Videos tagged with Irregular

This video discusses the evolving suppressor market, particularly for 5.56 caliber firearms. The speaker, with an experienced tone, notes that the era of $1300+ suppressors without justification is ending, drawing parallels to market shifts like IBM's past complacency. Newer companies like Ridgeback, Ambient, Sonic Core, Stealth Additive Works, and Irregular are emerging as competitors to established brands such as Q, Dead Air, and SilencerCo, indicating a significant shift in the industry.

The video discusses the imminent wave of suppressor innovation driven by additive manufacturing (3D printing). Traditional reductive manufacturing methods, while effective, have performance limitations. Additive manufacturing allows for complex internal geometries, varied gas flow patterns, and the use of advanced materials like Inconel 718 and Titanium Grade 5, which are difficult or expensive to machine. This technology is expected to make suppressor development more accessible and lead to significant advancements, potentially rendering reductive cans obsolete within a few years.