Rifle suppressor
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cherokeetracker01
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Not real sure anymore since everything has gone up.
But a few points; none are Hollywood quiet. Get one aby9-10" long with bout 9 baffles. Also you can go with a 30 caliber. It's not much louder than caliber specific.
I personally prefer mine NOT to be threaded on. I do have some like that. I have paid $400-500 on up to $1000
The old adage you get what you pay for is not 100% true.
If that is what you can afford get it !!! No snobbery here.
But a few points; none are Hollywood quiet. Get one aby9-10" long with bout 9 baffles. Also you can go with a 30 caliber. It's not much louder than caliber specific.
I personally prefer mine NOT to be threaded on. I do have some like that. I have paid $400-500 on up to $1000
The old adage you get what you pay for is not 100% true.
If that is what you can afford get it !!! No snobbery here.
alf
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I'd take a hard look at Dilegent Defence too:
diligentdefense.com
Diligent Defense Co - Precision Manufactured Suppressors
Diligent Defense provides high end suppressors at affordable prices. Designed and engineered in-house, we offer excellent prices through vertical integration.
diligentdefense.com
Sgt_Mike
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+1
Although Alf's recommendation is worth a look as well.
bleebs
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Definitely worth it. Let's set aside the advantages it gives you on the hunting aspect for a minute. If anything, $800 is 100% worth it to save your hearing. You're either going to use earplugs and risk not hearing a coyote or you're going to blow your ears out by the time you're 50 years old without one.
On the hunting side, nobody will try to tell you that coyotes can't hear the shot go off. However, I think when they get shot at with an unsuppressed gun, they have no question that they just heard something dangerous. A suppressed shot seems to just confuse them. I once saw my cousin shoot at a coyote 500 yds. out that ran closer to us after he missed. Other times, I've seen pairs come in and even though the second coyote runs after the first coyote is dropped, he'll still stop long enough for a follow-up. The likelihood of that might decrease when you're unsuppressed.
On the hunting side, nobody will try to tell you that coyotes can't hear the shot go off. However, I think when they get shot at with an unsuppressed gun, they have no question that they just heard something dangerous. A suppressed shot seems to just confuse them. I once saw my cousin shoot at a coyote 500 yds. out that ran closer to us after he missed. Other times, I've seen pairs come in and even though the second coyote runs after the first coyote is dropped, he'll still stop long enough for a follow-up. The likelihood of that might decrease when you're unsuppressed.
SupressYourself
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These days it's getting harder to find anyone that isn't using a suppressor, unless they live in a commie state.
Modern 3D printed cans are getting so good that the length and weight are decreasing, while still providing the same performance.
To me, the only problem with buying your first can is that it won't be your last.
Modern 3D printed cans are getting so good that the length and weight are decreasing, while still providing the same performance.
To me, the only problem with buying your first can is that it won't be your last.
I just got a Resilient Stacy’s Mom K for my 16” Geissele Super Duty, haven’t shot it yet but it’s supposed to be the next best thing to the Polonium, some say it’s quieter, it also has the ability to change front caps which imo is nicer. Build quality seems as nice as my SilencerCo’s. Hoping to get it out soon and test it out. Bass and Turkeys are taking priority atm…forgot to add price was under $600 OTD
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spotstalkshoot
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For AR's get full auto rated. If you have calibers larger than you AR, consider that after one shooting session you will want to suppress other firearms. Multiple weapons use will play in on mounting type. It can get spendy having adapters for multiple barrels(but could be time saver???). The simplest is direct thread and many barrel contours will allow 1/2-28 threads. I have that on 20 cal to 308 cal centerfire rifles. If rimfire use is possible, a serviceable suppressor is best. Adaptability is generally more expensive.
That's what I run. It was my first suppressor, and only one of two right now, so not much data to evaluated, but I have been pleased. WAY BETTER than unsuppressed. Should have done it long before I did.
moonshine44
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I'd take a hard look at Dilegent Defence too:
Diligent Defense Co - Precision Manufactured Suppressors
Diligent Defense provides high end suppressors at affordable prices. Designed and engineered in-house, we offer excellent prices through vertical integration.
I'll second this vote. I have an Enticer S already, and an Enticer L waiting for the ATF to get their act together. Great cans!
Yes
Spurchaser
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Don’t do it. What you don’t know won’t hurt you in this scenario.
The issue you’re going to run into is you’ll get one and shoot it, then you won’t ever want to shoot a rifle unsuppressed again. So that leads to another problem, what to do with all your rifles you have that aren’t threaded? Do you sell them or get them threaded cause you ain’t shooting them without suppression.
Show just don’t do it and save yourself a LOT of money. Just face the fact you’ll be partially deaf by age 40 and deal with it.
Yes - do it, definitely. I started shooting suppressed about 1 year ago and now have 8 suppressors. For your AR15 you won't NEED ear protection if you're shooting a few shots here and there (like hunting) but a day at the range shooting multiple shots will definitely require ear protection. There is NO completely hearing safe solution for an AR. Now a bolt action 223 yes, can easily shoot with no hearing protection but not an AR.
Second point I would make is there are so many good suppressors that one recommendation is just as good as the next. Just need to decide if you want to go direct thread or invest in a mounting system. Also as somebody mentioned, you can go to a 30 caliber suppressor and have that flexibility down the road there is no audible difference in loudness.
You don't need a huge can. Length is not completely irrelevant but certainly not a basis I would go on. VOLUME of the can is more important but again, 223/5.56 is a small cartridge so no need for a big can. My cans are all in the 7 to 8.5 inch range with mount for what it's worth all rated for .30 magnum cartridges. My cheapest can is a Silencerco Omega 300 DT which retails about $600 and I can't audibly tell a difference between that and my $1100 suppressors on volume.
Oh, one last thing - you will need a heavier buffer weight for your AR since there is more backpressure with a suppressor. It will work without the heavier buffer weight but you'll be beating up your rifle needlessly. I use H2 weight.
Also, the standard style suppressors tend to be gassy - get gas blowback on your face from the backpressure. Newer flowthrough designs are supposed to be better but I have no personal experience with the flowthrough designs but something to think about,.
Let us know what you end up getting.
Second point I would make is there are so many good suppressors that one recommendation is just as good as the next. Just need to decide if you want to go direct thread or invest in a mounting system. Also as somebody mentioned, you can go to a 30 caliber suppressor and have that flexibility down the road there is no audible difference in loudness.
You don't need a huge can. Length is not completely irrelevant but certainly not a basis I would go on. VOLUME of the can is more important but again, 223/5.56 is a small cartridge so no need for a big can. My cans are all in the 7 to 8.5 inch range with mount for what it's worth all rated for .30 magnum cartridges. My cheapest can is a Silencerco Omega 300 DT which retails about $600 and I can't audibly tell a difference between that and my $1100 suppressors on volume.
Oh, one last thing - you will need a heavier buffer weight for your AR since there is more backpressure with a suppressor. It will work without the heavier buffer weight but you'll be beating up your rifle needlessly. I use H2 weight.
Also, the standard style suppressors tend to be gassy - get gas blowback on your face from the backpressure. Newer flowthrough designs are supposed to be better but I have no personal experience with the flowthrough designs but something to think about,.
Let us know what you end up getting.
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