Pillow Quiet Revolver?🤔🪶

Published on September 14, 2024
Duration: 0:54

This video debunks the myth of a 'pillow quiet' revolver, demonstrating that simply shooting through a pillow or wrapping it in a towel yields minimal sound reduction. The key to a revolver's loudness is the cylinder gap. However, by fully enclosing the firearm within a pillow and sealing it, the decibel level was drastically reduced to a hearing-safe 71 dB.

Quick Summary

Shooting a revolver through a pillow is ineffective for sound suppression, registering around 150 dB. The key to a revolver's loudness is the cylinder gap. However, fully enclosing the firearm in a sealed pillow can reduce noise to a hearing-safe 71 dB.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Towel Suppression Test
  2. 00:07Shooting Through a Pillow Test
  3. 00:21Why Revolvers Are Loud (Cylinder Gap)
  4. 00:30Enclosed Pillow Suppression Success

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a revolver quiet by shooting it through a pillow?

No, shooting a revolver through a pillow is largely ineffective for sound suppression. While it might muffle sound slightly, the decibel level remains very high (around 150 dB), and the pillow can smoke. The fundamental issue is the cylinder gap allowing gas escape.

What is the cylinder gap on a revolver?

The cylinder gap is the small space between the revolver's cylinder and the barrel/frame. This gap allows hot, high-pressure gases and sound to escape during firing, significantly contributing to the firearm's overall noise level.

How can you effectively quiet a revolver?

Effectively quieting a revolver requires addressing the cylinder gap. One extreme method shown involves fully enclosing the firearm within a sealed pillow, reducing decibels to a hearing-safe 71 dB, compared to 152 dB unsuppressed.

Is wrapping a revolver in a towel effective for sound suppression?

Wrapping a towel around a revolver offers minimal sound reduction. In tests, it lowered decibels from 156 to 131, which is still extremely loud and potentially damaging to hearing, unlike truly effective suppression methods.

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