HFT 500 Silencer

[BrianK]

Firstly can I say hi. I think I was a member of this forum some years ago when I had an EV2 but the membership probably lapsed so I’ve re-joined.

Mobility problems these days pretty much restricts me to back garden shooting. Therefore peace and quite are the order of the day. I’ve sorted the pellet trap out with 3 bars of plasticine and thats working fine, problem is the rifle, I have a HFT 500 and would like to fit a silencer (Q-Tech would be nice). Barrel adapters are plentiful but with the cylinder extending beyond the barrel there’s not much room - has anyone fitted a silencer to a HFT 500?, if so which one.

Thanks
Brian

[gdavison]

Rowan engineering do an adaptor specifically for a HFT500

http://www.gunmart.net/shooting-accessories/equipment/moderators/rowan-engineering-silencer-adaptors

http://www.rowanengineering.com/products15.htm

another option is swop the HFT500 for an Ultimate sporter .. if some one was perhaps selling one on here

[Archer50]

I use a Weihrauch moderator on the Rowan adaptor without any problems when I don't want to annoy the neighbours. The only thing is, it makes it a hell of a long gun!

Alan

[BrianK]

Thanks guys, I spotted the Rowan Engineering adaptor after posting. Looks like that and a Q-Tech or HW should fit OK. I take the point about the length of the rifle but worth it to keep the peace.

Don't know much about HW silencers, is one model better than another?

Brian

[Archer50]

Just make sure the moderator has a sloped shoulder, or it won't clear the filler cap (I think they warn you on the Rowan site). The Q-Tec looks ok.

I find the Weihrauch silencer very good, but I've never done any tests to compare it with others.

Alan

[BrianK]

Thanks Alan,

The Rowan Engineering adaptor has arrived and fits perfectly flush with the plastic filler cap. Decided to go for a Q-Tec, should be here next week. I'll have to change my board name to whispering Jack Smith

Brian

[gdavison]

Thanks Alan,

The Rowan Engineering adaptor has arrived and fits perfectly flush with the plastic filler cap. Decided to go for a Q-Tec, should be here next week. I'll have to change my board name to whispering Jack Smith

Brian

Cool

[Archer50]

PLASTIC filler cap I hope not: at the price of an HFT 500 - I'd be whimpering Jack Smith