AR Supressor shopping

Texason

January 16, 2016 15:52

I got a new 10.5" upper to make a SBR. Now need a good "can" for the end to do some quiet hog hunting. What maker and model of supressor is best?

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  Mobuck

  January 16, 2016 22:16

  Just a thought: have you considered a "pinned" suppressor? This would only require one $200 NFA stamp.
  There are lots of options for .223 suppressors, just be sure your choice is OK with the short barrel.

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  nmyers

  January 17, 2016 04:29

  You might want to run a SEARCH on the forums (link at the top of the page) for the word "suppressor". Lots of good information there.
  
  Neal

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  tsr1965

  January 17, 2016 05:26

  There was an article in this months American Rifleman, about suppressors. It had a big list of the companies that make them. GemTech, Surefire, and Sig are among the ones that stand out. Look one that has a high level of performance, and that is easy to maintain/take apart and clean...yes they need to be cleaned.

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  Texason

  January 19, 2016 18:20

  Thanks Neal I'll do a search.
  
  I have read the Am. Rifleman article and what stood out was that the supressor that are directly threaded tend to keep the accuracy/POA better. Any thoughts or experiences similar to accuracy?
  
  Also, I am leaning towards a titanium body for ruggedness, weight factors, and longevity. Is the extra expense worth it?

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  Mobuck

  January 20, 2016 03:19

  "yes they need to be cleaned."
  
  Not according to most of the makers. Only those designed for use on rimfire require cleaning. Most reports say that making a suppressor dis-assemble makes them weaker or heavier(to make the threaded parts stronger).

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  burpfire

  January 20, 2016 10:35

  quote:Originally posted by Mobuck
  "yes they need to be cleaned."
  
  Not according to most of the makers. Only those designed for use on rimfire require cleaning. Most reports say that making a suppressor dis-assemble makes them weaker or heavier(to make the threaded parts stronger).

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