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Posted on 8/17/23 at 12:04 pm to TideCPA
Posted on 8/17/23 at 12:04 pm to TideCPA
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quote:Yes, suppressors can increase accuracy as it is extending the barrel.This isn't true since the bullet doesn't touch the suppressor. If anything, suppressors generally go the other way from an accuracy standpoint, and can cause a shift in POI, barrel harmonics, etc.
I disagree there is long standing theory that suppressors make weapons less accurate which isn’t the case. So many considerations go into a suppressor effecting accuracy such as ammunition type, thread misalignment or issues. It’s a statement that’s been busted time and again. However, I don’t need an article to tell me that I have real world experience with it.
Edit, Also I misspoke on extending barrel what I was trying to say is extend/increase velocity. Therefore increased velocity=straighter trajectory.
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The primary benefits are noise reduction (5.56 is extremely unpleasant indoors unsuppressed) and visual signature reduction. The military is much more concerned with the latter; civilians tend toward the former.
It’s a benefit I wouldn’t say primary. While nice to have indoors it’s not a requirement and certainly not the standard. Signature reduction yes but a flash hider can do the same. Location of engagement is a massive advantage as well.
This post was edited on 8/17/23 at 12:09 pm
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Posted on 8/17/23 at 12:25 pm to CrimsonBoz
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quote:Yes, suppressors can increase accuracy as it is extending the barrel.This isn't true since the bullet doesn't touch the suppressor. If anything, suppressors generally go the other way from an accuracy standpoint, and can cause a shift in POI, barrel harmonics, etc.
I disagree there is long standing theory that suppressors make weapons less accurate which isn’t the case. So many considerations go into a suppressor effecting accuracy such as ammunition type, thread misalignment or issues. It’s a statement that’s been busted time and again. However, I don’t need an article to tell me that I have real world experience with it.
Edit, Also I misspoke on extending barrel what I was trying to say is extend/increase velocity. Therefore increased velocity=straighter trajectory.
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The primary benefits are noise reduction (5.56 is extremely unpleasant indoors unsuppressed) and visual signature reduction. The military is much more concerned with the latter; civilians tend toward the former.
It’s a benefit I wouldn’t say primary. While nice to have indoors it’s not a requirement and certainly not the standard. Signature reduction yes but a flash hider can do the same. Location of engagement is a massive advantage as well.
I'll go down the rabbit hole a little more. I haven't really seen any improvement or negative results in any accuracy, but the balance and muzzle flip certainly is better with a can. I have however experienced some point of impact shift most notably on my 9mm sub guns. Another consideration if you run suppressors for sound mitigation, as in running sub sonics, you will certainly need to re-zero. The velocities obviously decrease significantly with subs being generally a heavier round. These are just things I had to get familiar with when I got my first can.
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