Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 1. A Scientific Perspective to Sound and Silencer Performance 2. Solving Problems with Low-Signature Weapons 3. The Evolution of Technology for Suppressed Handguns World War II: Major Advances in Technology Post-WWII Developments Suppressor Developments from 1970 to 1980 Suppressor Developments from 1980 to 1990 Suppressor Developments from 1990 Onward Technology vs. User Requirements Arms Tech Operator Pac Suppressed Pistol Tiny Suppressors for Concealed Carry Soviet Stechkin APB Versus the German HK P9S SD South African Suppressors SOCOM Offensive Handgun Project 4. Silenced Submachine Guns for CQB and Covert Ops Patchett's Quest for a Silenced Submachine Gun Heckler & Koch MP5SD AWC's 9mm CQB Silencer Technology New Silenced Russian Submachine Gun SCRC Suppressor for Missions in Explosive Atmospheres Gemtech Silencers and Flash Hider for the MP5 5. Suppressed Centerfire Carbines The De Lisle Carbine Modern Versions of the De Lisle Carbine AWC Centurion JRC Destroyer Carbine Silenced Ruger 77/44 Carbines 6. The Evolution of Assault Rifle Suppressors Suppressor Developments from 1960 to 1970 Suppressor Developments from 1970 to 1980 Suppressor Developments from 1980 to 1990 Suppressor Developments from 1990 Onward Historical Perspective Russian PBS-1 Suppressor for the AKM and AK-74 Vaime A5 Suppressor for the Kalashnikov SIOPTS Vortex Suppressor for the M4 Carbine NAVSURFWARCENDIV SOPMODM-4A1 Project 7. The Evolution of Sniper Rifle Suppressors Suppressor Developments Before World War II Suppressor Developments from World War II to 1960 Suppressor Developments from 1960 to 1980 Suppressor Developments from 1980 to 1990 Suppressor Developments from 1990 Onward Subsonic Ammunition Historical Perspective McMillan M89 Suppressed Sniper Rifle Silenced Savage Tactical Rifle: Outstanding Performance on a Budget Accuracy International Rifles and AWC Thundertrap Suppressor Helenius .50 Russian Silenced Rifle .300 Whisper Systems Knight Silenced Revolvers List of Suppressor Manufacturers Additional Resources References About the Authors Index

About the Author

Peter G. Kokalis, one of the world's foremost authorities on small arms, is the senior editor for The Small Arms Review. Well-known to industry insiders throughout the world, N.R. Parker has published significant contributions on the history and technology of suppressors and their tactical employment. Research scientist Alan C. Paulson is the suppressor technology editor for The Small Arms Review and a member of the Institute for Research on Small Arms in International Security, the National Defense Industrial Association and numerous other professional societies.