Air Lock Industries Suppressor

[Moccasin]

What I really want is a sub 10 oz can for my 35 cal (35 whelen) and 45-70 that are sub 130 db. I have a jk can that’s under 10 oz, but it’s really loud. The v1 banish 46 is quiet, but super heavy at 22 oz.

I’d like a .375 cal can, but I’m with you.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Really, right now, and I could be severely wrong, but, I don't think it has cost airlock or UK any sales in any way. Both are so new to the suppressor game, to normal folk, they haven't really shown up on the radar yet. I mean no disrespect to either company or suppressor. It is just when you google them, like most people interested in getting a suppressor will do. Neither company shows up on Silencer Shop, Silencer Central or Capital Armory. I live in Tennessee and these are the 3 places I check for suppressors etc. In fact till I found this site, I had never heard of Unknown Munitions either. Living in Idaho it may be a different story. In fact the only website I can even see is for Unknown, I cant find one for airlock except on facebook or instagram, I could have the spelling wrong, but still, they are hard to search for. Now 3-5 years from now, all of this could be a different story, but for now, they both are just getting their feet wet, mistakes will be made, and lessons learned. I wish them both all the luck in the world, the more manufactures the better, and ultimately the lower the prices will come. I will be glad when there is a national spec we can all compare from.

There is an issue with the search engine indexing for the Airlock sites. That’s why the site is hard to find.

All suppressors come with capabilities and limitations. All suppressor design is a balance between weight, length, diameter, suppression, flexibility, etc. There is no free lunch.

The Airlock 6.5 could be great on a 6.5, but it cannot be used on a .270 or 7mm. Would I be better off with an Airlock 7mm than a 6.5mm? I don’t know. The Airlock 7mm may be a trifle louder than the Airlock 6.5mm. Or a trifle longer, heavier, etc.

If you are willing to have one dedicated 3d-printed can for each rifle caliber, then you can get the absolute best suppression for that caliber at a given weight, length, diameter, etc. But that comes at the cost of flexibility and economy. And the suppression gains are still marginal. They can be measured objectively. They can be heard subjectively. But they are still marginal gains. It’s up to the consumer to decide if an Airlock .223, 6, 6.5, 7, or .30 makes the most sense for his or her use case.


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[khuber84]

From data on IG, the 7mm gravity they tested was 5.5" and under 7oz. So it's a lil bigger than the 65 version. Pre-orders open later this month.

I feel the best do all in compact form 30 cal and under with the best at ear numbers is still the deadair ti XC, that could be till airlock comes out with a 6" 30 cal can!

 

[Presswood_936]

Some airlock testing I did the same day as my previous videos , the camera is too close to get a good representation of sound like the previous videos , but the muzzle blast is represented well …put in ear buds for the best results

Hyperion k , airlock zero g, OG , Ab raptor 4 w/3” reflex

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Some airlock testing I did the same day as my previous videos , the camera is too close to get a good representation of sound like the previous videos , but the muzzle blast is represented well …put in ear buds for the best results

Hyperion k , airlock zero g, OG , Ab raptor 4 w/3” reflex

Based on your test, are the Hyperion and the airlock the best? I couldn’t tell a difference in sound on the video but they seemed to have less blast.

 

[Presswood_936]

Based on your test, are the Hyperion and the airlock the best? I couldn’t tell a difference in sound on the video but they seemed to have less blast.

The Hyperion and airlock are in a totally different class of sound suppression . I’ll do another video when I get a chance with the camera further away .

 

[Presswood_936]

Based on your test, are the Hyperion and the airlock the best? I couldn’t tell a difference in sound on the video but they seemed to have less blast.

Check this side by side out and make sure you’re watching in 1080P or better

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Check this side by side out and make sure you’re watching in 1080P or better

That’s awesome, it really shows the difference between the 2. Seems like the airlock cuts down recoil and blast substantially over the OG.

 

[ZeroFoxGiven]

Check this side by side out and make sure you’re watching in 1080P or better

Impressive!

 

[walk2112]

I have no dog in this ‘fight’(comparison) but is it safe to say a huge portion of the difference in blast and recoil there is simply due to bore diameter of the can? Stating the obvious probably to those in the know, but to be clear this is a 30 cal OG vs. a 6.5 ZG comparison (which is good to be able to see, nice work)

Be really interesting with a 6.5 OG vs 6.5 ZG.

 

[StupidLightweight]

Hey @DannyB,

Question for you, sir. What exactly makes this Airlock can so effective? For a suppressor this tiny, it seems to defy physics. I don't understand how it can cut noise at this level with such little internal volume (space).

I have a good number of cans, and what I've found is anything under 6 inches or so prioritizes size over sound suppression. Your can, however, seems to accomplish both small size and superior suppression. I must know how. Thank you in advance.

Last thing to share with the group. As for the bore diameter of cans making a difference, this has always been a no-brainer to me. Everything else being equal, the smaller the aperture(s), the slower gases will escape and the quieter a can will be. An example in another industry is comparing a stock muffler on a car versus a Flowmaster or Cherry Bomb. One is designed to cut noise, and the others are designed to increase gas flow.

 

[DannyB]

Hey @DannyB,

Question for you, sir. What exactly makes this Airlock can so effective? physics.

Once our patent is approved, I’ll be able to share more details, but here’s the short version:
For most suppressor companies, the traditional approach has been to stack more baffles and add more volume. That’s been the conventional method for 99% of the industry when it comes to reducing sound. Our design takes a different path. Instead of relying solely on volume, our suppressor creates significant turbulence right from the start, and that turbulence makes each baffle work more effectively.


Another key factor is bore diameter. While it may not have a major impact on some suppressors, it plays a critical role in ours. A smaller aperture slows the transfer turbulent gases from baffle to baffle, improving efficiency and overall performance.


That’s about as specific as I can get for now, but it’s very clear in our testing. The exit velocity shown in our videos demonstrates that our suppressor is doing more work per square inch than almost anything else on the market. Even after shooting side by side with a Scythe today, the difference in exit pressure was obvious.