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GSL Technology Suppressors

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GSL Technology Suppressors Background Information[edit]

GSL Technology Inc. (GSL Technology Suppressors) is a manufacturer of silencers (suppressors) for pistols, rifles, long range precision rifles (PRS), submachine guns, and personal defense weapons (PDWs). GSL opened their doors in 1985 and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, USA. GSL also produces various accessories and adapters for their product line that are compatible with some other suppressor manufacturers in the industry.

GSL Technology is actively involved in several private label manufacturing ventures with suppressors sold under other brand names. The most notable and often mentioned is their relationship with GEMTECH Suppressors.

GSL designed, patented, and produced all Gemtech Suppressors sold from Gemtech's inception in 1994 until the sale to Smith and Wesson in 2016[1] in their Jackson, Michigan facility. Greg Latka, was the President of GEMTECH for over 20 years and is the founder and President of GSL Technology Inc.

In a Guns America article from FEB2020, the Grey Ghost Gun and custom precision Rowland's special featured the GSL Technology Stealth suppressor 9mm. That article is located here[2].

GSL controls every step of their suppressor manufacturing from design-milling-build-laser engraving-cerakote-retail packaging-shipment all in house.


They have been given an ISO9000 rating for their 25,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Jackson with several industry patents for suppression devices innovation and function. TheFirearmsBlog completed an interview and article covering the Gemtech sale and background on GSL.[3]

GSL has designed suppressed weapons systems that are currently used by multiple foreign and USA Government agency units throughout the world and they have designed systems to ensure their safety and protect the hearing of local, state and federal Law Enforcement that depend on innovative, durable and proven designs.

Patriots with Guns also completed an article about GSL, Greg Latka's contributions and design patents, and the Gemtech affiliation.[4]

GSL's Rimfire Suppressors[edit]

The GSL Woodland 0.22 suppressor mounted on a Ruger
The GSL Woodland 0.22 suppressor mounted on a Ruger® Mark IV™ 22/45™ Lite Rimfire Pistol[5]
  • Woodland: The Woodland is a direct thread 1/2x28 suppressor for handguns and rifles chambered in .17HMR or .22LR or .22Magnum. It weighs 2.7oz and is user serviceable with an included baffle removal tool in the box.
  • Tomcat: The Tomcat is designed for use with the "AR Style" 0.22 Caliber Rifle. It includes a 1/2x28 Quick Disconnect Flash Hider that replaces the factory A2 birdcage flash hider on the weapon and allows for quick attachment and removal of the suppressor. It is Full Auto Rated and gives the user the look and feel for the suppressed AR in a 0.22cal package with ~40dB of sound reduction. The Accurateshooter.com Daily Bulletin Interview with Paul Phillips references the GSL Technology Suppressors. In there Paul notes: “The 22 GSL silencer had no noticeable point of impact shift. It actually shot better groups with it on.”[6] Paul also shoots GSL Technology Suppressors for his long range competition with the US Rifle Team and publicly endorses GSL for his suppressor choice.
  • FN 57-22: The FN 57-22 was designed in the early 1990s for FN. It was intended for use with the 5.7x28mm [7]caliber weapons, and gives the flexibility of using most 0.22 caliber weapons also. In the retail box the FN57-22 includes 10mm (the standard FN Thread Pitch)[8] and the 1/2x28 adapters for most other Rim-fire rifles on the market. Note: While the 5.7x28mm cartridge is not rim-fire, this is included here as one of the potential 0.22cal rim-fire suppressors.
  • Pillbox: The Pillbox is one of the smallest suppressors in the world. It is designed for use on 22LR pistols and Rifles. It weighs less than 1oz, comes with a 1/2x28 keychain adapter, and is capable of transporting pills inside it. It does approximately 25dB of sound reduction. It uses a polymer shoot-through wipe that is controlled by the ATF as a component of the suppressor. The wipes must be sold by GSL, a GSL Dealer, or by a Type 07 FFL holder. The Pillbox was featured on ThePreparedGunOwners site HERE[9].
  • Pillbox Plus: The Pillbox Plus is designed as a modular suppressor, it fires with the same form factor as the pillbox, same dB reduction, etc, but it comes with an extension tube to contain an additional (2) wipes, this allows for (3) wipes to be shipped with the pillbox plus and replaced with (3) more each time this wipes can is sent to GSL or to another GSL Dealer/Type 07 FFL who can service the suppressor.

