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Operation Hawkeye

Written by Silencerco on February 16, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Last August, our country suffered the deadliest single loss of American forces in the last decade with the insurgent Taliban attack of the Chinook helicopter. Among the 31 Americans on board were a majority of the elite Navy SEALs unit who killed Osama bin Laden. In response to this, Silencerco/SWR is teaming up with a number of other major partners in an initiative called “Operation Hawkeye”.

7th Grader, Will, from Longfellow Middle School in Virginia

 

Operation Hawkeye is an emerging, nationwide mission started by a 7th grader, Will, from Virginia, to raise funds in support of the families of the Special Operations team who suffered this loss. Will is shooting hoops to raise money to help the families, and even if basketball isn’t your forte, this is a great way to show your support. Working alongside with the Navy SEAL Foundation, Operation Hawkeye has seen a fair share of national publication and support, but we need to continue to spread the word.

Since its beginning on Labor Day 2011, Operation Hawkeye has raised $45,000 for the families, and gained support from CNN, the NBA, as well as recent favor from Arc’teryx LEAF, ATS Tactical, Benchmade, Cammenga, DriFire, GLOCK, Haley Strategic, ITS Tactical, Tactical Distributors, and US Patriot Tactical. This initiative will continue until Labor Day of 2012.

This is a great way to show your support of our troops, fallen soldiers and bring aid to the families who are suffering this loss most of all.

Even if you aren’t able to offer financial support, your voice and affirmation of this initiative is greatly appreciated.

To donate, click here: http://www.nswfoundation.org/hoopsforseals.htm
Here is the Facebook Page with more info on how to be involved: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-Hawkeye/167099963368075
And the Mission Breifing: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.228881163856621.55714.167099963368075&type=3.

Below are links for more information on Operation Hawkeye:

Television

CNN (story ran on national feed hourly the day after Labor Day 2011)

HLN

CNN Student News 

WUSA9 (DC CBS Affiliate)

WRC (DC NBC Affiliate)


Internet Blogs

NBA.com

Complex

Mclean Patch

USNavySEALs.com

NavySeals.net

 

Publications

Mclean Sun Gazette

Mclean Connection

Arlington Catholic Herald

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Saker Silencer

Written by Silencerco on February 9, 2012 — Leave a Comment

Hoplon Baffle Technology and Silencerco Proprietary Alloy Steel

The most common problem that leads to suppressor failure in high power rifle silencers is the abrasion from gunpowder that hits the baffles at a high rate of speed. After the silencer heats up over 1000 degrees this abrasion becomes far more problematic. The R&D team at Silencerco wanted to hit this issue head on and prove a way to minimize the pitting and degradation caused by this abrasive gunpowder. We felt like improving the durability in this regard would directly translate to increasing the life of the silencer.

Part of the solution is in deflection. Silencerco proved that the surfaces which were perpendicular to the direction of the projectile were the most effected by the abrasive debris. Much like the deflective armor on an armored vehicle or a tank, the Hoplon baffle deflects the abrasive debris and slows it down enough to where the next surface the debris comes in contact with is at a much slower rate of speed and thus greatly reduces the pitting and degradation of the steel. Because of the carefully chosen angles of the Hoplon baffle, there is approximately 90% less pitting and degradation of the Hoplon baffle than there is on standard blast baffles. There is also far less degradation and pitting on following baffles as well. Our studies have shown that the baffles following the Hoplon baffles have approximately 60% less degradation and pitting.

The first set of pictures shown are of a blast baffle and the baffle following the blast baffle. This is without Hoplon technology. The material was heat treated 17-4 PH stainless steel. Notice the substantial pitting and degradation of the steel. The entire baffle is starting to deform. Notice that all the surfaces, even the port notch, that are perpendicular to the direction of the projectile are heavily damaged.

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The next set of pictures shown are the Hoplon Baffle, which replaces the blast baffle, and the next baffle following the Hoplon baffle. It was also made from the same heat treated 17-4 PH stainless steel. Notice how there is almost no pitting and degradation of the Hoplon baffle. The edges are still sharp and there is literally no deformation of the baffle. The next baffle shows far less pitting and degradation as well. Notice the port notch has very minimal wear. This shows just how important Hoplon baffle technology is in a rifle silencer.

