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texas_rebel_1980 · 08-21-2007, 07:43 AM

couple of questions:

1. is a supressor effective on .45 acp enough to make a difference in dB levels

2. can i purchase a threaded barrel or does one need to be machined

i understand i cant just throw a suppressor on my gun and must obey the laws. i am just researching before i blow some cash.

CharlieHo · 08-21-2007, 08:00 AM

A suppressor will greatly reduce the noise (db levels) on ANY firearm, as that what it's intent is.

Now, where the confusion comes in, is when one start talking about "silencers" and how they cannot silence a supersonic projectile, etc

I'll just say for the record, I've NEVER heard a firearm silenced, but have enjoyed the sound of many suppressed firearms.

zac07 · 08-21-2007, 08:12 AM

From what I have heard it will make a difference in almost any gun, but it is more effective with subsonic rounds. I know EFK Firedragon has threaded barrels for about $200.

BMFOTP · 08-21-2007, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texas_rebel_1980

couple of questions:

1. is a supressor effective on .45 acp enough to make a difference in dB levels

2. can i purchase a threaded barrel or does one need to be machined

i understand i cant just throw a suppressor on my gun and must obey the laws. i am just researching before i blow some cash.

Very good question. I am going to follow this thread closely as I live in a state where suppressors are legal. I just want to make sure the suppessor quites my XD-45 enough to make the purchase worth the money. Of course paying the necessary fees and following the laws go without saying.

Myk9noseknows · 08-21-2007, 12:40 PM

Nearly all .45acp ammo is subsonic, (under 1080fps I believe). A supressor will greatly reduce most noise, you'll mainly just hear the action cycle of the semi-auto and a small popl

willbird · 08-21-2007, 09:21 PM

There is an article in this months Rifleman about suppressed M14 rifles as used in Vietnam and other conflicts. It nicely explains how a suppressor used with a supersonic cartridge was very useful indeed.

On a recoil operated device like an XD-45 you will need a suppressor made to work with them, the 45 pistol sized cans I have heard are not "hollywood quiet" by any means....nor was the 10mm glock with a suppressor that I shot............but they are much quieter.

Another benefit is that the suppressor works as a muzzle brake but the recoil enhancer that is required in the suppressor to make the recoil operated gun work may take away some of that effect.

FWIW I would suggest a 22 muzzle can as your FIRST suppressor not a 45 can, the 22 can will indeed be "hollywood quiet"

I did see some xd-45 barrels that are avail threaded or just extra long, I posted them to another thread,

Bill

texas_rebel_1980 · 08-21-2007, 09:34 PM

hell guess i gotta go buy that walther p22 darn darn darn LOL my brother has one, no can, but that thing is sweeeeeet. he pimped his with a laser and a can is next i imagine. i will see if he does and if i likey, then buy. but i want a can for the 45 dang it, i dont know why, its the same as wanting more guns, do i need it, nah, but its so cool................

Myk9noseknows · 08-21-2007, 10:36 PM

"Pimped" really? in the XD forum, come on

HumbleGuy · 08-22-2007, 05:15 AM

I'm interested in what it takes to be able to get a suppressor in TX. I understand that you have to follow the ATF procedures, but I'm not sure if there are any superceding laws in TX. If not, I still think it may be difficult to get the head LEO to sign off on it.

A suppressor would be great on a home defense weapon. I cringe thinking about firing off my .40 or .357 in the house.

XD45inAZ · 08-22-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HumbleGuy

I'm interested in what it takes to be able to get a suppressor in TX. I understand that you have to follow the ATF procedures, but I'm not sure if there are any superceding laws in TX. If not, I still think it may be difficult to get the head LEO to sign off on it.

A suppressor would be great on a home defense weapon. I cringe thinking about firing off my .40 or .357 in the house.

Search online, there are many options for "poor man's" suppressor.

08-21-2007, 07:43 AM	#1
texas_rebel_1980 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,322	suppressor questions couple of questions: 1. is a supressor effective on .45 acp enough to make a difference in dB levels 2. can i purchase a threaded barrel or does one need to be machined i understand i cant just throw a suppressor on my gun and must obey the laws. i am just researching before i blow some cash. __________________ It may be 5'clock somewhere, but its Beer Thirty here!!!

08-21-2007, 08:00 AM	#2
CharlieHo XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 514	A suppressor will greatly reduce the noise (db levels) on ANY firearm, as that what it's intent is. Now, where the confusion comes in, is when one start talking about "silencers" and how they cannot silence a supersonic projectile, etc I'll just say for the record, I've NEVER heard a firearm silenced, but have enjoyed the sound of many suppressed firearms. __________________ "The philosophy of gun control: Teenagers are roaring through town at 90 MPH, where the speed limit is 25. Your solution is to lower the speed limit to 20." - Sam Cohen, inventor of the Neutron Bomb

08-21-2007, 12:40 PM	#5
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,890	Nearly all .45acp ammo is subsonic, (under 1080fps I believe). A supressor will greatly reduce most noise, you'll mainly just hear the action cycle of the semi-auto and a small popl __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

08-21-2007, 09:34 PM	#7
texas_rebel_1980 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,322	hell guess i gotta go buy that walther p22 darn darn darn LOL my brother has one, no can, but that thing is sweeeeeet. he pimped his with a laser and a can is next i imagine. i will see if he does and if i likey, then buy. but i want a can for the 45 dang it, i dont know why, its the same as wanting more guns, do i need it, nah, but its so cool................ __________________ It may be 5'clock somewhere, but its Beer Thirty here!!!

08-21-2007, 10:36 PM	#8
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,890	"Pimped" really? in the XD forum, come on __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

08-21-2007, 08:12 AM	#3
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,117	From what I have heard it will make a difference in almost any gun, but it is more effective with subsonic rounds. I know EFK Firedragon has threaded barrels for about $200.

08-21-2007, 09:21 PM	#6
willbird XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 31	There is an article in this months Rifleman about suppressed M14 rifles as used in Vietnam and other conflicts. It nicely explains how a suppressor used with a supersonic cartridge was very useful indeed. On a recoil operated device like an XD-45 you will need a suppressor made to work with them, the 45 pistol sized cans I have heard are not "hollywood quiet" by any means....nor was the 10mm glock with a suppressor that I shot............but they are much quieter. Another benefit is that the suppressor works as a muzzle brake but the recoil enhancer that is required in the suppressor to make the recoil operated gun work may take away some of that effect. FWIW I would suggest a 22 muzzle can as your FIRST suppressor not a 45 can, the 22 can will indeed be "hollywood quiet" I did see some xd-45 barrels that are avail threaded or just extra long, I posted them to another thread, Bill

08-22-2007, 05:15 AM	#9
HumbleGuy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 164	I'm interested in what it takes to be able to get a suppressor in TX. I understand that you have to follow the ATF procedures, but I'm not sure if there are any superceding laws in TX. If not, I still think it may be difficult to get the head LEO to sign off on it. A suppressor would be great on a home defense weapon. I cringe thinking about firing off my .40 or .357 in the house.

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