Mini-suppressors... still loud, just not hearing damage loud

[Swing]

Nevermind, disregard my previous statement on wipes. The ATF stopped considering individual wipes NFA items a while ago.

Thanx. Have a link to the ruling? Just wonder'n.

 

[TurtlePhish]

I was Google-fu-ing. I'll see if I can dig it up after school.

 

[Swing]

Thanks.

 

[TurtlePhish]

http://www.titleii.com/bardwell/atf_letter66.txt
Letter that said wipes were not NFA

http://www.firearmsid.com/Feature Articles/012001/Mac10History.htm
The section on the silencer partway down the page talks about the ATF ruling on parts and their regulation, etc.

 

[Swing]

Muy excellente.

Thanx for the links.

 

[wacki]

Heh, looks like we've got two of these for the 5.56 rifles. THat's the good news. None for 9mm pistols though. :-(

Delta P BREVIS 5.56 Compact Suppressor @ Overall length: 3.8 in

and

advanced-armament mini4:

The Mini4 is the result of a request for an ultra-compact can for 5.56mm rifles and carbines. The Mini4 features the same fully welded all-Inconel® guts as our M4-2000. With an overall weight of 13 ounces and adding less than 3 inches to the overall length of the host weapon, it is easy to disregard the Mini4 until the shooting starts. Despite its compact dimensions, the Mini4 reduces the muzzle signature below the 140 decibel threshold at the shooter’s ear and dramatically reduces visible flash.

 

[TurtlePhish]

Wow, those are tiny. It's pretty amazing that people have managed to get that kind of reduction with that size.

 

[ISO1600]

sure-fire has had one for a while too- only 5.56 though

http://www.surefire.com/mini-suppressor.html

 

[ironhead7544]

Contact Thompson Machine. He can probably make what you want.

 

[wacki]

Thanks ISO1600,

Sure Fire seems to be on top of this kind of stuff. As you said it's not 9mm but the MICRO is exactly the kind of product I'm looking for. It adds only 1.75 inches to the length of the rifle! Anyone know what the inside of this thing looks like?



Uploaded with ImageShack.us


http://www.skarms.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=73

DECIBEL CHART OF SUREFIRE SUPPRESSORS
Barrel & Firearm-----MICRO ----- MINI ----- FA556-212 ----- FA556SA
20.0 inch M16A4---- 137 ----- ----- 137 ----- 133 ---------- 133
16.0 inch MRP------139 ---------- 137----- 135---------- 135
14.5 inch M4 -------141---------- 138----- 135---------- 135
10.5 inch CQBR-----148---------- 141----- 137---------- 137

MICRO™
The MICRO sound suppressor was developed specifically for missions where minimal weight and length added to a firearm are critical, while discernible sound, flash, and dust signature suppression is still necessary. Adding only 1.75 inches to a weapon's length, and weighing only 12 ounces, MICRO optimizes portability, stowability, and maneuverability for your AR-15, M4, M16, C8 SFW, or other rifle. For firearms with barrels 14.5 inches or longer, using standard M855 ammunition, the MICRO reduces the average maximum sound pressure level below the OSHA 140-decibel safe level. Note: The sound, flash, and dust signature suppression from MICRO are perceptible but not as significant as larger (but still compact) 5.56 mm SureFire Fast-Attach suppressors.


All SureFire Fast-Attach® sound suppressors provide crucial tactical benefits—they can help protect shooter and team members against both permanent and temporary hearing loss, enhancing situational awareness and communication; reduce sound signature, concealing shooter's position; reduce muzzle flash and dust signatures, concealing shooter's position while preserving dark-adapted vision; reduce recoil, improving bullet impact observation and allowing faster follow-up shots.

Features

Minimal length and weight added to your firearm
Perceptible sound attenuation
Rock-solid attachment in seconds without tools
Minimal and consistent zero shift regardless of number of attach/detach cycles
Redundant-welded subcomponents eliminate parts loosening
Machined from heat-treated stainless steel, finished in a tough, corrosion-resistant coating
Extremely resistant to heat and gas/particle erosion due to special alloy construction
No permanent modifications required for attachment to most M16/AR15 type weapons