See Through Suppressor in Super Slow Motion (110,000 fps) - Smarter Every Day 177 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

In this video, Dustin from Smarter Every Day tests a see-through suppressor with a high-speed camera, providing a fascinating look at how suppressors work.

Key Insights

• 🫢 See-through suppressors provide valuable information about the expansion of gases and the bullet's exit from the barrel.
• 🎨 Design choices, such as material selection and thread type, can affect suppressor performance.
• 😥 Destructive testing can help engineers identify weak points and refine designs for stronger overall products.
• 🏪 Monocore suppressors offer convenience in cleaning and maintenance.
• 😶‍🌫️ Famous for its reverse mushroom cloud pattern, Mumford, Alabama, is mentioned in the video.
• ✋ Soteria Suppressors specializes in creating high-quality suppressors.
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Transcript

I have been wanting to make this video for years. A see-through suppressor with a high speed camera COME ON! This is awesome! The problem is I didn't have access to licenses or the equipment necessary to make it. All that changed when I met Steve. Hey it's me Dustin, welcome back to Smarter Every Day. I'm with Steve and Steve makes suppressors, rig... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of a see-through suppressor?

A see-through suppressor allows for visual observation of the expansion of gases and the bullet's exit from the barrel, providing insights into suppressor performance.

Q: How does the suppressor affect the pressure wave and the ignition of gases?

The suppressor creates pressure waves and affects the ignition of gases, but the resulting pressure field is not symmetric or spherical. It forms a reverse mushroom cloud pattern.

Q: Why did the acrylic suppressor fail during the test?

The acrylic suppressor failed due to axial stress concentration caused by the pressurized gases pulling on the entire can. The threaded part of the suppressor experienced the most stress, leading to the failure.

Q: What is the advantage of a monocore suppressor design?

A monocore suppressor design allows for easy cleaning in the field since it doesn't have segmented baffles. This type of suppressor can be easily disassembled and cleaned without specialized tools.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Dustin teams up with Steve from Soteria Suppressors to test see-through suppressors using cast acrylic as the casing.

• The high-speed camera captures the expansion of gases and the reverse mushroom cloud as the bullet exits the barrel.

• The acrylic suppressor fails due to axial stress concentration, demonstrating the importance of design and material choices.