Silencers for a .22

Powderman · 04-09-2008, 06:31 AM

Folks, I believe it's time for a wake-up call....

Suppressors are NOT evil. I know that, you know that.

Suppressors CAN actually LESSEN the hazards associated with gunfire, as in hearing loss. You know that, and I know that.

That being said, be advised---be WELL advised----that some of you are openly discussing ways to break the law.

I don't like it, but until it is changed, IT IS THE LAW.

You MAY (depending on your State and local laws) purchase an actual suppressor to use on your favorite firearm. Fill out the paperwork, and do it right.

You may NOT improvise a suppressor unless you have the proper paperwork from Uncle Sam. Doing so exposes you to the risk of a long vacation in Club Fed.

Trust me, by making the statements some of you are making, you are demonstrating CRIMINAL KNOWLEDGE, RECKLESSNESS and NEGLIGENCE. These are three base elements of a crime. The last one is INTENT--and all it takes is taking a substantial step toward the consummation of the illegal act.

Please do NOT put your good names, your reputations and your fortunes on the line by declaring that you HAVE, WILL or are WILLING TO break the law.

Buy one legally, and enjoy!

(By the way, for those who can purchase one, Gemtech suppressors are full of teh win!

)

irish murphy · 04-09-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan22

Rambo,

My original idea was to have a quiet gun that would not attract attention.

The trouble with survival is you don't know who else might be in the area or how close they are.

I'm beginning to think a fishin' pole might be the ultimate survival weapon.

When in this situation its YOUR BUSSINESS to know who is around.

RMTactical · 04-14-2008, 04:36 AM

They would make a great offensive weapon, but in SHTF, you're going to be playing mostly defense.

I do not however advocate breaking the law. If society broke down completely there would be no law... In which case, whatever... However, I doubt most SHTF scenarios will result in a total break down of law and order...

Rambo · 04-14-2008, 08:37 AM

When SHTF, the person getting shot never hears the shot to begin with. That is, unless you're such a poor shot and miss with the first one. Even if you wound him, the shock of the bullet hitting him dulls the hearing to the point that he still would not remember hearing the shot. So, make the first shot count and you won't need a silencer.

Rex in OTZ · 05-02-2008, 06:05 PM

I have used a old Savage 1960's era long barrel .22 bolt rifle with std .22 shorts no louder than a air-rifle or switch to bow & arrow / crossbow

GlennM · 05-03-2008, 08:19 AM

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why not buy one them air pistols they should be silent enough to kill rabbits and be legal

I have a Beeman and a pump Sheridan. They are BOTH louder than the CCI CB Long and CB Short recommendation already stated above.

knightRider · 05-03-2008, 08:57 AM

a pictures worth 1000 words!

billy · 05-03-2008, 09:12 AM

knightrider,
so you decided against the soda bottle filled with potatos and a rubber stretched over it while shooting through a pillow?
i thought for sure you were going to go with that.
it sounded so tacticool!

p.s. make sure the bottle is empty.
i got all sticky........

PONTIACDM · 05-03-2008, 09:50 AM

Ok I want a .22 silencer now. You guys talked me into it. How do I get started legally? Is there someone that can help me and walk me through the process?

Powderman · 05-14-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by oregonoutdoorsm

Billy you're on the right track,

Being the new guy here is my two cents. I took two pieces of PVC one that fit over the barrel just enough, drill several dozenholes in it and then fit it inside of another piece of PVC only larger but the key here is allow enough space to stuff with Steel wool so the gas can escape through the holes in the smaller piece and into the larger piece.

The larger piece is threaded so you can cap it, drill a hole in the end say 1/2 inch now duct tape that, the hole will allign with the bore.
The PVC must protrude past the muzzle by at least 6" inches to capture the gases.
It work find with long rifle but Subs are better.
Even when gathering food try never to shoot more than one time from any posistion, all it will do is give your position away for others to hunt you or to mark you and follwo you back to where your family and everything you own is food, weapons, water etc.