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It is important to note here that all comparison tests are performed with same gun, ammo, and shooting schedule.

Silencerco Proprietary High Temperature Steel Alloy

After Silencerco proved the Hoplon Baffle concept the next natural step for improving longevity and durability of the Saker is finding a material that out performs what is available in the suppressor industry.  Lets just say that Inconel 718 is not the end all be all. In fact, with relatively little research we found a few options that out performed Inconel. Surprisingly the greatest challenge was not finding a superior material to Inconel, what was challenging was finding the best material in a world of many high tech alloys. After months of research, Silencerco found the alloy that fit the bill. As you can see in the next set of pictures we made flat washer style baffles, which is the harshest environment for the material because the entire baffle is perpendicular to the direction of the projectile.  This means that the baffles capture all of the debris and will show the most pitting and degradation.  It is also important to note that each material had the same surface finish to start. Notice the Inconel 718 has substantial pitting and degradation. The edges of the bore are starting to break off and roll over, opening up the bore diameter. In the picture noted “Silencerco Alloy” notice there is almost no pitting at all. The bore edges are still sharp and there is no degradation of the material.  The best part about this material, its stronger than Inconel in high temperatures.

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Together, the Silencerco proprietary alloy and Hoplon baffle technology has revolutionized the rifle silencer. The Saker’s durability is now unmatched. Whether you are a civilian silencer owner or a professional, Silencerco is making sure we do everything we can to protect your investment.

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The Departure of Mr. Brittingham

Written by Silencerco on December 22, 2011 — 18 Comments

As we learn of the departure of Kevin Brittingham from AAC, we felt it appropriate to say a few things.

There is no question in our mind that AAC under the tutelage and leadership of Kevin has contributed greatly to the expansion of not just the silencer market but all NFA in general. AAC, under Kevin’s direction, created the first mass market, successful marketing campaign in our industry and changed the game and how it is played. These were the first bold, modern steps toward the “Normalization” of Suppressors in the larger American shooting scene. This has benefited every single manufacturer and the end use customers. You can argue methodology…. and we all do, but you cannot argue with end results. Massive market expansion, accepted civilian use, technological innovation and greater awareness. All of these things occurred at AAC and in the industry as a whole, we believe largely due to the efforts of AAC under Kevin.

We are capitalists. We believe in the free market. As such, the competition required to maintain a healthy free market is absolutely critical. There are many fine manufacturers involved in the suppressor industry. Many of whom we have had excellent relationships with. We’ve always considered AAC under Kevin to be an extremely worthy competitor, whose aggressive marketing, unique style, fantastic products and forward thinking helped Silencerco to be a better company. Competition spurs innovation and the fine line of products and service from AAC and Kevin meant that the industry as a whole had to step up or wither and die.

It has been said that the highest compliments can only be paid by an enemy or competitor. We have always strived to stay out of the traditional industry infighting that occurs in the industry. We like to think we have been largely successful at it. We have never considered AAC under Kevin an enemy, only a fierce, innovative competitor. Mr. Brittingham, you helped change the industry as we know it. Brought it out of the basements and into retail gunshops. Out of the movies and spy novels, onto the battlefield and into the mainstream. Despite our occasional differences, your contributions have not gone unnoticed at Silencerco and we wish you all the best. I suspect we have not seen the last of Mr. Brittingham. In fact, it is our sincerest hope that we have not.

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Got Gunk?

Written by Silencerco on December 8, 2011 — 6 Comments

Let’s face it.  You didn’t buy the best all-around multi-caliber rated 22 silencer on the market to have it fill up with lead and become a paperweight.  You also may be one of those people who can’t do laundry and your idea of cleaning your underwear is turning them inside out.  However, when it comes to cleaning your firearms, you could give lessons to Delta operators on the subject.

There are many methods for cleaning your 22Sparrow.  People like to talk about “The Dip” and other methods.  Let’s take a quick look at this and some alternatives.

