Gemtech SHIELD Operation And Maintenance page 3

SOUND SUPPRESSOR SHIELD
The SHIELD suppressor is one of the family of Gemtech Extreme Duty
Silencers specifically designed to withstand the rigorous SOCOM military
standards for today's harshest environments. Its lightweight titanium and
inconel construction exhibits greater strength than regular stainless steel
suppressors and will outlast most competitors' stamped baffles for prolonged
engagements. For weight, durability, and performance, the SHIELD suppres-
sor is unparalleled.
The model SHIELD sound suppressor is offered in Gemtech's patented
Quickmount quick-detach mounting system. Quickmount flash hider and
muzzle brake mounts are available in a wide variety of threads to fit a wide
variety of weapons and muzzle threads.
All muzzle attachments, including suppressors, will change barrel har-
monics and standing waves resulting in a slight change in point of impact
with the device in place. Because of its light weight, there is less point-of-
impact shift than most comparable sized suppressors for this caliber. The
degree of change in the point of impact will vary with the specific weapon and
both the rigidity and metallurgy of the barrel. When used with standard weight
law enforcement or military grade barrels, there will be no deleterious effect
on group size.
This suppressor is effective in markedly reducing the sound of the muzzle
blast, making it difficult for an observer to determine the origin of the shot and
reducing the need for shooter hearing protection. There is no way of eliminat-
ing the ballistic crack (or sonic boom) of the projectile traveling downrange.
This suppressor contains no expendable parts. We recommend against
cleaning the interior of the suppressor. This instruction manual gives the
necessary instructions for maintenance of this unit.
USE OF ABLATIVE AGENTS (ARTIFICIAL ENVIRONMENT)
Do not fire this suppressor with any foreign material inside. This sup-
pressor is designed to operate completely dry. Introduction of liquids, greases,
or other foreign materials can cause abnormal pressures and must never be
used. Any resultant damage is not covered under warranty.
The SHIELD suppressor is designed to operate with NATO specification
5.56x45 NATO cartridges. It is not intended to be used with handloaded or
foreign ammunition that exceed SAAMI or NATO pressure specifications.
The 5.56 cartridge is unique in that it contains a small mass of lead in
GENERAL INFORMATION
AMMUNITION
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