The sound 0f gunfire

jag2 · March 19, 2019, 01:40 AM

don't think i've seen this discussed before, may be fun Thread. I go shooing about once a week and in general most rounds sound about the same. Yes the 357 is usually the loudest Some go super sonic, some don't and the there Is the 22.
Last week I took my Mauser broomhandle for a visit, probably been ten years. Most of the guns make similar bangs, some louder than others, but then there is the broomhandle. It produces a deep sound more like a small cannon.The powder is 5.9 of Win 231. Don't see why the sound is different. .Thought I'd sse if of someone knows

TXAZ · March 19, 2019, 06:21 AM

The physics of “sound” / “muzzle blast” is pretty well discerned.
The speed of gas expansion then dissipation, temperature, air pressure, barrel material and length, combustion completeness, projectile and related factors give each shot from a different gun a unique signature. Then add a suppressor and the math gets more exciting

pwc · March 19, 2019, 11:50 AM

Exciting? I guess that's one word for it....painful is a other.

USNRet93 · March 20, 2019, 07:40 AM

Why does the last round fired in the magazine in my Glock 17 sound different than the others?

Erno86 · March 21, 2019, 10:29 AM

The Mosin M38, M44 & the 91/59 carbines have there own distinct muzzle blast sound, along with a big muzzle flash signature, using 7.62x54R - Russ/Com ammo.

tipoc · March 21, 2019, 06:12 PM

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Why does the last round fired in the magazine in my Glock 17 sound different than the others?

Well it actually probably doesn't. But it could be that you're so glad to be done shooting that Legoland escapee that, in relief, the last round sounds joyful to you.

Or it could be that the gun, in your hands, is glad to be done with the abuse and itself emits a sigh of relief.

tipoc

USNRet93 · March 22, 2019, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tipoc

Well it actually probably doesn't. But it could be that you're so glad to be done shooting that Legoland escapee that, in relief, the last round sounds joyful to you.

Or it could be that the gun, in your hands, is glad to be done with the abuse and itself emits a sigh of relief.

tipoc

Pretty funny..probably, after about 1500 problem free rounds and seeing the smile on my face..the Glock is sad that I am out of ammo for that day and can no longer enjoy the thrill of shooting this Glock accurately and trouble free..again...

tipoc · March 22, 2019, 12:11 PM

Tools not Trophies boss!

tipoc

USNRet93 · March 23, 2019, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tipoc

Tools not Trophies boss!

tipoc

My beautiful hammer and drill press think the same things when I'm done with them for the day...

March 19, 2019, 01:40 AM	#1
jag2 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 773	The sound 0f gunfire don't think i've seen this discussed before, may be fun Thread. I go shooing about once a week and in general most rounds sound about the same. Yes the 357 is usually the loudest Some go super sonic, some don't and the there Is the 22. Last week I took my Mauser broomhandle for a visit, probably been ten years. Most of the guns make similar bangs, some louder than others, but then there is the broomhandle. It produces a deep sound more like a small cannon.The powder is 5.9 of Win 231. Don't see why the sound is different. .Thought I'd sse if of someone knows

March 19, 2019, 06:21 AM	#2
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	The physics of “sound” / “muzzle blast” is pretty well discerned. The speed of gas expansion then dissipation, temperature, air pressure, barrel material and length, combustion completeness, projectile and related factors give each shot from a different gun a unique signature. Then add a suppressor and the math gets more exciting __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

March 20, 2019, 07:40 AM	#4
USNRet93 Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2018 Location: Republic of Boulder, USA Posts: 1,475	Why does the last round fired in the magazine in my Glock 17 sound different than the others? __________________ PhormerPhantomPhlyer "Tools not Trophies”

March 21, 2019, 10:29 AM	#5
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	The Mosin M38, M44 & the 91/59 carbines have there own distinct muzzle blast sound, along with a big muzzle flash signature, using 7.62x54R - Russ/Com ammo. __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

March 22, 2019, 12:11 PM	#8
tipoc Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Location: Redwood City, Ca. Posts: 4,114	Tools not Trophies boss! tipoc __________________ 1. All guns are always loaded. 2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger till you are ready to shoot. 4. Identify your target and know what is beyond it.

March 19, 2019, 11:50 AM	#3
pwc Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2018 Location: AZ Posts: 236	Exciting? I guess that's one word for it....painful is a other.