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by Matt in TN
Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Really Large POI Shift with Suppressor
Replies: 2
Views: 1633

Re: Really Large POI Shift with Suppressor

Have you tried tuning the can to your pistol via the booster assembly? It made a HUGE difference for me. Details here: https://www.silencertalk.com/forum/view ... p?t=696947
by Matt in TN
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:00 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 9mm Form 1 Suppressor w/ AAC Style K-Baffles
Replies: 5
Views: 1683

Re: 9mm Form 1 Suppressor w/ AAC Style K-Baffles

When I first built this I really struggled with extremely poor accuracy issues, until I learned about how to "tune" a piston/booster/can assembly to a pistol. That fixed me right up and I'm thrilled with my accuracy now! Full details of the process here: https://www.silencertalk.com/forum/...
by Matt in TN
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Tuning A Handgun Booster/Can Assembly For Accuracy
Replies: 1
Views: 1193

Re: Tuning A Handgun Booster/Can Assembly For Accuracy

So I marked the piston and the can with witness marks at Top Dead Center (where I had painstakingly indexed the stamp on the can body to be perfectly where I wanted it to be while mounted on the gun), and shot 3 round groups at all ten positions. Holy motherf%$king $hit - what a difference!!!! https...
by Matt in TN
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Tuning A Handgun Booster/Can Assembly For Accuracy
Replies: 1
Views: 1193

Tuning A Handgun Booster/Can Assembly For Accuracy

My 3rd Form 1 can was a 9mm (build thread here: https://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1543918#p1543918 ). I was really happy with how quiet it was and how well it functioned, but accuracy was TERRIBLE. Like 12" groups that were WAY off POA from unsuppressed. I tried everything - fo...
by Matt in TN
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 9mm Form 1 Suppressor w/ AAC Style K-Baffles
Replies: 5
Views: 1683

Re: 9mm Form 1 Suppressor w/ AAC Style K-Baffles

I did some temperature testing back in August that I forgot to report on. The big downside to using aluminum (even fancy 7075) is that it loses about half its strength when it gets over 300°F or so. So this thing is obviously not full auto rated - but I wanted to know if I had to worry at all about ...
by Matt in TN
Sun Jul 02, 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

Agreed on the K-baffles. They just work!
by Matt in TN
Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 9mm Form 1 Suppressor w/ AAC Style K-Baffles
Replies: 5
Views: 1683

Re: 9mm Form 1 Suppressor w/ AAC Style K-Baffles

Here's the test video: https://youtu.be/CLjzrdariV8

Audio is terrible, as always. The head camera is a Sony HDR-AS50 that gives a better idea of the actual sound. The side view video is an iPhone and the audio from that is about useless - but it shows a better video angle.
by Matt in TN
Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 9mm Form 1 Suppressor w/ AAC Style K-Baffles
Replies: 5
Views: 1683

Re: 9mm Form 1 Suppressor w/ AAC Style K-Baffles

Hmmm. Images are giving me this error: "It was not possible to determine the dimensions of the image. Please verify that the URL you entered is correct."

Image links so I don't lose them:

https://i.imgur.com/1NYSzSV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PFPtupc.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/RlIeD8c.jpg
by Matt in TN
Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 9mm Form 1 Suppressor w/ AAC Style K-Baffles
Replies: 5
Views: 1683

9mm Form 1 Suppressor w/ AAC Style K-Baffles

40 more hours of machine time on a 100% manual (we don't need no stinkin' DRO!) 1955 Southbend 9A lathe, and who knows how old Russnok mill, and my 9mm can is done. Machining operations are essentially the same as my 22LR can, but sized up for 9mm. That's all posted here in detail: http://www.silenc...
by Matt in TN
Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: How many folks still build?
Replies: 19
Views: 8050

Re: How many folks still build?

I'm starting my 3rd now. 22LR was first, then 30 cal. Now 9mm. All from scratch with lathe and mill. Fun stuff, and I learn a lot along the way!
by Matt in TN
Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:20 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Suppressor Cleaner & Solutions
Replies: 5
Views: 2396

Re: Suppressor Cleaner & Solutions

Yep. Solution is as hot as the RCBS cleaner will go.
by Matt in TN
Fri Nov 19, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Is it worth getting a titanium tube vs. the stainless steel tube?
Replies: 2
Views: 1651

Re: Is it worth getting a titanium tube vs. the stainless steel tube?

