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by Historian
Tue May 10, 2022 9:26 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: homemade K baffle suppressor
Replies: 14
Views: 4497

Re: homemade K baffle suppressor

For a first pass it is a good start. Please tell what calibre your home made weapon is. From the dimensions you post one would guess it would not be used for any larger calibre than .22. Extrapolating from the myriad of past designs you should shed that long spring and insert more K-Baffles. Volume ...
by Historian
Mon May 02, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Details On ATF New Law
Replies: 0
Views: 7855

Details On ATF New Law

Washington State Astitute Attorney's detailed analysis and exposition:

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CveXGWNHu0 >>
by Historian
Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: "B&T SILENCERS - Innovation and Controversy
Replies: 360
Views: 22155

"B&T SILENCERS - Innovation and Controversy

This excellent Military Arms Channel conspectus on the Swiss company B&T's
pioneering innovation on suppressors is not well known.

<< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=615l3DcTmzU >>

Contribution to keeping our site alive and interesting.


Best.
by Historian
Fri Apr 15, 2022 11:30 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: YouTube+"Impact of The Game Changing ATF Frame/Receiver Rule On Suppressors!!!"
Replies: 0
Views: 1980

YouTube+"Impact of The Game Changing ATF Frame/Receiver Rule On Suppressors!!!"

Excellent synopsis of latest ATF rule on suppressors, especially saying that any part of a suppressor is a suppressor so each must be serialized. Outstanding presenter raises a clarion call for all to contact their representaives to challenge this booby-trap over reach and envisioning a law suit ag...
by Historian
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Gun Discussion
Topic: USMC Sniper School Genesis
Replies: 0
Views: 2885

USMC Sniper School Genesis

Here is USMC Major Richard Culver's riveting story of the Marine Corps Sniper School. Hopefully some will find this entertaining as well as informative. Dick was a proponent of using suppressors. Many a present day Marine is alive today because of Dick's alumni. The Gates of Valhalla are proudly gua...
by Historian
Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Beginning build weight question
Replies: 8
Views: 3059

Re: Beginning build weight question

Thanks for the links and info I’m a little confused as to how to use the formula The psi from a 45 acp is going to be different at the muzzle, vs inside the case when fired. How do I determine that number? Referring to "Silencers Principles 1968", US Gov. R-1896, p.117 on .45 test: They g...
by Historian
Fri Apr 08, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Beginning build weight question
Replies: 8
Views: 3059

Re: Beginning build weight question

Thanks for the links and info I’m a little confused as to how to use the formula The psi from a 45 acp is going to be different at the muzzle, vs inside the case when fired. How do I determine that number? Referring to "Silencers Principles 1968", US Gov. R-1896, p.117 on .45 test: They g...
by Historian
Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Beginning build weight question
Replies: 8
Views: 3059

Re: Beginning build weight question

" A lways used anti-seize or you will be condemned to hell for all eternity. :evil: " Again HEED the Good Captain's sage & loud clarion call of wisdom and due diligence. To reenforce this MUST-Do for cans: If you do not your torture in hell will be to endure for eternity the noxious so...
by Historian
Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:46 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: MP5 SD Details
Replies: 12
Views: 3208

Re: MP5 SD Details

Final note on Reloading M1 carbine round: Energy 967 lbf; 44 Magnum 1041 lbf.
Clear lethality of round especially with semi-jacket ammo.
by Historian
Wed Mar 30, 2022 9:54 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: MP5 SD Details
Replies: 12
Views: 3208

Re: MP5 SD Details

Example: << https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz30wN58kAc >> << https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV0MPcfJjew. >> << https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sYamOQ0lHQ >> Back in '60s technique was used to make up semi-jacketed rounds for M1 Carbine and then use extracted bullet in next regular reload. Guys go...
by Historian
Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: MP5 SD Details
Replies: 12
Views: 3208

Re: MP5 SD Details

Thanks for those kind words, this one is a cool little toy. If It would only drop standard ammo to sub sonic that would be the icing on the cake. All the best An anecdote from long ago win 1960s when reloading was fun as a precursor to wistfully wanting a lathe. :) Using a tool that allowed one to ...
by Historian
Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:25 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: MP5 SD Details
Replies: 12
Views: 3208

Re: MP5 SD Details

Again you have outdone yourself in elegance and efficiency of design. The visceral joy your images evoke are indescribable. One can almost feel holding each item in hand. Thank you for sharing your admirable and enviable talent and art. even more so in this sad and heart wrenching time the world is ...
by Historian
Fri Mar 25, 2022 7:58 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Coaxial .45
Replies: 2
Views: 1743

Re: Coaxial .45

Not enough detail to offer advice.

