Quote Originally Posted by bellavite1 View Post
Hello folks.
With our 2A going the way of the Dodo, I decided to take the plunge in the suppressor world.

Admittedly I know next to nothing about it, so I am looking for reccomendations...

This will be a one time purchase, I am not planning on several suppressors, so I want to get it right.

I am looking into maximum noise reduction and I so happen to have 22lr conversions both for my Glock and my AR, so a 22 caliber suppressor to be run with sub-sonic ammunition is the most likely candidate.
So far these two are the top contenders:

  1. Dead Air Mask 22 HD
  2. SilencerCo Sparrow

BUT, like I said, it will be a one-time deal, so I can afford to drop a few more bucks than that on a multi-cal can.

Ideally something that would accomodate all the way to 9mm, suitable both for handgun and rifle, therefore including 223, 308 etc.

My questions for you more experienced fellows:

Is there a multi-cal can on the market that's going to somewhat approach the noise reduction of a dedicated 22 suppressor?

Price, within reason, is not necessarily a factor (say under 2k for the can itself).

Also, anyone has experience with the above mentioned 22 cal suppressors?

Thank you all.

Luigi

That's what they all say.

As for multi purpose and quiet. What will work for one caliber, will not be as quiet, or loud on another gun, or the same caliber.

Having a few 22 cans (old TAC-65 and 1st gen TBAC TI 22) On some 22's the TAC is superior to the TBAC. On others the TBAC really shines. As well as POI is minimal. I like the TBAC on the pistols and a few long rifles. Where the TAC has a purpose on the others.

Just a heads up. Not all 22 subsonic will or can cycle a pistol. I run the Gemtech subs in the ruger 22/45 lite's. Eley subs in the bolt actions and CCI quiet across the board. Probably due to the fa t i have a lot of it.


Now flipping that over to centerfire. The 30 Cal Ultra 7. is quiet on the 308 bolt actions. Even with standard handloads, not hollywood quiet, but a noticeable reduction in noise. When i run my 150gr hornays fmj's using 14 gr of trailboss. That's quite. Quite enough that one day i looked up, thinking the range had gone cold, as i was the only one shooting. I looked behind and to the side of me. Those on the line were inquiring what can i ran, AS it was that quiet. .

It's not as quiet on my semi 223's.


IMO it's a combo of the right ammo and gun , which you will not know till someone let's you shoot their suppressor. Ammo specifically made as subsonic works, but at that cost per rd. If you reload you can match said performance. Tuned specifically to your needs.