When you bring a polymer suppressor to market, the first question we hear is almost always: “How hot can it get before it melts?” Skepticism about durability under extreme conditions is natural, so we decided to tackle it head-on with a torture test: 1,000 rounds fired in a single, rapid session.

The Test Parameters: We mounted the FTW OG suppressor on a 9-inch barrel DeAR22 SBR and ran through two 500-round bricks of CCI Standard velocity ammunition. With one person shooting and another reloading, the goal was to keep the rate of fire as high as possible. This isn’t a typical firing schedule, but it’s what we needed to push the material to its limits.

The Findings: We used a thermal camera to monitor the temperature at 250, 500, and 1,000 rounds. After the final round was fired, we performed a thorough inspection using a borescope to look for any internal degradation, cracking, or warping. The result? The suppressor handled the 1,000-round session without any issues, proving that the FTW OG is built to withstand serious, sustained heat and volume. In fact, the suppressor never even got too hot to hold. The hottest we recorded during this test was around 80 Degrees C. 

You can watch our video of the test here: