Suppressed Bill Drills | Platypus

Published on September 5, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This video demonstrates a suppressed "Bill Drill" using a Stealth Arms Platypus pistol equipped with a Rugged Obsidian 9 suppressor. The drill focuses on rapid, accurate fire at seven yards, with the shot timer successfully picking up all shots despite the suppressed sound. The drill highlights the effectiveness of suppressed shooting for training and practice.

Quick Summary

A suppressed Bill Drill was performed at seven yards using a Stealth Arms Platypus 4-inch Commander with a Rugged Obsidian 9 suppressor and 147-grain Super Vel Hush Puppy ammunition. The SG shot timer, set to maximum sensitivity, recorded 6 shots in 2.18 seconds, with target analysis showing 4 Alpha and 2 Charlie hits.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Suppressed Bill Drill
  2. 00:02Firearm and Suppressor Setup
  3. 00:07Ammunition Details
  4. 00:13Shot Timer Setup
  5. 00:17Drill Execution: 7 Yards
  6. 00:33Sound Impression of Suppressed Fire
  7. 00:35Timer Results: 6 Shots in 2.18s
  8. 00:40Target Assessment
  9. 00:50Hit Analysis: 4 Alpha, 2 Charlie

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm and suppressor were used in the suppressed Bill Drill?

The video features a Stealth Arms Platypus 4-inch Commander pistol paired with a Rugged Obsidian 9 suppressor. This combination was used to execute the rapid-fire drill at seven yards.

What ammunition was used for the suppressed shooting drill?

The drill utilized 147-grain factory "Super Vel Hush Puppy" ammunition in 9mm Luger caliber. This heavier grain weight is often favored for suppressed shooting due to its subsonic potential and recoil characteristics.

How did the shot timer perform with suppressed fire?

The SG shot timer was set to its maximum sensitivity of 100. It successfully picked up all six shots fired during the drill, demonstrating its capability to register even the quieter report of a suppressed firearm.

What were the results of the suppressed Bill Drill?

The drill consisted of six shots fired rapidly at seven yards. The shot timer recorded a time of 2.18 seconds for all six shots. The target analysis showed 4 'Alpha' hits and 2 'Charlie' hits.

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