How Fast Do Silencers Heat Up?

Published on January 12, 2019
Duration: 3:26

This video demonstrates how rapidly silencers can heat up during sustained fire, reaching temperatures exceeding 642 degrees Fahrenheit after approximately 330 rounds. The instructor emphasizes the extreme danger of touching a hot silencer and recommends using a laser thermometer to gauge safe handling temperatures. The demonstration utilizes a Franklin Armory binary trigger to accelerate the firing rate.

Quick Summary

Silencers heat up dangerously fast, exceeding 642°F after around 330 rounds fired with a binary trigger. Touching a hot silencer can cause severe burns. A laser thermometer is recommended to check safe handling temperatures before touching or storing the suppressor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Silencer Heat
  2. 00:12Ambient Temperature Measurement
  3. 00:20Test Setup: Rounds and Equipment
  4. 00:36Thermometer Limit and Test Continuation
  5. 01:08Temperature After 1 Magazine
  6. 01:30Temperature After Multiple Magazines
  7. 01:42Radiating Heat and Burn Danger
  8. 02:08Ammunition Type Used
  9. 02:15Visible Heat Waves
  10. 02:30Consequences of Touching Hot Silencer
  11. 02:44Key Safety Takeaway: Do Not Touch
  12. 02:58Recommended Range Accessory: Laser Thermometer
  13. 03:14Conclusion and Channel Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly do silencers get hot?

Silencers can heat up extremely rapidly. In the video, after approximately 330 rounds fired using a binary trigger, the silencer reached temperatures well over 642 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding the thermometer's 716-degree limit.

What is the danger of a hot silencer?

Touching a hot silencer can cause severe burns. The heat radiating from it is intense, making it incredibly dangerous to handle without proper precautions or waiting for it to cool down significantly.

What tool can help monitor silencer temperature?

A laser thermometer is a recommended tool for monitoring silencer temperatures. It allows you to gauge whether the silencer has cooled enough to be safely handled or stored in a range bag.

Should new shooters touch a silencer?

Absolutely not. New shooters, and even experienced ones, should be explicitly warned not to touch a silencer, even after only a few rounds have been fired, due to the rapid and extreme heat buildup.

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