Looking for Opinions on the New Banish MeatEater Suppressor

[5811]

Have you searched the forum for opinions on Silencer Central??? I wouldn't buy ANYTHING from them regardless of what you thought the can was like.

Do you have alerts set for Silencer Central topics? Im honestly impressed.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Have you searched the forum for opinions on Silencer Central??? I wouldn't buy ANYTHING from them regardless of what you thought the can was like.

But why? I can read lots of people saying, “don’t use Silencer Central!” But I never see specifics. I used them for my first purchase. They have been a bit slow, but at the time I didn’t have an easier option nearby.


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[wind gypsy]

Hard pass. It's $1300, not particularly light for a sub 6" suppressor, and I really doubt that brake is very effective. Backcountry seems like a better choice from the banish line. The Scythe is more attractive than both IMO - should offer better suppression and recoil reduction at a lighter weight and lower cost.

 

[wind gypsy]

But why? I can read lots of people saying, “don’t use Silencer Central!” But I never see specifics. I used them for my first purchase. They have been a bit slow, but at the time I didn’t have an easier option nearby.


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Silencer Central

Has anyone had any positive experiences? I’m in the middle of a very, very bad experience with them right now. Despite spending $4,000 on multiple suppressors, they have been almost completely non-communicative. Even “supervisors” will refuse to call back and won’t take my call, despite multiple...

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[thinhorn_AK]

Banish silencers are extremely low quality. Almost anything else is better.

 

[pacoalcracker]

My Banish Backcountry and Banish 46 just shipped today from SC to their Pa dealer.....should have them at my doorstep within a week. I have had no real issue with SC other than a bit slower than I first thought but was mostly due to it being a trust and the gov't being the gov't.

Certainly, everyone has the Ford/Chevy/Dodge/Toyota (you pick it) is the best and the rest are junk opinions. We all know how it works. Seems we all paint a picture with very broad strokes. It's unlikely many will wear out a suppressor of any brand and they all are better than no suppressor. Eyes and ears, everyone's perceptions are different.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Silencer Central

Has anyone had any positive experiences? I’m in the middle of a very, very bad experience with them right now. Despite spending $4,000 on multiple suppressors, they have been almost completely non-communicative. Even “supervisors” will refuse to call back and won’t take my call, despite multiple...

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I read that entire thread before I used them for my first purchase (two Banish 22’s).

With Silencer Central, I started the process July 12, added a couple of weeks of my own delay due to moving and needing to get the fingerprint cards back to them, and expect my suppressors delivered to my door next week. Apart from my own delay, the local law enforcement notification process has been the hang up so far. They could probably streamline that part.

I used Silencer Shop for my second purchase, a Scythe Ti. I had to drive more than an hour to get to the closest store. I started that on September 19. I’ll see how the process compares.

Until I have them all in hand, I don’t have anyway to compare them except Pew Science.


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[Q_Sertorius]

Banish silencers are extremely low quality. Almost anything else is better.

I would love to see an objective side-by-side comparison review.


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[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

@markuslanders
"How do you think the recoil reduction will compare to standalone muzzle brakes?" Isn't it something like a good muzzle brake is a 60% reduction typically? The normal cans are about 30%, why bother with the brake for that 10% at the expense of more noise and more stuff to futz with & weight?

"Do you expect the sound suppression to be on par with other hunting-focused suppressors like the Thunder Beast ULTRA 5 or Banish Backcountry?" Everyone I've seen post has regretted buying these ~5" cans in retrospect, they're still too loud. Better to chop an extra inch or two off your barrel (if length is a concern) and go with at least the ~6.5+" cans minimum imho.

"Considering the weight, is the muzzle brake feature worth the added ounces over a lighter suppressor?" Doesn't seem worth it to me and just more stuff to futz with. On the mentioned 6.5 creedmor I think most any decent suppressor with be fine on recoil.

 

[streetdoctor]

Harvester EVO is on sale for $450. It's a great hunting suppressor. You could buy 3 of them.

 

[wind gypsy]

I read that entire thread before I used them for my first purchase (two Banish 22’s).

With Silencer Central, I started the process July 12, added a couple of weeks of my own delay due to moving and needing to get the fingerprint cards back to them, and expect my suppressors delivered to my door next week. Apart from my own delay, the local law enforcement notification process has been the hang up so far. They could probably streamline that part.

I used Silencer Shop for my second purchase, a Scythe Ti. I had to drive more than an hour to get to the closest store. I started that on September 19. I’ll see how the process compares.

Until I have them all in hand, I don’t have anyway to compare them except Pew Science.

I don't recall all what was in that thread. I wouldn't be afraid to use silencer central if they had something I wanted and I wasn't deterred by a little longer than necessary wait or possibly getting my suppressor without the hub adapters that were supposed to be included with it and having to wait longer. As I see it, there are other options where those issues can be avoided. I've used capital armory and they aren't without the CLEO notification delay either but they submitted my application promptly.

 

[5811]

Banish silencers are extremely low quality. Almost anything else is better.

Did you ever try the impact/strap wrench on your banish that was mentioned in the other thread?

I've probably only got 1k rounds through mine but I'm paranoid about it locking so I mess with it periodically.

 

[Kurts86]

If I was going the silencer central route I would just buy a Backcountry Banish.

If this is your first suppressor just order something decent and in stock to get the ball rolling. It’s too easy for analysis paralysis to roll into months or years.

 

[WKR]

Silencer central = No
Meat eater = No
Over 10 ounces = No
$1300 + $200 Stamp = Hell no

Scythe ti or DD Enticer Sti would be better options in both performance and price.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Did you ever try the impact/strap wrench on your banish that was mentioned in the other thread?

I've probably only got 1k rounds through mine but I'm paranoid about it locking so I mess with it periodically.

No, I just gave up for fear of damaging the thing. I just put it on my wife's gun and jus pretend its a fully sealed 7" silencer.

 

[Diced]

I don't, have shot one multiple times though. Brake is gimmicky on the banish and the scythe in my opinion. I'd research silencer central before committing to them.

If you get the 3 port one for the Scythe it actually works really well for big cartridges. I've shot it quite a bit on a 28 nosler and a 9.5 lb 300 Norma mag and it did way more than I thought it would.

 

[5811]

No, I just gave up for fear of damaging the thing. I just put it on my wife's gun and jus pretend its a fully sealed 7" silencer.

I wonder if a guy could use two 2" extensions to get to 11"?

I'm not sure if it's legally part of the original firearm or not, just thinking out loud here, but a guy could always use an extra 2"!

 

[gtriple]

"Do you expect the sound suppression to be on par with other hunting-focused suppressors like the Thunder Beast ULTRA 5 or Banish Backcountry?" Everyone I've seen post has regretted buying these ~5" cans in retrospect, they're still too loud. Better to chop an extra inch or two off your barrel (if length is a concern) and go with at least the ~6.5+" cans minimum imho.

I prefer my Ultra 5 Gen 2 to my Ultra 7 Gen 2. I can shoot my 22" 6.5PRC without my ears ringing just fine thru it when the length/weight is my ultimate concern. I also prefer it on my 16" 223.

 

[eli425]

Just another vote against Silencer Central here. Someone mentioned its just broad strokes of negativity, but I'd like to add an example. I have the banish 30 that I run on a 300wsm with an 18". Check out my baffles, less than a 100 shots in. They struggle to index now. I filed a warranty claim, hoping they can just replace a baffle or two. Nope, have to send the whole thing in and wait many months.....Wasn't going to send it before hunting season. But probably will now that the seasons done.