![]() ![]() Introducing a substance into the suppressor can help cool the gases faster, but what about keeping the gases in the can more efficiently? This is where the old-school wipe comes into play and, in many cases, really shines. We should note that this practice is only meant for rimfire and pistol-caliber suppressors.Īn ablative such as grease, petroleum jelly, or shaving cream (shown here) can significantly reduce first round pop (FRP) with pistol calibers. The most prevalent is making a can “wet” or adding something to the inside of the suppressor to cool the gas quicker. Now that we established silencers take hot gases and cool them, let’s talk about ways to allow them to do that more effectively. Since wipes are consumables, the Aurora II can go from looking new (above, left) to blown out (above, right) in fairly short order. The Gemtech Aurora II uses wipes to quash the noise. Though FRP exists with all normal silencers to some amount, people focus on it more with pistol-caliber and rimfire suppressors. It’s important to note that “first round pop” (FRP) is also something that occurs when the initial shot burns the existing oxygen inside of a suppressor, causing a noticeably louder first round. Chambers, created by baffles or other means, trap the gases, causing them to cool and dissipate inside the suppressor and preventing or mitigating them as they exit. Both sounds can be reduced, the gases with the silencer and the crack with subsonic ammunition.Ī firearms suppressor works by trapping the expelled gases that follow a bullet leaving the barrel. ![]() A simple way to think of this is in two parts: first, the rapidly expanding gases that escape the barrel, and then the sonic crack of the bullet traveling down range. HOW SUPPRESSORS WORKįor the uninformed or misinformed, one of the main reasons to use a suppressor is to mitigate sound and flash. Here we outline a few ways you can boost your cans’ abilities and dispel a few internet rumors along the way. Still, there are ways to eke out more performance. Our selection is easily the best in human history. Manufacturers have improved silencer technology vastly over the past decade, and cans are getting quieter, more durable, and more affordable. Suppressors, often called silencers (don’t listen to idiots on the internet - both terms are correct), are a fantastic firearm accessory and can make shooting a significantly more enjoyable experience. TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKE YOUR SILENCERS MORE STEALTHY Photos by Alexander Crown and Dave Merrill ![]()
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