 

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Field Cleaning

If you want to show your buddies just how easily it is to take apart the 22Sparrow after feeding a couple of bricks through it, now is a good time to scratch out some of the buildup on the half tubes and along the outside of the baffle core.  A small knife, screw driver, or even the mouth of a spent rifle case can safely gouge out some good gunk—especially on the nice open half tubes.  This is always wise since some gunk-chunks may have dislodged from disassembly and will cause some tightness of the components upon reassembly.  Remember that it’s OK to have a thin layer of leftover gunk in there as it actually helps the silencer function better.

 

Soda or Bead Blasting

For deep cleaning, this is arguably the best all around method.  It involves blasting that nasty buildup off with a fine glass bead or baking soda under air pressure.  Start low with the air pressure and work your way up.  If you have a 1st generation aluminum 22Sparrow core, start really low and use a very “soft” abrasive, otherwise you’ll remove some of the anodization.  Here’s the catch…don’t breathe it in, and properly dispose of it like the toxic waste that it is.

 

The “Dip” (50/50 Vinegar/Hydrogen Peroxide)

OK, let’s really stop and think about this.  You are about to make a compound that you’ve never heard of—Peracetic Acid (or Peroxyacetic acid and PAA for short).  In fact, let’s look at some of the terms we’ll dealing with here to impress on you just how serious this stuff is.  We’re talking about… acid, oxides, glacialacetic acid (diluted in vinegar), peracetic acid, hydrogen (the sun uses this stuff, and it blew up a blimp), oh, and did I mention ACID?

Now, when you think of acid, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?  That’s right, Aliens and those inner-mouth-grabby-thingies.  But we’re not actually going there, as fun as that would be.  OK, let me rephrase.  What comes to an engineer’s mind when thinking of acid?  Well, I’ll tell you—it’s corrosion.  Fan-freakin-tastic corrosion.  While corrosion gets a bad rap, you can also use its powers for good.  We’ll have a look at how we use it to our advantage in a moment.  But first, some facts…

PAA is a relatively weak acid that will aggressively oxidize certain metals, especially soft ones. Now, I’m not going to get into the details of how oxidation works, but suffice it to say that the hydrogen peroxide you mixed in with that vinegar brought a lot of oxygenated fun to the party.  Let’s look at what it attacks and what laughs it off:

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So what’s the difference between these?  Primarily it’s that stainless steel and titanium can have a much stronger protective layer.  And what forms this protective layer?  Corrosion!  But just a little bit… let’s not get too carried away here.    After fabrication of the metal, a thin layer of an oxide film forms on the surface and serves as a barrier for the material below it.  In the case of Stainless Steel, it’s that extra chromium mixed in there that forms chromium oxide.  With it in place, all the iron atoms below it remain warm and cuddly, protected from the storm.

Now this is the part where I deploy the use of my Caps Lock key:  DON’T SOAK THE TUBE!

 

Here’s what could happen:

 

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Here are the reasons why:

  1. The original tube of the 2nd generation 22Sparrow was actually made of high strength alloy steel.  It was an engineering decision because it provided better strength and a nice, tough parkerized finish.  Plain steel is primarily made of –you guessed it—iron.  Because of this, plain old steel falls into our “thumbs down” list above because it doesn’t form that nice chromium oxide layer like our good friend stainless steel does.  The good news is that we massively over-engineered the 22Sparrow.  We found that we could spec a stainless steel tube that backs off a bit on the overall tensile strength and still maintain its 5.7mm rating while providing extra corrosion resistance.  How do you know which you have?  The original is more of a grey finish like a good old M1 Garand.  While it’s a really tough coating, keep it oiled to help prevent any corrosion.  The stainless steel tubes will have a darker, blacker, finish. Rub on a really light coat of lube on this as well and here’s why…
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  2. Even stainless steel will discolor and corrode under the right conditions.  After all, it’s often called “corrosion-resistant” steel.  Here’s the issue.  When the tube is laser engraved, it blasts off that black oxide coating and removes enough base metal to reveal nice, fresh, virgin stainless steel with no oxide layer.  If you were to take this stainless tube and throw it right into a batch of PAA the engraving would actually rust.  Crazy, right?  So remember my friend.  A little bit of lube will always do you right.
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  3. It doesn’t need it.  That’s right. Remember those cool half-tubes?  They kept the tube from even getting dirty.  So just give it a quick wipe down with the same stuff you cleaned your weapon with (like Break Free or Slip 2000) and you’re good to go.  If you really want to clean something so badly, go do your laundry.

