Another Parker Hale Suppressor

Sniff · Jul 30, 2024

I picked up another Parker Hale .22 suppresser from an online auction site last week. It was only $50 NZ (about $30 US) so, even though I don't need it, I brought it.

I went and picked it up from the guy's house yesterday. He was only about 15 minutes from my house.

Very light use, but still with the original box, instructions and even the wrapping paper.

This is about the fifth Parker Hale suppressor I have. They are my favorite rimfire cans. Steel construction and will last forever.

The end cap on this one is recessed, making it a little different from the others which have flat end caps. The rod is for aligning the baffles when reassembling after cleaning.

beetroot · Saturday at 7:19 AM

Do you still have this suppressor ?
Are you able to tell me how heavy it is?

Sniff · Saturday at 4:47 PM

beetroot said:
Do you still have this suppressor ?
Are you able to tell me how heavy it is?

Standby. I will weigh it and get back you in a couple of hours.

Sniff · 2025-06-01T00:13:40-0400

202 Grams or 7.13 ounces.

Threadcutter308 · 2025-06-01T00:37:51-0400

Sniff said:
I picked up another Parker Hale .22 suppresser from an online auction site last week. It was only $50 NZ (about $30 US) so, even though I don't need it, I brought it.

I went and picked it up from the guy's house yesterday. He was only about 15 minutes from my house.

Very light use, but still with the original box, instructions and even the wrapping paper.

This is about the fifth Parker Hale suppressor I have. They are my favorite rimfire cans. Steel construction and will last forever.

The end cap on this one is recessed, making it a little different from the others which have flat end caps. The rod is for aligning the baffles when reassembling after cleaning.

"I went and picked it up from the guy's house yesterday. He was only about 15 minutes from my house".

You're just trying to piss off all of us Yanks, aren't you ?

All joking aside, congrats !

beetroot · 2025-06-01T02:04:52-0400

Sniff said:
202 Grams or 7.13 ounces.

Cheer mate.

Whats so good about these older suppressors? They seem to be pretty popular.

Sniff · 2025-06-01T03:41:59-0400

beetroot said:
Cheer mate.

Whats so good about these older suppressors? They seem to be pretty popular.

Being all steel they are on the heavy side for a .22 suppressor, but they are very, very effective, solid and easy to disassemble and clean.

The quality of manufacture is apparent as soon as you pick it up.

I have a lot of different suppressors but the Parker Hale is my favorite for .22.

Parker Hale also did an aluminum version with a different style of internal baffle. I've got one on a Webley .22 revolver but never shot it.

A New Zealand suppressor company, MAE, did a stainless steel copy of the Parker Hale. I've got one and it works really well.

beetroot · 2025-06-01T04:22:37-0400

Sniff said:
Being all steel they are on the heavy side for a .22 suppressor, but they are very, very effective, solid and easy to disassemble and clean.

The quality of manufacture is apparent as soon as you pick it up.

I have a lot of different suppressors but the Parker Hale is my favorite for .22.

Parker Hale also did an aluminum version with a different style of internal baffle. I've got one on a Webley .22 revolver but never shot it.

A New Zealand suppressor company, MAE, did a stainless steel copy of the Parker Hale. I've got one and it works really well.

I'm in NZ too.
I like 22 suppressors but cleaning them in a PITA, so been trying to find one that was better suited to cleaning and heavy use.

Will look into a MAE one.

Sniff · 2025-06-01T06:11:02-0400

beetroot said:
I'm in NZ too.
I like 22 suppressors but cleaning them in a PITA, so been trying to find one that was better suited to cleaning and heavy use.

Will look into a MAE one.

MAE is out of business. Keep an eye on Trademe for second hand suppressors. DPT rimfire ones are great.

I use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean my steel but be aware that DPT don't recommend ultrasonic to clean their aluminum cans. Something to do with the anodising.

beetroot · 2025-06-01T06:39:13-0400

Sniff said:
MAE is out of business. Keep an eye on Trademe for second hand suppressors. DPT rimfire ones are great.

I use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean my steel but be aware that DPT don't recommend ultrasonic to clean their aluminum cans. Something to do with the anodising.

How often do you clean them?
As in after how many shots?

Ultra sonic cleaning sounds great, much better than scrubbing and scraping lead/carbon fouling.

Sniff · 2025-06-01T17:22:35-0400

I don't really have a round count or anything before cleaning. If I'm doing some ultrasonic cleaning I'll just have a look around to see what else I can do at the same time.

Threadcutter308 · 2025-06-01T18:02:33-0400

Sniff said:
I don't really have a round count or anything before cleaning. If I'm doing some ultrasonic cleaning I'll just have a look around to see what else I can do at the same time.

When you get done cleaning everything, hose down the internals with MIG (welding) "Anti-Spatter" spray. Doesn't matter what brand. It'll make subsequent cleanings a snap.

Sniff · 2025-06-02T01:35:39-0400

Threadcutter308 said:
When you get done cleaning everything, hose down the internals with MIG (welding) "Anti-Spatter" spray. Doesn't matter what brand. It'll make subsequent cleanings a snap.

Cheers for the idea. I'll try it.

Huskydriver · 2025-06-02T01:39:44-0400

Threadcutter308 said:
When you get done cleaning everything, hose down the internals with MIG (welding) "Anti-Spatter" spray. Doesn't matter what brand. It'll make subsequent cleanings a snap.

This x2

beetroot · 2025-06-02T01:40:44-0400

Sniff said:
Cheers for the idea. I'll try it.

My BIL who is a welder said it's rather carcinogenic, works well but don't breath it in when applying.

Will pick up a new suppressor at some stage, keen to try both the weld splatter spray and ultrasonic cleaner.

I think ill try weighing the suppressors too as a guide as to when to clean.

Threadcutter308 · 2025-06-02T02:24:18-0400

beetroot said:
My BIL who is a welder said it's rather carcinogenic, works well but don't breath it in when applying.

Will pick up a new suppressor at some stage, keen to try both the weld splatter spray and ultrasonic cleaner.

I think ill try weighing the suppressors too as a guide as to when to clean.

Could be, seems like most things are these days. I don't get out shooting as aften as I'd like, hence my frequency of cleaning is pretty low.

When I use the anti spatter, the parts are dry (out of the U/S cleaner). I spray them on top of a piece of cardboard. I let them dry overnight, then re-assemble. It's all very simple and straightforward.

On something like the Takedown 22, I don't bother with weighing it. Cleaning it goes pretty quick. If you keep on top of the cleaning, each time is minimally messy. With the baffles being stainless and using the U/S, they come out spotless. They look like brand new.

OP; I bought my Takedown 22 from Hansohn Brothers. I've been very happy with them.

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