Offset Moderators Ed promised us?

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Based on the simple physics of increasing volume for the muzzle gas to expand in, you will definitely experience a noticeable difference in noise.

There is no such thing as a true “silencer” for a firearm, only a “moderator” which is little more than a muffler in it’s effect. In any caliber larger than a .22, it can only help, but not eliminate. The BATF is finally realizing this and a bill is pending in the Congress to permit “silencer” sales with nothing more than a background check.

However, in pcp airguns, this becomes a different equation altogether, because of the low air pressures involved in the muzzle gas release. A true “silencer” is possible. There are only three ways to significantly reduce sound from a pcp, that is give more volume for the gas to expand before exiting the muzzle, baffle the gas stream to slow it’s exit, re-direct some of the gas, in small quantities, away from the muzzle by venting the shroud.

Ed addresses all three of these elements. His vents at the base of the shroud are too small, in my opinion, to offer the full potential for sound reduction. That can be remedied easily by re-drilling the openings to be slightly larger. Eccentric design is the best means of permitting muzzle gas to expand prior to being released at a lower pressure. Ed’s baffles are time tested and effective, perhaps not as effective as DonnyFL’s felt muffled design, but certainly effective enough for the average shooter.

I don’t see how anyone could possibly go wrong in buying this mod from Tony. Unless DonnyFL comes up with an eccentric moderator of his own that could be fitted to the Edgun shroud. That would be worth the money! However, the barrel-tension design of Ed’s shrouds might not permit an after-market ldc to work. Neil Clague tried that and it just wasn’t worth the time and cost to be marketable.

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If would great to hear from folks on how well these moderators work. I have a .25 standard and have been seriously considering picking up one of these moderators. I am holding off from jumping in until I hear back from someone with a more detailed assessment. My experience in the past with moderators has taut me to lower my expectations and get some meaningful information before jumping in. Improvements can be very subjective. Thanks in advance to anyone that can share their experience.

Cheers!

Damn, that’s a nice watch. Gun is okay too.

Just got the new moderator fitted.

My gun is set to 12ft lbs so much less then you guys so was not very loud to begin with buy I do notice it a little quiter not.

I will return it to full power tomorrow just to hear the difference and let you all know.

Thank you again for everyone’s help.

It’s the baffles I could not get off.

Just managed to get it off and having to cut the Allen key now with a bloody dremel. Should have this fitted soon hopefully. I’m half way through cutting now and taking a rest as been at it for 30 minutes.