justin_247
09-09-11, 11:03
I read a blurp about SIG's new Elite suppressor on Soldier Systems today that sounds ridiculous. They're saying they've measured "less than 100 db with the can." I don't know enough about suppressors to call B.S. on this, but if they are telling the truth they must have made some massive technological leap that nobody ever predicted. So what do you all say... legit or crap? I'm leaning towards the latter.
... if they got it so quiet, then why on earth is the shooter wearing ear plugs?
From here (http://soldiersystems.net/2011/09/08/nbow-range-day-sig-sauer/):
Here you can see the 516 paired with the Elite suppressor. They have measured less than 100 db with this can. An interesting feature of the 516, is that you can dial the gas down to the point that it can be fired without cycling the bolt, further reducing the audible signature by 2-3 db.
... if they got it so quiet, then why on earth is the shooter wearing ear plugs?
From here (http://soldiersystems.net/2011/09/08/nbow-range-day-sig-sauer/):
Here you can see the 516 paired with the Elite suppressor. They have measured less than 100 db with this can. An interesting feature of the 516, is that you can dial the gas down to the point that it can be fired without cycling the bolt, further reducing the audible signature by 2-3 db.