Weight vs strength. Titanium is stronger than aluminum, and lighter than steel. If that's worthwhile to you is up to you. It was for my 30 cal can.
by Matt in TN
Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:40 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Suppressor Cleaner & Solutions
Replies: 5
Views: 2396

Re: Suppressor Cleaner & Solutions

I use aircraft grade Simple Green in my ultrasonic. It works OK, but not as well as I'd hoped.

Looking forward to your reports!
by Matt in TN
Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: What about 3D printed silencers?
Replies: 26
Views: 9279

Re: What about 3D printed silencers?

My Thermal Defense Solutions suppressor was made this way, and it's the shiznet. Dunno how realistic it is for Form 1 people though...
by Matt in TN
Tue Sep 21, 2021 2:34 pm
Forum: Silencer Reviews
Topic: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors
Replies: 11
Views: 11607

Re: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors

Video from the above as an example. Note the echo is louder than the shot itself. Totally subjective and no metering, of course. But one more datum point.

https://youtu.be/79flsRIQslg
by Matt in TN
Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Silencer Reviews
Topic: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors
Replies: 11
Views: 11607

Re: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors

Another update: I ran this on my 12.5" barrel at the Legion 9/11 Memorial Run N Gun, bouncing it on my back for 7.3 miles through heavy woods and crawling through swamps and 23" drainage pipes along the way. Hits from contact distance to 600 yds. Awkward positions and all. I did notice a L...
by Matt in TN
Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Ultrasonic Cleaner Question
Replies: 414
Views: 17952

Re: Ultrasonic Cleaner Question

I use it on mine, and it works Ok. It gets the lead off, but I still end up having to scrape the carbon deposits by hand to really get them clean.
by Matt in TN
Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: PEW Science Announces the Silencer Sound Standard!
Replies: 38
Views: 19578

Re: PEW Science Announces the Silencer Sound Standard!

Great stuff - thanks for sharing!
by Matt in TN
Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:27 pm
Forum: Silencer Reviews
Topic: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors
Replies: 11
Views: 11607

Re: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors

Playing catch-up since the board has been down - Here's some more non-scientific anecdotal information: I had it out shooting some VTAC drills on 5/2, and took my ears off for several drills just to see. No discomfort at all. And the shots never would register on the PACT shot timer on my belt throu...
by Matt in TN
Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: Silencer Reviews
Topic: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors
Replies: 11
Views: 11607

Re: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors

I had another conjugal visit with the Bantam II last month. This time I was accuracy testing and checking to see how much POI shift it had vs. unsuppressed. The answer is: not much. A little less than 1 MOA shift downward from my unsuppressed 12.3" barrel. Accuracy improved suppressed, but it's...
by Matt in TN
Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:26 pm
Forum: Silencer Reviews
Topic: Best suppressor for 6.5 creedmoor
Replies: 7
Views: 11291

Re: Best suppressor for 6.5 creedmoor

What do you mean by "best"? Quietest? Lightest? Most rugged and can take sustained full auto? Smallest? Must have quick attach or ratchet lock? No backpressure? On a bolt gun or semi-auto? Without answering these, your question is like asking "what kind of car is best?" You can n...
by Matt in TN
Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:28 pm
Forum: Silencer Reviews
Topic: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors
Replies: 11
Views: 11607

Re: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors

I received the Bantam II today, and I got a very quick conjugal visit after filling out the Form 4. Short version: it really is all that. I shot 5 shots of 55gr ammo out of a 12.5" barrel at a 10 yd berm from a covered shooting position with no ear protection, and was fine. No ear ringing or wi...
by Matt in TN
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: Silencer Reviews
Topic: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors
Replies: 11
Views: 11607

Re: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors

Oh hell - I've put this off long enough. Email sent for an order.
by Matt in TN
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:54 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Erosion pictures - form 1 vs commercial
Replies: 4
Views: 2181

Re: Erosion pictures - form 1 vs commercial

Aluminum .308 suppressor - holy cow!!! Used on a 12" barrel too? ;-)
by Matt in TN
Tue Nov 24, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: Silencer Reviews
Topic: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors
Replies: 11
Views: 11607

Re: Thermal Defense Solutions suppressors

Beautiful! Any idea if their production capacity has caught up yet?