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by mr fixit
Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Silencer FAQ (work-in-progress)
Replies: 17
Views: 103436

Re: Silencer FAQ (work-in-progress)

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by mr fixit
Tue Sep 19, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Tube materials for rifle-caliber monocore
Replies: 5
Views: 1597

Re: Tube materials for rifle-caliber monocore

I've built a handful of cans. I'm not worried about Titanium wearing, I think it is a forever can material. I would be concerned with aluminum. Don't forget the option of 4140/4130 steel construction, as light as stainless and stronger too. At this point in my building, I'm more about light weight. ...
by mr fixit
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Handgun Talk
Topic: Under 1100fps with bulk High Velocity 22LR?
Replies: 3
Views: 4332

Re: Under 1100fps with bulk High Velocity 22LR?

For what it's worth, I'm planning on building an integral Ruger Mk2 suppressed pistol. I've been told that 3.5-4" barrel will keep most bulk pack sub-sonic. I haven't tested it yet. I'm planning on going with a 3.5" barrel. You may already know that velocity will change based on temp, humi...
by mr fixit
Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 8.6 Blackout
Replies: 12
Views: 1862

Re: 8.6 Blackout

I have no idea on the 8.6 but wanted to tell you I'm glad to see you back around. Always enjoyed the information you brought to the forum.
by mr fixit
Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Glossary?
Replies: 2
Views: 664

Re: Glossary?

Might be a good idea, Finding time to get it done and searching for the photos would take me a while. Not being sarcastic at all, but if you put something together I'll make a sticky.
by mr fixit
Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: New to Form 1
Replies: 4
Views: 1129

Re: New to Form 1

Hated to see your post wallow without a response. Fact is this site used to be the best place on the web for suppressor builders. Spam took over a couple years ago and the site owner sort of abandoned the site for a while. Most of the folks with all the knowledge got tired of the spam and lack of up...
by mr fixit
Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: K Baffle Design (by 16 year old)
Replies: 342
Views: 198796

Re: K Baffle Design (by 16 year old)

deleted 2 accounts of spammers in this thread, along with their posts. Just FYI to anyone who sees a couple of the above posts with sarcastic questions, they were aimed at posts that no longer exist.
by mr fixit
Thu Aug 10, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 5.56mm Sealed Can Build - Ongoing - UPDATE 10/6/2017
Replies: 53
Views: 33957

Re: 5.56mm Sealed Can Build - Ongoing - UPDATE 10/6/2017

So im assuming everyone left this thread long ago so my question above remains unanswered. Fortunately I did find answers so ill just toot my own horn here. Leaving the first blast baffel (simply a round bore hole) is whats most recommended if you want accuracy. You can also port the blast baffle, ...
by mr fixit
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 3 form 1's submitted
Replies: 10
Views: 1323

Re: 3 form 1's submitted

Well....... A big thank you to Capt. Link! He sent me a PM with some ideas for a monocore, but it would make the integra barrel too long for what I want. I wanted a monocore to work because it would make mounting the suppressor tube easier. However making the monocore would require some tooling and ...
by mr fixit
Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 3 form 1's submitted
Replies: 10
Views: 1323

Re: 3 form 1's submitted

Out of curiosity what makes it unsuited for the shorter barrels of 22 rimfire? The simple baffles work better at lower pressure of a rifle. A tradeoff for ease of construction. How would it be affected by porting the barrel near the muzzle into a large area created by the tube extending behind the ...
by mr fixit
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 3 form 1's submitted
Replies: 10
Views: 1323

Re: 3 form 1's submitted

there are a few things I can't get out of my head; first, I keep reading that 22 rimfire isn't hard to suppress. second, I see that TBA and others use monocores in their Ruger Mark integral builds and folks seem to like the sounds. so that makes me wonder how good of a monocore would I really have t...
by mr fixit
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 3 form 1's submitted
Replies: 10
Views: 1323

Re: 3 form 1's submitted

Capt. Link. wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:39 pm
The straight eight is unsuited for short barrels but is outstanding for the low velocity gases of a rifle. I have some details that may help your project.
Love to have the assistance. Out of curiosity what makes it unsuited for the shorter barrels of 22 rimfire?
by mr fixit
Thu Jul 20, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 3 form 1's submitted
Replies: 10
Views: 1323

