Is it just me or (suppressed weapons)

[TheGoodSgtScooter]

Does putting a silencer on a gun make it more accurate for certain guns, like the AK and MP5. Or is it just me not seeing the flash and my brain being stupid.

I'm betting that it's just me, but it really seems like it reduces spread somehow.

Edited February 22, 2015 by TheGoodSgtScooter

[Retired Mafia]

i don't think it helps. seems like something you think changes afther putting it on. not a big silencer fan myself, so i only nave it on 2 weapons. so i'm probally not the best guy to talk about this subject.

[RazzleLeone]

I think suppressing a weapon just affects damage and range, you gotta pay for the "element of surprise" BS

[TCA]

Silencers are a waste of money they offer nothing special, just like stealth mode does nothing. Wonder why they even bothered putting them in the game at all?

[Hyperglide]

I only suppressed a few weapons, they are pointless really and actually hurt the damage and range. I only put suppressors on my 2nd tier weapons for each class like I suppressed my Heavy Pistol, Advanced Rifle, Assault SMG and Sniper Rifle. Once the element of surprise is gone, which is usually only 1-2 mobs, I go with a Combat MG, Special Carbine, .50 Caliber or Heavy Sniper depending on situation and enemies range.

Edited February 22, 2015 by Hyperglide

[RoyalRedXIII]

Aside from making a few weapons look "cool", I keep the suppressor off because damage.

 

Also, are you on current or last gen OP?

 

edit: fixed*

Edited February 22, 2015 by RoyalRedXIII

[wehweh01]

I've only noticed a few instances where silencers become handy. I only discovered this recently but when you run the mission "PICKUP STICKS" you can easily stealth mode and use a silenced weapon on the guy guarding the first package. Nobody will notice and you can get the kill and make a quick getaway without a big shootout. However, you'll only notice how useful this is if you get headshots. Body shots cause too much commotion.

[Dottie]

The suppressor doesnt affect accuracy.

The guns are overly accurate to begin with

[RedlineDrifts]

I have only one suppressed pistol and assault rifle, the rest are unsilenced to deal maximum damage and have the most range.

Edited February 22, 2015 by RedlineDrifts

[G o d]

waste of money.

Edited February 22, 2015 by G o d

[Antigenetic]

Silencers are a waste of money they offer nothing special, just like stealth mode does nothing. Wonder why they even bothered putting them in the game at all?

Not if you play deathmatches; both silencers and the stealth skill are invaluable in PvP game modes. If we're talking strictly free-roam; then aye, they're pretty much useless.

Edited February 22, 2015 by Dewbauchee88

[Turkey Shenanigans]

A lot of people put suppressor on Auto-Shottie. I don't know why though...

[B-Turb0]

A lot of people put suppressor on Auto-Shottie. I don't know why though...

The kickback is too OP for them. So they wanna turn it down a notch ................

 

 

 

 

 

On a real note.... I use the silencers for doing missions in a more stealth way... for sh*ts n giggles of course. No genuine purpose

[saintsrow]

Silencers are a waste of money they offer nothing special, just like stealth mode does nothing. Wonder why they even bothered putting them in the game at all?

More big plans for the game, that were undercut by the reality of deadlines

[JayDM420]

I have a few guns with silencers and use em constantly. In my personal experience I have noticed enemies in missions WILL NOT run to you as quickly when firing a silenced AR and they target you less around other players.

 

The silencer does decrease damage and maybe range just slightly, but I just sneak up close and get headshots anyways

 

Dunno why half the forum hates on them, I have NEVER failed a mission and thought "that fking silencer god damnit!"

 

Imo everyone should have at least 1 gun silenced

[Feurian42]

Last gen guns were more accurate with a silencer, curgen they are more accurate without a scope(if zoomed in first person). I have no videos to prove it but it is not that hard to do a survival with a silenced weapon then un-silenced. You will get more rounds on target with the silencer on if you play PS3 or 360. In curgen if you use first person you will get more rounds on target if you take the scope off. Go ahead and call me crazy, but first test it yourself.

 

And by the math silencer or no, you are not killing anyone faster to not have the silencer on. If it takes 3 rounds it takes 3 rounds reguardless.

Edited February 22, 2015 by Feurian42

[timmyturner]

Doesnt it help the assault shotgun though? keep the shells closer together therefore more accurate?

[CrazyHandz]

A lot of people put suppressor on Auto-Shottie. I don't know why though...

It sounds cool.

[TheBabyOrganGrinder]

 

A lot of people put suppressor on Auto-Shottie. I don't know why though...

It sounds cool.

 

Exactly, If people ever saw No Country For Old Men, then they know why we like the silencer on the shotty.

[TheGoodSgtScooter]

Aside from making a few weapons look "cool", I keep the suppressor off because damage.

 

Also, are you on urgent or old gen OP?

New gen, and yes I know about the damage and range drop off.

[RoyalRedXIII]

 

Aside from making a few weapons look "cool", I keep the suppressor off because damage.

Also, are you on current or last gen OP?

New gen, and yes I know about the damage and range drop off.

For the current gen the silencer might make a difference in the spread. I'm on the ps3 and I've never noticed that to make a difference here.

[Vendetta ™]

It doesn't seem to change anything besides decreasing the chances of detection (I feel like that doesn't even work, Police still flock to you) and reducing the power, furthermore the accuracy stat doesn't move when adding a suppressor, could even be making it worse as it subtracts from the range.

 

I think you're experiencing a placebo effect.

Edited February 22, 2015 by Klicksend

[Lay]

I use them on a couple as I like the sound.

[Chamber53DV]

Silencers and Stealth mode provide an added advantage in Deathmatches. it's best to keep yourself off the enemies radar/map as much as possible.

 

Free roam, kinda useless...but it's kinda nice not to get a star when killing some isolated dude.

[JohnDoe7125539271]

I think suppressing a weapon just affects damage and range, you gotta pay for the "element of surprise" BS

 

Since a suppressor only works with subsonic ammo, which is slower than regular one, you'll sure be dealing with less range/damage everytime. No BS!

[RazzleLeone]

 

 

I think suppressing a weapon just affects damage and range, you gotta pay for the "element of surprise" BS

Since a suppressor only works with subsonic ammo, which is slower than regular one, you'll sure be dealing with less range/damage everytime. No BS!

Haha I wouldn't personally known I've just noticed that pattern GTAO and most FPS's so you might be right there brother!

[US Marshal1911]

The silencers and stealth mode will probably be revamped with the release of hists.

[Nick1020]

Silencers would be great of Rockstar made better use of the stealth online. Other than that they're pointless and only god for Deathmatches.

[tenpennyisplainevil]

IIRC silencers reduce spread a bit IRL, so maybe R* took notice?

[reiniat]

Silencers are a waste of money they offer nothing special, just like stealth mode does nothing. Wonder why they even bothered putting them in the game at all?

The silenced automatic shotgun disagrees.