by: Alan C. Paulson
Topics include: net sound reductions, bullet flight noise, primary expansion chamber, submachine gun suppressors, recoil regulator, integrally suppressed, suppressor tube, reflex suppressor, subsonic fodder, baffle stack, unsuppressed gunshots, suppressor weighs, suppressor performance, unsuppressed rifles, port blocking collar, outer coaxial chamber, rimfire scope, rear end cap, slanted sidewall, pistol suppressors, unsuppressed sound signatures, muzzle signature, loud ballistic crack, domed front end cap, suppressor mount
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Book Description:
Book Description -- This is the most significant book on firearm silencers in years. Find out the story behind and incredible capabilities of modern silencers used by elite military units and secretive government agencies. Author Alan Paulson has been called "the dean of the American silencer experts today." About the Author Research scientist Alan C. Paulson is the suppressor technology editor for The Small Arms Review and a member of the Institute for Research on Small Arms in International Security, the National Defense Industrial Association and numerous other professional societies.
Well done! -- Lots of things explained in a very clear language not often seen elsewhere, usually with good sketches of silencer designs and good explanations. Might be a bit much for a complete newbie or somebody totally lacking any knowledge about physics and ballistics, but you will get guided to it. Actually, this book made my apply for a few purchasing permits for silencers, and I have not regretted it ever since. It will also explain a bit about the history and consequences of silencers, something in my opinion very important. In my opinion, the best book on the subject. I'm craving for the second and third volume!
Silencers: History and Performance -- A great compilation of information and in my opinion, the best book on the subject right now (and in the last 10-20 years). Paulson not only evaluates but does performance measures with great detail, leads reader through intro, history, and current evaluation of modern day 'cans'. Not only a great overview of various products, but can also serve as a consumer buying guide. Reader is left with a MUCH better understanding of application, construction, complexities of sound suppressors. A definite must-have for those with an interest in legal ownership of a silencer, or curious into the inner workings and how they've evolved.
Reviews:
Outstanding Documentation -- As an active supporter of 2nd Amendment liberties, I found this book to be colorful, informative, and accurate. The photos and illustrations are outstanding. This book includes the latest information on suppressor technologies. The history and evolution of the suppressor as an invention intended for the polite use of firearms in an agrarian 19th century American to the modern military tool of assassinations is fascinating to learn. Suppressors are legal to own and use in most states, and most female shooters I know LOVE 'em!!
A fine introduction to the reality of suppressors -- Paulson has done an amazing job in putting this book together. He collects accurate, modern data about suppressors and presents it in an easy-to-understand format. I've learned more about the "reality" of suppressors from this one book (and how much of what I knew was either urban legend or flat out wrong) than I could have ever imagined.
Best there is! But you should be warned -- of the dangers of reloading rifle ammo down to subsonic velocities. A rifle round that safely holds 15 to 20 grains of powder can explode and possibly kill the shooter when loaded with only 4 grains of powder. This problem was not mentioned in the book, and there are ways to eliminate the problem (enlarge primer hole, use PISTOL powders, start high and load down).
Great Information -- Great Information! If you're looking for how's and why's of how this stuff works, this is the book for you. It's not filled with duct tape and pop bottle concoctions. This book is about professionally fabricated items and the theory behind how and why they work.