"Not a Suppressor" Sound Suppressor

Published on July 12, 2020
Duration: 3:03

This guide details the installation and testing of the Witt Machine & Tool Co. Sound Mitigating Device, demonstrated by Jerry Miculek. The process involves attaching a multi-port compensator, followed by a screw-on sleeve designed to redirect muzzle blast and sound forward. Live-fire tests are conducted with and without the sleeve to demonstrate its effect on perceived noise and muzzle signature. The video emphasizes the device's function as a blast forwarder rather than a traditional suppressor.

Quick Summary

The Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device is a blast-forwarding muzzle accessory for firearms like the AR-15. It redirects muzzle blast and sound forward, away from the shooter, using a steel compensator and an alloy sleeve. Available in .30 cal and 5.56 versions, it's presented as distinct from a traditional suppressor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device
  2. 00:28Technical Concept and Design
  3. 01:10Rifle Setup and Preparation
  4. 01:53Live Fire Test: Compensator Only
  5. 02:19Live Fire Test: With Mitigating Device

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device?

The Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device is a muzzle accessory for firearms like the AR-15. It functions as a blast forwarder, designed to redirect muzzle blast and sound waves forward, away from the shooter, rather than acting as a traditional suppressor.

How does the Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device work?

It consists of a threaded compensator and a screw-on sleeve. The compensator redirects gases, and the sleeve is engineered to push these gases and the associated sound forward, creating a less direct sound signature for the shooter.

Is the Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device a suppressor?

According to the video and its description, it is explicitly stated as 'not a suppressor.' It functions as a blast forwarder and sound mitigator by redirecting gas, not by significantly reducing the sound through baffling like a traditional suppressor.

What calibers is the Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device available for?

The device is shown and mentioned to be available in versions for .30 caliber firearms and also for 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington cartridges, indicating versatility for different rifle platforms.

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