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Suppressors QuietBore 22LR Titanium Suppressor Build Review -***Approved Form 1 Required***

This probably sounds like a flippant question, but I'm in my late seventies so have to think of this kind of thing: is there any resale value to a make-it-yourself suppressor? Or even a commercial one? It's in your name, with a tax stamp in your name, and if you or your estate have to dispose of it some day, how do is this done? Seems like a rather complex issue.

The person purchasing would still have to submit their own form4 and await for approval before taking possession.

The suppressor would have to be transferred from you or your estate to the purchaser through an SOT too.
 
I spoke to them on Friday of last week. They said they were finishing up the last op on the SS cups in the mill and deburring them and then shipping. So if they havent shipped already, they should be this week.
 
I spoke to them on Friday of last week. They said they were finishing up the last op on the SS cups in the mill and deburring them and then shipping. So if they havent shipped already, they should be this week.
So they're finishing up with all including Ti cups and shipping this week?
 
As my above post states SS cups. I dont know anything about Ti as they didnt mention it.
Okay, I guess we were thinking Ti would've been shipping this week too based on intel from two weeks ago on Ti finally coming in two weeks ago March 26. More patience then. Thanks.
 
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Okay, I guess we were thinking Ti would've been shipping this week too based on intel from two weeks ago on Ti finally coming in two weeks ago March 26. More patience then. Thanks.

I dont work for them. If you are looking for actual updates on your specific order you would be best to contact them directly

Businesses are all running short staffed and best they can with everything going on today.
 
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I dont work for them. If you are looking for actual updates on your specific order you would be best to contact them directly

Businesses are all running short staffed and best they can with everything going on today.
I reached out and didn't hear back from them. I understand if they're understaffed, and I'm not trying to start a problem here, I'm simply trying to find out the status of a prepaid order that barely made enough orders to make it happen six weeks ago - I ordered two SS+Ti kits just to make sure it did happen. I think I speak for everyone when I say we are very grateful for you championing this for us. We're just ready for this to happen, that's all.
 
Baffles that are clipped, how do you guys get them to stay orientated in line with eachother? Or do you just have to allow them to end up where they end up? Or are the internals held in there tight enough that it doesn't allow them to rotate?
 
Well, I’m not having much luck. Ruger Mk4, shoots well at 25 yards but sprays them with the suppressor. I’ve tried alternating baffles, ensuring it‘s tight on the barrel, inspected each TI baffle, cleaned and reinstalled - but it still sprays them like crazy. Any suggestions?

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With suppressor . Aim point lower right diamond.

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How many rounds do you have through it??

My wasnt so accurate till I got probably 100 or so rounds down it then its been extremely accurate ever since.
 
Thanks
Probably 200-300.
I’ll clean the baffles and inspect again. Pretty frustrating. Almost seems like its clipping, but i don't think it is.
 
How far does the muzzle threading protrude into the can? Some muzzles have longer threaded portions and I have seen the extra protrusion cause groups to be huge.

Try a few shims on the muzzle. NOT crush washers, shims. Crush washers may cause an out-of-alignment can and baffle strikes. I did this on a Savage rifle and it corrected the issue immediately.
 
How far does the muzzle threading protrude into the can? Some muzzles have longer threaded portions and I have seen the extra protrusion cause groups to be huge.

Thanks. I just measured, pretty close to 0.400 as padom says.

Just cleaned the baffles and they look fine to me. (CLR is great stuff for this) Tried taking a pic down the tube, but the picture sux.
Not sure what’s left to do. Seems odd I’d have to shoot 100-200 rounds to get a can accurate.


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Hmmm. Might be worth throwing a shim on to check, but other than that, I’m out of ideas.
 
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Found someone else in another thread recommend trying a nylon flat washer to snug the fit. I guess I’ll give that a try. Sure hope it helps, otherwise this was a pretty costly experiment. Thanks for the recommendation.
 
Has anyone found a way to contact quietbore? Something was wrong with ups and returned to sender now I can’t get a email reply or anyone to answer the phone there to get the package sent back to me
 
Recently discovered this site, and I am blown away with the information in this thread on the QB .22 trap.

I’m going to pull the trigger on one for my G44, and I’m curious how many folks have used this trap with a Ti baffle as the first and aluminum following to help with long term durability.

For those of you experienced with the trap, have you done this or had issues?

