Dedicated heavy use AR can?

[Formidilosus]

Got any rounds with this suppressor and shorter barrels? 10.5" ~ 12.5"

For dB numbers or use? The last picture is on a 10.5”.

 

[Marty]

For dB numbers or use? The last picture is on a 10.5”.

I was first curious about how this can handled the pressures & durability, then if you're willing to share how quiet it was I'm all ears. Pun/dad joke intended.

 

[Formidilosus]

I was first curious about how this can handled the pressures & durability, then if you're willing to share how quiet it was I'm all ears. Pun/dad joke intended.

Oh it’s built specifically for short barreled AR’s. 2x of them have done the 180 round cyclic as the last picture- 10.5” and 11.5” barrels. One is being used now on a 5.75” AR.


As you know, dB numbers on an AR is hard because port pop is 139-144 dB(A). It’s under port pop (obviously) at the right ear on 11.5”. At left ear it’s mid 130’s. It is quieter (by quite a bit) than the Surefire RC2.

 

[Schmo]

Any suggestions on a heavy use dedicated AR can? Looking for something rugged that can withstand some fun stuff like a couple mag dumps, with a preference for as much suppression as I can get. I have a short (120yd) backyard range, and I'm not trying to annoy the few neighbors around.

I know the OG is rugged and could withstand the use but I'm worried it doesn't suppress enough? Mainly looking for a .223/5.56 can but if there's a .30cal can that fits the bill I could use it on my 300blk also. But I'm not willing to sacrifice suppression on .223 to use it on the 300blk.

I’d be really interested in that can that Form is talking about. Another that gets overlooked is an AB A-10 5.56. Great performance, and $450. Rated for full auto and short barrel

 

[Ice_man]

4.5” long-

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Averages under 128’ish Db(A) at SE on a 20” barrel 223-
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6x 30 rounds mags near cyclic-
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@Formidilosus what are you guys naming this model?

 

[ZeroFoxGiven]

Short and hard use I would look at these for lower back pressure offerings:

CAT WB or KK
Stealth Additive Works Tisha
Front of Rifle Systems Recce
Dillon Hush Kit
OCL Infinity 5.56 when it drops
US that Form is posting in this thread looks promising
OCL OCM5 or 6 when it drops
Front of Rifle System Mk12 Mod FOR

For higher backpressure:

YHM Turbo K or T3
OCL Polo or Polo k


Tons of other options out there, especially if you want to jump up to a 30 cal can for 300 BO use.

 

[tx_shooter]

I have had good success with my EA Vox S for heavy use (read that full auto) and SBRs. It suppresses decent and takes an extreme beating at the price point.

 

[adamm88]

Another suggestions for a Polonium 30 cal, I run it on my 556 ars, its my first can and i think its very quiet, I cant imagine getting better sound reduction than it but i have a ab warthog 556 waiting on the atf so i shall see...

 

[ElPollo]

Short and hard use I would look at these for lower back pressure offerings:

CAT WB or KK
Stealth Additive Works Tisha
Front of Rifle Systems Recce
Dillon Hush Kit
OCL Infinity 5.56 when it drops
US that Form is posting in this thread looks promising
OCL OCM5 or 6 when it drops
Front of Rifle System Mk12 Mod FOR

For higher backpressure:

YHM Turbo K or T3
OCL Polo or Polo k


Tons of other options out there, especially if you want to jump up to a 30 cal can for 300 BO use.

Appreciate the recommendations. I looked through this list because I’ve been considering a dedicated AR-15/5.56 can. My expectations might be a bit unrealistic, but I tend to shy away from the idea of buying a $1400 can that weighs close to a pound once you consider the weight of the adapter (which most don’t come with). And especially to put it on an AR that is going to have 140ish DBA port pop, no matter what can you use.

My entry into suppressors has been with titanium cans on bolt guns that try to minimize weight and maximize suppression, not rate of fire and durability. That said, I would think it would be easier and cheaper to produce a durable can for a gun that you are unlikely to get below 140 DBA.

That said, the Infinity 5.56, Polonium K, and the YHM seem to be the exceptions for cost in that list.

I am pretty interested in the can @Formidilosus is testing for @Unknown Suppressors based on the size, weight, and performance Form reported for the prototype. Particularly if it came in at $800 or less (better yet $600). I know the AR suppressor market is crowded. But it is a huge market where a lot of manufacturers are focusing on very high-end suppressors for guns that don’t suppress all that well.

