Huben GK1: What Silencer for Backyard Quiet? (or almost)

[JungleShooter]

GK1: What Silencer for Backyard Quiet?​

Based on your personal experience:
What silencer would I need to get the GK1 down to "backyard quiet" or almost so?

Specs:
.22cal
15FPE (650fps with a 16gr)


I understand that bigger and longer gets the gun quieter, but I'd like to stick with the minium length necessary....


Thanks for your input.

Matthias

 

[JDGriz]

Silencer Weihrauch 1/2 UNF

This high quality silencer from Weihrauch was originally designed to fit the HW100, but this silencer gives excelllent sound moderating performance to all rifles up to 60 joules with half inch UNF fitting. Please note that silencers/sound moderato

www.krale.shop

 

[FLgunner]

I use a 3D printed one on my .25 GK1, it does a really good job making it backyard friendly and is only 3" long. The diameter is 25mm, so the iron sights can be used.

 

[Nomadic Pirate 66]

I have a no name LDC given to me by a friend and it actually does a great job

 

[primaz]

I am using the 2.75" most of the time; the same design is available in 4.5" and 6.5" You can PM IMADMAN on the forum here and he can make them for you; these are designed by the skilled Subscriber whom is a specialist in LCD's designing them for air pistols, etc. I find the 2.75" works so well I rarely would use the longer ones as it is quiet enough for my backyard. If I lived in an apartment complex maybe I would use either the 4.5 or the 6.5" oval version to be extra stealthy? For the quality, appearance, and price you can all 3 for less than buying a manufactured brand option so I highly recommend them!

These look like they were designed for the GK1 and work great! I am using them on my GK1 .25 tuned to 810 FPS.

Here are some more pictures: the photo's are of the 2.75", the 4.5" and the 6.5" oval versions.

 

[IMADMAN]

I am using the 2.75" most of the time; the same design is available in 4.5" and 6.5" You can PM IMADMAN on the forum here and he can make them for you; these are designed by the skilled Subscriber whom is a specialist in LCD's designing them for air pistols, etc. I find the 2.75" works so well I rarely would use the longer ones as it is quiet enough for my backyard. If I lived in an apartment complex maybe I would use either the 4.5 or the 6.5" oval version to be extra stealthy? For the quality, appearance, and price you can all 3 for less than buying a manufactured brand option so I highly recommend them!

These look like they were designed for the GK1 and work great! I am using them on my GK1 .25 tuned to 810 FPS.

Here are some more pictures: the photo's are of the 2.75", the 4.5" and the 6.5" oval versions.

View attachment 455820

View attachment 455821

View attachment 455822

View attachment 455823

I don’t make those. Subscriber designed them and Torquemaster printed them. Still extremely happy with them. I lost count on how many rounds went through them. Never had any failures or blow ups. I asked that they be able to withstand 80fpe.

 

[wildcj5]

Off topic to the question of the thread. But, does it fire from a closed or open bolt? Curious how much noise is coming from the action end of the pistol.

 

[kkarmical]

Off topic to the question of the thread. But, does it fire from a closed or open bolt? Curious how much noise is coming from the action end of the pistol.

The action is basically silent without the traditional hammer with hammer spring..

 

[sactargetshooter]

The action is basically silent without the traditional hammer with hammer spring..

The most pronounced sound from the action is, surprisingly, the magazine cycling. The volume seems to correlate with the power level.

The key to keep the gun quiet is energy level and a good LDC. I have tested the skinny (30mm) Huma, an oversized Clague, and even home-made 3D printed ones, all worked well when the gun itself is well tuned, even when shooting JTS 22gr at 870 FPS. The sound of impact is likely to be louder unless one is shooting into electrician putty or a box of old clothing.

 

[Nutcracker]

For me, the Impulse 1200 is very good. Out of at least four I tried. The 4 inch Subscriber is pretty good and looks good on the GK1.

Here are my current setups and I am not changing anything.

 

[Bngen3]

I’ve been running a tanto on mine, whisper quite

 

[primaz]

I don’t make those. Subscriber designed them and Torquemaster printed them. Still extremely happy with them. I lost count on how many rounds went through them. Never had any failures or blow ups. I asked that they be able to withstand 80fpe.

thanks for the correction, sorry IMADMAN Yes folks please contact Torquemaster whom can print them for you!

 

[JungleShooter]

Thank you for your helpful input!
What an exciting journey!

Matthias

 

[scopecreep...]

Matthias,

If I recall correctly you will be detuning for backyard performance. While I have not tried the supplied moderator I gather from a conversation with Kelly at Kraz Cool the Huben part should meet your needs without changing the POI.

 

[Bngen3]

Matthias,

If I recall correctly you will be detuning for backyard performance. While I have not tried the supplied moderator I gather from a conversation with Kelly at Kraz Cool the Huben part should meet your needs without changing the POI.

The Huben moderator is not supplied with all GK1’s. It is an add on.

 

[Pfddi]

I put @OldSpook's "Ember" on mine. Extremely quite and didn't break the bank. I'm running mine hotter than yours so you will be even quieter.

 

[RAMJET66]

i had the Oldspook Ember on mine & also the Krait, i liked both , also the Dfl tanto , tatsu, , the problem was when i mounted my discovery scope,it would not clear the mod, so i contacted Torqmaster & got the Subscriber's 6+ inch angled mod , , problem solved..

 

[scopecreep...]

Matthias,

I finally tried out the Huben moderator this afternoon. My 0.22 is tuned for 20 foot pounds with 15.89 Hades. It's plenty quite for backyard use. Kelly is correct, unlike any other supplemental moderator I have used there is no charge in point of impact.

 

[Barri_40]

Matías,

Finalmente probé el moderador de Huben esta tarde. Mi 0,22 está sintonizado para 20 libras-pie con 15,89 Hades. Es suficiente para uso en el patio trasero. Kelly tiene razón: a diferencia de cualquier otro moderador complementario que haya usado, no hay ningún cargo por el punto de impacto.

View attachment 460297

Yo también tengo el moderador Huben, pero a mí sí me cambia el punto de impacto cuando llega a 210 bar los impactos se van a la izquierda y altos, pongo un Huma avalancha MOD40 y ya no pasa está todo probado ya que la tengo con visor x 12 y dispara un papel.
Tengo otro GK1 en 25 ya esta no la pasa.
Saludos.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Matthias,

I finally tried out the Huben moderator this afternoon. My 0.22 is tuned for 20 foot pounds with 15.89 Hades. It's plenty quite for backyard use. Kelly is correct, unlike any other supplemental moderator I have used there is no charge in point of impact.

View attachment 460297

@scopecreep... Is the Huben moderator 3D printed plastic or is it aluminum?