Can Fans: Your Favorite/Quietest Silencer

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stealthman

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Those of you with silencers, what is your favorite can(s) and why? Which combos have sounded the most quiet?
In .30 cal, my Specwar 7.62 is definitely the most quiet on all guns I've shot it on. It does have lots of back pressure and is very gassy on autos. I broke the timing arm retaining pin on my Browning Bar Safari on the first test shot before adjusting the gas block. It's very heavy, so I use it mainly for target/bench shooting. My Silencerco Harvester is probably my favorite, but is a little louder on everything. Sounds good on my AR in .204 with minimal blowback. Probably due to the large aperture. It has a higher pitched crack on larger calibers, but is less than half the weight of my Specwar.

In 5.56, my Liberty Triumph takes the cake. Most quiet can I've heard on an AR and sub cal rifles. No complaints.

In pistol, the Ti-rant 9 is my favorite. The Liberty Mystic is much more versatile, but has first round pop. The Ti-rant on a Glock 17 with 158 grain .38 Berrys Bullets loaded in 9mm (1/1000 diameter difference in size) with 3.1gr Unique is honestly very close to a .22lr Ruger 22/45 Lite with AAC Element 2. Unbelievably quiet.

For rimfire, the Silencerco Sparrow is my favorite. Not quite as quiet as the Element 2 on my pistol, but so much easier to clean. On a rifle it really shines. Very quiet up to the HMR I tried it on and very easy to clean.

How about you guys? Most online reviews are videos or a little biased. I always like hearing real world experience.
 
My favorite rifle can is a tough one... for smaller calibers I really enjoy my SilencerTech 223+1. He doesn't really name his suppressors but it's his regular 223 can lengthened just a bit with an extra baffle. It is unbelievably quiet on the 223s and really doesn't weight any more than my "regular" 223 can. The recoil reduction was another thing that blew my mind... I was also REALLY impressed with how quiet it was on the 6.8. I'll admit up front that I'm a little biased towards his cans but you just can't deny how quiet they are.

My large caliber go to is the SilencerTech 338 can. I shoot it on everything from 300blk to 338L. It weighs less than my YHM 30cal and is BY FAR quieter. I've only been able to compare it to Surfire, Thunderbeast (30 and 338), and YHM but of those, I like mine the most.

Favorite pistol can goes to my TiRant 45. It's the only one I own but I've heard the TiRants, Octanes, and Osprey. I really like the octane and will probably have to buy one in the not so distant future. I just have a hard time justifying another pistol can because I shoot it so little and with the versatility I really only need the 45 for all my pistol cal needs! They also just released a 3-lug mount which made my day!

Rimfire is a close call between the Outback IIHD and the Spectre II. I think I like my Spectre the best. I have a bud who just got the Surefire and it's pretty sweet as well. The Spectre is the quietest one that I've heard and I love that it has NO frp. I was trying out some CCI quiet ammo this week and I can honestly say that it is silent, not suppressed but silent.
 
Originally Posted By: stealthman
How about you guys? Most online reviews are videos or a little biased. I always like hearing real world experience.

Isn't that the truth... I get a lot of calls regarding helping fellas out with suppressor opinions... I prefer giving them an "educated opinion" rather than just an opinion.

A lot of guys purchase one or two or even three cans, because of an add in "Tactical Weapons, or Recoil" nothing wrong this at all, more power to the maker for an awesome job of advertising. Only problem trying to get field data is they think the One or Three cans they now own are the best, with no other suppressor experience what so ever.

I've had my idea for a decade now, and it's just finally coming to the table... Having ran almost 40 cans of different mod/manufacturer not at the range but in the field, not metering them, but hearing them compare to others, actually using them, testing them, hunting with them... Gives a guy a real opinion on which ones may or may not suit the weekender at the range, or the full timer in the field.

Definitely have my opinions but that would be way to lengthy to type...
Let's keep it short.

O'Neill Ops "GET YOUR CAN ON."
 
Let's have it Skinny. What are your favorites for the different kinds of buyer/shooter? Unfortunately there isn't one can that works for everything, but some definitely stick out for certain situations. I've used about 15 different ones in the field in various calibers and found that meter data doesn't count for much. Tone seems to play a much bigger factor in how loud it sounds than actual DB measurements. One can that sounds amazing on a bolt gun might have so much blowback that it spats gasses off on an auto and rings your ears. I like Skinny's idea of going off of how they actually sound and perform.
 
skinny, I too would like to hear your opinions. It's too late for me but I would like to keep my grand kids from having to wear hearing aids.

