Silent Destroyer: Reimagining the DeLisle Commando Carbine

Published on April 10, 2019
Duration: 8:16

This video showcases a modern reimagining of the DeLisle Commando Carbine, dubbed the 'Silent Destroyer,' built on a Ruger 77/44 platform. It addresses historical reliability issues with the original design by utilizing a more robust action and a rotary magazine. The build focuses on achieving suppressed silence through subsonic .44 Magnum or .44 Special ammunition and an integral suppressor, making it a unique custom firearm.

Quick Summary

The 'Silent Destroyer' is a custom Ruger 77/44 reimagining the WWII DeLisle Commando Carbine. It features an integral suppressor and uses subsonic .44 Magnum or .44 Special ammunition to achieve quiet operation, addressing historical reliability concerns with a more robust action.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Silent Destroyer
  2. 00:26History of the DeLisle Carbine
  3. 01:00The Physics of Firearm Silence
  4. 02:10The Silent Destroyer: Ruger 77/44 Build
  5. 03:02Technical Features: Magazine & Caliber
  6. 03:46Safety and Optics on the Carbine
  7. 04:40Integral Suppressor Design Explained
  8. 06:18Origin of the 'Silent Destroyer' Name

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Silent Destroyer' firearm?

The 'Silent Destroyer' is a modern custom firearm that reimagines the historic DeLisle Commando Carbine. It is built on a Ruger 77/44 bolt-action platform and features an integral suppressor designed for suppressed shooting.

What makes the 'Silent Destroyer' quieter than other firearms?

Its silence is achieved by using subsonic ammunition, which travels below the speed of sound to avoid a sonic crack. The large integral suppressor further contains and muffles the sound of the expanding gases.

What caliber does the 'Silent Destroyer' use, and why?

It is chambered in .44 Magnum or .44 Special. These calibers allow for heavy bullets that can remain subsonic while retaining sufficient energy for effective use, especially with .44 Special loads being naturally subsonic.

How does the 'Silent Destroyer' improve on the original DeLisle Carbine?

This custom build uses the Ruger 77/44 action, which is known for better reliability, particularly in ejecting shorter pistol cartridges compared to the original DeLisle's conversion issues.

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