How to Make an Airsoft Silencer

If you're in search of an effective way to reduce the noise output of your Airsoft rifle, creating a homemade silencer, or a suppressor as it's known in the arms industry, is a cost-efficient option. They're relatively easy to build, and the process requires basic tools and materials. Below, we walk you through making your DIY silencer step-by-step.

Preparing the Equipment and Materials

Before constructing the silencer, you must first ensure you have all the necessary parts and equipment. The most important of which are the outer tube, inner barrel, and inner tube. It's also necessary to have a drill and a deburring tool.

Drill

Drills come in all shapes and sizes. This depends on the size of your silencer. Smaller silencers require smaller drills, while bigger silencers require bigger drills.

Deburring Tool

Deburring tools are very important for creating a smooth finish. They're used to remove any jagged edges from the inner and outer tubes. Make sure you get the right size for your silencer.

Constructing the Silencer

Once you have all the necessary equipment and parts, it's time to begin constructing the silencer. Begin by securing the inner barrel in the outer tube, and fit the inner tube onto the inner barrel. It's important to make sure everything is lined up correctly in order for it to be effective.

Drilling the Holes

Once the tubes are all in place, the holes for the gas to be released must be drilled. It's important to be very careful when drilling these holes and make sure they have a consistent size, as this affects the performance of the silencer.

Smoothing Out the Edges

Once all the holes are drilled, it's time to smooth out the edges with a deburring tool. This is an important step as the smoother the finish is, the better the performance of the silencer.

Testing the Silencer

Once the silencer has been constructed, it's time to test it. To do this, attach it to the Airsoft rifle and fire a few rounds. If the silencer is effective, it should reduce the amount of noise generated from the gun.

Brief Recap

Making a homemade Airsoft silencer is a relatively easy and cost-efficient way to reduce the noise generated from an Airsoft rifle. It's important to have all the necessary parts and equipment, such as an outer and inner tube, a drill, and a deburring tool in order to construct the silencer. Once all the holes are drilled and the edges smoothed out, it's time to test the silencer. If everything was done correctly, the silencer should be able to significantly reduce the noise output from the gun.