I was just wondering if testing has been done to prove the most effective baffle design for a firearms suppressor. Lots and lost of research has been underway on suppressor technology since like the 1910's or so. I know there's M, K, Z, Monolithic, and Omega baffles. I know there are also more complicated and advanced designs and lots of homemade designs as well. I was just wondering if anyone knows if research has been done on which design performs best? I know that each design probably works best with a certain caliber but I would imagine that there has to be some sort of optimum amount of noise reduction that can be achieved. I'm also aware that the noise produced will vary between different firearm designs as well. Basically I know there probably isn't really an entirely correct answer to this but if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
Also is there data on optimum length, width, and other dimensions. I know that the rest of the specifications for the can will probably follow along from the baffle design but If this is important too it would be nice to get some info on it as well.
I really want to know because I might send off my NFA forms and $200 and make one myself sometime in the future. I've always wanted one and I imagine the cost of labor and materials would be much cheaper than spending $400 on the suppressor and then having to pay the tax stamp too. So any suggestions?
Just as a heads up If I did decide to make one i'd probably start with one for a .22lr if that's important info for your answer. In other words if there's no overall best design is their a best design just for .22lr? Thanks
Also is there data on optimum length, width, and other dimensions. I know that the rest of the specifications for the can will probably follow along from the baffle design but If this is important too it would be nice to get some info on it as well.
I really want to know because I might send off my NFA forms and $200 and make one myself sometime in the future. I've always wanted one and I imagine the cost of labor and materials would be much cheaper than spending $400 on the suppressor and then having to pay the tax stamp too. So any suggestions?
Just as a heads up If I did decide to make one i'd probably start with one for a .22lr if that's important info for your answer. In other words if there's no overall best design is their a best design just for .22lr? Thanks