If that gun is registered to you take the photo and remove the serial. No Trace no names no trouble

And thank you, sir or ma'am, for posting on this board that: (a) you have committed multiple Federal offenses; and, (b) that you have formulated intent and criminal negligence to commit the same again.

I don't have too many posts here, and I am definitely not a moderator, but this seems to be a nice board, and a good place to visit and spend some time. Please, out of the sake of courtesy, do NOT endanger this board--place it in the risk of being closed down--by advocating criminal activity and encouraging others to do the same.

knightRider · 05-15-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PONTIACDM

Ok I want a .22 silencer now. You guys talked me into it. How do I get started legally? Is there someone that can help me and walk me through the process?

p.m. me

billy · 10-23-2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

knightrider,
so you decided against the soda bottle filled with potatos and a rubber stretched over it while shooting through a pillow?
i thought for sure you were going to go with that.
it sounded so tacticool!

p.s. make sure the bottle is empty.
i got all sticky........

has anyone tried it with DIET soda?
mebbe it's not as sticky?
it was pretty quiet......

SwedeSteve · 10-23-2008, 09:33 AM

I've often wondered how a watermelon would work.

billy · 10-23-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

I've often wondered how a watermelon would work.

that sounds convenient!

Dan22 · 10-27-2008, 11:21 PM

OK, I'd like to say that if I want to hit a squirrel with open sights a potato or soda bottle would cause a bit of a problem in seeing my target.

I guess a silencer would almost pretty much dictate the use of a scope.

My original intent was not to break the law, I was thinking of trying to be stealthy and keep my presence to a minimum. I think a real "Survival" situation would be very much different than normal times.

I've been hunting in upstate NY where the woods can be very overgrown with brush and knowing if others are close can be impossible to determine.

On the other hand if you are out west you can have hundreds of yards of open view.

I guess the main point of my original question was to see if there was a "Quick 'N Dirty" method to cobble up a silencer and if others thought it would be worth doing.

Thinking it over I'm afraid my fire to cook my squirrel or rabbit would be far more revealing than a single shot from a .22.

Rex in OTZ · 10-28-2008, 02:02 PM

.22 shorts in a long barreld 1950's era rifle all leagle and above board sounds as loud as my break barrel .177.

chris l · 11-04-2008, 06:26 AM

Well, I buy my silencers from the local gunshop....

No tax, no problem...

But then I live in UK!

60mm plastic water pipe lined/filled with wire mesh, solid plastic ends, and with a central perforated tube about 15mm would work, (if it were permitted) for about 5 or six shots or until the mesh compacts (small calibre, say .22). If the end caps were screwed on you would just unscrew and replace the wire mesh...(if it were permitted).

wunhunglo · 11-04-2008, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris l

Well, I buy my silencers from the local gunshop....

No tax, no problem...

But then I live in UK!

Has some advantages, doesn't it!

chris l · 11-04-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wunhunglo

Has some advantages, doesn't it!

Many, many, many.....

gater · 11-05-2008, 02:45 AM

You all made my day. Thanks

04-14-2008, 04:36 AM	#63
RMTactical Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 176	They would make a great offensive weapon, but in SHTF, you're going to be playing mostly defense. I do not however advocate breaking the law. If society broke down completely there would be no law... In which case, whatever... However, I doubt most SHTF scenarios will result in a total break down of law and order... __________________ rockymountaintactical.net Last edited by RMTactical; 04-14-2008 at 04:38 AM.

04-14-2008, 08:37 AM	#64
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 892	When SHTF, the person getting shot never hears the shot to begin with. That is, unless you're such a poor shot and miss with the first one. Even if you wound him, the shock of the bullet hitting him dulls the hearing to the point that he still would not remember hearing the shot. So, make the first shot count and you won't need a silencer. __________________ If you run, you'll just die tired.

