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Bacarrat

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    • Jan 22, 2007
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    #1
    Has anyone ever worn out a Ti suppressor? It seems to be the latest and greatest in suppressor materials today. From what I have been told, that titanium can not take the extended abuse of that of a SS or inconel can. It might not matter to a gov agency because they don't have to pay the tax stamp, so getting a new suppressor might not be that big of a deal. To me, it would because I would put a lot of rounds down range and for the price point at some of these cans come in at, I really do not feel like spending that kind of money twice.
     
    #2
    Re: Titanium Suppressors

    The blast chamber and first baffle in my Shark are inconel, the rest is titanium, the nice thing about a Shark is you can take it apart to clean and inspect it, as of now with 2k of 308/260/223 thru mine I see no areas of concern.
     
    #3
    Re: Titanium Suppressors

    I dont know of any Ti cans being worn out yet... But Im sure its possible. I know of a Titan QD that was busted up pretty good while testing it.

    I think a titanium shell with inconel baffles is the only way to go. All Titanium lightens it up but it gives the can a very distinct ping noise, almost like an echo, when fired. The 338 cans in Ti are very noisy when fired. kind of like nails on a chalkboard to me.
     
    #5
    Re: Titanium Suppressors

    The thing is that inconel is very heavy. While it is durable and can handle a lot of heat, it offsets the amount of weight savings titanium gives you.

    I have been going back and forth for a while on what to do next on a suppressor since I sold my 762SD. I was leaning towards the new Shark 338LM can, but I am kind of turned off that it's over 2lbs. The 338 SF which is close to the same price point is I think around 23oz, which does not use titanium and the Ti SAS can is right at 20oz at half the price. But I am really not even taking price into consideration other then the 3500 dollars that AAC thinks they are getting from civilians for their 338TiTan QD can. I was set on getting the 300SD but since there is no firm date that it will ever be produced, and given the price point it comes in at, I am thinking I might as well step up and just get one suppressor for my .308+ magnum calibers.
     
    #7
    Re: Titanium Suppressors

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    Neither the latest nor potentially the greatest. First time titanium was used to a government supplied suppressor was 35 years ago. As to greatest, that all depends on what it is it is being for and with. AWC Ti Tundertrap, first on circumfrential welding, titanium/ss mix, getting the ring out, forward purge baffles, no need to come apart, etc., etc.,etc. Thousands sold, no worn out to date. Barrels go way before the cans.
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    #12
    Re: Titanium Suppressors

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The blast chamber and first baffle in my Shark are inconel, the rest is titanium, the nice thing about a Shark is you can take it apart to clean and inspect it, as of now with 2k of 308/260/223 thru mine I see no areas of concern. </div></div>

    SRT arms, puts a inconel blast baffle in their titanium magnum suppressors as well.
     
    #14
    Re: Titanium Suppressors

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zevdogs</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can we see your baffles... Pretty please </div></div>

    they look just like the video on Davids website, sharksuppressors.com
     
    #16
    Re: Titanium Suppressors

    On a 308 you will go through 8-12 barrells before you wear out a suppressor like a shark. I guess depending on how old you are and how much you shoot, that would be almost a lifetime of use for most people.

    I figure the outer can could start to crack before the baffles wear down, and thats just due to the pressure cycles. These things last a long time, I wouldnt be overly concerned about it.

    CJG
     
    #17
    Re: Titanium Suppressors

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bacarrat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are no centerfire rifle suppressors that I know of that is Aluminum.</div></div>

    My first can for .223 (that I went cheap on had Alum internals. It was made by Coastal. I almost stop with cans right there because it was such a POS. Luckily I tried again and became addicted after that. :)
     
    #18
    Re: Titanium Suppressors

    I have taken some of my cans apart after 3000 plus rounds I could glass bead them or soak them in simple green they look brand new, the finish wears, but other than that no issues what so ever with my cans. They are are sniper rifle cans.

    TI works fine as long as its thick enough, if you weld it you could make it brittle. I know of other peoples cans that have blown apart wehn in use. I have destoyed a can in testing, and it was a good thing to do so.

    David
     
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