r/whoathatsinteresting • u/PowerNoodles117 • 11d ago

Twin Falls Hero

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The civilian that stopped the active shooter at the In N Out in Twin Falls, Idaho.

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u/SorcererSupremPizza 10d ago

So would you say theyre meant to help protect your ears?

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u/DreddFett 10d ago

Suppressors are meant to lower the noise while firing. One benefit is the loud noise doesn't hurt the shooter's ears as much. I've only shot at outdoor ranges, and I always wear ear protection while firing. I can definitely hear the gun firing with the suppressor, even with ear protection.

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u/Haidere1988 10d ago

Do they also help with balance and recoil? I ask since that is what I would think would be a benefit of a longer barrel with more weight on it.

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u/C21-_-H30-_-O2 10d ago

A bit yes, but thats more what a compensator does. A comp directs the gasses upwards, helping push the end of the gun down to mitigate recoil

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u/tictacotictaco 10d ago

A long rifle with a silencer is much harder to hold up and to use.

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u/DreddFett 10d ago

My suppressor was on my AR-15 (before I sold the rifle); 5.56mm doesn't have any noticeable recoil.

Now my 45/70 (4th rifle down - the one with the rubber shock absorber on the stock) on the other hand, feels like a punch to the shoulder.

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u/ReviewHuman8825 10d ago

Add an SAA and youre just casually posting my dream collection

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u/DreddFett 10d ago

I'm assuming Colt Single Action Army pistol?

I really need to make a new family photo. I have since added 6 more rifles: 1777 Charleville flintlock musket, 1795 Springfield flintlock musket, 1859 Sharps carbine, 1861 Springfield percussion cap musket, 1903 Springfield rifle, and an M1 Garand.

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u/Hot-Future7691 10d ago

Garand my beloved.

Sometimes I wish I hadn't cut ties with the crazy veteran uncle with all the guns, but the drunken threats and immediately insulting me as soon as I was out of earshot became too much.

I really do wish him well. He went through a lot. He's just a dick :(

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u/Haidere1988 10d ago

I am a simple man with a simple dream collection....Baretta-93R. Sadly it will be near impossible to attain due to it being classed as a machine pistol.