When a silencer is mounted on a firearm, it adds extra millimeters to the total length of the weapon. This can affect both the balance and precision of the firearm, thus impacting the overall experience. Understanding how the extension of the silencer affects the characteristics of the firearm is crucial for choosing the right model for your hunting needs and optimizing your overall experience. We explore the subject in this text.
When we talk about extending the wespon with a silencer mounted, we refer to the addition in millimeters that the silencer adds to the total length of the firearm. It is the part of the silencer that does not extend backward over the barrel. The Stalon X108 models extend the firearm by 108 millimeters in front of the barrel, the Stalon X149 models by 149 millimeters, Stalon VICTOR by 127 millimeters, Stalon VICTOR L by 163 millimeters, and Stalon RF by 117 millimeters.
Extending the weapon with a mounted silencer can affect balance and handling. By adding extra weight and length further forward on the firearm, the balance may shift slightly forward. This can have both positive and negative effects depending on the shooter's preferences and the firearm's original design. Therefore, it's common for many to choose to shorten the barrel if they want to install a larger silencer on the weapon. You can read more about how the overall balance of the firearm is affected by the silencer here.
Of course, the type of hunting one engages in is crucial for the combined size of the silencer and firearm. For a hunter who sits in a blind, the extension may not matter as much as for a hunter who moves a lot. In such cases, it's more common to recommend a silencer that is lighter and has a shorter extension to, for example, avoid getting caught in bushes and thickets.
For many hunters, the extension from a silencer can improve precision. The extra weight can help reduce the perceived force of recoil, which can lead to a more stable shooting experience and thus improved precision. Read more about recoil here >
All Stalon silencers, except Stalon RF which is front-mounted, have a telescopic design. This means that a large part of the silencer extends backward over the barrel and only a small part extends forward. This makes silencers versatile and adaptable for different firearms and shooting situations.
