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[shrekman2017]

Hello, I just wanted to show the suppressor I made with a can. Or should I say I made a “can” out of a can. Inside the actual can I used a 3d printer to make baffles that would fit inside the can snugly. Then, after filling the can with about 7 of them I created a part that would connect to the end of the barrel of my qb78. Then I glued and taped it together for the time being. I also have yet to come up with a solution for the end cap.

This is a work and progress and my first attempt at anything like this but after testing it I can say it works. For the cosmetics,durability, and physics of it, I know it has a long way to go. Tinkercad is my best friend.

 

[qball]

We all started somewhere, great start regardless.

 

[Wait_what]

Uhhhhhh...life, uhhhh, finds a way.....

 

[Metalmaniac]

It looks like an Airforce’s latest moderator for the RAW to me. Just paint it black.
It needs to be twice that long to be theirs though. Just kidding around.
That how you find out what works and what doesn’t . MM

 

[shrekman2017]

Ill probably come up with something with a smaller diameter. Its so thick it just sits at the bottom of my field of view on the scope.

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

When I was 15 or so (20 years ago) my dad and I made one for my 880 out of a hand-made wooden barrel insert, pvc piping, cap, steel wool, hardware cloth, and a clamp for the barrel attachment. Dead silent.

A 3d printer is super useful for making these. Being able to form those cone baffles is probably the most useful bit. That and various adapters

 

[BlackICE]

How well does it work? Mouse fart?

I never used Tinkercad. I struggled with Fusion360, a PITA to use at 1st, but now that I'am getting the hang of it I find it useful.
You can print the whole thing as one part with threading too if you spend the time on cad.

 

[shrekman2017]

How well does it work? Mouse fart?

I never used Tinkercad. I struggled with Fusion360, a PITA to use at 1st, but now that I'am getting the hang of it I find it useful.
You can print the whole thing as one part with threading too if you spend the time on cad.

I know I can print it all together but I just wanted to try using the tin can.

I printed another moderator in one peice but I thought it would be cooler to make one that I assembled as apposed to print info in one go.

As for effectiveness, it could be better but this was my fist attempt. The qb78 is pretty Loud but with the moderator on I can say that it’s not snappy. I haven’t really done any specific accuracy testing yet but I can say it hits where I aim from what I can tell.

 

[Hy-Score]

Making something on your own is a good thing.

 

[MadCowCrazy2]

I usually just go to aliexpress and search for oil filter, solvent filter or NAPA 4003 WIX. Many different car parts to choose from
Guess suppressor rules are different in the US, you need to buy some stamps or something.
In Finland you are free to own them for airguns with the restriction that you actually have to be able to install it on the airgun.

 

[delooper]

If you are shooting from a table, a very effective alternative is to shoot through a padded box. i.e. have the "business end" of the gun in the box, and ensure the box is oriented so you can see your target. In most countries, that isn't technically a suppressor because it isn't attached to the gun.

 

[shrekman2017]

I usually just go to aliexpress and search for oil filter, solvent filter or NAPA 4003 WIX. Many different car parts to choose from
Guess suppressor rules are different in the US, you need to buy some stamps or something.
In Finland you are free to own them for airguns with the restriction that you actually have to be able to install it on the airgun.

I could do that but I just like to make use of my 3d printer. I got It a while back and figured I could make some cool stuff. Where I am in the U.S., firearm suppressors and airgun suppressors are in different realms at the moment.

 

[shrekman2017]

Making something on your own is a good thing.

It's really satisfying when I can make things myself. I also buy professionally made stuff but having little projects like this one is fun.

 

[Nattboy]

I usually just go to aliexpress and search for oil filter, solvent filter or NAPA 4003 WIX. Many different car parts to choose from
Guess suppressor rules are different in the US, you need to buy some stamps or something.
In Finland you are free to own them for airguns with the restriction that you actually have to be able to install it on the airgun.

I hope to visit your country some day. You must be very proud to live in such a spectacularly beautiful place.

 

[MadCowCrazy2]

I could do that but I just like to make use of my 3d printer. I got It a while back and figured I could make some cool stuff. Where I am in the U.S., firearm suppressors and airgun suppressors are in different realms at the moment.

How does the plastic hold up to shots? I would expect the buffers to tear and break?

I hope to visit your country some day. You must be very proud to live in such a spectacularly beautiful place.

Beautiful country full of drunk depressed assholes...

 

[shrekman2017]

How does the plastic hold up to shots? I would expect the buffers to tear and break

Its holds just fine just like any other 3d printed moderators. The baffles look alittle roughed up cause the print was too thin at the top.

 

[dv8eod]

I got plenty more of those calamansi cans if you run out
Stuff is great for pulled pork sauces.

 

[shrekman2017]

I got plenty more of those calamansi cans if you run out
Stuff is great for pulled pork sauces.

I love those drinks. I buy them in big boxes of like 40 when I run out. They are great for plinking too.(the empty cans, the juice is just too good to waste.)

 

[dv8eod]

I love those drinks. I buy them in big boxes of like 40 when I run out. They are great for plinking too.(the empty cans, the juice is just too good to waste.)

I like them better than the usual lemonade, for sure. Wife has a tree and squeezes and freezes the whole lot for sinigang and other recipes.

 

[shrekman2017]

I like them better than the usual lemonade, for sure. Wife has a tree and squeezes and freezes the whole lot for sinigang and other recipes.

a lot of people don't like calamansi but I like them a lot. I just planted a tree recently but it's fairly difficult to grow anything citrus well in Florida without an assortment of chemicals.