From:	Marc Renouf renouf@********.com
Subject:	Flechette and Silencers
Date:	Tue, 16 Mar 1999 09:02:08 -0500 (EST)

On Sat, 13 Mar 1999, Veskrashen wrote:

> The problem is that with both the silencers described, the projectile
> is slowed by buffers. Unfortunately, i think that the space between
> the buffers would be enough for the petals of the shot cup to open up
> enough to catch on the next on, creating a dangerous blockage and
> probably ruining the silencer. Not to mention causing no damamge to
> the target.

No, there aren't any obstructions in the barrel,just small holes
to allow the gas to travel through. These aren't going to be big enough
to result in any kind of barrel blockage if you use a properly designed
shot cup.

Marc