Choosing the right suppressor for a gun is challenging. After all, it’s not like you can test fire one in the store. Well, not without upsetting the sales staff. Heck, your store may not even have them in stock. So you may have to order a silencer sight unseen, then wait for months for Uncle […]
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Threaded Kit
As the “kit” part of the name implies, the Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Threaded Kit comes with some extra parts, mainly a second barrel. This model includes the standard M&P 45 barrel but also includes an extended threaded barrel for suppressor attachment. Two 10-round magazines are included in the box along with two additional […]
Review: Gemtech GM-22 .22LR Suppressor
The first thing you notice about the Gemtech GM-22 is its amazingly light weight. While the GM-22 is approximately the same size as other .22 rimfire suppressors on the market, the all aluminum construction shaves a lot of weight from the package. I recently got my hands on one to check out thanks to our […]
New Silencers From SHOT Show 2016
This article first appeared at OutdoorHub: The 2016 SHOT Show had somewhere around 15,319,012 suppressor manufacturers by my estimate. Well, maybe not quite that many, but everyone and their brother is getting into the silencer business these days. After several days of checking them out, I’ve come up with this list of some of the […]
Review: AAC Ti-Rant 45M Suppressor
As new silencers are hitting the market all the time, it’s hard to tell which is the quietest. I’ll bet a ham sandwich that the AAC Ti-Rant 45M is up near the top of the list. Our friends at Silencer Shop sent me an evaluation sample to run through the ringer. While there are a […]
How Do Silencers Work?
How do silencers work? Physics! Who said science can’t be fun? Before we get into the GunsAmerica 2015 Science Fair, let’s clear something up about the name. Calling a gun muffler a “silencer” is correct. Calling a gun muffler a “suppressor” is also correct. Hiram Percy Maxim, son of the guy who invented that awesome […]
First Look: Springfield Armory XD(M) Threaded Barrel Models
Shhh! At the request of Springfield Armory, we’re going to keep quiet for a little while. I picked up a package yesterday from the folks in Geneseo, and in the box were too shiny new pistols. I mean really new, like not even on the shelves yet. The first one is a 9mm XD(M) and […]
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 […]
ASA Shoot Showcases New Silencers and Legislative Victories
Sometimes irony is the best medicine. My favorite example is how the aggressive efforts of the gun control lobby ended up achieving exactly the opposite result. Turn on the way back machine and set the dial for the 1980s and 90s decades. Back in the day, before shake weights, we faced some serious setbacks from […]
A Look at SilencerCo’s Octane Suppressor
When I bought a SilencerCo Octane 45 suppressor, there were two models available, a 9mm, and a .45 ACP. Now, the Octane is becoming a small family with the addition of the compact Octane K 45. More on that later. Before you question the lack of a .40 S&W model, consider that there is really […]