Suppressor technology / history question

simonrichter · July 15, 2021, 04:18 PM

just out of curiosity: Did wire mesh-type suppressors like in the High Standard HDM or the suppressed version of the M3 grease gun fall out of favor because they are less effective in terms of sound reduction as compared to modern baffle designs or simply because they are less durable and serviceable?

10-96 · July 17, 2021, 10:10 AM

I would wager a guess that the wire mesh style went away due to it's limited lifespan/effectiveness. I've read and heard from folks who've said the old ones were only good for X-number of rounds before they fouled up. Could it be that someone took a peek at a car's muffler and said "HEY......!?!?" That's the cool part of human nature- we're always looking to build a better mouse trap.

MarkCO · July 17, 2021, 10:17 AM

If I remember correctly, Glock made some disposable suppressors (never US available) that used a mesh system. They were in the $130 (USD) range and were intended for LE use on the G17 and G34. Made of polymer, good for about 20 rounds or so.

simonrichter · July 20, 2021, 09:01 AM

interesting, never heard about the Glock suppressors...

July 15, 2021, 04:18 PM	#1
simonrichter Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 758	Suppressor technology / history question just out of curiosity: Did wire mesh-type suppressors like in the High Standard HDM or the suppressed version of the M3 grease gun fall out of favor because they are less effective in terms of sound reduction as compared to modern baffle designs or simply because they are less durable and serviceable? __________________ "Get off of my lawn!" Walt Kowalski . ISSC PAR .223

July 17, 2021, 10:10 AM	#2
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,160	I would wager a guess that the wire mesh style went away due to it's limited lifespan/effectiveness. I've read and heard from folks who've said the old ones were only good for X-number of rounds before they fouled up. Could it be that someone took a peek at a car's muffler and said "HEY......!?!?" That's the cool part of human nature- we're always looking to build a better mouse trap. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

July 17, 2021, 10:17 AM	#3
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,308	If I remember correctly, Glock made some disposable suppressors (never US available) that used a mesh system. They were in the $130 (USD) range and were intended for LE use on the G17 and G34. Made of polymer, good for about 20 rounds or so. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

July 20, 2021, 09:01 AM	#4
simonrichter Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 758	interesting, never heard about the Glock suppressors... __________________ "Get off of my lawn!" Walt Kowalski . ISSC PAR .223