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…

There was a lot of uproar in the suppressor industry about the adoption of Rule 41F. Some people saw it as no big deal. Others saw it as the end of gun trusts. But what has really changed? Are trusts still the best options for purchasing NFA-regulated items like suppressors, SBRs, and full-auto firearms? Trusts…

“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…

Nearly every time we show someone one of our suppressors at a demo, we’re asked about direct-thread cans working their way loose. We usually respond by handing that person a full-auto rifle and a couple mags, and challenging them to loosen the suppressor by shooting it. Obviously, this slightly smart-ass (but really fun) response doesn’t…