Element all steel PSB-1 suppressor review

Milgeek · May 18th, 2009, 04:32

Hi guys...

Was pleased to have my new Element PBS-1 silencer arrive last week, so did a mini review on video and my blog, if you are interested. The PBS-1 cost me $53usd (inc. shipping) from Ebaybanned.com - and is available at several other Hong Kong retailers.

In brief this is a superb bit of kit - all be it a dummy non-functioning one. The build quality is excellent, though the steel makes it very heavy. But there is also an aluminum version available by the same company. Funnily enough they are exactly the same price from RSOV and other Hong Kong suppliers! (I like the solid weight of steel though - it's a matter of taste.)

Here's the link to my video review:
The Element PBS-1 steel silencer - Milgeek 60 Second Review

Here's slightly more detail and my rating on my blog: Element all steel PSB-1 suppressor review

My rating was:

> Quality & finish: 4.5 / 5
> Authentisity: 4 / 5
> Functionality: 3 / 5
> Value for money: 4 / 5
> Coolness factor: 4.5 / 5

Hope you find this helpful.

beastor · May 23rd, 2009, 12:12

Hi Milgeek,

It looks fantastic, I admit I am tempted...

I was thinking on putting it on my AK74u, and was wondering if you can just put it on as is (i.e just take off the AK74u flash hider and stick this on), or if you have to increase the length of the inner barrel to actually get it to shoot properly.

i.e do the bb's explode as they reach the silencer or do they rattle around inside the silencer before coming out, reducing accuracy?...

Cheers.

Amos · May 23rd, 2009, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by beastor

Hi Milgeek,

It looks fantastic, I admit I am tempted...

I was thinking on putting it on my AK74u, and was wondering if you can just put it on as is (i.e just take off the AK74u flash hider and stick this on), or if you have to increase the length of the inner barrel to actually get it to shoot properly.

i.e do the bb's explode as they reach the silencer or do they rattle around inside the silencer before coming out, reducing accuracy?...

Cheers.

AK74U's need a PBS5!!

beastor · May 24th, 2009, 08:22

Do AK74u's have to have a PBS5? I must admit I dont like the look.

beastor · May 24th, 2009, 08:29

Ah, scratch that last post, I see PSB-1's are only made for 7.62mm weapons like the AKM.

Fair enough. Shame, it would look good with one on!

sniper_elite · May 27th, 2009, 16:10

did they give you free shipping? Also, I thought the AK 105 was chambered in the 5.45, wouldn't that make it more authentic to use a PBS-4/5?

ancorp · May 27th, 2009, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniper_elite

did they give you free shipping? Also, I thought the AK 105 was chambered in the 5.56, wouldn't that make it more authentic to use a PBS-4/5?

AK105 is 5.45. You're thinking of the 102.

sniper_elite · May 27th, 2009, 16:58

lol, i noticed and i had to change it. Thanks ancorp. Still the questions remains, would it use a PBS-1?

Martin3267 · May 27th, 2009, 18:11

SWEET!!!

Vivisector · June 5th, 2009, 15:12

Wow, that's a pretty great looking replica.

Would look great on an AKMS.

GODSPEED|seven · April 30th, 2010, 12:18

Is there a reson the Element PBS-1 would not fit an AKS-74u? I mean if it has the 14mm thread, should it not fit?

MADDOG · April 30th, 2010, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by beastor

Ah, scratch that last post, I see PSB-1's are only made for 7.62mm weapons like the AKM.

Fair enough. Shame, it would look good with one on!

You can get 7.62 AKSU type carbine, it is the Arsenal SLR-107UR and use a PSB-1 for the look.
http://www.arsenalinc.com/slr107ur_sbr.htm

Danke · April 30th, 2010, 15:58

For airsoft it doesn't matter.

On the real deal the cut down barrel and gas tube means you need to have the right one so it cycles reliably.

GODSPEED|seven · April 30th, 2010, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danke

For airsoft it doesn't matter.

On the real deal the cut down barrel and gas tube means you need to have the right one so it cycles reliably.

I don't know if you were answerinf my question.. but if so, then I gather that the PBS-1 Silencer will fit an AKS-74u.. why are some saying you have to get the PBS-5? (is that jsut to replicate real words conditions?)

