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JKWest2A's avatar

Hey,

I'm new here so forgive the ignorance. When you talk about testing with the FTN.6, what testing is done? Durability with different filaments and calibers, decibel readings, printing, etc.? Just curious.

I printed a suppressor in PPS-CF10 for my 9mm PSA AK-V, but haven't tested it yet.

Has anyone else here tried this type of filament for this application?

Alyosha K.'s avatar

So the FTN team has not, to my knowledge, shared their testing methodology, but I am certain that they did the basic testing that all 3D2A projects (should) go through by confirming the design has adequate longevity, can survive past a handful of rounds, etc.

Beyond that I expect they did tests with a few different nylon filaments, and confirmed that it adequately reduces sound readings to make it worth releasing. I'm told that other devs such as OpenPew are planning additional tests to more precisely measure sound suppression numbers!

JKWest2A's avatar

Okay, thanks for responding!

I wish they could/would developed a standardized testing regiment, document, and release their test results for each design and caliber. It would be nice to see how each suppressor performed with subsonic, standard pressure, slow &rapid/ frt firing, out of short and longer barrels lengths for different filament types, and of course, decibel readings.

I know this would be costly but perhaps different people could volunteer for a particular part to spread out the testing. I would be interesting in doing this to help get the info "published" to assist the 3D2A community.

moftu76's avatar

Love the issues your putting out. Would hate to see your hardwork and coverage be ridiculed due to your use of ai images. It takes away from the authenticity of your reporting. I'm sure someone in the community would gladly help with photoshopping or graphics if you arent able, hell I may take a stab if needed. This community being formed through creativity and workmanship should remain a key tenet.