Can 10 MM Be Suppressed ??? (Is It Even Worth It ?)

Published on January 7, 2025
Duration: 12:46

This video tests the suppressibility of the powerful 10mm cartridge using an FN 510 Tactical and a Dead Air 45 Ghost suppressor. Initial tests with full-power ammunition resulted in a catastrophic frame failure of the FN 510 due to intense recoil and accessory weight. However, the setup proved more effective and pleasant with subsonic 10mm loads, demonstrating a significant reduction in noise. Ballistic gel tests compared subsonic and full-power rounds, highlighting the 10mm's significant terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

10mm can be suppressed, but full-power loads are loud and create intense recoil. Subsonic 10mm loads are significantly quieter and more pleasant through a suppressor. However, the combined stress of recoil and accessories can lead to firearm frame failures, as demonstrated with the FN 510 Tactical.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: 10mm Unsuppressed Baseline
  2. 00:42Suppressed Setup: FN 510 Tactical
  3. 01:12Equipment Failure: FN 510 Frame Break
  4. 03:58Subsonic 10mm Testing
  5. 06:01Ballistic Gel Comparison
  6. 07:0910mm Target Destruction Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the 10mm cartridge be effectively suppressed?

Yes, 10mm can be suppressed, especially with subsonic ammunition. However, full-power loads generate significant noise and recoil. Testing revealed that the intense forces can stress firearm components, as seen with the FN 510 frame failure.

What happened to the FN 510 Tactical during the test?

During the test with full-power 10mm ammunition and a suppressor, the FN 510 Tactical experienced a catastrophic frame failure. The lower accessory rail and a portion of the frame broke off due to the combined stress of recoil and accessory weight.

Is subsonic 10mm ammunition quieter when suppressed?

Yes, subsonic 10mm ammunition is significantly quieter and more pleasant to shoot through a suppressor compared to full-power loads. The absence of the sonic crack greatly reduces the overall report.

What are the terminal ballistics of 10mm rounds?

10mm ammunition, both full-power and subsonic, demonstrates significant terminal ballistics. Full-power 200-grain JHP rounds create larger temporary wound cavities in ballistic gel, showcasing the caliber's effectiveness.

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