Thanks,
 
Recently discovered this site, and I am blown away with the information in this thread on the QB .22 trap.

I’m going to pull the trigger on one for my G44, and I’m curious how many folks have used this trap with a Ti baffle as the first and aluminum following to help with long term durability.

For those of you experienced with the trap, have you done this or had issues?

Thanks,
I have all aluminum baffles in mine. I've got easy 6000 rounds through it, if not more. .22LR only. I don't see any wear on the baffles yet.
 
Its not about wear on the AI baffles from shooting. You can't use CLR, Ultrasonic, SS to clean AI. That's why most of us go with the TI baffles. 22lr requires much more cleaning than a Centerfire can as they fill up with lead.
 
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Its not about wear on the AI baffles from shooting. You can't use CLR, Ultrasonic, SS to clean AI. That's why most of us go with the TI baffles. 22lr requires much more cleaning than a Centerfire can as they fill up with lead.
Fantastic - Thank you. Since I was adding a cup, I might as well spring the extra $80 and get all Ti then. I’m definitely going to keep the thing cleaned up and running as long as possible.

Again, glad to have discovered the forum and appreciate the advice on Ti for the cleaning aspect!
 
This probably sounds like a flippant question, but I'm in my late seventies so have to think of this kind of thing: is there any resale value to a make-it-yourself suppressor? Or even a commercial one? It's in your name, with a tax stamp in your name, and if you or your estate have to dispose of it some day, how do is this done? Seems like a rather complex issue.
Check out this link for estate planning:

I did a trust, which was cheap through national gun trusts. $60 maybe, don't recall exactly.
 
Agree, I did a trust a year ago and just now getting my first trap. I’m figuring it will make it easier to leave to my kids if they want them - up to them.

I purchased the .22 trap today in Ti, as I figure that will be around for a long time being Ti.

Get the trust, makes easier I think.
 
Well, I’m not having much luck. Ruger Mk4, shoots well at 25 yards but sprays them with the suppressor. I’ve tried alternating baffles, ensuring it‘s tight on the barrel, inspected each TI baffle, cleaned and reinstalled - but it still sprays them like crazy. Any suggestions?

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With suppressor . Aim point lower right diamond.

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I did some experimenting with my QB-22 this weekend.

I tried it with the clips all in alignment. The result was the can was noticeably quieter, but POI was ridiculously high. Like 6-8" high with my MP Compact pistol at 15yrds. When I arrange the clips to 180* apart, the groups tightened up to 1-2" (I pretty much suck with handguns), which is inline with what I was getting without the suppressor. Can had a little more pop with this arrangement though. Shooting CCI SV and Geico Match.
 
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Well, I’m not having much luck. Ruger Mk4, shoots well at 25 yards but sprays them with the suppressor. I’ve tried alternating baffles, ensuring it‘s tight on the barrel, inspected each TI baffle, cleaned and reinstalled - but it still sprays them like crazy. Any suggestions?

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With suppressor . Aim point lower right diamond.

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Update....
Looks like a nylon washer was the trick. Groups from 10, 15 & 25 yards.
Now to figure out why.

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Update....
Looks like a nylon washer was the trick. Groups from 10, 15 & 25 yards.
Now to figure out why.

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Glad you got it worked out. If I had to guess, the suppressor is threading to far and the crown of your barrel is interfacing with your first K baffle. The washer is adding just enough space to keep it off the baffle. Do you have another host firearm to try it on?
 
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Anyone tried drilling a small Dater hole in the blast baffle of their QB 22?

I wonder if that would help some with FRP.
 
Anyone tried drilling a small Dater hole in the blast baffle of their QB 22?

I wonder if that would help some with FRP.
I was just reading about that, I think it may reduce backed pressure more than it would affect FRP. The BC size usually determines FRP.
 
I was just reading about that, I think it may reduce backed pressure more than it would affect FRP. The BC size usually determines FRP.

That's pretty much what I've gathered while reading about it on the web.

Overall, I'm pretty happy with the QB's suppression...after the 1st shot.
 
I haven't noticed any FRP with my QB .22 kit. All rounds sound the same. I do run mine"wet". I coat the baffles with dielectric grease because it makes disassbly easy and clean up a paper towel wipe affair.
 
I haven't noticed any FRP with my QB .22 kit. All rounds sound the same. I do run mine"wet". I coat the baffles with dielectric grease because it makes disassbly easy and clean up a paper towel wipe affair.

I have used compressed air and it works ok. Last weekend I decided to pour a drop of water down the muzzle end of the suppressor and that completely removed the FRP. Just wasn't sure how much water is too much so I only did it once.

So, you just coat the entire baffle stack with the dielectric grease? How many rounds does it last?
 
That's pretty much what I've gathered while reading about it on the web.

Overall, I'm pretty happy with the QB's suppression...after the 1st shot.
I only notice a FRP on my pistols, may have just a slight FRP on may 7.5" and 16" AR barrels, but just barely louder. I attributed this to the threads being longer on my .22lr AR barrels, putting the barrel crown closer to the first baffle. My Beretta .22 conversion and GSG 1911 .22 have very noticeable FRPs.
 
I haven't noticed any FRP with my QB .22 kit. All rounds sound the same. I do run mine"wet". I coat the baffles with dielectric grease because it makes disassbly easy and clean up a paper towel wipe affair.
Does the grease "splatter" all over the shooter? Does it help with lead build up cleanup on the baffles?
 
I have used compressed air and it works ok. Last weekend I decided to pour a drop of water down the muzzle end of the suppressor and that completely removed the FRP. Just wasn't sure how much water is too much so I only did it once.

So, you just coat the entire baffle stack with the dielectric grease? How many rounds does it last?
1000? I coat all the baffles. After 1000 rounds I can push the stack out with my finger. I do it for ease of cleaning. If it helps with sound suppression, that's good too.
 
I only notice a FRP on my pistols, may have just a slight FRP on may 7.5" and 16" AR barrels, but just barely louder. I attributed this to the threads being longer on my .22lr AR barrels, putting the barrel crown closer to the first baffle. My Beretta .22 conversion and GSG 1911 .22 have very noticeable FRPs.

I've only shot the can on a SW compact .22 pistol. The thread adapter doesn't have an undercut so the QB's mount wont index with the shoulder. I have to use a spacer which pulls the crown even further away from the blast baffle.

I do plan on picking up an MP15-22 this weekend.
 
I've only shot the can on a SW compact .22 pistol. The thread adapter doesn't have an undercut so the QB's mount wont index with the shoulder. I have to use a spacer which pulls the crown even further away from the blast baffle.

I do plan on picking up an MP15-22 this weekend.
FWIW, I'm using the QB on a Taurus TX22. Great host. Also on a Tikka rifle. I have a commercial can that is quieter on the pistol, but I prefer the QB on the rifle.
 
Has anyone heard about the Brandywine TI .45 baffles shipping? I thought they said mid-March but understand if that got delayed. Haven’t gotten a shipping email yet..
No. On April 10th, they responded to my email about delivery timeframe, stating...
"Good afternoon,
We have filled all the SS orders and some of the Ti orders. We are working through the orders on the Ti parts as quickly as possible with the restrictions from the PA Governor and the COVID19 problems.
We are expecting to finish out the rest of the Ti parts next week.
Thank you,

Brandywine Safety Products
Thank you for contacting BSP for your solvent containment needs. Please see our website FAQ for answers to most questions. We look forward to serving you."

Now nearly a month of hoping and waiting for something I was told would ship 3 weeks ago, I emailed...

"When can I expect my Ti order to be shipped? April 10th you stated orders will be done and fulfilled that week. That has long come and gone. When I ordered my 2nd Ti kit +2 cups, from my understanding, my order made the 10th ordered needed as you were struggling to have enough orders to justify. Its been over two months to fulfill 10 orders. Please ship my order to me immediately."

I'll keep you updated on here with replies. At this point I'm just happy I paid with a credit card. Hope I'm wrong, but confidence is low we will see these.
 
Interesting tid bit. While testing the accuracy of the 22 QB, I used an iPhone dB meter (SPLnFFT) to measure the suppression. I don’t remember the exact figures, but with a Ruger MkIV with standard velocity rounds, pretty sure the drop was about 10 dB. From ~95 down to 85. Here’s some interesting numbers I found...

dB-Drop Survival Rate

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1 dB Drop              79% of your noise has survived
3 dB-Drop              50% of your noise has survived
6 dB-Drop              25% of your noise has survived
9 dB-Drop              12.5% of your noise has survived
10 dB-Drop             10% of your noise has survived
20 dB-Drop             1% of your noise has survived
30 dB-Drop             .01% of yoru noise has survived
 
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