How do silencers on handguns work?

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How do silencers on handguns work?

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Suppressors work by absorbing some of the shock wave the exits the barrel of the gun. It’s extremely difficult to silence a gun, given how much energy is expelled. Mostly only low caliber guns like .22 rifles can be nearly silenced. This is usually done at a cost of bullet velocity/power, which can affect its effectiveness and accuracy.

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