Posted By: Double Naught Spy
Flying Suppressor Caused Me To Miss A Coyote - 01/29/18 03:29 PM
I had an unusual event cause me to miss a coyote. I missed the coyote because I had a minor baffle strike (several, actually) as my suppressor launched from my rifle when I fired. There was a much louder than normal report, sparks/flame/flash (bright!), and a strong and prolonged recoil. I was hit in the face by a bunch of debris. I thought my gun had exploded, but when I turned on my light, the gun was still there, but the suppressor wasn't. I found it about 35 yards down range. Consulted Silencerco. They said I probably had the locking mechanism partially engaged when I put the can on the rifle and that kept it from seating properly and so the lock did not engage fully when I tightened it. The baffles are fine, but the mount will be replaced. Silencerco said they would send me a new one. Here is the event...