AR-15 Sound Suppressors/Silencers

[CoGirl303]

I am not sure of the correct terminology for this but I put both in the subject. I wasn't sure if they were sound suppressors or silencers, or both.

Anyhow, I have the S&W M&P Sport II with the A2 front sight and a flash suppressor (I think?) screwed into the front. As seen below



I am considering applying for a stamp to put a suppressor/silencer on but I don't know anything about them, what to get or what to look for.

Do I need to have my barrel threaded? (if so, where would I get such a service done at?)
What suppressor/silencer should I look at?
How do I know what suppressor/silencer reduces the most sound?
What should I look for in a suppressor/silencer?


I guess my budget would be about $900-$1000 for one (not including the $200 for the stamp).

I do know it requires ATF Form 4
Wait time is 6-12 months
$200 for the stamp
That's about all I do know on this matter.


Please educate me on suppressors/silencers.

Thank you.

[00tec]

Your barrel is threaded under that birdcage flash hider. Unscrew it, screw on a brake or flash hider that is compatible with the suppressor.

[DEAGLER]

Look into the silencerco hybrid. Love mine.

[Joe_K]

https://youtu.be/51cSzfn-WCo

This should get you started. Since you already have a budget in mind, do you think this will be your only suppressors for the foreseeable future, or the first of many?


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[Irving]

https://www.ar-15.co/forums/110-NFA-Items

www.silencertalk.com

[Wolfshoon]

I'm a silencerco fan (omega, saker, others), but the last suppressor bought was a Dead Air. Dead Air's keymount is arguably one of the best, but i haven't launched a can downrange with either silencerco ASR or trifecta mounts yet. I'll be swapping out to all DA keymounts as funds allow for all the cans.

You need to decide if you want to direct thread (screw on) a can on every time or if you want a quick mount muzzle device. 2nd question is weather or not you will be getting a larger caliber rifle in the future that you want to suppress or only staying with .223/5.56. Be realistic in the goal here as that really drives the answer as to which can to get.

If you want to save money in the future, buy 3 cans now (a dedicated .22 can, .45 pistol can, and a .30 cal rifle can) and be done with it. The .45 will do all pistol calibers and the .30 will do most rifle calibers and the .22 stays on .22 because they get dirty as hell and need to be cleaned on a regular basis vs most rifle and pistol cans that are sealed/welded and cant be cleaned.

[Ramsker]

Also need to think about whether you want to do this under a trust (which you would have to form) or as an individual.

[SAnd]

The ATF calls them a Silencer on the Form 4 that you fill out to transfer it to you. Most other people call them suppressors because they don't silence, only suppress the sound. I generally refer to them as Silencers because that's what I paid $200 for. They are also referred to as a "Can" or "Cans".

A warning is in order to someone filling out a Form 4 or Form 1. They are strangely addictive. I don't know of anyone that has only one Stamp. So be careful when embarking on this new life. Wolfshoon touched on this in his post.

I love my Cans/Silencers/Suppressors.

[Irving]

Here is more reading material now that I looked it up. I'm not sure how up to date this site is now a days.

http://www.silencerresearch.com/free...er_reviews.htm

[CS1983]

Consider something .30 cal with an SBR rating, at least as such for 5.56. .30 cal gets you a large array of potential host systems and SBR rating let’s you stick it on any length barrel.