The AR: Suppressors and Barrel Lengths

very cool article, thanks for sharing

^^^^^^ What he said!

Cool article and confirms my dislike of short 5.56x45s.

Mike

Great read. Thanks for the link.

Willie

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Yes, that's a good article. I took a 2-day suppressor class with Dr. Philip Dater last year ... well worth it.

dater's still alive?

^^ This. What's Doctor Phil teaching and to whom? Assume a professional-level engineering seminar?


Willie

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I'd seen the graphs before in the GemTech FAQ
https://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=7

Nice to know the original source.

dprice3844444 said:

dater's still alive?

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He was last February/March. I hope he's still with us.

Willie Sutton said:

What's Doctor Phil teaching and to whom? Assume a professional-level engineering seminar?

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Not really. It's a two day course where he goes through the history of suppressor design and testing, suppressor design, suppressor testing, required equipment, seized homemade suppressors, some NFA stuff, lots of videos and photos, lots of data, anecdotes, range time using test equipment, and the opportunity to use a wide range of suppressed firearms. It was a good two days and I would consider it a good introductory course for anyone thinking of getting into the suppressor business whether designing and manufacturing or simply selling.

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It's a two day course where he goes through the history of suppressor design and testing, suppressor design, suppressor testing, required equipment, seized homemade suppressors, some NFA stuff, lots of videos and photos, lots of data, anecdotes, range time using test equipment, and the opportunity to use a wide range of suppressed firearms. It was a good two days and I would consider it a good introductory course for anyone thinking of getting into the suppressor business whether designing and manufacturing or simply selling.

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That sounds like FUN! What did it cost, & where was it held? Any way to find out if he's doing another?

The class was held near Las Vegas. I just spoke with Dr. Dater in the GEMTECH booth at the SHOT show on Tuesday and he's most likely not going to conduct any more classes under the previous arrangement. However, he did say that he'd consider travelling to a company or venue to conduct a class if there were enough participants. The cost was around $500 for two days which included snacks, lunch, a cd packed with data, range time, and a t shirt.