I think if I were buying a hard-use AR can today, it would probably be an AB A-10 5.56. Seems to be a tough combo to beat @ $450 and 10 oz. Maybe that’ll change if the prototype US can comes out.

 

[JoeK]

this guy is my go to for suppressor comparison, nobody can keep up with everything coming out nowadays but he does a lot and is putting out videos on many of the latest and greatest 3D cans of various flavors. and he's got the best backpressure testing I've seen so far.

I find backpressure to be a major consideration for my choices for AR use. gas in the face just sucks. If a suppressor sounds great but blasts excess gas in the face I don't want to shoot it. I have very limited experience with adjustable gas blocks as I just don't trust them for my life and I want most of my ARs as reliable as possible for just in case scenarios. I also don't trust them to remain adjustable after I settle on a setting and then put a bunch of rounds through them I expect them, as reported, to get locked up anyways.
I've had good results putting YHM "suppressed only" gas blocks on my older classic baffle too much backpressure cans and if needed tinkering with the buffer weight and then they live happily on their chosen host.

@Formidilosus any comment on the backpressure performance of the upcoming AR can from Unknown? 8.5oz, hybrid construction are compelling boxes checked. looks pretty short and fat which also seems like the way to go near as I can tell from behind my keyboard...

 

[dreadi]

Around here, SWAT gets issued Surefire and patrol gets issued HUXWRX.
SWAT members are shooting 20,000 rounds a year.

Personally I use HUXWRX for dedicated 5.56 ARs, semi and full auto. The difference they make in the amount of gas coming back is significant. Significant enough that my wife prefers them to more suppressive options that create more back pressure that ends up coming from the charging handle and up her nose.

 

[JoeK]

Around here, SWAT gets issued Surefire and patrol gets issued HUXWRX.
SWAT members are shooting 20,000 rounds a year.

Personally I use HUXWRX for dedicated 5.56 ARs, semi and full auto. The difference they make in the amount of gas coming back is significant. Significant enough that my wife prefers them to more suppressive options that create more back pressure that ends up coming from the charging handle and up her nose.

Hux gets tons of shade for being loud but I have no complaints about my Hux .30cal (QDmodel) that I got on markdown when they put out the "new shiny" flow series a couple/3 years ago. by far my preferred can to shoot on AR10 just because of the back pressure. It's not the quietest by any means, but it's quiet enough, and it is the least gassy I have which to me is more valuable than quiet. enough that I recently ('26) picked up a flow6k for 5.56/6ARC use. Also looking at some of the newer cans coming out to see if any of the quieter ones can perform well enough on backpressure for regular use. There's lots of reasons to shoot suppressed and I want to protect my hearing but not at the expense of my lungs/toxic gas.

 

[dreadi]

Hux gets tons of shade for being loud but I have no complaints about my Hux .30cal (QDmodel) that I got on markdown when they put out the "new shiny" flow series a couple/3 years ago. by far my preferred can to shoot on AR10 just because of the back pressure. It's not the quietest by any means, but it's quiet enough, and it is the least gassy I have which to me is more valuable than quiet. enough that I recently ('26) picked up a flow6k for 5.56/6ARC use. Also looking at some of the newer cans coming out to see if any of the quieter ones can perform well enough on backpressure for regular use. There's lots of reasons to shoot suppressed and I want to protect my hearing but not at the expense of my lungs/toxic gas.

Yeah I agree they are less suppressive and I wouldn't mind have a few other flow through types to shoot and compare myself. Other aspects I like are there install is simple with common tools (crescent wrench) and left hand thread for easier take off in the field or range if there's some carbon lock.

I shot my 20" 5.56 AR with federal copper .223 hunting prairie dogs without hearing protection, plenty enough for me. Now...I'm not going to do that with a 12.5", too spicy at that length.

 

[06 SB]

I have a Griffin GP5, and a couple of their Recce 5s plus a Resilient Stacy's Mom. Stacy is a good can but is not full auto rated. Its reduced back pressure is a plus. The GP5 is probably the toughest of the bunch but is full back pressure. The Recce 5s are the best for balancing sound, weight and backpressure but still stay durable for plenty of mag dumps. Griffin makes really good suppressors but do not get the credit their products deserve.