Suppressors – Subsonic Ammunition

Indonesia: PT Pindad SS2-V7 Subsonic

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 David5.56 subsonic, Indonesia, Pindad, Silencer, SS2, SS2 V7 Subsonic, SS2-V7, Subsonic, suppressor

On June 9th, 2016 the state-owned Indonesian defense company PT Pindad launched four new small arms systems. Included was a new rifle named the SS2-V7 Subsonic. This new rifle is based on the standard issue SS2 which was introduced to the Indonesian military in 2006. The SS2 is an entirely Indonesian designed weapon and was developed to replace the SS1 which was a licensed copy of the Belgian FN-FNC. The SS2 uses a gas piston design similar to the Kalashnikov. Pindad SS2 The SS2-V7 Subsonic appears to have a much…

From Russia with Love: Lobaev Arms DVL-10 Saboteur

October 19, 2016November 3, 2016 David40 Lobaev, DVL-10, integrally suppressed, Russia

Lobaev Arms DVL-10 Saboteur The Lobaev Arms DVL-10 Saboteur is an integrally suppressed sniper rifle system that is designed for relatively close ranges. Along with standard 308 Win, the DLV-10 uses a new proprietary cartridge called the 40 Lobaev which sends a 419 grain bullet at subsonic velocities. At 1017 fps the muzzle energy works out to 962 ft/lbs which is significantly more energy that even 338 Lapua subsonic, which at 1000 fps pushes a 300gr projectile with 666 ft/lbs of muzzle energy. This is very impressive even with significant bullet…