Suppressors Newbie question: Suppressed Armament Systems cans?

[BoilerUP]

Looking at possibly getting my first can, intended use is a 260 Rem build for recreational (not competition) shooting, with <span style="font-style: italic">possible</span> future use on a 7mmRM. I know <span style="text-decoration: underline">nothing</span> about suppressors other than what I've read on Zak Smith's website, and that there's a fairly lengthy legal process to be approved to purchase one.

Suppressed Armament Systems is in Indiana just a 2 hour drive from my home, and their prices look to be fairly reasonable.

I did a search here on the Hide and found one recent thread about the Arbiter, where reviews were generally positive. To my naive eye, it looks like the extra $200 for the Arbiter over the SS buys you weight reduction.

I'm curious about SAS' reputation in the suppressor market relative to other manufacturers. I'm also curious of most think the Arbiter is worth the extra $$$ over the SS, and the real-world perceived reduction in both report and recoil. Finally, would most folks simply do the direct thread onto barrel, or do one of the thread-on muzzle break options?

Thanks so much for the insight...

 

[lazy21]

Re: Newbie question: Suppressed Armament Systems cans?

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[Mendocino]

Re: Newbie question: Suppressed Armament Systems cans?

Since you liked Zak's articles, you might like his suppressors: http://thunderbeastarms.com/

 

[whitefarms4840]

Re: Newbie question: Suppressed Armament Systems cans?

Since you're so close it only makes sense to buy local. I have met Tim and toured his "old" shop, as I hear he has moved to a new one recently. My bro/law is a good buddy of Tims and he is a top-notch guy. I'm very happy with my SAS .30 can, I went with the 5/8x24, and 1/2x28 muzzle brakes so I can move from .308 to .223 rifles with the 1 can.

 

[Arevalosocom]

Re: Newbie question: Suppressed Armament Systems cans?

SAS showed up to the Indiana Hush Shoot and participated in the silencer testing...................

NFAtalk.org....................tested over 40 different suppressor test for the private invite the day before the event.

Data will be released shortly

Here's a little Teaser:

http://nfatalk.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3769&page=2

Some of the tests run:

SAS Arbiter on 308 and 300 win mag, as well as a .223, The 338 Vengeance on 338 Lapua TRG-42, 300 winmag and 308..............

http://www.suppressedarmament.com/762-suppressors/arbiter.html

Gemtech Sandstorm on bolt guns and a few semi autos including a 9" 300 Whisper/Blk, Both the AL and SS Alpine.........

http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/SANDSTORM-10p48.htm

Liberty Infinti 9mm, Essence, Freedom .......

http://www.libertycans.net/coming_soon.html

Huntertown Arms Guardian 22 and intergral 10/22 prototype and more......

http://www.huntertownarms.com/guardian22.php

Thompson Machine Isis 9, New Zepher XL, BOTH intergral rilfes, etc.........
http://www.thompsonmachine.net/?page_id=99


Kel Tec RFB..................suppressed data.

one of 89 limited run of GSG MP5-SD 22lr rifles...............

For my boy Strobo........Thompson Machine DB380 + Diamondback 380 pistol.

Etc..................

 

[wgsp]

Re: Newbie question: Suppressed Armament Systems cans?

I have the Ti thread on and am very happy with it. To my ear (and those I shoot with), it's sound/tone on my 308 bolt gun is right there with some top tier cans. I tried it with thread adapter with my 16" AR and its performance was so so. POI shift is consistent and no discernible effect on accuracy. Overall, its a great buy for a Ti can. However, make sure your rifle is threaded with class 3 threads if you go thread on as that is how the cans are threaded.

 

[wgsp]

Re: Newbie question: Suppressed Armament Systems cans?

oh and you may want to ask Tim if any local dealers have them in stock, as it seems he's had issues getting paperwork back in a timely manner from his nfa examiner.

 

[MaximumVelocity]

Re: Newbie question: Suppressed Armament Systems cans?

You cannot go wrong with SAS. I have purchased their Ti QA 7.62 model and their Ti QA .338 model. Suppressors aren't cheap so I looked at and listened to some that a local dealer has on hand. I was sold. The QA versions of their suppressors really are beasts! Good luck!