Suppressed without Baffles || Vanquish by Angstadt Arms

Published on June 3, 2024
Duration: 16:42

This review of the Angstadt Arms Vanquish 9mm carbine highlights its unique internally suppressed design featuring a ported barrel instead of traditional baffles. The reviewer evaluates its accuracy, velocity reduction capabilities with standard pressure loads, and performance in a 'wet test' using ablative material. While excelling in velocity reduction and offering low maintenance, the Vanquish exhibits a significant flash signature due to its flow-through suppressor design.

Quick Summary

The Angstadt Arms Vanquish features a unique internally suppressed design with a ported barrel instead of baffles, eliminating baffle strike risk. This system vents gas to reduce standard pressure 9mm loads to subsonic velocities, negating the need for expensive subsonic ammunition and requiring minimal maintenance.

Chapters

  1. 00:35Introduction to Angstadt Arms Vanquish
  2. 00:54Unique Suppression System Explained
  3. 01:31Rifle Features and Furniture
  4. 01:56Magazine Compatibility and Bolt Hold Open
  5. 02:22Testing Methodology
  6. 02:37Accuracy Test: Ported Barrel Impact
  7. 03:16Velocity Testing Setup
  8. 03:38Velocity Test: 115 Grain Loads
  9. 04:00Velocity Test: 124 Grain Loads
  10. 04:34Comparative Sound Test Setup
  11. 05:34Wet Test: Ablative Material Comparison
  12. 07:00Wet Test: Glock 19 vs. Vanquish
  13. 08:56Results and Critiques: Flash Signature
  14. 11:34Results and Critiques: Accuracy
  15. 12:26Results and Critiques: Velocity
  16. 14:16Results and Critiques: Wet Test
  17. 15:53Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Angstadt Arms Vanquish achieve suppression without baffles?

The Angstadt Arms Vanquish uses a unique two-tube internally suppressed system. Instead of traditional baffles, its barrel is ported along its length. These ports vent gas pressure, slowing down the projectile and reducing the sound signature without the risk of baffle strikes.

Does the ported barrel on the Vanquish affect accuracy?

During testing, the Angstadt Arms Vanquish showed no adverse effects on accuracy from its ported barrel. Bullet holes at 50 yards were consistently round, indicating that the ports did not cause damage or impart significant deviations to the projectile.

What is the primary advantage of the Vanquish's ported barrel design regarding ammunition?

The ported barrel on the Vanquish is designed to vent gas and reduce the velocity of standard pressure 9mm ammunition. This effectively brings common loads down to subsonic speeds, eliminating the need to purchase more expensive, specialized subsonic ammunition for suppressed use.

How does the Vanquish perform in terms of flash signature?

The Angstadt Arms Vanquish, due to its flow-through suppressor design with the barrel tip exposed, exhibits a significant flash signature. While effective for suppression and velocity reduction, it does not perform well in mitigating muzzle flash compared to traditional suppressors.

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