Where are all the suppressors?

SPC David S. — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:55:30 -0400

I know, I know service life and cost but seriously why aren't suppressors used in CQC?

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2017/06/27/the-new-stealth-infantry-how-suppressors-will-change-battlefield-tactics/

The new stealth infantry: How suppressors will change battlefield tactics

The Army and Marine Corps are both interested in expanding the use of suppressors.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jun 12 at 2019 2:57 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:57:05 -0400

They should be. It's probably cheaper than paying for tinnitus and such. Also it makes tactical sense.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2019 4:23 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:23:11 -0400

There are requirements out and companies are working to put in bids. The Army is hoping to develop a "family" that would essentially be the same designs for all calibers used.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 12 at 2019 5:19 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:19:03 -0400

A thought- Suppressors work by deflecting or trapping escaping gases form the round. This normally slows the speed of the round down, affecting range and accuracy. Agree it would work wonders in clearing houses, but they are lousy for long shots.

Response by SPC Cesar Freytes made Jun 12 at 2019 7:25 PM

SPC Cesar Freytes — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:25:02 -0400

Amazon . com or do as we did back in the day use cigarette butts and get denied by the VA

Response by 2LT Earl Dean made Jun 13 at 2019 12:26 AM

2LT Earl Dean — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:26:56 -0400

The weapons in the pic have silencers on the two weapons. The way they make them now days it really doesn't effect the operation as much as they used to.

Response by SPC Casey Ashfield made Jun 13 at 2019 7:20 PM

SPC Casey Ashfield — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:20:06 -0400

I had some of my old NCOs tell me they did get issued a handful of suppressors for doing night missions in Iraq in the 2006ish time frame as part of the Battle of Ramadi. Personally I think they would be a great addition to an individual soldier's firearm. The biggest hold up, I suspect, are from the bean counters who don't want to work the numbers to have an extra $1000 attached to a weapon when it is likely just going to gather dust.