Why the military aren't using silencers? - Upgoat

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Why the military aren't using silencers?
submitted by Conspirologist to AskGoats 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 07:27:01 ago (+0/-2) (AskGoats)

It's really possible to harm ears when shooting from a machine gun. Why the military aren't using mandatory silencers?

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[ - ] DukeofRaul -1 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 07:38:23 ago (+0/-1)

Silencers only work for a number of shots

[ + ] MuricaPersonified

[ - ] MuricaPersonified 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 11:00:37 ago (+1/-0)

Depends on the design.

[ - ] Thyhorrorcosmic103 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 12:44:51 ago (+1/-0)

Ever seen what happens to silencers on full auto?

[ - ] noonefromnowhere 2 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 07:30:52 ago (+3/-1)

Can't silence a rifle-caliber bullet. Most of the sound comes from the round breaking the sound barrier.

[ - ] Not_a_redfugee 2 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 10:12:23 ago (+2/-0)

They're literally having little, not "silencers," but suppressors on every M5 rifle as standard now

[ + ] MuricaPersonified

[ - ] MuricaPersonified 4 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 10:53:28 ago (+4/-0)

Most people stop being pedantic about the terminology when they learn that the original suppressor patent was filed as a "silencer".

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Honestly, the words are interchangeable.

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[ - ] deleted 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 11:31:21 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] UncleDoug 3 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 09:42:46 ago (+3/-0)

Silencers are fake and gay, sound suppressors change bullet dynamics and are probably worth more than the cost of basic training for meat shields.

[ - ] GoldenAgeWhen 4 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 08:14:59 ago (+4/-0)

weight, cumbersome, finite life, doesn't stop mach cone. Muffs or plugs are cheaper and way better.

In actual life-or-death hearing can take a back seat; things like mowing down country music fans you can simply wear the right ppe.

[ - ] meat 6 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 07:29:05 ago (+6/-0)

Ear plugs are cheaper, especially when going with lowest GSA contract bidder.

[ + ] Conspirologist

[ - ] Conspirologist [op] -2 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 07:39:26 ago (+0/-2)

OK. But if you lose ear plugs during fight, you are screwed.

[ + ] thoughtcryme

[ - ] thoughtcryme 4 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 08:24:45 ago (+4/-0)

false, if you lose your life during fight, you are screwed.
if you lose your ear plugs during fight, you are deaf.

[ + ] Her0n

[ - ] Her0n 3 points 2.6 yearsOct 12, 2022 08:43:29 ago (+3/-0)

Only for a few hours, then it's EEEEEEEEEeeeEeEEEeEeeEeeeeee forever.

[ + ] thoughtcryme