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Old July 6, 2013, 10:21 AM   #16
LockedBreech
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The proper term is 'Silencer', not 'Suppressor'

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Originally Posted by JD0x0 View Post
I prefer the term suppressor. To me it just seems more technically correct. It SUPPRESES sound, recoil and muzzle blast. A "silenced" gun is rarely "silent" especially if you're using supersonic ammo. Either term works. I prefer to use the term "suppressor" it just sounds more professional to me.
That's the problem though. It might sound more professional subjectively, but since "silencer" is what the law calls it, silencer is actually the more professional term.
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