Refurbished this Colt 1903 and had it reblued, then found a place that sold threaded barrels. Now I'm supressor shopping, but not just for sound reduction, it has to have the right look to go with the old school gun. I'm thinking long and smaller diameter about the size of 12 gauge shells pictured and made of steel so it can be blue finished like the pistol. I've asked around and gotten some good suggestions so far, thought I would post it up for collective suggestions. Should top this rig off with ivory grip panels and a shoulder holster of some sort to hold both. For those that don't know these old guns, this is the common 32 ACP.
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Supressor project
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TheBoss930
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That pistol look awesome! nice job!!
Are you looking to buy or build? SDtactical has parts to build one if you'd like to go that route. They have smaller diameters that might suit your needs pretty well, though I'd be concerned it might not have enough volume inside to do a great job. They have a forum that can answer most questions you might have. I like the thought of a big blued suppressor, however I think if truly steel, that little pistol might really struggle cycling (even with a booster).
While NOT quite what you have stated, the first thing that popped into my head, as far as "cool factor", was the Thompson Poseidon.
Sweet project, i'll be curious what you come up with!
While NOT quite what you have stated, the first thing that popped into my head, as far as "cool factor", was the Thompson Poseidon.
Sweet project, i'll be curious what you come up with!
I probably not up to the machine skills to do a good job myself, I've taken the suppressors I do have apart several times over the years but those are MG cans. This item has to look good, I can polish the metal well enough once assembled.
Here it is attached to an old RDK AM-180 Suppressor. I'm thinking longer, thinner tube, maybe a rounded instead of flat muzzle.
Here it is attached to an old RDK AM-180 Suppressor. I'm thinking longer, thinner tube, maybe a rounded instead of flat muzzle.
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Especially if you get performed freeze plugs. You pretty much just need to drill some holes then. And look at the bright side, with 9 months of paperwork wait time, you've got a lot of time to plan............. If you have any interest at all in building, don't be intimidated. Its not bad.
I know a couple of smaller SOT's that could probably take care of you. I'm sure it would be pricier than a standard 9mm can. No need to worry about a booster as the 1903 is a fixed barrel. Very cool project. Might look to see if Maxim made a can for the old Colt back in the day, maybe you could find someone to copy that design for a real authentic look.
