This video explores the historical origins and Hollywood misrepresentations of firearm suppressors, commonly known as silencers. Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries delves into a forgotten 1940 Enfield design for a suppressed revolver and discusses the practicalities of suppressing revolvers. He is joined by renowned Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt, who sheds light on the iconic "pew pew" sound effect and how movie sound design deviates from reality. The video also includes technical details about sound recording equipment and decibel readings from suppressed and unsuppressed firearms, including a Glock.
This video features RECOIL's rigorous testing of the B.O.S.S. Guillotine suppressor for 5.56 NATO firearms. The test includes blindfolded sound comparisons, extreme mag dump durability tests, and evaluations of sound signature, blowback, weight, and overall resilience. The B.O.S.S. Guillotine is compared against other top suppressors using standardized AR-15 platforms (American Defense UIC MOD-2 with 12.5-inch barrels) and Federal American Eagle 55-grain ammunition. Testing methodology emphasizes data-driven results with precision decibel readings, gas blowback analysis, and stress testing, including SOCOM Table II standards. The video explores the suppressor's performance under punishing conditions, noting its unexpected quietness and eventual failure points.
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