silencer with foam.

[AXe Hound]

just to get it rite a aeg silencer only works if it's foam filled?????

[surebet]

It "works" when it has foam, but not in the traditionnal way. Your mechbox/pistol slide will be loudder than the BB leaving the barrel, contrairly to a real gun, so it only changes the sound signature somewhat.

On a NBB it has a significant impact, like the TM MK23, else it's 90% esthetics.

[The Saint]

Yes. Completely empty ones do nothing.

[AXe Hound]

k thats what i thought i have been seeing allot of barrel extensions and i did not see the difference in the two.
thanks guys for clearing that up.

[BBS]

in the airsoft world its also widely used to hide longer inner barrels.

[Jackals]

Originally Posted by mack_silent

Check your local by-laws and legalities concerning silencers, as they are typically restricted items.

Also, with airsoft the majority of the noise is coming from the gear box / piston and not the barrel, so you won't notice a dramatic change in Db sound output, but perhaps a slight change in the type of sound omitted.

Actually, after consulting with the CBSA Prohibited Items Unit in Toronto last week, mock silencers are not restricted.

The reason a silencer is restricted is that it muffles the sound of a firearm. A mock silencer doesnt do this, there for it isnt a silencer.

Atleast according to the CBSA.