The Pillow Silencer - Gun Myths with Jerry Miculek in slow motion!

Published on March 6, 2014
Duration: 8:42

This video debunks the 'pillow silencer' myth, demonstrating through slow-motion footage and expert analysis by Jerry Miculek that a pillow does not effectively suppress firearm sound. The test involves firing a 9mm pistol through a pillow and analyzing the results, highlighting the physics of sound suppression and projectile impact. The video showcases the performance of a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm Long Slide and Hornady Critical Defense ammunition.

Quick Summary

A pillow cannot effectively silence a gun. While it may slightly muffle sound by trapping some gases, it lacks the engineered baffle system of a true firearm suppressor. The high-speed impact can fuse pillow fibers, but this does not achieve significant sound reduction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The Pillow Silencer Myth
  2. 00:51Live Fire Test: Baseline and Pillow Shot
  3. 02:27Suppressor Physics Explained
  4. 04:40Post-Shot Analysis: Pillow Damage
  5. 06:46Ammunition Performance Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pillow effectively silence a gun?

No, a pillow cannot effectively silence a gun. While it might slightly muffle the sound by trapping some gases, it does not possess the complex baffle system required for true sound suppression like a dedicated firearm suppressor. The impact can also fuse pillow fibers.

What happens when a bullet goes through a pillow?

When a bullet passes through a pillow, the high-speed projectile and expanding gases can cause localized damage, potentially fusing the pillow's fibers due to heat and friction. However, this does not significantly reduce the audible sound or muzzle flash characteristic of a gunshot.

What is the difference between a pillow and a real gun silencer?

A real gun silencer (suppressor) is a precisely engineered device with internal baffles designed to slow down and cool expanding gases, thereby reducing sound and flash. A pillow is simply fibrous material that offers no such controlled gas management and is ineffective for sound suppression.

What type of 9mm ammunition was used in the pillow silencer test?

The test utilized Hornady 115 grain Critical Defense 9mm ammunition. This ammunition features a Flex Tip (eXpanding) projectile, which was observed to maintain its weight and expand properly even after passing through the pillow barrier.

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