thescoutranch
TN Transplant - We love living in TX
Starting to look at going down the rabbit hole of suppressors.
The following is what (I think) I know.
All of these points are assuming all the threads on the barrels are the same (thread/diameter/rotation) between firearms ( I know they’re not, this is just an assumptions for the theory/discussion ).
1. Suppressors gently advertise a dB reduction in noise, ie 24 dB reduction.
Is this reduction across the velocities spectrum? Do you get the same noise reduction, shooting subsonic ammo as you do supersonic ammo?
2. Suppressors serve one of two functions,
A. Reduce your firearms noise signature (ie shooting supersonic ammo).
B. Minimize your firearms noise signature (ie shooting subsonic ammo).
3. Suppressors are sized for a diameter, so you could use a 9mm suppressor on a 380, a 40 on a 10 mm., or a 308 on a 300BO, etc.
4. You can use a larger caliber suppressor on a smaller, caliber, firearm, but it’s effectiveness would be reduced.
5. Suppressors are designed (not sure if it’s pressures or gas volume) to either be for a pistol or a rifle. Pistol rated suppressors generally will be smaller and lighter than the rifle rated suppressors.
(Not sure if you can use a pistol rated suppressor on a pistol caliber carbine? Or 22 cal pistol suppressor on a 22 cal rifle?)
6. Some suppressors can be multi calipers with swappable end caps to accommodate different diameter projectiles. I would assume this would be slightly less effective, since the baffles could be larger than the diameter of the projectile, internally.
7. Is there any issue with purchasing 3 or 4 suppressors at the same time? What type of list does that get you on?
8. A bolt action rifle or lever action rifle would see more overall noise reduction from a suppressor then a semiautomatic due to the bolt remaining closed.
What other considerations am I not thinking about with this? Are any of my assumptions wrong?
Are QD mounts for suppressors, standalone, aftermarket purchases? Are they worth it?
Thanks
The following is what (I think) I know.
All of these points are assuming all the threads on the barrels are the same (thread/diameter/rotation) between firearms ( I know they’re not, this is just an assumptions for the theory/discussion ).
1. Suppressors gently advertise a dB reduction in noise, ie 24 dB reduction.
Is this reduction across the velocities spectrum? Do you get the same noise reduction, shooting subsonic ammo as you do supersonic ammo?
2. Suppressors serve one of two functions,
A. Reduce your firearms noise signature (ie shooting supersonic ammo).
B. Minimize your firearms noise signature (ie shooting subsonic ammo).
3. Suppressors are sized for a diameter, so you could use a 9mm suppressor on a 380, a 40 on a 10 mm., or a 308 on a 300BO, etc.
4. You can use a larger caliber suppressor on a smaller, caliber, firearm, but it’s effectiveness would be reduced.
5. Suppressors are designed (not sure if it’s pressures or gas volume) to either be for a pistol or a rifle. Pistol rated suppressors generally will be smaller and lighter than the rifle rated suppressors.
(Not sure if you can use a pistol rated suppressor on a pistol caliber carbine? Or 22 cal pistol suppressor on a 22 cal rifle?)
6. Some suppressors can be multi calipers with swappable end caps to accommodate different diameter projectiles. I would assume this would be slightly less effective, since the baffles could be larger than the diameter of the projectile, internally.
7. Is there any issue with purchasing 3 or 4 suppressors at the same time? What type of list does that get you on?
8. A bolt action rifle or lever action rifle would see more overall noise reduction from a suppressor then a semiautomatic due to the bolt remaining closed.
What other considerations am I not thinking about with this? Are any of my assumptions wrong?
Are QD mounts for suppressors, standalone, aftermarket purchases? Are they worth it?
Thanks