3 form 1's submitted

Well, just got 3 new form 1's submitted for 22 caliber. Going to do 3 Ruger MK 1 integrals. We'll see how long it takes. Really really wish I could experiment. I'm torn between doing a version of Capt. Link's "Straight 8", and a stack of double clipped cones. I like the idea of a monocore ...
by mr fixit
Mon Jul 17, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Wave Baffles
Replies: 2
Views: 977

Re: Wave Baffles

I would love to see what that would look like. Are you talking about stamped baffles having external contours?
by mr fixit
Thu Jul 06, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Is There Such a Thing as "Too Much" Suppressor?
Replies: 8
Views: 1233

Re: Is There Such a Thing as "Too Much" Suppressor?

first, Yes a suppressor can be too big. second, solvent traps and parts have for all practical purposes been shut down. What you see from China will get intercepted and you will get a note from the ATF. rimfire cans run about 1" OD, and 6" long. give or take Centerfire rifle up through the...
by mr fixit
Sat Jul 01, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 22 rimfire- Omega vs Cones vs K's
Replies: 13
Views: 2378

Re: 22 rimfire- Omega vs Cones vs K's

Don't trust the artwork of the Leasure patent I have some details not mentioned. The volume of his suppressors is tiny and dispels all thought about needed cubic inches for a caliber. The design is still used but has gone to the spook market. I have two very similar designs ,the straight eight and ...
by mr fixit
Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 22 rimfire- Omega vs Cones vs K's
Replies: 13
Views: 2378

Re: 22 rimfire- Omega vs Cones vs K's

I'm going to throw you a curve ball with a little known design by John D Leasure US5164535A. Typical cans used three to four baffles with a half inch spacing. Performance was astonishing. Artwork on the patent looks like flat baffles with a cross-flow feature. Very interesting. I've also wondered a...
by mr fixit
Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Porting baffles
Replies: 6
Views: 2934

Re: Porting baffles

I am far from an expert, but my gut tells me that porting a baffle that already has a 1/2" hole in it isn't going to do much.
by mr fixit
Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Form 1 design questions
Replies: 4
Views: 803

Re: Form 1 design questions

looks like it would be a nightmare to machine at home. My first thought is why not just cones? why all the 'extra' spirals and vanes?
by mr fixit
Mon Jun 26, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 22 rimfire- Omega vs Cones vs K's
Replies: 13
Views: 2378

Re: 22 rimfire- Omega vs Cones vs K's

..... Your Requirements Document ( residual from long ago Source Selection steps :) ): ". .about 3.5" barrel, of which about 2.25 will be forward of the receiver. A 1" diameter tube long of proper length extending back over the exposed pipe threaded to the receiver " Observation...
by mr fixit
Mon Jun 26, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 22 rimfire- Omega vs Cones vs K's
Replies: 13
Views: 2378

Re: 22 rimfire- Omega vs Cones vs K's

Thank you sir for the thank you sir. My project is going to be an 'integral' Ruger Mk2. I am looking at about 3.5" barrel, of which about 2.25 will be forward of the receiver. A 1" tube approx 8.5" long extending back over the exposed barrel to the receiver. A combo muzzle brake and s...
by mr fixit
Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 22 rimfire- Omega vs Cones vs K's
Replies: 13
Views: 2378

22 rimfire- Omega vs Cones vs K's

Assuming the same length can, same length barrel and same ammo, is there any definitive leader as to the best baffle choice for 22 rimfire? Assuming Form 1 build, with lathe and milling machine available, is there a clear 'better choice"? Pros and cons to the various styles?
by mr fixit
Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 6/12/2023 Updates
Replies: 12
Views: 5819

Re: 6/12/2023 Updates

Heads up: the search bar at the top right of the forum is broken (at least for me). When I attempt to put in a search term and click the submit button, it takes me to a page with a bunch of error messages. If you scroll down past the error messages the search results are there. Took me a long while...
by mr fixit
Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:46 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: How many folks still build?
Replies: 19
Views: 8048

Re: How many folks still build?

I started making form 1 silencers as a hobby twenty years ago. It has been a few years since my last build, but I've got four forms to finish now that I'm retired Glad to see you again here. I've read lots of your posts and watched videos. Congratulations on the retirement! Makes you wonder how you...
by mr fixit
Mon Jun 19, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 6/12/2023 Updates
Replies: 12
Views: 5819

Re: 6/12/2023 Updates

Glad to keep the site going. Lots of info here