There are a lot of techniques when it comes to sound metering of suppressors. Companies use the numbers for R&D and marketing. Consumers look at these numbers and a lot of times make purchasing decision based on a published Db rating. Gary Hughes and Mike Pappas of Dead Air Armament share their insights and opinions on sound metering / sound testing of suppressors. Just a few things to consider when making a purchasing decision based on manufactures published data.
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