SILENCER FOR SMG CAL. .45; FLASH HIDER FOR SMG CAL. .45

Abstract

Tests were conducted to determine the following: Suitability of fastening device and effectiveness of the cone in reducing muzzle flash of the submarine gun; effect of silencers on shot groups, ballistics, recoil, flash and smoke reduction of the submachine gun M-3; practicability of the devices as silencers; and probable application and employment of silenced weapons in battle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 29, 1945
Accession Number
AD0472094

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Adapters
  • Army
  • Attachment
  • Clearances
  • Diameters
  • Directives
  • Flashes
  • Guns
  • Infantry
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Muzzle Flash
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Production Models
  • Submachine Guns
  • Weapons

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