What is the Quietest 22 Suppressor?
To determine how quiet a suppressor is, many look at the advertised dB rating.
The quietest suppressors generally run in the 113 to 115dB range, but there is an additional feature that you need to consider; the first-round pop.
Although many 22 suppressors are pretty damn quiet, not all reduce or eliminate the first-round pop.
There is one suppressor though, that does eliminate first-round pop and can be crowned the quietest 22 suppressor.
The engineers at Maxim Defense have taken the time to understand first-round pop and have taken steps to eliminate that initial louder ‘pop’ from the first-round fired.
With a 114dB sound rating AND no first-round pop, the DRF-22 suppressor IS one of the quietest 22 suppressors on the market.
Why The DRF-22 is the Quietest 22 Suppressor
When Maxim Defense designed its monocore, it went to great lengths to find the right combination of entrance chamber volume and baffle geometry (fluid resistance).
The baffle geometry that they had designed worked perfectly on its own and did not require an integrated M Baffle.
For the DRF-22, it all came down to a mathematically and geometrically optimized monocore.
How Many dB is a 22LR
An unsuppressed 22LR creates a sound level of roughly 140dB to 160dB depending on the type of ammo.
Standard velocity 22LR ammo averages 140dB.
High-velocity ammo will be slightly louder while subsonic ammo will be considerably quieter at around 120dB.
Anything 140dB and higher can cause permanent hearing damage.
How Quiet is a Silenced 22LR?
With the average sound reduction of 41dB, it’s easy to see why people would want to suppress a 22 pistol or rifle.
A silenced 22LR generally brings the sound level down to between 113dB and 119dB.
Wrapping it Up!
In an industry full of new suppressor designs, the Maxim Defense DRF-22 has made a name for itself.
Head on over to Maxim Defense to learn more about this bad-ass rimfire suppressor.
Originally published at https://www.clandestinemediagroup.com on November 23, 2022.
