Videos tagged with Maxim Silencer

This review explores the suppressed Lee-Enfield, a Charger Loading Lee-Enfield (CLLE) Mk.1* fitted with a Parker-Hale Model 1929 Maxim silencer. It details the suppressor's internal baffle design for gas management and discusses historical British military trials from 1909 and 1925 regarding accuracy and effectiveness. The video contrasts past military hesitation with modern adoption of suppressors in firearms.

This video delves into the history of firearm suppressors, tracing their invention back to Hiram P. Maxim Jr. in the early 1900s. It explains the fundamental principle of how suppressors work by slowing gas expansion to reduce noise and pressure. The technology's dual application in early automobiles is also highlighted.

Kevin Brittingham, founder of AAC and Q, discusses the history and future of silencers, including their NFA status and the role of additive manufacturing. He emphasizes that durability, accuracy, and POI shift are more critical than absolute sound suppression for most users. Brittingham also highlights the historical significance of Hiram Percy Maxim's early designs and advocates for universal military adoption of suppressors.