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Suppressors, opinions/experiences, several caliber

SgtMayhem

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Ok so I am about to come upon over $30k, well over $30k....

I have a crapload of firearms, enough to where I am not concerned about buying any new ones at the moment, except maybe a integrally suppressed .22 LR pistol. Mostly I am looking at picking up a few suppressors. I am looking at the following calibers:
.45
.30
.223


My goals are to get good reliable suppressors. I would prefer user maintainable ones, but if a particular model is sealed and has a good rep. then it is not a major issue. When it comes to mounting the .30 I would be looking at a threaded option. I would prefer to use the standard threading for a AR10 type, so I can adapt my bolt guns for it as well. For .223 I will probably go with a QD type mounting option. With .45 I would like to find one that can use thread adapters so I can fit it onto many various pistols.

in short, I want to be able to use the suppressors on as many various weapon systems as possible, without having to buy as much mounts/adapters as possible. Performance is also very important.

The .223 will be mounted on a single Mk12 mod 1 clone, and the only other weapon it could possibly be mounted on may be an AR pistol I may build in the not so distant future.

The .30 will be a multi-use suppressor as will the .45. The .30 needs to be able to be used on a couple types of semi-autos, but be able to be used on bolt guns as well (hence the threaded mount preference). I would also like it to be able to mount onto an AK with an adapter instead of having one just for the AK, though if it is cheaper, I may just pick up a dedicated AK suppressor down the road.

.45 on pistols, and possibly a carbine in the future. I have seen some with mounting adapters for different thread types, some replaced the rear cap of the suppressor. I would prefer options that are not much wider than the slide, in part to preserve sight use without needing to get raised sights for them.



I prefer user maintainable because I would like them to last quite a while. I also want to avoid baffle strikes of course. for .22 LR I am thinking of picking up a Ruger Mk III that is integrally suppressed. The main reason for integrally suppressed .22 pistol is to keep length down and prevent it from being as front heavy.

Materials I would prefer titanium, but I know those are the most costly. Stainless is acceptable for the rifles, and was wondering if anyone has had experience with aluminum ones for .45.

It would be nice to go shooting on my land, without needing much in terms of hearing protection, and without disturbing the animals or the neighbors as much.

Would also like to be able to purchase from a single manufacturer/vendor to possibly entice a discount for buying several at once. Do any places give military discounts?
 
Re: Suppressors, opinions/experiences, several caliber

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mayhem1stClass</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok so I am about to come upon over $30k, well over $30k.... </div></div>

First, have you accounted for any taxes?

Second, I would like to sell you lessons on how to be more observant. Otherwise known as situational awareness. Case in point:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=7&page=1

You know if you invested that money you could buy all the suppressors you wanted with the interest/dividends. Every year for the rest of your life. Or you could blow it all...easy come easy go right?
 
Re: Suppressors, opinions/experiences, several caliber

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BachelorJack</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mayhem1stClass</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok so I am about to come upon over $30k, well over $30k.... </div></div>

First, have you accounted for any taxes?

Second, I would like to sell you lessons on how to be more observant. Otherwise known as situational awareness. Case in point:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=7&page=1

You know if you invested that money you could buy all the suppressors you wanted with the interest/dividends. Every year for the rest of your life. Or you could blow it all...easy come easy go right? </div></div>

The market's current state of health, the interest/earning/dividends would account to not very much at all. Interest rates are jack sh!t, the stock market is stagnant, and investing in precious metals only hedges against inflation.

Besides, you never know when the lefties may try to ban such things...
 
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how about this, you give me your 30k and I will buy you a can every year until you die. And the leftover is mine!!! Sound good? I bet 30K I will get 30K out of the deal. Easy money!

There is a section for this topic! check and read there first. You might find something valuable in the threads already going.
 
Re: Suppressors, opinions/experiences, several caliber

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BachelorJack</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mayhem1stClass</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok so I am about to come upon over $30k, well over $30k.... </div></div>

First, have you accounted for any taxes?

Second, I would like to sell you lessons on how to be more observant. Otherwise known as situational awareness. Case in point:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=7&page=1

You know if you invested that money you could buy all the suppressors you wanted with the interest/dividends. Every year for the rest of your life. Or you could blow it all...easy come easy go right? </div></div>
Like you said, easy come easy go...a law of money.
 
Re: Suppressors, opinions/experiences, several caliber

I'm not sure how much experience you have with suppressors on different kinds of weapons. As a civilian enthusiast, I'm coming at the issue from the standpoint of noise at the shooting position, not downrange signature.

I picked up an AAC SPR/M4 about a year ago for use on my AR-15s (an SPR built around a LaRue Stealth upper and an SBR with a 12.5" barrel) . It virtually eliminates muzzle blast, but enough noise comes back out the ejection port that it's not comfortable to fire any of them without hearing protection. There's also some play in the QD mount even when fully tightened, which leads to slightly variable zero shift (~0.3 mils) even when re-attaching the suppressor at the same setting. The first shot often lands well away from the main group. But after that, the rifle groups just as tightly with the suppressor as without. The suppressor also blows back all kinds of soot into the upper receiver.

The SureFire QD system seems much more repeatable, but I don't think that I'll bother with QD suppressors for precision rifles in the future.

The noise reduction works much better on bolt guns due to the locked breach. I have high hopes for the Ti SAS Arbiter in the works for my AW. It uses their thread-over-muzzle-brake system. The brake should improve the life of the baffles in the can.

—Andreas
 
Re: Suppressors, opinions/experiences, several caliber

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StanwoodSpartan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If only there was a section on here specifically for suppressor information....</div></div>

if only.....
 
Re: Suppressors, opinions/experiences, several caliber

Makes you wonder why there isn't...



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Re: Suppressors, opinions/experiences, several caliber

I am at a loss no one else has asked for you to please: COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE!

Then maybe someone near you would be able to point you to someone directly that would be able to help take care of your wants.