Here’s a 4.25” X 1.024” design I threw together real quick, it only results in like a 2dB-4dB reduction, so I wasn’t sure if it was worth pursuing any further, I like a bit more sound reduction capability personally. It only weighs 34 grams so the 3” would probably be like 22-25 grams.
*Edit: Just tested it and it’s a 1.82dB reduction, however some of the infill/sound baffling material is breaking up inside, so if you are interested in this, I’ll need to explore ways to strengthen the inner structure, otherwise this might just be at the limit as far as how small these can be made before ASA is not durable enough for the job.
*Edit #2: It's actually a 4.17dB reduction. I was using an unmoderated number of the pistol when the Ares Adapter is installed without the cap, which actually results in a 1.8dB reduction on its own, I'm guessing because it directs the noise more forwards instead of out to the sides.
*Edit: Just tested it and it’s a 1.82dB reduction, however some of the infill/sound baffling material is breaking up inside, so if you are interested in this, I’ll need to explore ways to strengthen the inner structure, otherwise this might just be at the limit as far as how small these can be made before ASA is not durable enough for the job.
*Edit #2: It's actually a 4.17dB reduction. I was using an unmoderated number of the pistol when the Ares Adapter is installed without the cap, which actually results in a 1.8dB reduction on its own, I'm guessing because it directs the noise more forwards instead of out to the sides.
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