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Can guns have built-in silencers?
A silencer manufacturer has unveiled an unusual new gun that’s meant to be seen but not heard: a pistol with a built-in silencer. The Maxim 9 is a pistol with a silencer integrated into the gun, according to SilencerCo, a silencer manufacturer in Utah. The handgun-silencer combo is not unprecedented.
Are integrally suppressed guns illegal?
Loaning of suppressors, or silencers is prohibited by federal law. Loaning, or borrowing a suppressor, either integrated or detachable is a federal offense.
Can you put a suppressor on any barrel?
Many suppressors will screw on directly in place of these flash hiders. However, most other guns ship without threading, although some bolt action rifles may be available with a threaded barrel. In most cases, factory threaded barrels are precise enough for mounting a suppressor.
Are integrated suppressors worth it?
Integrated suppressors have almost all of the advantages, save for the legal ones. Since the shape of the suppressor can be fit to the gun, it can be shorter, smaller and lighter than a removable suppressor of the same internal volume/DB reduction.
Why are suppressors not allowed to be used internally?
The main reason it is not done is because of the process. In the United States, suppressors are regulated separately from firearms under the National Firearms Act. For this reason, if you internally suppress a firearm, the entire firearm must then fall under the suppressor regulation.
Should I buy an integrally suppressed rifle barrel?
Choosing to shoot an integral suppressor requires you to either purchase an integrally suppressed rifle to start with, or to buy an integrally suppressed barrel for a rifle you already own. The idea of an integrally suppressed rifle barrel is gaining some traction in the shooting world, and for good reason.
Why are integrally suppressed guns so rare?
Until recently, integrally suppressed guns have been a bit of a rarity due to the realities of making high quality suppressors. It’s not trivial to make a suppressor that’s light weight, reasonably small, effective, and that will last for a large number of rounds, especially in larger calibers.
Do you need a threaded barrel for a suppressor?
Adding a suppressor to your rifle takes a little more than just a threaded barrel, there are details to consider in regards to the type of suppressor, the law, and the rifle itself. In fact, a threaded barrel might not even be required as you’ll learn in this discussion of integral suppressors.