GSL's Current Patents[edit]

5,029,512 – July 9, 1991: Firearms Muzzle Silencer[10]

5,559,302 – Sept. 4, 1996: Bayonet Type Coupling For Firearm

5,685,102 – Nov. 11, 1997: Snap-On Firearms Adapter

8,210,087 – July 3, 2012: Apparatus for Securing a Suppressor to Firearm

8,910,745 – Dec. 16, 2014: Ported Weapon Silencer[11]

8,991,551 – March 31, 2015: Weapon Silencer & Baffles[12]

8,991,552 – March 31, 2015: Weapon Silencer & Method of Making Silencer[13]

GSL's Centerfire Pistol Suppressors[edit]

GSL Python Mounted on the S&W M&P 2.0 45cal Pistol
GSL Python Mounted on the S&W M&P 2.0 45cal Pistol
  • Python: The Python is a suppressor for pistols chambered in .45 ACP, 9mm Luger, 10mm Auto and .40 S&W.
  • Stealth: The GSL Stealth is for 9mm and .300 Blackout (subsonic loads) firearms. It is rated for full-automatic fire. The Stealth was featured in GunsAmerica here. The Stealth is user-serviceable, and comes with a disassembly tool for removal of the baffles for cleaning. The Stealth Suppressor also was covered in an article from SpotterUp here.[14]
  • Legend: The GSL Stealth is a 9mm suppressor and it is designed to be fired "dry." It is not user serviceable, not full auto rated. It is a narrow 1.25" in diameter, making it easier to use with non-suppressor height sights.
  • Trinity SS: The GSL Trinity SS is a 9mm suppressor that is super short for daily carry and night stand applications. It is also being used in competition shooting. It has the same form factor as the Stealth, but a shorter length of 4.8" and an average sound reduction of ~25dB.
  • FN 57-22: The FN 57-22 was designed in the early 1990s for FN Five-seven. It was intended for use with the 5.7x28mm caliber weapons, and gives the flexibility of using most 0.22caliber weapons also. In the retail box the FN57-22 includes 10mm (the standard FN Thread Pitch) and the 1/2x28 adapters for most other Rimfire rifles on the market. The GSL FN57-22 may also be utilized on firearms chambered in .17 HMR, .22 lr, and .22 WMR.


GSL's Submachine gun and PDW Suppressors[edit]

The GSL Phoenix Suppressor
The GSL Phoenix Suppressor
  • Scorpion: The GSL Scorpion is a 9mm suppressor for submachine guns such as the Uzi and MP5. It is Full Auto rated and comes with a Bilock or Trilock Mounting system as possible options
  • COBRA 45: The Cobra-45 is a suppressor designed for submachine guns chambered in .40S&W and 10mm Auto, such as the UMP-40 or MP-5/10.
  • MAC380/MAC9/MAC45: The MAC Suppressors are suppressors designed for the MAC line of submachine guns (e.g., MAC-10, MAC-11) and will work with firearms chambered in .380 ACP, 9mm, and .45 ACP. The GSL MAC Suppressors are small, lighter, and more efficient than original MAC suppressors and include knurled hand-guards to give the MAC shooter a handhold while firing.
  • Jericho: The GSL Jericho is a suppressor designed for the Mini and Standard Uzi family of submachine guns. It replaces the barrel nut for a factory fit without barrel modification.
  • Phoenix: The GSL Phoenix is a 9mm suppressor designed for use with open-bolt submachine guns. It comes with the MP5 Trilock quick disconnect system and has options for Scorpion, 1/2x28 fixed barrel, SIG MPX, UZI, and several other mounting possibilities. Its form factor is identical to the GEMTECH MK9K, but offers CNC Machine Jetted Cones for increased dB reduction and a lighter weight design with an estimated 40dB of sound reduction total. TheFirearmsBlog posted a review on the Phoenix here.[15]
  • STEN: The GSL STEN Suppressor is a 9mm suppressor designed for use with the STEN or S&W M76 or MK760. It is an integrally suppressed barrel with an average of 40dB of sound reduction. It is rated for full auto fire and has been featured in a TheFirearmsBlog article here[5]
  • P90: The GSL P90 Suppressor is a 5.7mm suppressor designed for use with the P90, PS90. and FNP90. It is not recommended for use with the FN 5-7 pistol. It comes with a 12x1LH Quick Disconnect (QD) Flash Hider in the retail box and is rated for full auto firing.




The 2017 - Sale to Smith & Wesson[edit]

GSL Technology was the prime manufacturer for GEMTECH products since its inception.

File:Gemtech logofile.jpg

GSL sold the Gemtech Suppressors brand in July 2017[16] to Smith and Wesson.

This sale allowed Smith and Wesson to continue to produce GSL's patented suppressor designs and to use GSL's Quick Disconnect QD bi-lock flash hider system.

The current Gemtech production and suppressor sales and distribution is not done by GSL, nor are the recent design changes in Gemtech Suppressors current product line.