05-02-2008, 06:05 PM	#65
Rex in OTZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 523	.22 Lr rifle and .22 shorts I have used a old Savage 1960's era long barrel .22 bolt rifle with std .22 shorts no louder than a air-rifle or switch to bow & arrow / crossbow

05-03-2008, 08:57 AM	#67
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,779 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 11	a pictures worth 1000 words! __________________ I'm part kalishnakov, part heckler and Koch.

05-03-2008, 09:12 AM	#68
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,878 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	knightrider, so you decided against the soda bottle filled with potatos and a rubber stretched over it while shooting through a pillow? i thought for sure you were going to go with that. it sounded so tacticool! p.s. make sure the bottle is empty. i got all sticky........ __________________ Last edited by billy; 05-03-2008 at 09:13 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

04-09-2008, 06:31 AM	#61
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 145	Folks, I believe it's time for a wake-up call.... Suppressors are NOT evil. I know that, you know that. Suppressors CAN actually LESSEN the hazards associated with gunfire, as in hearing loss. You know that, and I know that. That being said, be advised---be WELL advised----that some of you are openly discussing ways to break the law. I don't like it, but until it is changed, IT IS THE LAW. You MAY (depending on your State and local laws) purchase an actual suppressor to use on your favorite firearm. Fill out the paperwork, and do it right. You may NOT improvise a suppressor unless you have the proper paperwork from Uncle Sam. Doing so exposes you to the risk of a long vacation in Club Fed. Trust me, by making the statements some of you are making, you are demonstrating CRIMINAL KNOWLEDGE, RECKLESSNESS and NEGLIGENCE. These are three base elements of a crime. The last one is INTENT--and all it takes is taking a substantial step toward the consummation of the illegal act. Please do NOT put your good names, your reputations and your fortunes on the line by declaring that you HAVE, WILL or are WILLING TO break the law. Buy one legally, and enjoy! (By the way, for those who can purchase one, Gemtech suppressors are full of teh win! )

05-03-2008, 09:50 AM	#69
PONTIACDM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 724	Ok I want a .22 silencer now. You guys talked me into it. How do I get started legally? Is there someone that can help me and walk me through the process? __________________ I Did Not Hit You!!! I Simply High-Fived Your Face!

10-23-2008, 09:33 AM	#73
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 12,158 Images: 1	I've often wondered how a watermelon would work. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-27-2008, 11:21 PM	#75
Dan22 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 445	OK, I'd like to say that if I want to hit a squirrel with open sights a potato or soda bottle would cause a bit of a problem in seeing my target. I guess a silencer would almost pretty much dictate the use of a scope. My original intent was not to break the law, I was thinking of trying to be stealthy and keep my presence to a minimum. I think a real "Survival" situation would be very much different than normal times. I've been hunting in upstate NY where the woods can be very overgrown with brush and knowing if others are close can be impossible to determine. On the other hand if you are out west you can have hundreds of yards of open view. I guess the main point of my original question was to see if there was a "Quick 'N Dirty" method to cobble up a silencer and if others thought it would be worth doing. Thinking it over I'm afraid my fire to cook my squirrel or rabbit would be far more revealing than a single shot from a .22.

10-28-2008, 02:02 PM	#76
Rex in OTZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 523	.22 shorts in a long barreld 1950's era rifle all leagle and above board sounds as loud as my break barrel .177.

11-04-2008, 06:26 AM	#77
chris l Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK - cradle of civilisation... Posts: 34	Well, I buy my silencers from the local gunshop.... No tax, no problem... But then I live in UK! 60mm plastic water pipe lined/filled with wire mesh, solid plastic ends, and with a central perforated tube about 15mm would work, (if it were permitted) for about 5 or six shots or until the mesh compacts (small calibre, say .22). If the end caps were screwed on you would just unscrew and replace the wire mesh...(if it were permitted). Last edited by chris l; 11-04-2008 at 06:31 AM.

11-05-2008, 02:45 AM	#80
gater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Central MO Posts: 4	You all made my day. Thanks