Best 5.56 suppressor for the money

[Eship]

What is the best bang for your buck 5.56 suppressor? Mostly for an AR, although I am not a fan of low back pressure cans and just use a bootleg adjustable BCG to mitigate gas blowback.



I just bought an AB A-10 warthog, which seems to be a top contender. I think the only category it doesn’t seem to outshine the competitors is in looks. I got mine for $420 after tax on silencer shop, although I’m still waiting for approval, so haven’t gotten to test it yet. Many reviews I’ve seen online say it is quieter than even the full size polonium, which I think is another top contender. I ask because I’ll likely switch to having a dedicated 5.56 suppressor for my ARs now that the tax stamp is free and just use direct thread, which means I’ll be buying another soon (currently have ASR, but I’ll keep that for my 30 cal and up cans.)

 

[Hypernatremia]

My first can was the AB A-10 .556 and I liked it enough on both the 6ARC bolt gun and 16" AR that I got a second one so I don't have to swap between rifles. The flash hider prongs are a downside for taping the muzzle but I would consider that more of an issue for bolt guns carried muzzle up in a sling or pack.

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[StupidLightweight]

For the money, I don't think you can touch the 5.56 A-10. It's only downside is sound reduction, as there are quieter cans for the same size or even smaller. However, those cans cost nearly double what the A-10 goes for.