Maybe a short condensed version?
 
Originally Posted By: stealthmanI've used about 15 different ones in the field in various calibers and found that meter data doesn't count for much. Tone seems to play a much bigger factor in how loud it sounds than actual DB measurements. One can that sounds amazing on a bolt gun might have so much blowback that it spats gasses off on an auto and rings your ears. I like Skinny's idea of going off of how they actually sound and perform.

Dead nuts buddy, I've used a 2209 and was thinking about investing, but it wouldn't be investing, especially with what I do...
Most have NO idea about the "tone" you hear not only between a different can, but in essence the same can on different platforms...

The Makers have it made if they can get 36+ db reduction outta a can on a meter, (because everyone thinks they need the quietest) I've had first hand instances where the supposed "quieter" can sounded louder because of the tone.

To me the more pleasant tone has been more of a "hissssss" than a "snap"... I've found the 22-250 to be a very unique sounding combo when equipped with the correct suppressor.

I would try and get something going fellas, but I would literally get eaten alive with not "statistical" data regarding sound meter numbers, etc. etc.
Just me posting my opinion isn't going to amount to much. Not to mention A LOT of my suppressors that I've used in the past are transferred and gone because they didn't fit my application.

I definitely don't know the most especially talking specs, and statistics, but I would be willing to bet a lot of money, with hundreds of kills we have acquired on film, and the plethora of cans we have used in the field, we would be amongst the more experienced in the field of what we do regarding suppressor usage...

Don't get me wrong, I love making a sale... BUT I love helping fellas out who have never had the op to run multiple suppressors in the realm of hunting... My job is out in the field, hunting, filming, killing with a can, not sitting in the office shuffling form 4's, although I tend to do that quite often as well.

I would be as helpful as I possibly could, if anyone has questions regarding anything suppressor/hunting related, you can email, call, pm, check out our new website, etc. It's fun for me chatting, meeting, helping fellas out.

Have a Merry Christmas fellas, and for goodness sake, IF you've only shot one can, Don't drink the koolaid, make an informed decision about what you are getting into... It's no different than a rife or optics, NONE are the best to everyone, only a select few are the best for some... Price has a lot to do with this, which is why, you get what you pay for!





 
Skinney, I respect your experience and opinions on suppressor but I think there's a catch to what you're talking about. If we never formed or shared opinions because we hadn't tried every product in a category, we'd never have opinions! I love my Glocks and they've been great to me. I wouldn't begin to pretend that I've shot every auto loading pistol out there. I don't think that means that I shouldn't be able to share my great experience with Glock though. I know that's not an exact comparison to what you're saying but I think that those of us who have only been able to shoot 15-20 cans still have something to offer. All we can do on sites like this is to share openly about our own experiences. Sorting through BS is a part of day-to-day life and even more so if you spend much time on the internet. I try to make it a little easier in the stuff I post by saying what my experience and comparisons are but could always do a better job of that. I think it's just as important to talk about what you HAVEN'T been able to use as the things you have.

On a slightly different note, the whole sound meter thing cracks me up. Before I bought my first, I was trying to get all the numbers I could and find objective tests on decibel reductions. With my scientific background I have a tendency to get really wrapped up in the numbers game. After shooting some of those cans that I had read about and hearing that a "quieter" can may actually be "louder", I've never looked at another decibel rating again. There's some stuff ya just gotta do in person!
 
Originally Posted By: blopez50Skinney, I respect your experience and opinions on suppressor but I think there's a catch to what you're talking about. If we never formed or shared opinions because we hadn't tried every product in a category, we'd never have opinions! I love my Glocks and they've been great to me. I wouldn't begin to pretend that I've shot every auto loading pistol out there. I don't think that means that I shouldn't be able to share my great experience with Glock though. I know that's not an exact comparison to what you're saying but I think that those of us who have only been able to shoot 15-20 cans still have something to offer

Not sure what the "catch" is.

