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  2. Silencer (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    A silencer, also known as a sound suppressor, suppressor, or sound moderator, is a muzzle device that suppresses the blast created when a gun (firearm or airgun) is discharged, thereby reducing the acoustic intensity of the muzzle report (sound of a gunshot) and jump, by modulating the speed and pressure of the propellant gas released from the ...

  3. SOPMOD - Wikipedia

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    The SOPMOD kit is composed mostly of non-developmental items and commercial off-the-shelf (NDI/COTS) accessories packaged together to support four M4A1 carbines. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] It allows for the attachment of any Picatinny compatible accessory that fits the length of the weapon.

  4. Welrod - Wikipedia

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    It is derived from "Wel" from "Welwyn" (a prefix used by covert equipment designed by Station IX) and "rod", gangland slang for gun, as a way to obscure its purpose. [1] The Welrod is designed for use by irregular forces and resistance groups, and is an extremely quiet gun due to its integrated silencer. Approximately 2,800 were made in wartime ...

  5. What you should know about ghost guns - AOL

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    Investigators also recovered a suppressor, which muffles the sound of gunfire, authorities have said. ... Until recently, ghost guns were typically built using kits sold online.

  6. Mangione’s ghost gun: Are 3D printed weapons turning ... - AOL

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    The 'ghost gun' and silencer found in the suspected United Healthcare CEO killer’s backpack at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s were made using a 3D printer plus readily available metal parts ...

  7. Heckler & Koch MP5 - Wikipedia

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    The MP5SD ("SD" meaning Schalldämpfer, German for "sound suppressor") is a variant of the MP5 with an integral suppressor, introduced in 1974. [34] The integral suppressor, built around its 5.7-inch barrel, uses a unique two-stage design that allows it to operate silently in most environments, including when wet, while still remaining reliable ...

  8. Mark 23 - Wikipedia

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    Mark 23 machine gun, a configuration of the Stoner 63 weapons system used by US Navy SEALs. Mark 23 Pistol and Suppressor Kit, a Vietnam War-era kit issued to US Navy SEALs, containing a Mark 22 pistol and a Mark 3 noise suppressor. Mark 23 torpedo, a submarine-launched anti-ship torpedo used in World War II

  9. List of 3D-printed weapons and parts - Wikipedia

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    Oceania Defense has made three variations of the 5.56mm/.223 suppressor so far: the 556-45 Samson (an AR-15 suppressor designed to operate on semi auto Short-barreled rifle to 12.5" barrels), 556-SBR (designed for hard use on 10.5" barrel for AR-15 firearms in 5.56mm/.223 ammunition) and 556-45 Suppressor (direct thread on suppressor which ...