Mr Jäger, why has a Sauer 101 GTI been released as a Silence model?
The S 101 GTI is the flagship of our S 101 series. Its ergonomic thumb hole stock made of laminated wood with an adjustable cheek piece is impressive. And it is very popular in numerous markets. So it made sense to bring the integrated silencer’s innovative technology and its benefits, which can already be found in two models in the S 404 series, to the S 101 series.
What are the benefits of the integrated silencer in the S 101 GTI?
First of all, the same benefits as a standard silencer. Not only does it absorb or muffle the muzzle blast, but it also minimises the rifle’s recoil or possible muzzle flip and muzzle flashes. In other words, all the factors that could lead to a hunter taking a poor shot. The silencer protects both the hunter’s and the gun dog’s hearing – an aspect that many people do not take into consideration. The integrated silencer also has another advantage compared to over- or on-barrel silencers: Particularly with optics with a low magnification, such as red dot sights, no annoying crescent shapes are created. The shooter therefore has an unobstructed view of the game in motion. The rifle also is not top-heavy. In fact, the hunting weapon is perfectly balanced, as the weight of the silencer is distributed across the entire length of the barrel here. This leads to the perfect swing of the rifle when firing at moving targets.
Apart from its silencer, how else is it different to an S 101 GTI?
It goes without saying that with the Silence design, we have optimised another important feature of the rifle. The comb’s height is now no longer adjusted via the external knurled screws but using two hex socket screws recessed into the stock. These can be adjusted using the universal multi-key tool, which is integrated into the rear sling swivel. This keeps the comb in place so that it can no longer inadvertently loosen if the rifle gets caught on blackberry brambles, for example.
In which particular situations would you recommend the S 101 Silence GTI?
The S 101 Silence GTI is fundamentally suitable for all types of hunting. Its advantages really come into their own when hunting at night because of the virtually silenced muzzle flashes and on driven hunts because of the minimised muzzle flip and top balance. It also perfectly rounds off our portfolio of rifles with integrated silencers because hunters who value a modular hunting rif le and elegant stock wood can opt for the traditional and elegant S 404 Silence. Those who want state-ofthe- art materials for their hunting rifle will probably prefer the S 404 Synchro XTC Silence with its handcrafted carbon stock. By contrast, the new S 101 Silence GTI appeals to the more price-conscious or novice hunter who wants a sporty, elegant, and ergonomic hunting rifle with all the details and features, from the butt plate to the muzzle, which make it a genuine Sauer rifle.