 

Join us for our next installment when we’ll go into more details on actually using the “The Dip”.  Even though we don’t really recommend it like every other manufacturer out there because it involves dissolving lead into a toxic solution.  Yes, we’ve got lawyers too.

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The National Rifle Association & The Silencer Industry

Written by Silencerco on December 1, 2011 — 5 Comments
There have been many stories over the years about the National Rifle Association not wanting anything to do with the silencer industry. There have even been stories of manufacturers asked to leave the NRA convention because they did not want the negative publicity with the liberal media who always attends their events. However, times are changing! The NRA has full intentions of adding our fight to their agenda. They have already been key factors in the passing of Missouri’s bill to allow citizens without a C&R FFL to legally purchase silencers, and Michigan’s bill to allow private ownership.  In fact, I think you would all be surprised how active they have been.
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Earlier this year Chris Cox, Executive Director of the NRA, and Scott Chrisman, Deputy Chief Of Staff, wandered into Silencerco’s SHOT show booth. Immediately I recognized who they were and started to light them up about how they were doing nothing for the silencer or NFA industry. Thankfully they did not leave with a bad taste in their mouths, in fact both of them purchased a Sparrow and Osprey. Since then, I have kept in close contact with the NRA, and they helped refine our “Silencers Are Legal” brochure which we’ve now printed over 30,000 copies. They’ve started lobbying for bills to relax silencer laws, and they have consulted Silencerco on some decisions.
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So you may ask, why now? I believe that the NRA is extremely smart.  They have a huge staff of highly educated folks that understand the gun world better than most. They were just waiting for the right time to get behind the silencer industry.  The silencer industry has grown over 35% in the last 4 years.  We needed those numbers before they started making waves. Four years ago the silencer market was far too obscure, and frankly, not enough voices to protect our rights. If the NRA tried four years ago, or 10 years ago, there may not be a silencer industry at all today. Bottom line, regardless of how mad they have made you in the past, they made appropriate decisions for the time. Now, as silencers become more mainstream, the fight is on!
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On the 15th of November I was lucky enough to be invited out to Virginia to lobby the lobbyists at the NRA headquarters. I spoke to 45 of their legal department, lobbyist, and liaisons and explained to them the challenges that we face with the NFA branch and vulnerabilities of our industry to the antics of the Left. After the Keynote presentation we went to their range and let them all shoot Silencerco/SWR products. Lets just say that the excitement and feedback they showed was encouraging and they are now on our team!
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While I was there, their production team interviewed me and placed the video online at:
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They have also published a story that will hit all their publication and online at:

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This is a very important time in our industry to get more involved politically. If you are not a member of the NRA, we at Silencer/SWR urge you to sign up.  If you are members we urge you to donate more than usual.  I assure you that they are really making a difference in the fight to protect our 2nd Amendment rights and the silencer industry.
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Silencerco/SWR CEO Joshua Waldron stands in front of the NRA headquarters in Virginia.

Silencerco/SWR CEO Joshua Waldron stands with The NRA Deputy Chief of Staff, Scott Christman inside the NRA range.

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A Perfect Pair

Written by Silencerco on November 17, 2011 — Leave a Comment

HK USP Tactical and the Silencerco Osprey

By Wes Doss

Back in the early 1990’s, HK brought those of us in the military one of the finest built purpose driven handguns in history, the MK 23. This heavy large-framed pistol was the single most extensively tested handgun ever introduced to the Special Operations community, and represented a level of accuracy and reliability generally reserved for custom made weapons. However, its sheer size and weight limited it to be  a special use piece of equipment. It wasn’t really practical for all sizes of shooters or for regular carry on the hip. In fact, because of the MK 23’s size and weight they frequently spent more time in armories than in the field. The work done to produce the MK 23 did propel HK forward with new ideas and designs, and with all the developments put into the MK 23, blended with the mixed emotions of those it was issued to, HK was prompted to go back to the drawing board. They needed to develop a pistol with all the features and capabilities of the MK 23, but with a smaller profile and lower weight. What came about was a greatly enhanced version of the USP: the USP Tactical. The USP, in its various configurations, had already seen considerable use in the hands of law enforcement in the U.S. and around the world. Its extreme durability and reliability have made it the handgun of choice for many law enforcement agencies and special operations units.

