.22 Shorts and my Suppressor

[Pima Pants]

So far, I have only shot .22 Long Rifle out of my Walther P-22 and (registered/legal) suppressor. If I buy some .22 shorts (provided I can find any) and shoot them, is there any danger of baffle strikes? Thank you for your advice.

Ken

 

[QuietM4]

Probably not, but why risk it?

 

[Gunslinger808]

They won’t feed or cycle the action.

 

[Pima Pants]

I know I would have to cycle them by hand, but I was thinking more of having an extremely quiet sound signature. But probably not worth the risk of a baffle strike. By the way, has anyone heard a baffle strike, or is it one of those things that you don't know happened until you take your suppressor apart to clean it?

 

[deanq]

Not 22 short but I shoot sub-sonic 22lr through mine, and they will cycle the action, but they're not as accurate. I have both Remington and Aguila subs. about the same.

 

[ReaperOfMars]

CCI is selling some quiet 22lr cheap. Buy 10 bucks and it’s like 13 cents a round.

You’ll probably have to cycle it, but it will be quiet...


https://www.cci-ammunition.com/rimfire/cci/quiet-22/6-960.html

-r

 

[XJThrottle]

CCI is selling some quiet 22lr cheap. Buy 10 bucks and it’s like 13 cents a round.

You’ll probably have to cycle it, but it will be quiet...


https://www.cci-ammunition.com/rimfire/cci/quiet-22/6-960.html

-r

I can't seem to get this to populate to the cart...

 

[cool arrow]

those CCI Quiets are AWESOME with a can, but true, they do not cycle automatically with every weapon

 

[ReaperOfMars]

Bummer. Looks like it’s out of stock now. GunDeals on Reddit strikes again.

 

[Pima Pants]

Thank you all for your comments and advice.

 

[omegaman]

If you want quiet try some wire pull jell in the can

 

[Pima Pants]

If you want quiet try some wire pull jell in the can

I forgot all about that gel! Thanks for reminding me.

 

[smithers599]

Just thinking out loud:

What causes a baffle strike is an unstable bullet, one that is "tipping" as it exits the rifling. I would think that if you shoot .22 Shorts out of your pistol without the suppressor, and you don't see any evidence of tipping on the paper target, then you're GTG with the suppressor. But if you see irregular bullet holes on the paper, you should not shoot that ammo through your suppressor.

Am I on the right track?

 

[cool arrow]

I wouldn't shoot shorts out of a P22 anyways.

It is made for LR, not shorts, why take any chances?

 

[Kingjoey]

If you wanted stupid quiet you could use Super Colibris

 

[Pima Pants]

Just thinking out loud:

What causes a baffle strike is an unstable bullet, one that is "tipping" as it exits the rifling. I would think that if you shoot .22 Shorts out of your pistol without the suppressor, and you don't see any evidence of tipping on the paper target, then you're GTG with the suppressor. But if you see irregular bullet holes on the paper, you should not shoot that ammo through your suppressor.

Am I on the right track?

I believe you certainly are. Thanks.

 

[Gunslinger808]

You have to take into account the suppressor baffles can change the bullet path as well.
Vortex, and aerodynamics can be changed by them, a slower bullet is of course affected more.
Some bullets don’t completely stabilize till past the barrel and in flight (bullet yaw).
Really, I can’t think of any reason to shoot a short out of a suppressor when there are more suitable .22 rounds specifically made for that use.
Suppressors work by trapping gasses, not by slowing the bullet, I’m thinking a short might actually be louder than a standard/subsonic velocity .22.
Plus, why use a cartridge not designed for your firearm to use, seems like a bad idea.
I can imaging the lead shavings and other build up that shooting shorts will do to your chamber.

 

[Pima Pants]

Thanks for your response. You make many valid points.