[ARCHIVED THREAD] - General Question on Silencer

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:40:18 PM EDT

I have a general, conceptual question about silencers on ARs (5.56)... what does it sound like when one is used and how much "noise" is still heard? I'm certain make/model of the silencer makes a difference, too...but generally what would you say?

Thanks for the feedback.

Posted: 3/29/2009 4:32:06 PM EDT

[#1]

Good question for the Suppressors section of the Armory tab. Be sure to read the faq's.

Posted: 3/29/2009 6:32:13 PM EDT

[#2]

with a can and regular ammo a little quieter than a 22lr w/o can, they are not just a pffffttt as hollyweird makes it out

Posted: 3/30/2009 7:09:00 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
with a can and regular ammo a little quieter than a 22lr w/o can, they are not just a pffffttt as hollyweird makes it out

+1. The M4-1000 that I use on my 10 & 11" barrels sounds like this & I can comfortably shoot without ear pro. I still choose wear plugs anyway.

Posted: 3/30/2009 1:29:06 PM EDT

[#4]

In general it is like shooting a 22 mag. Unless you go to oddball subsonic loads you will always have the ballistic crack of the supersonic round.

Posted: 3/30/2009 3:33:23 PM EDT

[#5]

Ditto. I use a .308 can on mine and can comfortably shoot without ear protection out doors.

Posted: 3/30/2009 4:49:28 PM EDT

[#6]

A loud quick hiss (like a pneumatic nail gun or similar) and a super sonic crack (like a bullwhip). Or like a .22lr from a 16" long barrel (way quieter than .22lr from a pistol).

Youtube vids are actually good representations about 2/3 of the time.

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