SRT Arms Intergrally Suppressed MKIII Government Model

Published on July 22, 2013
Duration: 11:29

This review details the SRT Arms Integrally Suppressed Ruger MKIII Government Model, developed for U.S. Special Forces. It meets stringent military requirements including reliability with high-velocity .22LR ammo, a 5,000-round service life, and a 114 dB sound level. The pistol is designed to cycle high-velocity rounds, not standard subsonic ammunition, and features a compact, corrosion-resistant stainless steel build with a flat tan Cerakote finish.

Quick Summary

The SRT Arms Integrally Suppressed Ruger MKIII Government Model meets military requirements with a 5,000-round service life and 114 dB sound level. It's designed for high-velocity .22LR ammo, reducing projectiles from 1,250 fps to 900 fps, and tested per MIL-STD-1474D.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Military Contract & SRT Arms History
  2. 01:14Introducing the Suppressed MKIII Government
  3. 02:26Military Requirements & Specs
  4. 03:01Suppressor Performance: dB & Velocity
  5. 03:46Peak Suppression & Water Myth
  6. 04:33MIL-STD-1474D Testing
  7. 05:10Ammunition: High-Velocity vs Subsonic
  8. 05:55Sound Comparison: MKIII vs Walther P22
  9. 08:15Optics & Accessories: Burris FastFire

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key military requirements for the SRT Arms Integrally Suppressed Ruger MKIII Government Model?

The contract specified reliability with 40-grain CCI Mini-Mags, a minimum 5,000-round service life, a compact design, flat tan Cerakote finish, stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance, and high accuracy.

What is the sound level and velocity reduction of the SRT Arms suppressed Ruger MKIII?

The suppressor reduces 40-grain projectiles from 1,250 fps to 900 fps, achieving a sound level of 114 decibels. This represents significant noise reduction for a .22LR handgun.

Can the SRT Arms MKIII Government Model cycle subsonic ammunition?

No, this specific Government Model is designed to reliably cycle high-velocity ammunition. It will not cycle standard subsonic ammunition, unlike the civilian variant which has a longer barrel.

How is the suppression performance of the SRT Arms MKIII tested?

Testing follows MIL-STD-1474D standards using high-end sound meters like the B&K 2209 and Larson Davis 800B, with microphones positioned one meter to the left of the muzzle.

More Reviews Videos You Might Like

More from ONEILLOPS

View all →