Industry News 108dB? Meet the New SilencerCo Switchback 22 Dave Merrill September 25, 2018 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More SilencerCo decided to commemorate their ten-year anniversary with the release of a new .22 silencer, the Switchback. At first glance it looks like just another now-common modular .22 suppressor, but there are some twists here. There are four configurations: Large, Medium, Small, and Rifle Optimized. What makes the Rifle Optimized configuration so special is that it reportedly brings the blast down to a mere 108 decibels. SilencerCo accomplished this is a very counter-intuitive way: by reversing the baffles in the second module. See the photo below. As to how and why this works? Here's what they tell us: “Gas flow can be sped up or slowed down by tapering a bore wider or tighter,” said Jake Turnblom, SilencerCo engineer. “Cones act as a nozzle (to speed up) or a diffuser (to slow down) gases inpropulsion. The effect a cone has completely flips when transitioning to or from supersonic or subsonic velocities. Using cones (by flipping them) as supersonic diffusers is what led to the discovery of improved suppression on rifles.” The weight of the SilencerCo Switchback is as low as 3.2-ounces in the Short configuration and 6.5-oz in the Long or Rifle Optimized configuration. We're told the Switchback is hearing safe in the tiny short configuration when used with a rifle. Additional Specifications Include: Caliber: .22 LR*, .17 WSM , .17 HMR, .22 WMR , .22 HORNET, 5.7 X 28MM Diameter: 1.07” Materials: Stainless Steel (Baffles) / Titanium (tube) MSRP: $499 Starting today, SilencerCo dealers can purchase the Switchback 22 from their distributors. So if you want to get your hot little hands on one of these, reach out to your local FFL/SOT. Explore RECOILweb:Hudson Mfg--New Company and Mysterious PistolRECOILtv All Access: Klymit Sleeping PadsPreview - Safe HouseProject Wheelchair Gunfighter NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
