MagiKelly Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Where I shoot it is quite near housing and while looking at semi autos and pump action shotguns I noticed silenced pump action. I am told that you can't really get silenced semis or at least if you do they are temperamental. I have two questions. First how much quieter is the silenced gun? I do not really expect it to be quiet I would just like to not have to wear ear protection so I can hear where the crows and pigeons are. It would also be helpful to not disturb the neighbouring house owners as much. It would also stop me worrying about damaging my dogs ears too. Secondly how does the moderator effect your sight picture? Do you adapt pretty quickly or do you need to spend a lot of time retraining yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 you only get the benefit if you use subsonic carts which are expensive, as for the sight picture i suppose you just get used to it, they are a bit cumbersome though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagiKelly Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks. It was the subsonic cartridges that I was told stopped a semi from cycling properly. Sounds like I am keeping the ear defenders then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 your other option is an investarm o/u hushpower, but they run at about 750 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I saw a moderated 16 bore semi auto for sale once. I've also seen a moderated 12 bore semi auto with a custom built moderator and it was very quite. didnt seem to have an issue in 50 rounds. The .410 pump actions with mods are incredibly quite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhawk Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Ive tried every model and the best 2 with 12bore subs are investarm o/u hushpower and the pedreti single barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard.Hosgood Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I regularly use a 12b pump with a silencer on the end - heavy, awful sight picture until you get used to it, and with sub sonic carts not even that quiet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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