"Not a Suppressor" Sound Suppressor

Published on July 12, 2020
Duration: 3:03

This video reviews the Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device, an alternative to traditional suppressors. Jerry Miculek demonstrates its design, which uses a threaded compensator and a screw-on sleeve to redirect sound and gas forward. Live-fire tests on an AR-15 show a noticeable reduction in perceived noise at the shooter's position compared to a compensator alone.

Quick Summary

The Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device is an alternative to suppressors that redirects muzzle blast and sound forward. It consists of a threaded compensator and a screw-on sleeve, designed to reduce perceived noise at the shooter's position without being an NFA-regulated item.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device
  2. 00:28How it Works: Design & Concept
  3. 01:10AR-15 Setup & Prep
  4. 01:53Live Fire: Compensator Only
  5. 02:19Live Fire: With Mitigating Device

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device?

The Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device is an accessory designed to redirect muzzle blast and sound forward, away from the shooter. It's not a traditional suppressor but functions as a sound mitigation device, consisting of a compensator and a screw-on sleeve.

How does the Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device work?

It attaches to a threaded barrel like a compensator. The design channels the expanding gases and sound from the muzzle forward, reducing the perceived noise and concussion experienced by the shooter and bystanders to the sides.

Is the Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device legal?

Yes, devices like the Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device are generally legal as they do not contain the baffles or internal components typically found in NFA-regulated suppressors. They function by redirecting sound rather than suppressing it internally.

What firearms can the Witt Machine Sound Mitigating Device be used on?

The video shows versions for .30 caliber and 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington firearms. It requires a threaded barrel compatible with the device's threading, commonly found on AR-15 platforms and other rifles or pistols.

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