The sound from a single gunshot can permanently damage your hearing. Permanent hearing loss results from each and every exposure to a dangerous sound level—and it might not be evident for years. So it’s obvious that you should always use hearing protection when shooting. And if it’s possible, consider installing silencers […]
Do Suppressors Affect Performance and Accuracy?
If you add a suppressor to your rifle, you’ll see more benefits than just a reduction of noise. Sure, lowering brain-rattling muzzle blast closer to hearing safe levels is a big benefit on its own. A suppressor also changes the feel of a high-powered rifle. By eliminating most of the blast, you’ll be less susceptible to flinch, and you’ll […]
Q Silencer Full & Half Nelson Suppressors ~ Eliminadores de Ruido
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Update: Given the tragic and cowardly attack in Las Vegas, what appeared to be smooth sailing through Congress is now a big question mark. Stay tuned. Yeah, I know, those idiots in Washington can’t vote themselves a Spam sandwich for lunch, but I’m still optimistic about passage of the […]
Gun Science: How Suppressors Work [VIDEO]
Ever wondered how gun suppressors work? You can call them silencers too, even though the aren’t as quiet in real life as in the movies. They were actually patented back in 1908 as a “Maxim Silencer” so you can be sure that terminology is correct too. Here’s a fun look at what goes on in […]
Gemtech Tracker Suppressor Review [VIDEO]
With some help from our friends over at Silencer Shop, we got our hands on the new-ish Gemtech Tracker suppressor for testing. This one is all about deliberate tradeoffs, and those tradeoffs boil down to weight versus intended abuse. The Tracker is designed for hunting, so it’s designed accordingly. In most hunting situations, except maybe […]
SHOT Show: Ultra Light .338 Rifle Suppressor From Griffin Armament
Walking down one of the 12.5 miles of exhibit aisles (yes, that’s a real number) at SHOT Show 2017, I bumped into my friends from Silencer Shop and Griffin Armament. New from them is perhaps the lightest big bore suppressor I’ve yet seen, the Griffin Armament Sportsmand Ultra Light weighs in at just 12.7 […]
Gemtech’s GMT-300BLK Suppressor for 300 Blackout Rifles – Full Review
Suppressing a 300 Blackout rifle presents a unique opportunity because the exact performance attributes are known in advance. Allow me to explain. If you’re trying to make a generic .30 caliber rifle suppressor, you’ve got to plan for a wide range of potential pressure and general abuse. You don’t know whether, and how frequently, the […]