Got Uzi Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 I am working on a model for a STEN suppressor as I have a few people asking for them. I wanted to gauge interest in them to see if it would be worth doing a small production run of them. I don't have costs figured out yet as this is just a concept for right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmacken37 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Some degree of interest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Iannamico Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 (edited) I would be interested for one that LOOKs like an original British, with modern internals. I believe the ones depicted are ported to fire super-sonic 9mm ammo subsonic Edited February 6 by Frank Iannamico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident1984 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 I agree with Frank above. I'm interested if the external dimensions approximate the original MKII(s) suppressor. As with all things, this interest is variably dependent on price point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted February 7 Author Report Share Posted February 7 Well the design has my mono-core baffle stack and a ported barrel. The OD of the suppressor would be 1 1/2” and 12” OAL The plan is to have it setup for ported barrel use with standard velocity ammunition but also have a sleeve that can go over the ports to seal them so you could use 147 grain ammunition as well. I’m waiting for some material to come in so I can start on the prototype. Here is a base concept cutaway model to give an idea of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted February 7 Author Report Share Posted February 7 Here is a similar mono-core system in an MP5SD suppressor I built… https://youtube.com/shorts/--wnFxq0pt8?si=vL105kFVYdbcgQBO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjv Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 I have interest as well for my sten mkii. Share similarities with what others have posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball-1 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Same as the others, if it's a clone of the original and at a decent price point, I might be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyface Nelson Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 I’ll bite. My “hat’s in the ring” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 I too am interested if appearance is that of original, and price is not too high. I have been thinking of a barrelled sleeve that I could screw one of my already owned 9mm cans into that would appear close to original, but without paperwork and a years wait..... (Food for thought) John And if anyone might have an original lace-up insulating sleeve as afrank has pictured, that I could take careful measurements of in an attempt to reproduce these (with silicone inserts), please let me know. retiredshooter@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted February 9 Author Report Share Posted February 9 I have a demo unit ready. I’m going to try it with 147 subs first, then I’ll port the barrel and see if there is any difference with cycling and noise difference. I wish I could test this weekend but I have a show I have to get packed for this afternoon and I’ll be at the show all weekend. More to follow next week…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Iannamico Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 (edited) That looks good John... To broaden appeal and applications perhaps make an adapter for the Model 76, like Phil Dater/Gemtech/GSL used to make. As pictured on pages 163-170 in my Smith &Wesson 76 book Edited February 12 by Frank Iannamico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBrett Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Probably should get one for mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted February 12 Author Report Share Posted February 12 Here it is….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted February 12 Author Report Share Posted February 12 Pictures of it on the gun…I was worried about the weight but you don’t notice it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clc3251 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Definitely make a mount for the S&W 76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted February 13 Author Report Share Posted February 13 That is in the works, just have to get it designed as I am working on an Uzi suppressor now. I will have to dig up a S&W 76 to use as a test host for the mounting specs and test fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduellist Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 I just bought my first Sten, so am definitely interested! I have been looking at the GSL. My dealer called them and they said they had baffle strikes so no longer produce it! I am looking for a suppressor that is really quiet. It's hard to judge on the youtube video but it looks great. I understand the difference between a silencer and a suppressor. The historical geek in me wants it to look as close to the WW2 as possible. I've never had a can before on any weapon so am excited to learn. As long as its not an expensive education! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkg3k Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 On 2/12/2024 at 4:28 PM, Got Uzi said: Here it is….. Pro Tip...your video(s) would be / will be much better if you turn your phone for Full Screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted February 14 Author Report Share Posted February 14 In person you can hear the bolt clacking as it the round fires so it’s pretty darn quite. It also depends on the ammunition. I am going to port the barrel then try different ammunition in it to see what the results are there as well. You have to remember that you won’t get “movie quiet” out of stuff like this but it will be close. When you make the videos into shorts, they compress the width. I’ve been playing with different settings for videos and still working that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduellist Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Thank you for the reply. I’ve also read that a bronze bolt is quieter than a steel one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 (edited) Never heard a bronze bolt fired with a can but owned my MkII since 2005 and so watching prices a long time.... it seems that IF you can find one nowadays that's not worn out it'll set you back more than a couple tax stamps. Saw one last summer for $550 and shipping. Nope. Couple db's isn't worth that, and then k Lee Tool has a parts kit with a bronze bolt for $$$$..... BTW, The replacement mag springs LeeTool sells are awesome! Edited February 14 by john Sp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 7 hours ago, Got Uzi said: In person you can hear the bolt clacking as it the round fires so it’s pretty darn quite. It also depends on the ammunition. I am going to port the barrel then try different ammunition in it to see what the results are there as well. You have to remember that you won’t get “movie quiet” out of stuff like this but it will be close. When you make the videos into shorts, they compress the width. I’ve been playing with different settings for videos and still working that out. I would think landscape would have been better to get everything more into view. Of course these phones nowadays are way over zoomed in from the start. This design makes me want to build a Sten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduellist Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Excuse my ignorance. What is the advantage of having a ported barrel vs a non-ported one? Is it to be able to suppress supersonic ammo? Since I am after less sound, I will use subsonic ammo. The video looks awesome. I noticed the Fiocchi ammo is louder (at first, anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted February 14 Author Report Share Posted February 14 Yes the ported barrel would allow you to use standard 115 or 124 grain ammo and make it sub sonic. You are not wrong on the 147 Fiocchi being a little louder than the 151 Barnall. I used some 158 Fiocchi and it was a little less noise than the 147. I also noticed that the gun ran faster with the 147 vs the 151. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduellist Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Very excited about this project. Slightly off topic, but it will go in my MK II (s) eventually. I bought an extra bolt and want to have a "speed bolt" made. Does anyone know someone who can modify one and has done it before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 You could use my S&W 76 for the adaptor development as I'm interested in one of those also, BUT .... if I recall, I think you're in Ohio (?) and I'm in Minnesota. Guessing you can come up with one locally and not have to mess with shipping, but the offer is there anyway. John ('john' on MG books. 'postal' on Snugbus and a few other forums) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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