GSL's Centerfire rifle suppressors[edit]

  • Copperhead: The GSL Copperhead is currently produced for the .338 Lapua or .416 Barrett or .375 Lethal or 375 Cheytac rifles.
  • GT300k: The GT300k is a suppressor for .300 Blackout rifles and carbines. It may be utilized with both super and subsonic ammunition.
  • GTMAG: The GTMAG is for rifles chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum
  • GT-556: The GT-556 is a 5.56mm rifle or carbine suppressor for designed for civilian or law enforcement use. It uses GSL patented QD mount system, (1) of the quick disconnect flash hiders is included with the GT556.
  • GT308: The GT308 is a direct thread titanium 7.62×51mm NATO / .308 Winchester suppressor. It is all titanium construction.
  • GT450: The GT450Bushmaster is a direct thread titanium 450Bushmaster suppressor. It is all titanium construction.
    Multical
    GSL Multical
  • GT5: The GT5 was a titanium/inconel Full Auto Rated, QD quick disconnect suppressor that was discontinued from active GSL production. New builds are possible for larger contract orders in the future, but not a suppressor GSL is currently producing.
  • GT-H: The GT-H was a titanium/inconel suppressor that was discontinued from active GSL production. It featured a unique locking mechanism that allowed for installation on a factory A2 bird cage or flash hider without modification to the weapon. New builds of the GT-H are possible for larger contract orders in the future, but not a suppressor GSL is currently producing.
  • Hornet: The GSL Hornet was a light-weight, quick-detach titanium 7.62×51mm NATO / .308 Winchester
  • Multical: The GSL Multical is a direct thread titanium 7.62×51mm NATO / .308 Winchester suppressor. It is all titanium construction.
  • SWAT5: The GSL SWAT5 is a 5.56mm direct thread suppressor for carbines and rifles. It is full auto rated, full welded, and fits under most hand-guards. The GSL SWAT5 was featured in a RecoilWeb Article HERE. [8]
  • Tactical: The Tactical was a Titanium/Inconel direct thread suppressor that was discontinued from active GSL production. Police Magazine completed an article on the Tactical and its located here[19]. New builds are possible for larger contract orders in the future, but not a suppressor GSL is currently producing.

See also[edit]

Silencer

Title 2 Weapons

Suppressor

NFA Items

External Links[edit]

GSL Company Website

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Smith & Wesson completes $10 million acquisition of Gemtech". Guns.com. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  2. ↑ February 16, Mark Miller on; 2020 (2020-02-16). "Beyond the Roland Special: Custom Precision with Nomad, Trijicon and Grey Ghost". GunsAmerica Digest. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  3. ↑ "GSL Technology - The Company That Built Gemtech -". The Firearm Blog. 2018-08-27. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  4. ↑ "TFB's INNOVATORS FRIDAY: Greg Latka And GSL Technology Suppressors". Patriots With Guns. 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Ruger® Mark IV™ 22/45™ Lite Rimfire Pistol Model 43921". ruger.com. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  6. ↑ bulletin.accurateshooter.com https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/tag/suppressor/. Retrieved 2020-08-23. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ "FN 5.7×28mm", Wikipedia, 2020-08-13, retrieved 2020-08-22
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "FN Five-seveN®". FN®. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  9. ↑ Editor (2018-12-10). "Is This .22LR Suppressor Worth The Money?". Prepared Gun Owners. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  10. ↑ "US Patent for Firearm muzzle silencer Patent (Patent # 5,029,512 issued July 9, 1991) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  11. ↑ "US Patent for Ported weapon silencer with spiral diffuser Patent (Patent # 8,910,745 issued December 16, 2014) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  12. ↑ "US Patent for Weapon silencers and baffles for weapon silencers Patent (Patent # 8,991,551 issued March 31, 2015) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  13. ↑ "Patent US 5,029,512 A". insight.rpxcorp.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  14. ↑ "GSL's 9mm Stealth Suppressor: A Tool for the Quiet Professional • Spotter Up". Spotter Up. 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  15. ↑ "SILENCER SATURDAY #110: GSL Phoenix - Best Subgun Can on Earth?". The Firearm Blog. 2020-02-01. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  16. ↑ Merrill, Dave (2017-07-02). "Smith & Wesson Buys Gemtech". Recoil. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  17. ↑ "US Rifle Team Shoots GSL Suppressors". YOUTUBE. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  18. ↑ Merrill, Dave (2017-09-29). "The King(s) of 2 Miles". Recoil. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  19. ↑ January 30; Inc, 2020 • GSL Technology. "Tactical Rifle Suppressor". www.policemag.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.



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