Suppressors.

[PAcondor]

I’m new to the world of suppressors and looking to take that leap. It will be exclusively used on a bolt guns in all the typical calibers. .22-30 caliber. What are the pros and cons to the mid range in price of suppressors. I understand you pay for what you get but in some cases you are just buying the name. Is that true? What are some good entry level suppressors?

 

[cowdisciple]

Being a relatively new suppressor user, here's what I wish I'd given more consideration to:

Do you plan to swap this between rifles?

If so: it's great if they all have the same threading / mount requirements, otherwise moving suppressors is going to be a huge PITA.

For the most flexibility, consider .30 cal suppressors. You lose very little using them on a smaller caliber, whereas 6.5 caliber suppressors are of course not usable at all on anything larger.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

What are some good entry level suppressors?

Take a look at the Jolene S, seems like a lot of suppressor for the money. I haven't bought one yet but I'm considering it dedicated for a rifle that has a weird thread pattern.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Ab a10 is worth a strong look at the midprice point

 

[loganwayne]

Get two. One for all your rimfire needs. And then a .30 cal. Most larger are going to be 5/8 while .223 and smaller are typically 1/2

 

[sz28]

If you're looking for a lightweight titanium suppressor check out the Resilient Jolene S. I have one and it's been great for the money.

 

[UpNorth89]

If you're looking for a lightweight titanium suppressor check out the Resilient Jolene S. I have one and it's been great for the money.

Same here

 

[SloppyJ]

I enjoy having multiples. I run a DD wolfhunter on 6mm and 223 and I think it's hard to beat, not even for the price, that's just a bonus. Actually thinking of getting another.

For a 30cal, a Raptor 8 or 10, Nomad Xc Ti, or an enticer will be hard to beat. Id recommend a scythe but mine is in pieces being shipped back to Silencerco right now. Hard to go wrong really. Anything is much better than nothing.

 

[justin davis]

I like titanium lightweight suppressor for bolt guns.

 

[Bluefish]

Having gone from none to 8 in a year, I would say the important thing to me is weight. Beyond 10-11 oz and it’s too heavy unless run on a really short barrel. Echoing the above post on the scythe, it’s a great can but the reports of them coming apart makes me hesitate to recommend one. I am a fan of the AB cans. I have 3, 2 10 stacks and an A-10. For the money the A-10 is something I would recommend. Yes the Raptor is lighter, and an 8 stack is quieter and more versatile, but it’s twice the cost.

I would go 30 can for a first can and then add a smaller one if you still think you need a dedicated one later. I like a hub mount as it offers many options for attachment. Need a different thread, just buy a new endcap.

Good luck and you will buy more than 1.

 

[Tmac]

AB A-10 is a lot of suppressor for the $. Under $500.

 

[tjend]

What is the suppressors main use? Target shooting, plinking, hunting etc.

Most my cans are on hunting rifles, so it always comes down to length, weight, and sound reduction. I'll spend $1,000, $1,500 once instead of $500 - $1000 twice with the additional tax stamp costs. Even if the can didn't meet expectations its not the end of the world, you now have an excuse to find/ build/ buy another firearm so the can has a home.

You get what you pay for is somewhat valid for suppressors. You can find a solid can for 6-$800 and it work great, or you can double the cost and get a can that is 1-2" shorter, 5 ounces lighter, 5 more db's of sound reduction etc. It is diminishing returns as far as performance goes. Just do a lot of research, go through reviews, forums and compare. Buy once cry once, or save money and try the economic route. Either way once you get the first one you'll be buying more soon after.

For your first can I would also recommend a 30 cal that is hub/ qd mount. That will be the most versatile suppressor you can get, going back and forth between 1/2-28 and 5/8-24 threads. I like the hub / QD mounts with built in muzzle brakes so you don't have to mess with putting thread protectors back on the rifles / AR's. I haven't used the AB-A10 but it looks like a good can for the money when comparing specs and cost.

 

[omicron1792]

What is the suppressors main use? Target shooting, plinking, hunting etc.

Most my cans are on hunting rifles, so it always comes down to length, weight, and sound reduction. I'll spend $1,000, $1,500 once instead of $500 - $1000 twice with the additional tax stamp costs. Even if the can didn't meet expectations its not the end of the world, you now have an excuse to find/ build/ buy another firearm so the can has a home.

You get what you pay for is somewhat valid for suppressors. You can find a solid can for 6-$800 and it work great, or you can double the cost and get a can that is 1-2" shorter, 5 ounces lighter, 5 more db's of sound reduction etc. It is diminishing returns as far as performance goes. Just do a lot of research, go through reviews, forums and compare. Buy once cry once, or save money and try the economic route. Either way once you get the first one you'll be buying more soon after.

For your first can I would also recommend a 30 cal that is hub/ qd mount. That will be the most versatile suppressor you can get, going back and forth between 1/2-28 and 5/8-24 threads. I like the hub / QD mounts with built in muzzle brakes so you don't have to mess with putting thread protectors back on the rifles / AR's. I haven't used the AB-A10 but it looks like a good can for the money when comparing specs and cost.

I have to disagree on QD mount. I started with that and hated it. Give me direct thread any day of the week.

 

[wind gypsy]

I have to disagree on QD mount. I started with that and hated it. Give me direct thread any day of the week.

Same. The only reason for a QD mount i value is a QD mount flash hider on a 14.5" AR to prevent it from needing a NFA tax stamp. Beyond that, i wish i would have gone direct thread instead of CB on my TBAC.

Having hub is nice to keep options open though and most cans do these days.

Generally, they just increase cost for the whole works (need to buy QD adapters for multiple barrels) and weight on the end of your barrel.. Id rather just use thread adapters (cheaper) to get everything to 5/8" and use all direct thread cans.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

The only reason I can think of for a QD mount - apart from the SBR issue mentioned above - is so you can still easily mount your bayonet on the rifle.


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[Q_Sertorius]

I’m new to the world of suppressors and looking to take that leap. It will be exclusively used on a bolt guns in all the typical calibers. .22-30 caliber. What are the pros and cons to the mid range in price of suppressors. I understand you pay for what you get but in some cases you are just buying the name. Is that true? What are some good entry level suppressors?

Get a rimfire suppressor and a center fire suppressor.

You want a separate rimfire suppressor because they are dirty and need to be cleaned. I got the Banish 22 because I was a newbie and it seemed like the best option. If I did it again, I would probably shop around even more, but I am generally happy with it.

I recommend looking primarily at 3D printed, one-piece titanium suppressors for your hunting rifle. Something in the overall specifications as the Scythe, but without the known risk of blowing up. I own a Scythe Ti. I don’t recommend it. While it hasn’t blown up on me, yet, I don’t have any confidence in it. Every time I pull the trigger I am waiting for the bigbaddaboom.

To me the clear choices are the AB Raptor 8 or the OG. I don’t currently own a Raptor, but it is my next purchase. I’m waiting on my OG. Those aren’t the only options, but they are recommended by people I trust.

I also ordered a relatively inexpensive steel can from Griffin Armaments to use on my AR. I don’t have it yet, so I can’t comment on it.


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[Mattman215]

Having alot of suppressors now my only advice would be…..get exactly what you want don’t try to save a couple bucks and as others have said def a .30 cal can and def hub mount or one you can buy multiple thread pitch brakes for.
You will find every can has different features, lengths, weights, tone etc…..