The Sounds of Silence: Part 4
The design of a suppressor is not quite as simple as it may appear. Not all suppressors are suitable for usage on all weapons. While it should be intuitive... Read more.
The Soviet Model PB Silenced Pistol
The handgun is an ideal candidate for suppression in instances where concealability of a quiet weapon with reasonable terminal ballistics is a goal. With... Read more.
Russian Underwater Guns
Many of us remember the finale in the 1965 movie Thunderball when James Bond and his allies battle Emilio Largo, the evil Number Two of SPECTRE (SPecial... Read more.
The Sounds of Silence, Part 3
The story goes that a little over 25 years ago at a show, one of the prominent silencer dealers in the United States was approached by a curiosity seeker. ... Read more.
The Elusive Vintorez 9×39 Sniper Rifle
The Soviet Union and its current iteration, Russia, have long been known for innovative weapon development; only some of which has seen the light of day in the... Read more.
The Sounds of Silence: Part 2
It is easy to spot older, long-time shooters. These are the guys who can’t understand a word you are saying while regaling you with tales of the Great... Read more.
Beyond Quiet: The Russian PSS Captive Piston Pistol
Little is known in the Western world of the Soviet silent pistols utilizing special silent ammunition. The package consists of the model PSS (Pistolet... Read more.
The Sounds of Silence: Part 1
Suppressor Sound Measurement Sound is defined as air in motion, which produces pressure variations that the human ear can detect. It is a form of... Read more.
