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

Published on March 6, 2014
Duration: 8:42

Jerry Miculek debunks the 'pillow silencer' myth by testing its effectiveness in slow motion. The experiment shows a pillow can reduce sound and muzzle flash but does not function as a true suppressor. Ammunition performance, specifically the Hornady Critical Defense bullet, remained consistent.

Quick Summary

A pillow can offer a slight muffling effect by trapping expanding gases, but it does not function as a true firearm suppressor. Real suppressors use complex baffle systems to manage gas, while a pillow's fibers can fuse from the bullet's heat and friction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Gun Myths & Pillow Silencer
  2. 00:51Live Fire Test: Pillow vs. Zombie Bottle
  3. 02:27Suppressor Physics Explained
  4. 04:40Pillow Damage Analysis
  5. 06:46Hornady Ammo Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pillow act as a silencer for a firearm?

While a pillow can slightly muffle the sound and reduce muzzle flash by trapping gases, it does not function as a true firearm suppressor. A real suppressor uses baffles to manage gas expansion, which a pillow lacks.

What happens to a bullet fired through a pillow?

When a bullet travels through a pillow, the intense heat and friction from the projectile can fuse the pillow's synthetic fibers together. The bullet itself, like the Hornady Critical Defense tested, can still expand as intended.

How does a real firearm suppressor work?

A firearm suppressor contains a series of baffles that slow down and cool the rapidly expanding gases exiting the barrel. This process significantly reduces the sound signature and muzzle flash, unlike a simple barrier like a pillow.

What ammunition was used in the pillow silencer test?

The test utilized Hornady Critical Defense 9mm ammunition, specifically the 115-grain variant with a Flex Tip (eXpanding) projectile. The bullet performed as expected after passing through the pillow.

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