A Quick Guide on Firearm Suppressors 

 A Quick Guide on Firearm Suppressors 

Suppressors or firearm silencers are in high demand in the U.S., with a rising number of casual shooters and hunters purchasing them. As such, suppressors are excellent gun equipment that reduces gun noises to safer levels. Meanwhile, a rifle silencer or pistol silencer is the most commonly used suppressors as they are tailor-made for these handguns.

So, this post will help you discover and understand everything about suppressors and how to buy the right one for your firearm. Let’s get started!

What Is a Suppressor?

A suppressor is a device that is used for silencing firearms. It is mounted on the muzzle end of a gun’s barrel or any other part, intended to make a gun quieter. As such, you need to purchase a suppressor or silencer legally and keep yourself updated with any local news for additional restrictions or amendments to the laws.

Meanwhile, if you’re a newbie in the world of firearm suppressors, you must make sure to check your state laws under American Suppressor Association or ASA. A lot of paperwork goes behind owning a suppressor legally. Hence, it is recommended to check your state laws before purchasing a firearm silencer.

Benefits of Using a Suppressor

Before deep-diving into the different types of suppressors and how to use them, let’s examine the benefits of using a suppressor. It’s true that once you use a suppressor, you’ll find it hard to go back to using your ammunition without it. And, here are some of the advantages of using suppressors.

Hearing Protection 

They also play an essential role in protecting your hearing and preventing and reducing noise. Traditional hearing protection is not usually capable of reducing decibel sounds to safe levels. But, suppressors come to your rescue by reducing the noise and preventing any possibility of hearing difficulty or disability that may arise later.

Improves Accuracy 

Using suppressors can increase muzzle velocity with the help of a free bore boost. They’re like a barrel extension and increase muzzle velocity up to 50fps. Moreover, they can help you position your target better. As such, it improves and enhances your shooting ability substantially.

Prevents Noise Pollution 

Using a gun comes with its own set of noises and the pollution caused by it. But, using a suppressor helps you prevent the unnecessary burden of noise pollution. And this way, you can use your ammunition without worrying about all the noise it will create.

Types of Suppressors

Finding a suppressor that is the best for your ammunition can be challenging, initially. So to make it easier for yourself, you first need to understand and decide what calibers you want to suppress.

So, there are five basic categories of suppressors:

Rimfire Suppressors

These silencers are smaller and optimized for rimfire cartridges. Most rimfire cartridges can be directly attached to the barrel with a thread pattern of ½ x 28.

Pistol Suppressors

These suppressors are tailor-made to handle the recoil operation of semiautomatic guns. The pistol silencer uses a spring-operated booster to help cycle the action.

Shotgun Suppressors 

Shotgun suppressors are not an ideal choice for first-time buyers. There are many options for people to purchase these from, but it’s not recommended if you’re buying them for the first time.

Multi-Use Suppressors

These suppressors combine all other suppressors like rimfire, pistol, and rifle. And since they’re not tailor-made for any one type of handgun, they may not excel in performance.

Rifle Suppressors

These suppressors are specifically designed for the high pressures and temperatures of the rifle. They come in the direct thread, and quick detach versions. And since most rifle suppressors are sealed, they can’t be cleaned.

Owning ammunitions and suppressors is a big responsibility. So, if you’re new to the world of ammunition, it is advisable to go through your state laws to understand the most effective ways of using suppressors for your gun.

Ferina Jenny