It's Not a Suppressor... But What is It???

Published on October 10, 2017
Duration: 10:32

This guide details the installation and testing of a golf ball launcher attachment, such as the Can Cannon, on an AR-15 platform. It covers mounting the device, using 5.56mm blanks for propulsion, and testing various projectiles. The video features Matt Carriker, demonstrating experienced handling of custom AR platforms and muzzle attachments.

Quick Summary

The Can Cannon is a specialized AR-15 muzzle attachment that uses 5.56mm blank cartridges to launch projectiles like golf balls. Testing showed minimal penetration into ballistics gel and no damage to Safe Life Defense body armor, with a Vortex Razor AMG UH-1 sight used for aiming.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro and Ballistics Dummy
  2. 00:30Suppressors vs. Launchers
  3. 00:55Can Cannon and Golf Ball Launcher
  4. 02:01Optics Overview
  5. 02:18Live Fire Testing: Gel Dummy
  6. 03:26Body Armor Test
  7. 03:52Sponsor Segment
  8. 04:40High Altitude Testing
  9. 05:37Alternative Projectiles
  10. 07:19Potato Cannon Concept
  11. 08:15Rapid Multi-Ball Launch
  12. 09:03Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Can Cannon attachment for an AR-15?

The Can Cannon is a muzzle attachment for AR-15 platforms that uses 5.56mm blank cartridges to launch projectiles like soda cans or, in a specialized version, golf balls. It threads onto standard AR-15 barrel threads.

How does the golf ball launcher perform against body armor?

In testing, a Safe Life Defense body armor vest showed no visible damage when impacted by golf balls launched from the AR-15 attachment using 5.56mm blanks.

What projectiles can be launched with the AR-15 attachment?

The attachment can launch standard golf balls, foam balls, and wiffle balls. The video also explores, with limited success, using it for a potato cannon concept.

What optics were used with the golf ball launcher?

The video highlights the Vortex Razor AMG UH-1 holographic sight mounted on the AR-15 rifle, demonstrating its use in conjunction with the projectile launcher.

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