Thread: Interesting suppressor design

Originally Posted by Banana

They're louder than regular baffle suppressors. The benefit is decreased back pressure on semis.

Sent from my XT535

Does that depend on where you measured it tho? their testing was quieter at the shooters ear than regular suppressors with less back pressure, which is exactly what you would want for target shooting,
I am not sold on reduced noise out the muzzle being of any benefit for hunting at all unless shooting over a dog and trying to minimise its hearing damage.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Does that depend on where you measured it tho? their testing was quieter at the shooters ear than regular suppressors with less back pressure, which is exactly what you would want for target shooting

In another video they say the design sacrifices sound reduction for decreased back pressure. Probably quieter than competitor's suppressors because it's twice the size of them.

Like Steven said, pointless invention that 'solves' a probelm where simpler solutions already exist.

A decent suppressor will increase back pressure a lot. A marginal or poor suppressor not so much.
Fitting an adjustable gas block/regulator will deal with the issue of excessive bolt thrust/over-pressure.
Or, converting to piston operation with regulator will deal with pressure issue as well as running cleaner in the action and less (or no) gas spit from the ejection port.
Fit a decent suppressor and convert to piston or adjustable gas block system. Easy. Probably way cheaper too.

I don't know about snake-oil guys' claim about the octagon creating less heat mirage. Maybe up to a point, but heat still rises doesn't it?? Any decent suppressor will get hot quick.