A lot of suppressor companies claim that they have “zero impact shift” or “minimal impact shift.” That sounds great, but is it the truth? What does it really mean? Well, in order to understand these claims, we first have to define a few things. Point of Impact Shift A POI shift is a change in…

“Quick Disconnect” is a bit of a misnomer. Some QD designs are not very fast to attach, and some direct-threads can be very quick. It is important to note that because suppressors get extremely hot after even moderate use, they must be allowed to cool before being removed no matter the attachment system. So purchasing…

Without getting too far into the weeds on a very complicated subject, we’ll try to talk briefly about dB ratings. Suppressors are rated by their decibel reduction (intensity), which is different than perceived sound (loudness). While these two factors are related, they are not the same thing, and they are not proportional. When intensity increases…

There are few things that make you feel better about your shooting abilities than the satisfying ring of a steel target when a bullet hits it. That sound is guaranteed to put an ear-to-ear to smile on the face of whoever happens to be holding the gun. It’s great for everything from new shooters to…