Just wondering if any of you wet your cans?
What do you use and does it really help?
Reviews seem mixed inline

airwolf,I think the "funny ha ha" answers you got were a poor indication of the vast expanse of knowledge and courtesy available on this forum. I'm sorry!
I have used "line pulling gel" available from your local building supply to quiet down a suppressor, and it works very well. HOWEVER,over a period of time it "migrates" and dries and causes trouble in the weapon if it gets into the action.[It's like glue!].
It does quiet down the shots but, needs to be cleaned out ASAP when you finish shooting.
If you put it in the suppressor and store the gun, put it muzzle DOWN so it doesn't migrate into the bolt and the action.
I hope this is helpful. Nick

I've never run any of my suppressors wet and haven't seen the need to try. My understanding is a wet can only helps with the reduction of first round pop (FRP) that is seen with certain suppressors and certain barrel lengths. Since I only target shoot, having FRP is not a concern and it is not noticeable on my 15-22. It is noticeable on my Buck Mark pistols. Guess if I hunted with mine or if my side job was an assassin, then I guess I'd reconsider.

BTW, I liked the funny answers & glad we can mix humor among our discussions.

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Thats why Im asking.
I thought hand sanitizer would be wonderful, would evaporate and not build up. However it might help residue build up faster.
Do the wire gel smoke or smell bad?
Read this was the case.

Wire pulling gel is pretty decent. Ultrasound gel is even better.

More along the lines of trolling and adding nothing.
Very helpful

Seriously, I thought you were talking about a toilet bowl cleaner. No offense met.

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Thanks forrest

You're just plain demented. You were offered an olive branch and you summarily rejected it. Shame on you.
P.S.- I appreciated you're humor!

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I've only heard a wet suppressor fired once, and the difference between the two was negligible in my ears. However the time it took for him to do it, and the mess involved, and the negligible difference didn't make it seem worth it to me. But, like I said, it was only once...

I also wonder why you ask about silencers, as you well know

they are illegal in Canada without a licence unless of course

you have a "grandfathered" silencer.

keith

Knowledge is knowledge. None up here because we can have them. Thus why I posted here.
Sorta thought youd understand that by now.

That is not how i read your laws in Canada on silencers

Silencers (and all devices meant to muffle the sound of a gun) are classified as a prohibited device in Canada. This does not necessarily mean that they cannot be used, but a license is required for use. Although some of the major laws in Canada surrounding silencers are very clear, make sure to check with your local gun shop or lawyer as to lesser known or local laws.

Also this next bit

If you are in possession of a silencer without a permit, the penalty can be severe. According to Canadian criminal codes 91.2 and 92.3, possession can lead to a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

And this last little bit

Canadians are no longer able to acquire permits for silencers. However, permits that are "grandfathered," meaning they were acquired before the law changed in 1995, are still considered valid. If you are not sure if your permit is valid, check with your local gun shop or lawyer. Be warned that if the permit turns out to be invalid, you may be expected to surrender your silencer.

keith

Ssssshhhhhhh

Silence is Golden

keith

Trouble is, what you are asking about is not absolute fact, as there are too many variables to give you useful data... just for curiosity sake. Your question is too broad. Now if you asked if suppressor X, on gun Y, with a barrel length of aa had noticeable FRP and if so, what wet method worked best to quieten it, well that would give you knowledge. Different suppressors have different levels of FRP, with all else the same. Then when you throw in all the variables such as gun, action, ammo, barrel length, weather, shooters hearing level, etc., there is no way to gain any useful insight on the question asked... at least IMO.

But in general, yes, obviously wet cans will reduce FRP. However, FRP is not a given & even when there, is not an issue for most.

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I shot my rifle with a friends suppressor. We did try it with few ounces of water but my ears did not notice any difference. Maybe this is due to years of working in a manufacturing environment.
The suppressor baffles did look messy when it was taken apart for cleaning.

How much weight would the gel add to the can, for those weight watchers?

This video show shooting a suppressor wet at 6:10.

As tempting as it is, please drop the bathroom humor.

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When you get back, I have to ask, as you say you are questing for "knowledge"

I am curious, so I went looking for old posts as I recall some of your pics with the short threaded barrel, clearly showing the crud build up round the threads, just like I get when using my sound mod, I also alluded to the "Maglite" which you have talked about.

On top of that you have posted about baffle strikes and what not, again in previous posts,

Now I won't say it, but folks are not dumb, whatever you make of this, I simply wish that you think before you post and get rid of your Maglight

Rob

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I've found that running it wet helps make it easier to clean. Thats assuming u dont run it fast enough to burn the lube out of it. If u just plan to blink, maybe even sight it ur optics. Running it wet will work fine and it'll be easier to clean after u are done. However, if u are just randonly throwing lead like theres no tomorrow. Running it wet isnt going to do u much good.