Does Ammo Quality Actually Matter When Shooting Suppressed?

Suppressors change how your firearm behaves, and the ammo you choose can dramatically affect noise, performance, and reliability. The post Does Ammo Quality Actually Matter When Shooting Suppressed? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Scott Witner

POTD: A Cold War Whisper - The PB Silenced Pistol

Today’s Photo of the Day features the Kalashnikov PB (Pistolet Besshumnyy), a Soviet-era integrally suppressed semi-automatic pistol that remains in limited production under Kalashnikov Concern. Originally developed and entering service in 1967, the PB was designed to provide a suppressed s...

By Eric B

POTD: The Recoil Sequence In Stills

This sequence of still images captures the recoil cycle of a suppressed Glock 45 Hunter Edition (Gen 5) fitted with an Aimpoint COA red-dot sight, A-Cut interface. Compared to a standard Glock 45, this configuration is notably more front-heavy due to the attached suppressor, which influences how ...

By Eric B

The Rimfire Report: Back to Basics With the 10/22 & CCI Standard

In my ongoing ammunition testing series here on The Rimfire Report, a lot of you have said that you’d rather see me test most of this ammo out of a more normal gun, like a plain old Ruger 10/22. For 2026, we’re going to be doing exactly that. In the upcoming months, we’ll b...

By Luke C.

Rosco Manufacturing AR-15 Barrels – An ARBuildJunkie Q&A

When researching respected, high-quality, yet affordable barrels for the AR platform, one name that pops up continuously is Rosco Manufacturing. Known for years as a dependable OEM manufacturer, the company also offers its Bloodline, Purebred, and very recently, it's new K9 line of barrels. To le...

By James Burton

Review: Silent Steel Micro Streamer Suppressor

How could such a small suppressor make a difference? To really answer that question about the Micro Streamer from Silent Steel, we first need to understand a few things about suppressors. These will include their size, purpose and inner design. We all know that suppressors do a few basic things. ...

By Michael Mills

Bond Arms' 250th Anniversary Hand Cannon: Built For America The Brave

Are you looking for a dead-simple handgun that hits like a hammer? Bond Arms hears your plea and offers the new America 250th Special Edition Hand Cannon. Yeah, that’s what they call it, and the name sounds a bit hokey, but a closer look at the specs shows they might be naming it accurately.

By Zac K

Best 300 Blackout Barrel Length for a Suppressor

A practical breakdown of the best barrel length for suppressed 300 Blackout, covering 8–10-inch setups, 16-inch rifles, and ultra-short builds. The post Best 300 Blackout Barrel Length for a Suppressor appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Brent Spicer
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