Videos tagged with Suppressor Mechanics

This guide demonstrates the audible difference between supersonic and subsonic 9mm ammunition when used with a suppressor. It highlights how suppressors work by slowing gas expansion and explains that subsonic rounds avoid the 'crack' of breaking the sound barrier. The demonstration involves firing a mixed magazine through a suppressed handgun in an indoor range setting.

This guide details the disassembly of a Parker-Hale Model 1929 Maxim-pattern silencer, as demonstrated by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. It covers the identification of components like the expansion chamber and the ten baffles, explaining their function in reducing muzzle blast. The information is presented with expert authority, highlighting historical context and technical specifics of this unique suppressed firearm.

Hop, an established gear reviewer with deep technical knowledge, explains the advantages of flow-through suppressor technology. Unlike traditional baffled suppressors that increase back pressure and vent toxic gases towards the shooter, flow-through designs like the HUXWRX Flow 556k manage gas more effectively. This results in a softer shooting experience, reduced gas to the face, and comparable sound suppression at the ear, though muzzle noise may be higher. While expensive, this technology is ideal for semi-automatic firearms.

This guide details how to significantly reduce the noise signature of a .22 LR pistol using a suppressor and subsonic ammunition. The presenter, demonstrating high authority, explains the physics behind suppressor function and the importance of ammunition choice for optimal quietness. The video culminates in a direct comparison showing the suppressed pistol is quieter than a compound bow.

This guide, informed by former Special Operations Green Beret Mike Glover, critiques the standard 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol and introduces the 'Observe, Flee, Fight' strategy for surviving mass shootings. It emphasizes situational awareness, tactical movement, and the importance of breaking contact over hiding. Glover also demonstrates a low-visibility EDC setup for immediate threat response and medical aid.