Airlock Zero Gravity Nano (.224)

[Jbehredt]

Daaaang!

 

[DB29]

@AirlockIndustries how much quieter would you expect the same gun to shoot with the 7mm ZG on it?

 

[TradLife406]

How long will sales be open? Is there a cap for sales? Want to snag two!

 

[Aaron-in-CO]

@AirlockIndustries what are your thoughts on the Nano as rimfire suppressor? One of the primary hosts for me would be a .22 pistol (Sig P322).

Any concerns about cleaning from rimfire carbon build up?

Concerns about mounting this to a reciprocating slide pistol with the 1/2-28 adapter?

Have you tested this on .22lr semi-autos to see if ammo still cycles reliably?

I know the Nano was not designed to be a primarily rimfire suppressor, but I imagine there are others with similar wonderings. Thanks for your time!

 

[AirlockIndustries]

@DB29
I’d estimate it would be about 2 dB quieter, but we would need to verify that to be certain.

@TradLife406
Yes, we cap sales so we don’t oversell and can still fulfill orders within the estimated timeframe. You’ll be able to add two to your cart, we don’t currently have a per-customer limit.

@Aaron-in-CO
No concerns when using the 322 slide or carbon. We do recommend jacketed bullets, carbon can be removed with various soaking methods, but lead buildup is much harder to clean. We haven't tested it on a reciprocating slide similar to the P322 or G44 for cycling, only on Buck Marks and MKIV

 

[treillw]

Honest question: I'm thinking about building a 223 trainer rifle. Could I throw my 30 cal ultra 9 on it and be happy for practice, or would this can get me something that the ultra 9 could not besides lighter and smaller (which would be a huge benefit for hunting)?

My semi uneducated guess is the ultra 9 would be quieter?

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Honest question: I'm thinking about building a 223 trainer rifle. Could I throw my 30 cal ultra 9 on it and be happy for practice, or would this can get me something that the ultra 9 could not besides lighter and smaller (which would be a huge benefit for hunting)?

My semi uneducated guess is the ultra 9 would be quieter?

Your .30 caliber Ultra 9 will do just fine on a practice rifle. My practice .223 has a 7.62 AB Raptor 10 on it. I can maintain a very steady rate of fire with that without mirage becoming too much of an issue (with a good cover).

Airlock’s excellent cans are great for hunting. I may get one of these for my .22-250, but my high volume practice rifle is always going to have a bigger, longer, heavier suppressor on it.

 

[Shortschaf]

Scythe vs. Nano Testing

We had a local come out to test a Nano vs. a Scythe on a 16.5" 22 Creedmoor. Ammo was limited, but we were able to run a couple of 3-shot strings and meter the results.

I’ll be posting a video to YouTube soon so I can re-share it here, but in this limited test the Nano edged out the Scythe, averaging 132.3 dB(a) SE vs. 133.0 dB(a) SE.

That said, these are not definitive numbers. A true comparison would require more data collected across multiple days and conditions. Even so, we were extremely pleased with the results.View attachment 992202

Does the brake endcap on the Scythe make it loud?
I have never shot one, so I can't tell if this is a comparison to a loud braked can or a nice quiet can

 

[treillw]

Your .30 caliber Ultra 9 will do just fine on a practice rifle. My practice .223 has a 7.62 AB Raptor 10 on it. I can maintain a very steady rate of fire with that without mirage becoming too much of an issue (with a good cover).

Airlock’s excellent cans are great for hunting. I may get one of these for my .22-250, but my high volume practice rifle is always going to have a bigger, longer, heavier suppressor on it.

Thanks! Will the ultra 9 be quieter on a 223?

 

[coy17]

Thanks! Will the ultra 9 be quieter on a 223?

My ultra 9 is unbelievably quiet on 223

 

[Tahoe1305]

Does the brake endcap on the Scythe make it loud?
I have never shot one, so I can't tell if this is a comparison to a loud braked can or a nice quiet can

I tad bit IMO. But likely not noticeable to person shooting.

I’ve shot with and without.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Does the brake endcap on the Scythe make it loud?
I have never shot one, so I can't tell if this is a comparison to a loud braked can or a nice quiet can

Not significantly. I’ve used it both ways. It has a trifle more muzzle lift without the brake, but is a trifle quieter. I use the flat cap on mine now, but for most of the first year I had the brake on it. The Scythe is a nice, quiet can. It’s just not well-made.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Thanks! Will the ultra 9 be quieter on a 223?

I would expect an Ultra 9 to be quieter on a .223 than a Nano.