SilencerCo Scythe Ti failures

[jkoehle1]

Alright guys, I did a bit more research and have a theory. Silencerco posted on their website that it's made from grade 5 and grade 9 titanium. From some initial reading, it looks like grade 9 is easier to work with (stamp baffles) and has worse heat performance (shows up "reder" on a thermal imaging), and is a weaker titanium (more likely to fail).

So, I have a sneaking suspicion that what we're seeing is the welded joints between a grade 5 blast chamber and grade 5 first baffle fail when connected to the grade 9 baffle stack. I think it's also weakening at that weld the fastest because the grade 9 baffles don't handle the heat as well and Thermaly fatigue faster than anywhere else. As a result, I'd be willing to bet it's a long term design flaw of the can that everyone will experience at some point if they shoot it long enough.

I don't plan on taking it any further than this since I don't own one but think they're super cool and still may end up buying one....... links below if your interested.

Grade 5 vs Grade 9 Titanium - What's the Difference

Get an expert breakdown of the key differences between grade 5 and grade 9 titanium. Know what to look for when you're selecting materials for your next project.

www.marketsmartb2b.com

Grade 9 vs Grade 5 Titanium Comparison: Choosing The Right…

Grade 5 Titanium has dominated the discussion for decades but now there are a wide range of applications in which Grade 9 Titanium is the superior choice.

www.ulbrich.com

Grade 5 Titanium vs Grade 9: What's the Difference? - MFG Shop

In the world of engineering and manufacturing, choosing the right material can mean the difference between success and failure. Among the vast array of

shop.machinemfg.com

This is what i was essentially pointing out 6 ish pages ago. Thermal cycling causing brittle welds...