Tag: silencers
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Dead Air Wolf-9SD Suppressor Review
The Dead Air Wolf-9SD is a modular suppressor that the user can run in either long or short configuration. Dead Air markets this as the ideal silencer for a 9mm subgun but it can also be used with their 9mm pistol piston or on a fixed barrel rifle such as a 300 BLK. Not having…
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3 Suppressors for Hunting
Silencers can now be used for hunting in forty States. Eighteen States have legalized suppressors since the American Silencer Association was formed in 2011. As of September 1, 2012 it became legal to hunt game animals with a suppressor in my home State of Texas – and you can bet I was ready with a…
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Hunting with a Suppressor
On September 1, 2012 it became legal to hunt game animals with a suppressor in Texas. Thanks to the tireless work of the American Suppressor Association and the National Rifle Association more states are allowing suppressors to be used while hunting. It is critical that you validate your own state’s regulations before going into the…
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Silencer Shop Authority: Surefire SOCOM556-RC2
Surefire has certainly become a dominant player in the suppressor market. I remember buying my first Surefire flashlight many years ago (the “FBI” model) and it still serves me well today. Today, Surefire is also known for producing innovative silencers. As the labeling indicates, the SOCOM556-RC2 has been adopted by US Special Operations Command. I…
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Purchasing NFA – Rule 41F Background Checks for Responsible Persons
Anyone who owns a suppressor or NFA item is very aware of ATF Rule 41F which went into effect on July 13, 2016. Rule 41F is the final version of the initial Rule 41P. Over 9,500 comments were submitted. The primary source of anxiety was a proposal to require NFA Gun Trusts to obtain Chief…
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AAC Ti-RANT 45 Suppressor on a M&P 9
Purchasing your first suppressor can be intimidating. Not only is a high quality suppressor expensive but the entire buying experience is confusing to first-timers. In addition to the purchase price itself, you also have the added expense of a $200 tax stamp along with a months-long wait. That wait is a killer – kind of…
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AAC Illusion 9 Suppressor Review
Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) has always been one of the innovators in suppressor design. The AAC Illusion 9 continues that tradition. The Illusion 9 uses an eccentric design whereby the hole the bullet travels is offset from center. “Timed” correctly, this effectively lowers the majority of the suppressor volume which allows the suppressor to run…
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Hearing Protection Act – Fight The Noise!
SilencerCo, the American Suppressor Association, and the SilencerShop have teamed up to introduce a bill to remove silencers (i.e. suppressors) from the NFA. If the legislation becomes law, a suppressor would be transferred through an ATF Form 4473 just like a rifle. Most importantly, no $200 tax stamp, a reduction of the paperwork hurdles, and…
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Silencer Shop Suppressor Test
Tactical Gun Review and the Silencer Shop teamed up to to test three .30 caliber suppressors – Thunderbeast PSS, Thunderbeast PS, and Silencerco Harvester. Note that these decibel readings are off of the first round pop.
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300 Blackout (300 BLK)
In case you have been living in a cave for the last several years, the 300 Blackout is the sexy new girl on the block. This article is part one of a new series on the 300 Blackout (300 BLK). While the cartridge-haters will tell you that the 300 BLK is the answer to a…
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Best barrel length for .308 rifle
Now that suppressors are becoming more common, many shooters are looking to shorten and thread the barrel on their existing .308 rifle. Shortening the barrel helps to offset the length and weight of the added silencer. But how short to cut? Barry Bass of Silencer Tech provided TGR the results of his testing.
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Suppressors
TGR asked a friend in the suppressor manufacturing business for some words of advice for someone looking to buy their first can. Barry was kind enough to offer his suggestions. Sorry I missed you at the SHOT show. Though Silencer Tech did not have a booth, it was a very busy and productive trip for…
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Silencers are Legal Shoot in Dallas, April 28
Silencerco and the American Silencer Association is putting on the first annual Silencers Are Legal Shoot in Dallas Texas on Saturday, April 28, 2012. This event promises to be one of the most exciting and educational live fire events of the year. Bring your personal firearms and have the opportunity to test various manufactures suppressors on it. All live…
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Hunting with suppressors review
written by Randy Tausch WWW.NIGHTHOGS.COM There have been numerous questions lately about suppressors and the advantages associated with the use of them for hunting. This will not be intended as a comprehensive study on them but an overall description of the basic information needed to make an informed decision on whether or not to use…
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Silencerco Osprey 9 review
I recently purchased a Silencerco Osprey 9mm from Firearmsforyou.com. This supressor has to be one of the easiest suppressors to install and adjust the positioning. I took it out to the desert in AZ and was shooting with Fiocchi 158 gr 9mm and we were running a dB meter. Silencerco says that it is around…