Do you feel lead hitting your face?

[DaveJTR]

When you shoot suppressed, do you feel lead hitting your face? When I shoot my 22 suppressor out of my browning 1911 22, I literally feel pieces of lead hit my face after EVERY shot. Normal? Get a new host?

[13brv3]

I bought a S&W Victory, and was getting hit in the face with something nearly every shot. I hadn't had that much of a problem with the Ruger I was using prior to that, but the Victory seems to leave a channel open straight to your face past the bolt.

When I asked on the S&W forum, they immediately guessed that I was using dirty Remington ammo, and they were right. I tried some Gemtech, and have almost no problem with that.

The host and ammo both make a difference.

Cheers,
Rusty

[Fulliautomatix]

Shouldn't be lead. Powder residue is much more likely.

[mbogo]

Shouldn't be lead. Powder residue is much more likely.

I agree that unburnt powder is most likely what you're being peppered with.

Always wear safety glasses when shooting, and try changing ammunition.

mbogo

[DaveJTR]

I'm using CCI standard velocity. That's the best right? Tried federal and felt like I was in a sandstorm.

[mbogo]

I use CCI Standard, as well as other supersonic ammunition in a Ruger .22/45 and Browning Buckmark.

What gun and suppressor are you using?

mbogo

[DaveJTR]

Browning 1911 22 4.25 inch barrel and an Element 2 suppressor

[mbogo]

Sorry, you did mention the Browning in your original post.

If you search this forum for "element blowback", you'll find similar reports.

I'd contact AAC about it.

mbogo

[DaveJTR]

Thanks mbogo. Gonna try a different host - one with a shorter barrel. Maybe that'll be better (or worse). Who knows.

[mbogo]

You're welcome. I am still learning myself.

mbogo

[DaveJTR]

Mbogo. Switched to a PPK/S host. Most quiet host I've ever heard. ZERO blowback / splash back. Video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BILv5TIADU9 ... by=djleejd

[Joker31D]

which ppk did you use the new one or a real walther? I want to buy one of the new ones to replace my p22 but am concerned about the quality.

[mbogo]

Very nice, Joker!

Is that an aftermarket threaded barrel?

mbogo