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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/
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2017/06/27/the-new-stealth-infantry-how-suppressors-will-change-battlefield-tactics/
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11B: InfantrymanClose Quarters Battle Course ProcurementHearing HealthRifle Platoon Leader
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They should be. It's probably cheaper than paying for tinnitus and such. Also it makes tactical sense.
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Amazon . com or do as we did back in the day use cigarette butts and get denied by the VA
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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.
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CPL Shannon Minor
Negatory SGM a properly designed suppressor has very minimal effect on long range accuracy and I have personally seen a Barrett 50 BMG suppressed make a 3 shot 6” group at 1000 meters. Suppressors have come a long way over the years.
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SGM Bill Frazer
CPL Shannon Minor - Thanks CPL- most of my experience was from 20+ yrs ago. We had to move a lot closer in those days.
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CPL Shannon Minor
SGM Bill Frazer anytime SGM and you where absolutely correct about the old ones lol I remember them very well. The technology has come a long way since we both where in the game lol.
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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.
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SPC David S. pointy suppressors would be useless on a free floating barrel so you will probably never see that.
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SPC David S.
I know it would affect accuracy but I was thinking of a bedded platform for CQC. However that affects the whole supply chain. Just thinking with the ever increasing urban combat battle space I would expect DoD to make some changes - maybe specialized units in urban combat - as such with specialized gear. But agree that is a big slow turn around.
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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.
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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.
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SPC Cesar Freytes
Put it on your wish list... sounds like a bunch of kids that don't know how the federal government works... but are still trying to order from the wish book. You do know what a wish book is right ???? This remark is to everyone on this post. Gee Heee
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