How did you decide on your first surpressor?

[Tinelement]

So,

I don't know what to do!

Selling a gun so ill have some $. I want a suppressor.

But what should I surpress?

Toss up between between my M&P Vtac or my Wilson.
Or I could do my AR.

How did you guys decide?

My first thought would be the M&P. thinking high capacity, SHTF scenario, she will probably be at my side. Plus I'm sitting on a ass load of brass I load up subsonic.

Wilson would just look freaking! But also a pretty common carry gun.

I don't kmow! How did you guys decide???

Thanks!

[Tim K]

I never even considered suppressing a pistol. Hand guns are for emergencies when all else has failed.

I'm waiting for a .30 cal can to clear the paperwork. With it, I can shut up my .260 precision rifle, my AR (had the barrel threaded properly to use a .30 cal can) and my .22LR bolt gun (not yet threaded, but on the list). I suppose I could thread my 10/22 if I felt like it. Very versatile.

[Monky]

Easy.. we buy several.. I mean your wife doesn't have one pair of shoes or one purse.. that's how you sell it..

[Tinelement]

I never even considered suppressing a pistol. Hand guns are for emergencies when all else has failed.

I'm waiting for a .30 cal can to clear the paperwork. With it, I can shut up my .260 precision rifle, my AR (had the barrel threaded properly to use a .30 cal can) and my .22LR bolt gun (not yet threaded, but on the list). I suppose I could thread my 10/22 if I felt like it. Very versatile.

Damn. Great point!


Easy.. we buy several.. I mean your wife doesn't have one pair of shoes or one purse.. that's how you sell it..

I want several! But, gotta start somewhere!

[asmo]

First thing I ever suppressed was a Glock 22 - its my bedside gun.

Best thing I ever suppressed was Ruger MIII w/ a TacSol Paclite and filled with Valquartsen guts. Its stupid scary accurate and funny (everyone who shoots it giggles like a little school girl) quiet.

If it was me, and I didn't want to buy a new gun just to suppress it, I'd do the M&P. Mainly because I think 1911s are poop.

Supressing AR's gets into different territory and I would suggest going out and hearing/shooting some suppressed ones before deciding. Lots of options and lots of opinions especially when it comes to different lengths and gas systems.

[Tinelement]

Shoot a lot surpressed lately with the PU/SU shoots!

Got the M&P ready to go!

Just trying to decide!

[TriggerHappy]

My .22 can sees the most use, and it's cheap compared to others, and it cleans fairly easy.

[ColoWyo]

My .22 can sees the most use, and it's cheap compared to others, and it cleans fairly easy.

I couldn't agree more. I take it out when I'm walking the dogs and just go through a mag or two. It's so dang quiet, I can't help but shoot it. It's just flat out fun.

[islandermyk]

I said f*ck it!.... saved up the pennies and bought one for the pistols and one for the rifles on the same month[Coffee]

[Great-Kazoo]

Started with a 22 Tac 65 for a goof, just to see what the ATF check would pop up with. Then a Gemtec, then a TBA T1 4" 22lr & WMR rated
Waiting on approval on the AAC M-4, next can i might just crank out on the lathe, After Form 1 approval of course.

[MarkCO]

I am not sure I made "wise" choices in the process, but I am fairly happy where I ended up.

If I was in your shoes, I would get it for the .223 first. Good for HD, fun at the range, depending on barrel and such, does not hamper handling too much. There are a LOT of chocies and what you use your AR for may make this the perfect, or not a good, choice.

I tend to like supressed striker fired 9mms a lot more than suppressed .45 1911s.

[Tinelement]

Seems most here on the forum and talking to friends would recommend going rifle (AR).

[MarkCO]

For the AR, think through the attachement and potential suppressor interaction.

I got the Gem HALO because it is supposed to be bomb proof and it is relatively easy to take on and off, therefore it allows swapping between different ARs that have a suitable threaded device. The guys at Machine Gun Tours are but one local shop that can talk you through all of the nuances of the different options.

[Tim K]

Careful with a .22 cal can. There are reports (I can't verify) that a .30 cal can works nearly as we'll on .223 as a dedicated .22 can. I bought a Thunderbeast 30P on the basis of being able to adequately suppress anything .308" diameter and under.

