Can you put a suppressor on a magnum?

You cannot effectively suppress a revolver for two reasons — first, there’s no way to attach the suppressor, since it requires a threaded adapter for the muzzle. Second, the flashgap between cylinder and forcing cone allows a lot of hot gas to escape, which would keep the suppressor from being effective.

Can suppressors be used on revolvers?

Suppressors on revolvers are highly ineffective. The gap between the cylinder and the barrel on most revolvers allows gas and sound to escape, negating most or all of the dampening effect. The suppressor may also add back pressure, forcing even more than normal gas to escape through the gap.

Can a suppressor be attached to a 500mm pistol?

Yes, a suppressor could be attached to a .500. The problem is it wouldnt be effective. The gas release would most likely overwhelm the suppressor and you would still get a loud bang. That’s one reason why most professional hitmen use suppressed .22’s.

How powerful is a 500 Smith and Wesson Magnum?

In this situation, giving a .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum—the most powerful commercial sporting handgun cartridge made—to an inexperienced shooter with multiple rounds in the gun, is roughly the equivalent of putting an inexperienced NASCAR car behind the wheel with a half tank of gas.

Why can’t I suppress a revolver?

You cannot effectively suppress a revolver for two reasons — first, there’s no way to attach the suppressor, since it requires a threaded adapter for the muzzle. Second, the flashgap between cylinder and forcing cone allows a lot of hot gas to escape, which would keep the suppressor from being effective.

Can You mount a suppressor on a muzzle brake?

Some Eastern European military-style and surplus rifles may not be safe to mount suppressors on until their threading is checked by an expert gunsmith. While the days of clamp-on threaded adapters are basically gone, many suppressors are designed to mount on a muzzle brake or similar device.