Thread: Smoking suppressors, fouling and heat management.

Heya guys. In my quest to learn as much as I can about my new interest, I am writing articles for my site - the last one being on suppressor storage.

Follow on in the same theme - more on suppressors.

I have asked a few gunsmiths/importers these questions, but would also like the forums feedback.

It seems fairly common to have smoke coming back at your from out of your action when shooting with a suppressed firearm. The can is obviously 'slowing down' the gas release from the front of the barrel, and some of it is heading back down at you. Couple of questions relating to that -

Has anyone noticed any additional fouling from the gas (and presumably carbon) being sent back down the barrel?

Has anyone noticed a change in POI when firing in rapid succession (and not waiting for the smoke to clear, potentially compressing that gas in the bore)?

Has anyone noticed any issues with the barrel overheating, or do you tend to wait between shots - furthermore, suppressor/barrel mirage - do you get it, how do you deal with it?

I guess I could have split this into multiple questions, but they all seem to link together nicely...

Appreciate your input