Originally Posted By: skinney

I would try and get something going fellas, but I would literally get eaten alive with not "statistical" data regarding sound meter numbers, etc. etc.
Just me posting my opinion isn't going to amount to much. Not to mention A LOT of my suppressors that I've used in the past are transferred and gone because they didn't fit my application.



I personally don't care if you've ran only Simmons, or everything from USO to Schmidt and Benders, I'm going to form a much more rounded opinion from someone who has more experience running more equipment, period... That's just me. Like I stated, to many it won't matter, because when the dollar signs hit a certain level, they are out, regardless of anyone's "opinion" or "experience" with any given number of units.
 
The "catch" is that a person can have an objective and valuable opinion even if they haven't shot 40 suppressors. I've shot suppressors that I can guarantee that you haven't shot and I'm positive the reverse is true. I agree that an opinion will be more well rounded when the person has a higher N, but we can't all shoot everything. I feel that there's value in hearing what someone has to say about a product you don't know.
 
Originally Posted By: blopez50 I agree that an opinion will be more well rounded when the person has a higher N, but we can't all shoot everything. I feel that there's value in hearing what someone has to say about a product you don't know.


Absolutely.

Originally Posted By: blopez50
The "catch" is that a person can have an objective and valuable opinion even if they haven't shot 40 suppressors.


Still not seeing the "catch"... I didn't say you couldn't have an opinion, or a valuable one at that... I did however say "educated opinion", if that's what you are after?
 
"Can fans" Well I have not tried any other suppressor then the one I own!!!! But what I want to say is to any first time buyer get one you can afford and you will never want to shoot without it. 100% I am a "can fan"


Jason
 
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Originally Posted By: smith1559"Can fans" Well I have not tried any other suppressor then the one I own!!!! But what I want to say is to any first time buyer get one you can afford and you will never want to shoot without it. 100% I am a "can can"


Jason

Amen to that...
They tend to be like tattoo's after a while, once you get one, you want another, and another, and another...
Like I said, "Get Your Can On"
 
I've got two Silencertech cans. My CZ 223 rifle equipped with a can is awesome. I've been around a few different ones, but I like the 2 I've bought. No regrets for me. I'd buy another one tomorrow if I could....
 
I've been contemplating one myself, I just can't get over all the red tape headache and some of the crazy pricing that goes along with it. I would like to try one though and I'm sure I'll bite the bullet at some point.
 
Originally Posted By: ICU22-250I've been contemplating one myself, I just can't get over all the red tape headache and some of the crazy pricing that goes along with it. I would like to try one though and I'm sure I'll bite the bullet at some point.

That describes me. I hate the fact we have to "beg" the government for the privilege, and pay a large fee for our trouble.
 
Guys the red tape is minimal compared to not damaging your hearing any further.....you'll pay a lot more for hearing aides and Dr visits or surgery compared to a 200 tax stamp, fingerprints and a passport photo ID, and the cost of a can.
 
gonzaga, that's why this is important to me. I bought new hearing aids a few months ago and they were $6800. My hearing is so bad that I have to have the top of the line products to half way compensate for my loss. I always used ear plugs my whole life but I used the "Sonic Earplugs" and I might as well have had nothing. Irrigation engines, drag cars, and airplanes also didn't help much. I don't want my grand kids or kids to have my condition.
 
Originally Posted By: 204 AROriginally Posted By: ICU22-250I've been contemplating one myself, I just can't get over all the red tape headache and some of the crazy pricing that goes along with it. I would like to try one though and I'm sure I'll bite the bullet at some point.

That describes me. I hate the fact we have to "beg" the government for the privilege, and pay a large fee for our trouble.

I don't mind the tax stamp, after all it's been a constant for decades, it's the fingerprint cards, photo's and CLEO signature that are the true headache...
It's just B.S. PW, like a 4473 and your NICS check...
 
Originally Posted By: skinneyOriginally Posted By: smith1559"Can fans" Well I have not tried any other suppressor then the one I own!!!! But what I want to say is to any first time buyer get one you can afford and you will never want to shoot without it. 100% I am a "can can"


Jason

Amen to that...
They tend to be like tattoo's after a while, once you get one, you want another, and another, and another...
Like I said, "Get Your Can On"



While I don't have a tat, nor will I get one, I can see where the can's can be addictive. I have two on order with Skinney and plan on getting more.
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