Buying First Can

[Remington92]

Hey there all, for years I've wanted to get into the suppressor game but couldn't bring myself to drop the cash on one. Well for my 30th the better half said I've talked bout it long enough go get one! I've got a budget of 1000 + 200stamp. Id like one that balances weight and durability as much as possible and plan to put it on everything from 10.5" 5.56 and 300BO, 16-18" 5.56, 18" 308AR, up to my 7mm rem mag. Needs to be able to handle occasional binary trigger firing (FA rated) and be able to handle a carbine class. Id also prefer one with omega threads so I'm not locked into mount but will concede that if a suppressor checks more boxes.

Right now I have it narrowed to
-Rugged Radiant- Great weight and length arguably most durable in this class I believe, stuck with their mounts
-DA Nomad- Little heavier, quieter from what I gather, possibly less durable, comes with direct thread mount but could convert to other options with additional expense
-Griffin Explorr 300 utility- Light, great mounting options out of the box with options to change in the future, not sure on durability or sound

Out of these which ticks the most boxes, and others I should add to the list? I realize asking for a jack of all trades Ill compromise on some areas. If needed Ill ditch the 7mag and hunting portion and just go after the AR's for now

 

[HandgunHTR]

My vote would be for the Dead Air, but go with the Ti version. Just under your budget.
will work for everything you want to do with it.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

the real challenge is that 300 BO is apparently really dirty, so you might want a cleanable (*edit for @WeiserBucks) *an easily user serviced and cleaned* can for that round specifically. Also, running on a short AR I think you'll need an adjustable gass block and/or one with minimal backpressure for an enjoyable experience.

Pew Science has the most detailed suppressor reviews. You're in the price range for a CGS, thunderbeast, Banish, Diligent Defense, KGM, etc. Don't rush the decision too much, the ATF is super slow and you'll probably have the can for life. Do some heavy reading and get the one with the right set of compromises for you.

 

[Remington92]

My vote would be for the Dead Air, but go with the Ti version. Just under your budget.
will work for everything you want to do with it.

I looked into that one but it’s got a minimum barrel of 12.5” so it’s out for me.

the real challenge is that 300 BO is apparently really dirty, so you might want a cleanable can for that round specifically. Also, running on a short AR I think you'll need an adjustable gass block and/or one with minimal backpressure for an enjoyable experience.

Pew Science has the most detailed suppressor reviews. You're in the price range for a CGS, thunderbeast, Banish, Diligent Defense, KGM, etc. Don't rush the decision too much, the ATF is super slow and you'll probably have the can for life. Do some heavy reading and get the one with the right set of compromises for you.

Ya I saw the pew science stuff and what’s there is very impressive. I just wish they did more calibers and it’s hard to tell which generation of can they’re using on some stuff.

 

[WeiserBucks]

so you might want a cleanable can

Every muffler can be cleaned.

 

[Remington92]

Does anyone have experience with the new griffin explorr 300? On paper they look pretty slick

 

[fatbacks]

Does anyone have experience with the new griffin explorr 300? On paper they look pretty slick

I know this doesn't answer your question, but I have a Griffin Sportsman Ultralight... it was my first can. Not my favorite. I guess I can answer your first question though - I also have a Dead Air Nomad Ti and it is the can I grab 100% of the time.

Edit** just realize if you are not planning on direct thread, you are likely going to be married to one company's attachment system and that gets expensive when each muzzle device costs ~$125. I now do a majority direct thread

 

[kthomas]

Slightly over your price range, but I would look really hard at the Thunderbeast Dominus.

FA rated/SOCCOM firing schedule rated (with the SR Mount), 6.25" long and 9.6 ozs. Rated up to .300NM (at the proper barrel length), so no problem handling a 7mm.

 

[Remington92]

Slightly over your price range, but I would look really hard at the Thunderbeast Dominus.

FA rated/SOCCOM firing schedule rated (with the SR Mount), 6.25" long and 9.6 ozs. Rated up to .300NM (at the proper barrel length), so no problem handling a 7mm.

I saw that and it looks pretty slick but fair bit passed my price range, of there's the omega threaded magnus is also appealing for mount options but not in the budget either

 

[kthomas]

I saw that and it looks pretty slick but fair bit passed my price range, of there's the omega threaded magnus is also appealing for mount options but not in the budget either

Sometimes you can find 50% Thunderbeast certificates for sale which can lower the costs.

Another option is the Abel Co. Biscuit. It's full 17-4, so not the lightest can. Rated for FA firing schedules. 5.5" long and 1.80" diameter. Has a great recoil impulse (recoils more like a muzzle brake than the slow push of a long suppressor), and has less backpressure - so great for use on gas guns.

It's what I bought when I wanted a "do all" suppressor - something that would be at home on a precision rifle and an ar15.

 

[Braaap]

Buy once cry once for something you will have for the rest of your life. TBAC Dominus.

 

[kthomas]

Buy once cry once for something you will have for the rest of your life. TBAC Dominus.

Thankfully with suppressors the collection only grows, you can't just stop at one...

 

[ResearchinStuff]

yeah once you shoot with a can you quickly realize that every single rifle needs a can on the end. They make rifle shooting, especially with kids, dramatically more fun.

 

[kthomas]

yeah once you shoot with a can you quickly realize that every single rifle needs a can on the end. They make rifle shooting, especially with kids, dramatically more fun.

It's so much more pleasant to shoot suppressed.

And while the noise suppression is a big part, I think an even bigger part is the reduction in concussion to the shooter. That concussion is very fatiguing.

 

[Remington92]

It's so much more pleasant to shoot suppressed.

And while the noise suppression is a big part, I think an even bigger part is the reduction in concussion to the shooter. That concussion is very fatiguing.

That is one of the bigger parts I'm excited for. At one point I had a 300RUM ridgeline that I put the Christensen side port tank brake on and after every range session I would have a splitting headache

 

[Team4LongGun]

Several members with vast experience have told you, and I'll echo this as well. The cans your asking about are not top choice. The recommendation to save a few buck, regardless if it takes longer is solid advice.

 

[Nick992]

I'm looking at getting the Hyperion. The pew science numbers blow it beyond all competition.
It wouldn't be able to run your 7mm though.

 

[Nick992]

My brain farted, it's a 30 cal can which would support the 7mm. It does go beyond the $1k though

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I just ordered a hyperion last week. Should be awesome.

 

[kthomas]

People need to keep in mind that the Hyperion is only available in DT 5/8x24. Not great for crossing platforms with different muzzle threads.

An awesome suppressor for dedicated precision rifle use, not so much for use on ar15's.