suppresor ratings or comparisons?

[Wulf202]

I'm hoping to be able to afford a couple of suppressors in the near future.

With all the makes and models, is there one better than another?

I'd be interested in; .22lr, .223, 9mm, .30 rifle, .45

The only thing i've come up with is that the manufacterers have no set way of measuring DB reduction, so i can't trust their claims.

I'm looking at;
reliability/quality
performance
ease of use/maintenance
cost

There are differances between non f/a and f/a rated, what are they?

I'll be going the corp route.

[MPfiveengineer]

It seems like the larger suppressor manufactures can afford to build a better product than a garage operation. I am partial to SWR, AAC and Gemtech (in that order). SRT also makes some good rifle cans. The * means I either have one of theese or have one in transfer.

my picks:

for a .22lr
1) SWR Warlock (well made, VERY quiet, excellent customer service)*
2) AAC Pilot or Aviator (both great cans, the difference between the two is that the Aviator has 2 more baffles and therefore quieter)
3) Gemtech Outback II (well made and cheapest of the bunch)

for a .223
1) AAC M4-1000 (excellent price, very well made, the leader in this category by far unless you are going to be doing dumps through a belt gun)
2) YHM Phantom (great suppression, good price, was best deal in this category until the M4-1000)*
3) Gemtech HALO (good suppression, uses standard A2 flash hidder as a mount)

9mm
1) SWR Trident (Versatile, great customer service) *
2) AAC EVO 9 ( probably the best 9mm pistol can on the market)
3) SWR Shadow (excellent pistol can)

.30 rifle
1) SWR Omega 30
2) AAC 7.62-SD
2) AAC Cyclone

.45
1) AAC Blackbox
2) SWR HEMS II
3) AAC EVO45

I did not write about the .30 or .45 cans because I do not own one and most of my recommendation is based on things I have read. But, I have shot a couple of .30 rifle cans and a .45 SWR HEMS 1 & 2. 45's do not suppress too well due to the size of the bore and are disappointingly loud to me.

Are you looking for a .22lr can for FA? If so I would look at the Tactical Innovations cans and the AAC Prodigy since they can be taken apart and cleaned.


FA Rated cans are usually made of materials that can withstand higher temps and stronger to withstand the pressures associated with a SBR.

[shrapmetal]

http://silencertests.com/reviews/lis...tby=suppressed

this site has alot of info. by the way i'm a gemtech man, im sure as long as you stay with the bigger companies you will be happy.

[shrapmetal]

heres a question for the can nuts? why can't i seem to find a can for my 50? it seems like they don't want to sell them unless im a LEO.

[HunterCO]

heres a question for the can nuts? why can't i seem to find a can for my 50? it seems like they don't want to sell them unless im a LEO.

Never heard of such a thing. AWC makes one called a Turbo Dyne I am sure some other companies make them as well. I have no doubt that if I called Alan he would get me one no problem.

I don't have a .50 yet :cry: someday I will have one and will need a suppressor for it.

[Hoser]

Last I saw the JET can for a 50 was around $1500....

[shrapmetal]

i have checked two companies one was gemtech the other i cant remember. both websites said they were goverment sales only. i am trying to stay under $1,500 for everything including stamp but if i have to pay i will. i have alot of research to do still. like figure out how to mount it on a Serbu BFG50. if any of have a pal some where i would love some contact info.

[RYAN50BMG]

I saw one from John's Guns at the SAR show last year. It was about 1800$ and they were already built for the Barretts. WWW.JOHNSGUNS.US

[MPfiveengineer]

I think AAC's new .50 can is now in production and they will sell to civies. Here are some CAD renderings of it. You guys like the "Front toward enemy"?

[robsterclaw]

I think AAC's new .50 can is now in production and they will sell to civies. Here are some CAD renderings of it. You guys like the "Front toward enemy"?

I needs me one of those! [roll]