That was often my understanding at the same time. It wasn't made to sound quieter. It had been created to not sound like an M16 when used by SOG, LARPS and such. Challenges come from reassembling moderators with separate baffles in the wrong get, which could change the excess weight https://hunting-suppliers-uk05059.ltfblog.com/31552416/rumored-buzz-on-sound-moderator