How to Attatch a Supressor to an Airsoft Pistol

Price Range: £9.99 - £79.99

The Short Version

In this article we volition be breaking down the master types of accessories and attachments into a (hopefully) like shooting fish in a barrel-to-digest buying guide, to assistance the clueless gift buyer and new Airsofter alike. Today we're talking suppressors, what they're almost and how to get the correct i.

Why do I need ane?

They look awesome
They help hide longer inner barrels
They can modify your Airsoft Gun's audio
They help add together realism

How do I brand sure I'm getting the right matter?

Email u.s. and enquire
Ask your gift-ee what replica/thread they have
Check our detailed specifications tab on each product
Use the Google machine

Will I need an adaptor?

Probably non, but ever check commencement
If you're buying for a rifle, it will probably need to be 14mm CCW(-)
If yous're buying for a pistol, you'll probably need an 11mm to 14mm Adaptor

The Long Version

Why Should I Buy a Suppressor?

Suppressors are a rubber Christmas purchase for any Airsoft gun, equally they can be depression priced, are easy to fit and in that location is a broad range to ensure that it will work with your replica. The improver of a suppressor can dramatically improve the looks of whatever Replica Imitation, but tin can also be used to hide an extended inner barrel, which tin can give the Airsoft Gun more range and consistency. Not only this, but they look awesome and fifty-fifty if the recipient doesn't employ it during a Skirmish, they can utilise it for display purposes. There's a wide range available from £nine.99 all the way to £79.99, with lots of options in between.

How Practise I Purchase the Correct One?

To exist sure that you lot are buying the correct Suppressor, yous will demand to know the 'thread' of the Airsoft Gun it is attaching to. You lot tin easily detect this out by either asking the person you are ownership for, looking on our website for upwards-to-date specifications or by contacting us to enquire what volition fit. When looking at a product on our website, the 'Specification' push button will prove y'all all the available information nosotros have most a product, including everything from Rail Types to Thread specifications.

What Practise I Practise With This Info?

The 'thread' is where the suppressor attaches, and screws on just like a Nut & Bolt would. The most important bit is the diameter of the thread, as this determines the 'type' of suppressor you can attach. Roughly 95% of Airsoft Guns feature a 14mm thread, which is the standard for nearly, if not all Assail Rifles. Other more than 'niche' weapons (ones that aren't common) may feature a bigger thread simply to closer replicate the real thing. The but thing y'all need to worry well-nigh is that the thread size of the suppressor matches the thread size of the Airsoft Gun (i.e. 14mm suppressor for a 14mm thread).

The next important thing is the thread pattern, which will either be Counter Clockwise (Negative) or Clockwise (Positive) and both threads need to MATCH. A CCW suppressor is NOT compatible with a CW thread and will be damaged trying to install it. Again, 95% of Airsoft Guns run a CCW (Negative) thread, however there are some exceptions such as ARES branded guns which typically feature a CW (Positive) thread.

The thread type is quite just whether the thread on the Airsoft Gun sticks out or is sunken inside the barrel. Typically all rifles have a 'Male' thread and require a 'Female person' Suppressor, however you will find that on WE branded Pistols information technology is a Female thread, meaning you need a 'Male person' Suppressor unless you purchase an adaptor.

Adaptors – Do I Need One?

If you accept a different thread to normal, you may demand an adaptor to install a Suppressor. These come in all shapes and sizes so you can almost guarantee that yous can attach most Suppressors to whatever replica. The most common thread adaptor is what we apply for pistols which accept a 'Female person' (changed) thread, and volition instead give you a normal 14mm CCW thread similar y'all can discover on whatsoever Airsoft rifle. This lets you use normal rifle Suppressors on a pistol, however we only recommend using lightweight Suppressors on Pistols equally there is only a small contact area to handle the weight. There are many other types of adaptors such every bit barrel extensions, which will increase the length of your thread – very handy for when a Suppressor tin't fit within a runway arrangement!

What Is A Tracer Unit?

If you desire to get more out of your suppressor, and then consider a Tracer Unit. This device lights upwardly BBs leaving the barrel to help see where you lot are aiming and what you take hitting; notwithstanding it needs special 'Tracer BBs' to function. These BBs are merely a little flake extra over standard Bbs, but tin totally change the dynamic of a night skirmish and help you lot place hits yous've made on other players. This is a cracking purchase for Airsofters who are forever claiming that they 'definitely hit that guy over in that location'. Simply like Suppressors, y'all need to be sure you have the correct thread on your replica to fit them.

WE Mock Suppressor Kit

A slightly different option for those who run Nosotros branded gas pistols is the WE Mock Suppressor & Inner Butt Kit, which I felt deserved its' own section every bit it is way more than than only a suppressor! This kit includes a lightweight suppressor which is designed to fit on pistols, merely too comes with an extended inner barrel which will amend power to roughly 400FPS and also consistency.

Some calorie-free technical skills are recommended for this product, as the installation of the inner barrel volition crave a HOP unit disassembly. It is far less daunting than it sounds, however incorrect installation could impairment performance and then it is best to know what you are doing. No adaptor is required for this suppressor to fit to a Nosotros pistol every bit it is threaded to attach straight onto the barrel.

This is a great purchase for Airsofters who love their We pistol and want to starting time using information technology as longer range as a primary weapon rather than a backup. Just be aware of the ability increment from installing this kit, as it means that indoor sites probable won't permit y'all utilize it due to the high power.

Whilst all this data may seem daunting, we are here to assist and it'due south never as complicated as y'all think! If you lot're in doubt, we'd love to help you become the right gift this Christmas, and then get in bear upon!

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