first can suggestions

[LittleTuna]

Got my trust done and notarized, now looking to start a collection.

So is the smart move to buy a .45 can and buy different pistons for it? Is the decibel difference noticeable if its not exactly caliber matched?

I was considering the tirant .45 and buying a piston in 9mm and .22. Anybody think I should go a different route?

 

[NWSharpshooter]

Don't think you will be happy shooting 22 through a big ass heavy 45 can. Get a rimfire can first and then move up to bigger and better things.


You will shoot a dedicated rimfire can more than anything else.

 

[Slostang]

SWR Octane 45 HD, hands down for center fire pistol.

Rimfire, get a dedicated can.

 

[philipt79]

Just don't get a 5.56mm can first. It's a supersonic round and I see people buy these first all the time because they want to be a pretend "operator" and they get upset when it isn't Hollywood quiet.

I agree with NWSharpshooter here. They are cheap, pretty easy to find and user serviceable (most anyway). Shoot Jake @ Quiet Riot Firearms or David @ Classic City Firearms a PM and they can get you started.

Enjoy and and welcome to the addiction!!

 

[Cobalt 60]

Just don't get a 5.56mm can first. It's a supersonic round and I see people buy these first all the time because they want to be a pretend "operator" and they get upset when it isn't Hollywood quiet.

I agree with NWSharpshooter here. They are cheap, pretty easy to find and user serviceable (most anyway). Shoot Jake @ Quiet Riot Firearms or David @ Classic City Firearms a PM and they can get you started.

Enjoy and and welcome to the addiction!!

I like a 5.56 can - I can shoot .22 super quiet and my AR hearing safe. But .22 will be what you will likely shoot most. Just remember, if using on a rifle, you will need to use subsonic ammo to be "movie quiet"

 

[ugagrad04]

I like a 5.56 can - I can shoot .22 super quiet and my AR hearing safe. But .22 will be what you will likely shoot most. Just remember, if using on a rifle, you will need to use subsonic ammo to be "movie quiet"

I can understand the newbie logic thinking that there is one can that will do everything. Simply put a 5.56, 9mm, .45 can on any .22 host is just dumb. Why would you want to hang a 15+ ounce weight off the end of a .22 pistol or rifle? If you want to shoot .22, 17hmr get a rimfire can, if you want to shoot .45,.40,.9mm, .300 blackout (subsonic) get a .45 caliber can, if you want to shoot .308 and 5.56, .300 blackout sonic get a 7.62mm can

Three silencers seven + calibers, start with a rimfire can, sure 9mm, .5.56, .308 are fun, shooting a .22 subsonic round through a dedicated .22 silencer is the most fun you'll have shooting suppressed as it's damn near movie quiet, and quieter than a BB or airsoft gun.

SWR Warlock II

WEIGHT:
3.0 OZ

DIAMETER:
1.000”

LENGTH:
6.00”

SWR Saker 5.56

WEIGHT:
18.0 OZ

DIAMETER:
1.500”

LENGTH:
6.76”

AAC SR5

Caliber:5.56 NATO
Weight:17.5 oz
Length: 6.7"
Diameter: 1.50

 

[Cobalt 60]

I can understand the newbie logic thinking that there is one can that will do everything. Simply put a 5.56, 9mm, .45 can on any .22 host is just dumb. Why would you want to hang a 15+ ounce weight off the end of a .22 pistol or rifle? If you want to shoot .22, 17hmr get a rimfire can, if you want to shoot .45,.40,.9mm, .300 blackout (subsonic) get a .45 caliber can, if you want to shoot .308 and 5.56, .300 blackout sonic get a 7.62mm can

Three silencers seven + calibers, start with a rimfire can, sure 9mm, .5.56, .308 are fun, shooting a .22 subsonic round through a dedicated .22 silencer is the most fun you'll have shooting suppressed as it's damn near movie quiet, and quieter than a BB or airsoft gun.

SWR Warlock II

WEIGHT:
3.0 OZ

DIAMETER:
1.000”

LENGTH:
6.00”

SWR Saker 5.56

WEIGHT:
18.0 OZ

DIAMETER:
1.500”

LENGTH:
6.76”

AAC SR5

Caliber:5.56 NATO
Weight:17.5 oz
Length: 6.7"
Diameter: 1.50

Because it is just as quiet if not quieter than a .22 can, saves me at least $400 and works just fine on my .22 AR upper with an optic. The extra weight means absolutely nothing to me, as I am not putting it on a pistol. If I ever decide to suppress a .22 pistol I will get a dedicated .22 can, but until then it is a waste of money.

 

[themayor]

Because it is just as quiet if not quieter than a .22 can, saves me at least $400 and works just fine on my .22 AR upper with an optic. The extra weight means absolutely nothing to me, as I am not putting it on a pistol. If I ever decide to suppress a .22 pistol I will get a dedicated .22 can, but until then it is a waste of money.

Which 556 can are you running?

 

[Cobalt 60]

Which 556 can are you running?

Huntertown Arms Kestrel. It is pretty inexpensive, but they have had some problems lately and their response to that has not been the best. I have had 0 problems with mine, but were I to do it over again, I would choose something different based on that.

 

[Triathloncoach]

I was at an indoor range about a year ago and a guy was firing a 223 that sounded a little funny to me. I asked him what ammo he was shooting. He told me it was a silencer. It was indoors but it was loud. I only have access to indoor ranges. I bought an Octane 9 on Friday - I don't shoot 45. I plan on getting a rifle 22 TB, the octane will be fine until I am less annoyed at the $200 stamp per can and buy a 22 silencer.