The HK USP Tactical followed in the footprint MK 23 by adding an extended threaded barrel with a rubber O-ring, adjustable trigger, HK distinctive polygonal bore profile and large, easy to see,  adjustable target-type sights. Now, beyond the obvious virtues of the HK Tactical and its lineage from the MK 23, the pistols tight tolerances, long service life and very typical HK fit, function and ergonomics make it a perfect choice for pairing with a suppressor, particularly the Silencerco Osprey.  The Osprey’s uniquely eccentric design not only sets it apart from other suppressors/silencers in esthetics, but the box shape of the Osprey has the internal baffles running below the barrel of the handgun and brings the top of the suppressor so low that it easily clears factory sights on most handguns. This is a feat that is still problematic for manufactures of round suppressors, largely because a suppressor must have sufficient internal volume, thus external mass, to effectively suppress sound. The more space inside a suppressor for energy to occupy, the greater the sound suppression. And of course the easy answer is to simply make a bigger tube diameter, but this ends up blocking the sights of the weapon. The Osprey’s characteristic eccentric design literally eliminates this problem. Now while this is good, it’s not great especially given that there are so many configurations of sights on factory guns and lighting conditions where those guns are used, but team it up with a tight fitting handgun like the USP Tactical and its low profile slide and high profile target sights and you have a combination that nearly impossible to beat.  In fact the USP Tactical and the Osprey work so well together in all aspects, whether this was an intentional design plan or not, but the body of the Osprey is built with a distinctive tombstone shape that so closely resembles the contours of the HK USP Tactical slide that two appear to be built for one another.

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An additional benefit of mating the USP Tactical with the Osprey is convenience and manageability. While suppressors are generally special use pieces of equipment, there are times when the weapon, specifically a handgun, needs to be secured or holstered with the suppressor attached after being used. Under the austere conditions of a real-world engagement this needs to be done smoothly, without consuming too much time, compromising safety, or risking the loss of a piece of equipment. This has been a regular problem with standard suppressor designs when the diameter of the suppressor exceeds the outside dimensions of the handgun it is attached to. Additionally, it means that unless you’re carrying your handgun in a loose, sloppy, universal fit rig, you’re not likely going to be able to holster your weapon with the suppressor attached; potentially causing further complications in your already complicated situation. The unique flat-sided box shape of the Osprey, with its baffles running below the barrel of the weapon, allows it to maintain a much smaller profile than other suppressors, while actually reducing more noise. The general dimensions of the USP Tactical slide and frame allow for a smooth fit in-and-out of most holsters. Even more, the Osprey design compliments this so well with the HK USP Tactical; allowing for unobstructed application of lights and lasers that can be mounted to the pistols accessory rails. The Osprey handles like a true actual extension of the USP Tactical.

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About the Author:

Wes is an internationally recognized firearms, tactics, and use of force instructor with over 20 years of military & civilian criminal justice experience, as well as significant operational time with both military and law enforcement, tactical operations and protective service organizations. Wes holds specialized instructor certifications from the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps, Arizona POST, the Smith & Wesson Academy, the Sigarms Academy, the NRA LEAD, and FEMA.

Wes has studied adult education and human performance extensively, and has a broad background in the martial arts, with over 25 years of training, teaching, and full contact fighting experience. Wes is the Founder, President, & General Operating Manager of Khyber Interactive Associates, LLC as well as the 1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference. Wes holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration and an upper level Doctorate in Psychology. Wes is a member of a number of professional associations, including: The International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI), The International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), The National Rifle Association (NRA), The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), The Military Police Regimental Association  (MPRA), and the International Association of Counter Terrorism and Security Professionals (IACTSP).

Wes is also a published author, with numerous articles in various publications such as: SWAT magazine, ASLET “The Trainer”, and The NTOA “Tactical Edge”. Wes authored the  bestselling books “Train to Win”, and “Condition to Win” both training psychology/philosophy books focused on law enforcement and military trainers and professionals.  Wes’s third book “Inside the Gap” a psychological look at the close quarter’s environment is due out in late 2012.