Forever_kaos · April 30th, 2010, 16:55

Pretty much just to be accurate and proper, yes.

A PBS1 is designed for 7.62x39 MM AK's, such as the 47, and AKM for example.

While the PBS-5 is designed for 5.45x39, such as the 74.

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May 18th, 2009, 04:32	#1
Milgeek Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yorkshire, UK	Element all steel PSB-1 suppressor review Hi guys... Was pleased to have my new Element PBS-1 silencer arrive last week, so did a mini review on video and my blog, if you are interested. The PBS-1 cost me $53usd (inc. shipping) from Ebaybanned.com - and is available at several other Hong Kong retailers. In brief this is a superb bit of kit - all be it a dummy non-functioning one. The build quality is excellent, though the steel makes it very heavy. But there is also an aluminum version available by the same company. Funnily enough they are exactly the same price from RSOV and other Hong Kong suppliers! (I like the solid weight of steel though - it's a matter of taste.) Here's the link to my video review: The Element PBS-1 steel silencer - Milgeek 60 Second Review Here's slightly more detail and my rating on my blog: Element all steel PSB-1 suppressor review My rating was: > Quality & finish: 4.5 / 5 > Authentisity: 4 / 5 > Functionality: 3 / 5 > Value for money: 4 / 5 > Coolness factor: 4.5 / 5 Hope you find this helpful. __________________ \| Milgeek.co.uk \| Army Benevolent Fund \| Royal British Legion \| Royal Canadian Legion \| Last edited by Milgeek; May 18th, 2009 at 04:48..

May 23rd, 2009, 12:12	#2
beastor Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland, UK	Hi Milgeek, It looks fantastic, I admit I am tempted... I was thinking on putting it on my AK74u, and was wondering if you can just put it on as is (i.e just take off the AK74u flash hider and stick this on), or if you have to increase the length of the inner barrel to actually get it to shoot properly. i.e do the bb's explode as they reach the silencer or do they rattle around inside the silencer before coming out, reducing accuracy?... Cheers. __________________ "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." General William Tecumseh Sherman

May 24th, 2009, 08:22	#4
beastor Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland, UK	Do AK74u's have to have a PBS5? I must admit I dont like the look. __________________ "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." General William Tecumseh Sherman

May 24th, 2009, 08:29	#5
beastor Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland, UK	Ah, scratch that last post, I see PSB-1's are only made for 7.62mm weapons like the AKM. Fair enough. Shame, it would look good with one on! __________________ "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." General William Tecumseh Sherman

May 27th, 2009, 16:10	#6
sniper_elite Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: America	did they give you free shipping? Also, I thought the AK 105 was chambered in the 5.45, wouldn't that make it more authentic to use a PBS-4/5? __________________ "Ownage, thy name is Klashnikov" -JB Last edited by sniper_elite; May 27th, 2009 at 16:32..

May 27th, 2009, 16:58	#8
sniper_elite Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: America	lol, i noticed and i had to change it. Thanks ancorp. Still the questions remains, would it use a PBS-1? __________________ "Ownage, thy name is Klashnikov" -JB

May 27th, 2009, 18:11	#9
Martin3267 Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: quebec/ Canada	SWEET!!!

June 5th, 2009, 15:12	#10
Vivisector Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Etobicoke, Ontario	Wow, that's a pretty great looking replica. Would look great on an AKMS. __________________

April 30th, 2010, 12:18	#11
GODSPEED\|seven Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010	Is there a reson the Element PBS-1 would not fit an AKS-74u? I mean if it has the 14mm thread, should it not fit?

April 30th, 2010, 15:58	#13
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	For airsoft it doesn't matter. On the real deal the cut down barrel and gas tube means you need to have the right one so it cycles reliably. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

April 30th, 2010, 16:55	#15
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	Pretty much just to be accurate and proper, yes. A PBS1 is designed for 7.62x39 MM AK's, such as the 47, and AKM for example. While the PBS-5 is designed for 5.45x39, such as the 74. __________________ Johann Hansen. 1./SS-Pz-Gren. Rgt. 20. 9th SS Hohenstaufen. Ontario's Largest WW2 re-enactment. OP Woodsman. Join us!

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