Air Lock Industries Suppressor

[swavescatter]

With everyone using their own alloys and testing with various cartridges/firing rates, you see how testing to a standard can get really hard (expensive).

I guess 100 rounds as fast as possible in a bolt gun is good enough? I hope so, and I applaud Airlock for having the stones to test it on camera.

 

[omicron1792]

With everyone using their own alloys and testing with various cartridges/firing rates, you see how testing to a standard can get really hard (expensive).

I guess 100 rounds as fast as possible in a bolt gun is good enough? I hope so, and I applaud Airlock for having the stones to test it on camera.

Well it wasn’t a live feed.

 

[khuber84]

Well it wasn’t a live feed.

For some people, nothing is ever enough.

 

[omicron1792]

For some people, nothing is ever enough.

It was a joke Francis

 

[hibernation]

Cool day with no breeze, no cover, I'll see mirage on one shot. 2 absolutely. This can gets hot quickly. Ls wild cover is a must!

How limiting is this for target practice in your experience? I get that this suppressor isn't meant for dedicated target shooting, but I still want to practice regularly with my hunting rifle. Low volume, low rate of fire, hanging a steel plate out somewhere and I want to be able to hike around and take 1 to 3 shots per field position. Practicing quick follow-ups. Is this a nonissue or am I going to feel limited by how quickly it heats up?

I'm wondering how the tradeoff works out in reality for people who own this one - are you still able to get reasonable shooting practice with your exact hunting setup?

 

[2buffalo]

are you still able to get reasonable shooting practice with your exact hunting setup?

Yes.

It heats up quicker but also cools quicker. The problem is being over stated in this thread. If you are going to a range and want to take 5-10 shots as fast as you can you are going to get mirage with any suppressor.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I’ll be a first time can owner so no experience other than shooting buddies.

How noticeable is 1 db (128.5 db 7mm can vs 129.5 db 6.5mm can) in the real world? I was considering the 7mm too, but for $75, 1/2” less length, and 1oz less the 6.5 can offers, I’m wondering if 1 db quieter you’re referencing is worth it on a 6.5cm rifle. Curious of people’s thoughts.

The decision between those 2 imho is whether you ever want to shoot 7mm through it or not. If absolutely no then just get the shorter/lighter/cheaper.

 

[Lawnboi]

How limiting is this for target practice in your experience? I get that this suppressor isn't meant for dedicated target shooting, but I still want to practice regularly with my hunting rifle. Low volume, low rate of fire, hanging a steel plate out somewhere and I want to be able to hike around and take 1 to 3 shots per field position. Practicing quick follow-ups. Is this a nonissue or am I going to feel limited by how quickly it heats up?

I'm wondering how the tradeoff works out in reality for people who own this one - are you still able to get reasonable shooting practice with your exact hunting setup?

If your shooting beyond 1-3 shots with almost any light titanium suppressor is going to create enough mirage to cause issues. This is really dependent on environment as well. A little wind, no big deal, zero wind and a huge temperature gradient, much bigger deal.

I see zero reason to hunt with a suppressor cover. It’s just another piece to soak up moisture and slide, and just isn’t needed for a few shots. That said I don’t shoot at the range without one unless checking zero without a cover on for hunting.

 

[omicron1792]

Can’t understand why yall don’t use silicone covers like these I use. I tape the ends also to prevent slipping and hide a little more heat. Cheap and they don’t soak up any moisture.

WEKA

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[Formidilosus]

Can’t understand why yall don’t use silicone covers like these I use. I tape the ends also to prevent slipping and hide a little more heat. Cheap and they don’t soak up any moisture.

WEKA

The MOA STEALTH SUPPRESSOR COVERS are high performance firearm suppressor covers made from high grade/high temp SILICONE. The MOA STEALTH goes the distance & improves your all round shooting and suppressor performance while providing superior protection. They will fit almost any firearm...

www.wekatech.com

Most will think they are too heavy. Excellent covers however.

 

[hibernation]

Yes.

It heats up quicker but also cools quicker. The problem is being over stated in this thread. If you are going to a range and want to take 5-10 shots as fast as you can you are going to get mirage with any suppressor.

Thanks, that's about what I figured but good to hear.

If your shooting beyond 1-3 shots with almost any light titanium suppressor is going to create enough mirage to cause issues. This is really dependent on environment as well. A little wind, no big deal, zero wind and a huge temperature gradient, much bigger deal.

Yeah, that's been my exact experience with the Diligent LTi. With the way everyone was bringing it up here, I wondered if it was radically worse with the Airlock. Sounds like it's a nonissue for the way I usually shoot.