Off Topic Have you shot a suppressed firearm?

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Get a .22 rimfire can first would be my recommendation. Hollywood quiet with subsonic ammo. No ear protection needed with any ammo. The bullet hitting the target makes more noise than the report. You won't be able to wipe the grin off your face.
 
There are members on this forum that I have personally infected with the NFA virus. lol

Suppressors
SBR's
AOW's

I am the NFA enabler!
 
PeteyTwoPointOne said:
didn't realize there were suppressors that were that versatile...thought you had to have a different size can for each caliber...cool, thanks nd!
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Just need to make sure all bullets passing will be at or below the caliber diameter of the suppressor.

In my case the 30 caliber can (Sig SR7.62TI) will shoot any rifle caliber at or smaller then 30 caliber and is full auto rated. I wouldn't shoot .22 as the leading causes buildup and this can is not user serviceable. Shoot some supersonic .223 for self cleaning after subsonic and good to go.

My Sig SRD45 also full auto rated will shoot any pistol caliber .45 or smaller (9mm, .380, etc.) and also wouldn't shoot .22 as cleaning would be a pain. Take apart and put baffles in ultrasonic cleaner every once in a while and good to go.

Are they as quiet with calibers smaller than intended as the caliber of the can, no, but don't really notice any difference myself.
 
Buying a suppressor is kind of like buying a Busse. The wait for the stamp is the hardest part. I set up a trust for $100 and can add other suppressor and people to it at any time so they can also use them legally.

With the purchase of additional adapters and/or pistons the same suppressor can be using on multiple calibers and guns within the specs

I went with an Osprey in 45 so I can use on my 45, 10mm, and 9mm and not have to change out my sights. If you are planning on suppressing a gun with open sights you may want to consider this model or similar or you will need to change your sights

A 22 suppressor is a relatively inexpensive model to start with if you decide to join the crowd

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I've been looking at a Rem. R1 and thought of pairing it with an Osprey...the R1 comes pretty much can ready out of the box from what I've researched.

And I think you're very correct about what you say about the similarity of Busses & Suppressors...one way I can see that the 2 are linked is that I may have to move some INFI to afford a can!

RedbeAR15 said:
Buying a suppressor is kind of like buying a Busse. The wait for the stamp is the hardest part. I set up a trust for $100 and can add other suppressor and people to it at any time so they can also use them legally.

With the purchase of additional adapters and/or pistons the same suppressor can be using on multiple calibers and guns within the specs

I went with an Osprey in 45 so I can use on my 45, 10mm, and 9mm and not have to change out my sights. If you are planning on suppressing a gun with open sights you may want to consider this model or similar or you will need to change your sights

A 22 suppressor is a relatively inexpensive model to start with if you decide to join the crowd

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PeteyTwoPointOne said:
I've been looking at a Rem. R1 and thought of pairing it with an Osprey...the R1 comes pretty much can ready out of the box from what I've researched.

And I think you're very correct about what you say about the similarity of Busses & Suppressors...one way I can see that the 2 are linked is that I may have to move some INFI to afford a can!
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One way cans and INFI differ, cans are practically worthless on resale.
 
DaKruiser said:
One way cans and INFI differ, cans are practically worthless on resale.
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Yup...good point...very good point, matter of fact.

So if you get stuck with a suppressor that:
a. you don't like b. somehow breaks c. no longer want/need

What are your options exactly? Just eat it?
 
PeteyTwoPointOne said:
Yup...good point...very good point, matter of fact.

So if you get stuck with a suppressor that:
a. you don't like b. somehow breaks c. no longer want/need

What are your options exactly? Just eat it?
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If it gets damaged a Class III manufacturer can fix it I believe, as long as the serialized part, typically the tube, is intact. B bigcraig or one of the other guys could probably answer that better than I.
If you just don't want need or like it, yeah you're kinda stuck or lose big money on it.
 
DaKruiser said:
If it gets damaged a Class III manufacturer can fix it I believe, as long as the serialized part, typically the tube, is intact. B bigcraig or one of the other guys could probably answer that better than I.
If you just don't want need or like it, yeah you're kinda stuck or lose big money on it.
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Or add someone to a trust maybe? :D
 
PeteyTwoPointOne said:
Yup...good point...very good point, matter of fact.

So if you get stuck with a suppressor that:
a. you don't like b. somehow breaks c. no longer want/need

What are your options exactly? Just eat it?
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Most reputable can companies have a lifetime warranty and will Fix most damage (baffle strikes) as long as it is not intentional damage.

You can add people to the trust that are allowed to possess if you don't want it anymore, just have to do the amendment.

The Trust route changed a lot with 41P last year. Now everyone on the trust has to be printed and photographed and sent in with the forms. Hence the single shot trust that just has the buyer on it then allows for the addition to people later.
 
ExtraBaconPlease said:
I've shot a potato gun...
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I made a silencer for my potato gun! Best part....it works too.
And as far as damaged suppressors go, I stuck with the "buy once, cry once" motto and paid top dollar for a Surefire and mounted it correctly with shims as directed by Surefire. My advice, make sure you want what you buy, and don't settle for something less expensive. I am very pleased with my Surefire although many say I just paid for a name. To each his own.
 
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Quite a bit. Like others have said the 22, 9mm, 45 and 300blk subsonic are silly quiet. I will use plugs when shooting a lot of rounds at the range with supersonic rounds but I hunt with my 308 without plugs and without worrying, it is still below 140db and considered hearing safe. NFA items and the whole process seems intimidating at first but after you do it a time or two it's not a big deal. I really don't like to shoot without a can anymore, I've only been into them for about a year but I will buy more.

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Suppressed is the way to go. Don't own a can, but shot with one a bunch behind the m110 way back when.

It's like shooting on easy mode. Less recoil, less muzzle travel, no earpro required.

Only downside is that after about 30 rounds, the heat mirage will start to skew your perception of the target, though I've still rung steel at 1000m through it.... It's just a little harder.
 
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