If you own or plan to own something with a bore larger than 0.224", consider a .30 cal can.

That's my logic. YMMV.

[MarkCO]

Good point Tim. Only thing you would need is an adapter for the .223 barrel. But for me, the 30P was too long for what I wanted the .223 can for, and I also wanted it attached all the time. I had the 30P and tried it before I got the .223 can.

My 30P gets used on 4 different rifles though.

[islandermyk]

Careful with a .22 cal can. There are reports (I can't verify) that a .30 cal can works nearly as we'll on .223 as a dedicated .22 can. I bought a Thunderbeast 30P on the basis of being able to adequately suppress anything .308" diameter and under.

If you own or plan to own something with a bore larger than 0.224", consider a .30 cal can.

That's my logic. YMMV.

I got me one of these for that same reason.

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/The%20Guns%20and%20shoots%20and%20%20all%20related %20to%20it/SDN-6_can_mount.jpg
AAC 762 SDN6
I got me an adapter for the "Lil Bitch" so I could mount a 51T flash or muzzle brake on it, and swap it back and forth with "Long Leg" when need be..


.... just waiting on both Tax Stamps to come home to Daddy [Coffee]

[JohnnyEgo]

I have a lot more opportunity to shoot pistol than rifle, so I started with a 9mm can. 22lr doesn't do much for me to begin with, and doesn't make that much of a difference for me when silenced. However, I shoot a lot of 9mm and it is relatively cheap.

[TRnCO]

the decision was an easy one for me. I rarely shoot anything larger than .22 centerfires, so I went with a .223 can and now have 4 barrels threaded for it. Two .204's, .223, and my .17 fireball.
I also liked the idea of a smaller/shorter and lighter suppressor when compared to the .30 cal. can. Also the reason I went with the Ti. model.

[RCCrawler]

My .22 can sees the most use, and it's cheap compared to others, and it cleans fairly easy.

That's my reasoning as well, I went with a Specter II for my first one, main reason was you can get a .22 REAL quiet, and honestly my .22's get shot WAY more than anything else.

I am building a 9mm AR now though, so I have a feeling that a 9mm suppressor is next on my list. Just haven't decided which one.

[O2HeN2]

I am building a 9mm AR now though, so I have a feeling that a 9mm suppressor is next on my list. Just haven't decided which one.
Check out the Liberty Mystic (http://libertycans.net/mystic.html).

O2

[hatidua]

I started with a pair of SWR Spectre's and in hindsight, should have stopped right there. .22LR is quiet enough that I'm comfortable shooting it without hearing protection.

After the Spectre's, I bought an SWR Trident (9mm). After that, an SRT-Shadow-Ti, after that....well, there were more- these things can get addictive but if I had it all to do over, I'd get a good take-apart .22 can and that'd be it.

My hearing is important to me and I've yet to hear a centerfire rifle can that I'd happily shoot all day, with supersonic ammo, without additional hearing protection.

Yes, I know, there will now be 25 posts from people saying "well, MINE is hearing safe!". Great, your ears, proceed as you wish. I own some nice suppressors and won't fire any but the rimfire cans naked-ear'd. If I'm going to wear hearing protection anyway, what's the point?! (disclaimer: I don't mow my lawn or run a chainsaw without ear plugs either)

[Great-Kazoo]

I started with a pair of SWR Spectre's and in hindsight, should have stopped right there. .22LR is quiet enough that I'm comfortable shooting it without hearing protection.

After the Spectre's, I bought an SWR Trident (9mm). After that, an SRT-Shadow-Ti, after that....well, there were more- these things can get addictive but if I had it all to do over, I'd get a good take-apart .22 can and that'd be it.

My hearing is important to me and I've yet to hear a centerfire rifle can that I'd happily shoot all day, with supersonic ammo, without additional hearing protection.

Yes, I know, there will now be 25 posts from people saying "well, MINE is hearing safe!". Great, your ears, proceed as you wish. I own some nice suppressors and won't fire any but the rimfire cans naked-ear'd. If I'm going to wear hearing protection anyway, what's the point?! (disclaimer: I don't mow my lawn or run a chainsaw without ear plugs either)


My .223 106 AK with Halo is 22 quiet. Ask those who have fired it, without hearing protection, it's that quiet.