Videos tagged with Gas Redirection

This video investigates the effectiveness of pistol compensators through a series of practical tests. The presenter uses a paper target setup to measure the gas pressure expelled from compensators, demonstrating that they do redirect gas upwards, contributing to reduced muzzle rise and recoil. While not a dramatic effect, the tests confirm compensators offer a tangible benefit, especially in competitive shooting scenarios.

John Hollister, SIG Sauer's Product Manager for Silencers, explains how silencers work by slowing, cooling, and redirecting gas to prevent it from going supersonic and creating a 'boom'. He highlights SIG Sauer's silencer design, which maximizes internal volume through baffle geometry rather than an external tube, leading to quieter performance and better heat dissipation. Hollister also notes the versatility of SIG silencers, with larger calibers being usable on smaller calibers.