Company Website:

www.khybertraining.com

www.warrior-conference.com

 

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Interview with Gun Talk

Written by Silencerco on November 14, 2011 — 2 Comments

Recently, Silencerco had the opportunity to participate in an interview with Gun Talk, a nationally broadcast radio program. Below is the entire show, including our interview with Tom. This was another great opportunity in spreading the word to inform people that silencers are legal, as well as talk about the future of the industry and take a look at the progression of ingenuity that comes from Silencerco and SWR.

For more information on Gun Talk, you can visit their website: http://guntalk.com/site.php

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Silencerco Osprey Silencers Featured in Calendars

Written by Silencerco on November 2, 2011 — Leave a Comment
Tactical Girls was kind enough to feature our Osprey in their 2012 calendars Tactical Girls and Exotic Weapons.  Silencerco would like to thank them for the exposure.
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The Tactical Girls® 2012 gun calendar starts in January of 2012 and brings you 13 months of beautiful women with some of the world’s most exotic weaponry in realistic tactical settings. Includes gun specifications and trivia from military, law enforcement and firearms history.
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This year Tactical Girls are introducing the Exotic Weapons® Calendar, a great work-safe option with the high quality art, trivia and technical specifications on 13 weapons from the legendary Barrett “Light-Fifty” sniper rifle to the workhorse M240B machine gun and the innovative Nemesis Vanquish precision breakdown rifle.
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Check them out and order one today at:
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Interview with Gallant Few

Written by Silencerco on October 28, 2011 — Leave a Comment

Recently we had the opportunity to do an interview with Gallant Few. It was a great experience, so we wanted to share some of the great things that they’re doing with their organization and radio show.

Gallant Few is a non-profit organization focused on helping Veterans transition back into civilian life successfully. They assist departing military personnel through the transition process, assess their skills, desires and abilities, offer training, provide professional and social networking with the purpose of helping Veterans back into the community. Additionally, Gallant Few will be a source of physical, social, professional and emotional support; important in so many ways, because each individual has different needs considering the various disciplines of service involvement.

Initially, they will accomplish all this through their volunteers, but ultimately their goal is to have built this program up to be fully funded, staffed, and diverse enough to incorporate every veteran of every branch of the military. For more information on Gallant Few, visit their website at: http://www.gallantfew.org/

Below is Gallant Few’s radio blog show, and at roughly 18 minutes begins the Silencerco interview.

Listen to internet radio with GallantFew on Blog Talk Radio
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Advantage Arms .22 Long Rifle Glock Conversion

Written by Silencerco on October 26, 2011 — 1 Comment
There are many companies that are making tactical style .22 long rifle hand guns.  For example there is the Walther P22, The Sig Mosquito, The Sig 1911/22 and the GSG 1911/22 just to name a few.  However, why buy a whole new gun?
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Most people own Glocks, they are a common household name in tactical style/combat handguns.  Why not convert your already proven, tough as nails Glock to .22 long rifle?  Now you can with the Advantage Arms .22 Long Rifle conversion kit for Glocks.
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In a down economy you can save money and buy 1 gun with multiple barrels or conversion kits.  Take the Glock 22 for example.  With a Lone Wolf Distributors barrels you can convert it from .40 S&W, to .357 sig, and then to 9mm. Then, with your Advantage Arms conversion kit you can convert it to .22 Long Rifle.  That means one gun and 4 calibers. While you are target shooting you can convert it down to .22 lr and save money on ammo, then while you are carrying for personal protection put the 9mm, .357 sig or .40 S&W barrel in to make sure you are properly protecting yourself.
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How does it suppress?  Awesome! In the video shown here standard velocity .22 lr ammo comes in around 114 db.  That is one of the quietest hosts around.  Silencerco is now offering barrel threading services for your Advantage Arms kit.  We thread, add an adapter, and get it back to you in only a couple days.
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This threading service and adapter with thread protector costs $115.  The advantage to the Silencerco threading service and adapter is that the only thing protruding the end of the gun’s slide is a small shoulder and the threads ensuring the silencer is snug against the gun.  The Advantage arms pre threaded barrel is quite a bit longer and sticks out far beyond the gun’s slide.
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