Pillow Quiet Revolver?🤔🪶

Published on September 14, 2024
Duration: 0:54

This guide details a DIY sound suppression test using a Charter Arms Off Duty revolver in .38 Special. The experiment demonstrates how effectively enclosing a firearm within a pillow and sealing it with duct tape can drastically reduce noise levels to a potentially hearing-safe range (71 dB) compared to unsuppressed firing (152 dB). The speaker, demonstrating high authority, explains the mechanics behind firearm noise, particularly the role of the cylinder gap, and contrasts this method with less effective attempts like wrapping a towel.

Quick Summary

A DIY sound suppression test on a Charter Arms Off Duty revolver showed that fully enclosing the firearm in a pillow and sealing it with duct tape reduced decibel levels to a hearing-safe 71 dB. This method is significantly more effective than wrapping the revolver in a towel, which only yielded a marginal reduction. The cylinder gap in revolvers is a key factor in their high noise output.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Towel Suppression Test
  2. 00:07Shooting Through a Pillow Test
  3. 00:21Cylinder Gap Explanation
  4. 00:30Enclosed Pillow Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How effective is shooting a revolver through a pillow for sound suppression?

Shooting a Charter Arms Off Duty revolver through a pillow resulted in a decibel level of 150, which is still very loud. The pillow showed signs of smoking, indicating this method is not effective for significant sound reduction and can be dangerous.

What is the best DIY method for suppressing revolver noise shown in the video?

The most effective DIY method demonstrated involved fully enclosing the Charter Arms Off Duty revolver inside a pillow and sealing it with duct tape. This achieved a hearing-safe decibel level of 71, a drastic reduction from the unsuppressed 152 dB.

Why are revolvers inherently loud?

Revolvers are inherently loud due to the cylinder gap, the space between the cylinder and the frame. Hot gases and sound escape through this gap during firing, significantly contributing to the overall noise output.

What is the difference in decibel reduction between a towel wrap and an enclosed pillow for a revolver?

Wrapping a towel around a revolver reduced noise from 156 dB to 131 dB, a noticeable but still loud reduction. Enclosing the revolver in a pillow and sealing it reduced noise to a hearing-safe 71 dB, demonstrating a far greater suppression effect.

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