What is your planned length, width, design considered, firearm, etc?
by Historian
Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:18 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 22 stubby can design question
Replies: 12
Views: 3815

Re: 22 stubby can design question

Following on to the above humorous Tinactin Foot Spray cans being next in line to be considered suppressor parts as Fram Oil filters, a fellow octogenarian who actually used real cans in that past SEA unpleasantness with 'civilian advisers', roared that he had one better. After we all stopped laugh...
by Historian
Mon Mar 21, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 22 stubby can design question
Replies: 12
Views: 3815

Re: 22 stubby can design question

Following on to the above humorous Tinactin Foot Spray cans being next in line to be considered suppressor parts as Fram Oil filters, a fellow ocotogenarian who actually used real cans in that past SEA unpleasantness with 'civilian advisers', roared that he had one better. After we all stopped laugh...
by Historian
Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:55 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Awc titanium 22 lr can
Replies: 5
Views: 1633

Re: Awc titanium 22 lr can

by Historian
Sun Mar 20, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: Legal and Political
Topic: Tid Bit of Russian History
Replies: 0
Views: 4459

Tid Bit of Russian History

"Four Politburo members were at that dinner: Lavrenti P. Beria, then chief of the secret police; Georgi M. Malenkov, Stalin's immediate successor; Nikita S. Khrushchev, who eventually rose to the top spot; and Nikolai Bulganin. The authors, Vladimir P. Naumov, a Russian historian, and Jonathan ...
by Historian
Sat Mar 19, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: DeLisle Clone, need some info/knowledge
Replies: 3
Views: 1570

Re: DeLisle Clone, need some info/knowledge

A cornucopea of information of DeLisle Carbine builds can be found by joining WeaponsGuild.com. Wonderful creative folks who generously share their builds. Then search for " Topic: Ratatatmans silenced DeLisle No. 5 MK 1 build ". Also << https://weaponsguild.com/forum/index.php?topic=89459...
by Historian
Sat Mar 12, 2022 5:28 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: MP5 SD Details
Replies: 12
Views: 3208

Re: MP5 SD Details

So wonderful hearing from you it has been a long time.

Admired your talent, work, and generosity in sharing.

Heard that suppressors have been banned in Australia and
NZ. Update us on status.

Best
by Historian
Thu Mar 10, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 22 stubby can design question
Replies: 12
Views: 3815

Re: 22 stubby can design question

I am making a .22 rf can that has 3" of internal length after mount and endcap. The ID is 1.485. This is a large volume, but short length. I considered making K style baffles, but I need to make them with a 70 to 80 degree cone in order to fit 3 in the given length. Three baffles isn't much. N...
by Historian
Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Legal and Political
Topic: "Sheep-No-More" - Why Suppressors Must Be Available
Replies: 5
Views: 3000

"Sheep-No-More" - Why Suppressors Must Be Available

"Sheep No More: The Art of Awareness and Attack Survival" - Jonathan T. Gilliam is a most informative book that must be read especially today with the savage Russian invasion and attempted annihilation of a people, the Ukrainians. " Former US Navy SEAL and FBI Special Agent Jonathan ...
by Historian
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:09 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Expansion chamber size on 12" 1.5ID tube?
Replies: 7
Views: 2065

Re: Expansion chamber size on 12" 1.5ID tube?

I stand corrected. I suppose I had the 9mm Hush-Puppy in mind when I was thinking of secret-squirrel suppressors , with shoot through baffles. Thank you for clarification. "Secret-squirrel suppressors " Raised an hilarious image of past agent " Secret Squirrel*, also known as Agent 0...
by Historian
Wed Mar 02, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Expansion chamber size on 12" 1.5ID tube?
Replies: 7
Views: 2065

Re: Expansion chamber size on 12" 1.5ID tube?

I stand corrected. I suppose I had the 9mm Hush-Puppy in mind when I was thinking of secret-squirrel suppressors , with shoot through baffles. Thank you for clarification. "Secret-squirrel suppressors " Raised an hilarious image of past agent " Secret Squirrel*, also known as Agent 0...
by Historian
Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Expansion chamber size on 12" 1.5ID tube?
Replies: 7
Views: 2065

Re: Expansion chamber size on 12" 1.5ID tube?

<< https://www.rifleman.org.uk/DeLisle_Silenced_Commando_Carbine.html >> As memory serves in late 1960s in UK the DeLisle was exhibited at a closed meeting and as the Good Captain said no wipes seen. And as the venerable .45 naturally subsonic wipes could cause some unappealing problems. An esteeme...
by Historian
Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Expansion chamber size on 12" 1.5ID tube?
Replies: 7
Views: 2065

Re: Expansion chamber size on 12" 1.5ID tube?

<< https://www.rifleman.org.uk/DeLisle_Silenced_Commando_Carbine.html >> As memory serves in late 1960s in UK the DeLisle was exhibited at a closed meeting and as the Good Captain said no wipes seen. And as the venerable .45 naturally subsonic it could cause some unappealing problems. Please show yo...