How To Make a Airsoft Silencer

Amid pop culture's fascination with all things loud and daringly explosive, one of the highlights for many aficionados remains the mysterious airsoft silencer. To satisfy your curiosity, we put together comprehensive steps on how to make your very own DIY airsoft silencer.

Gathering Supplies

To start off, going out and procuring the materials you need for your silencer is a priority.

Metal Tube or Pipe

In this unique craft project, a metal tube will serve as the core foundation for your silencer. It should possess an exterior diameter of two inches and have a length between seven to twelve inches.

Foam Insert

For noise dampening, you will also need to source an appropriate foam insert. To best fit your metal tube, it should also have a two inch diameter and approximately a 12 inch length.

Endcaps

You will need two caps, one for either end of your silencer. Again, be sure to select endcaps with inner dimensions two inches in diameter and is capable of sealing the foam inside.

Fiberglass Baffle

The fiberglass baffle serves as a mini-muffler for your silencer and should have a one inch diameter the length of your metal tube.

Silicone Caulk or Hot Glue

As a binding adhesive, you will need some form of silicone caulk or hot glue.

Threaded Adapter

Lastly, your silencer will require a threaded adapter. This fitting should exclusively adhere to your airsoft rifle's barrel and be compatible with your silencer.

Assembling the Silencer

Inserting the Foam Insert

With your supplies together, start off by stuffing the foam insert inside the metal tube. Make sure the foam fits snugly without any wrinkles.

Placing the Fiberglass Baffle

Next, insert the fiberglass baffle down the tube's interior. The baffle should have a few centimeters sticking out of the tube's opening.

Applying the Endcaps

Go ahead and apply the endcaps with your adhesive tool of choice. Make sure the endcaps are completely sealed.

Securing the Threaded Adapter

Drill a hole through the exterior of one endcap and thread in the adapter. Secure the threaded adapter with nuts and u-clips.

Final Verdict

After constructing your DIY airsoft silencer, all that is left is to test it out. Take it out to your local shooting range and witness the results for yourself!

Brief Recap

We hope you now have a better understanding of how to make an airsoft silencer for your firearms at home and after you have acquired all the supplies and assemble the silencer, you can take your silencer out for a test of its efficacy.