Silencer Buying Facts from SemperFi Arms

[Cobalt 60]

Probably a dumb question and covered somewhere else, but one I'm having trouble locating the answer to:

I've been window shopping online for a 5.56 suppressor and while I know that, even with subsonic loads, I'm never going to get the "movie typewriter"quiet with this round, is there a suppressor available that would make this round hearing safe without protection? I've seen plenty of manufacturer claims in the -28 to 32dB range, but realistically is this possible with a rifle round? And if so, where would be a good NFA dealer in the Cumming/Dawsonville/Dahlonega area to get to do the shipping and paperwork if I do order online from one of these manufacturers? Ideally there'd be a range or dealer somewhere within a couple hours drive I could go and actually test fire rounds before I order but there aren't a lot of people with $1000's of inventory sitting they're willing to let you test drive.

BTW - I would be happy to let you play with mine if you want to set up a meet. An indoor range would be ok, but outdoors is where you will really tell the difference.

 

[sold7]

I was imagining a .223 case loaded down to subsonic levels. I don't think there is anything out there like that. You could probably load your own, but it would likely be a single shot affair and pretty pointless.

A .22 AR upper is lots of fun. Just make sure you use subsonic ammo. Pretty much any of the nicer (pricier) .22 ammo will be subsonic. Match shooters generally only shoot subsonic.

They make it but it will not cycle , the ballistics of a 22 why bother http://www.ebr-inc.net/556UltraStealthMatchSubsonic.html

 

[Cobalt 60]

They make it but it will not cycle , the ballistics of a 22 why bother http://www.ebr-inc.net/556UltraStealthMatchSubsonic.html

It intentionally does not cycle the action. Yeah right!!! Hahahaha!!

Yeah - very pointless

 

[MaconGuns]

I have heard that signing the papers for ownership of a suppressor allows the FEDs or any Law Enforcement to require you to show your suppressor at any time for any reason without any cause. So if for some reason at 1am the want to inspect your suppressor they have the right to enter your house and inspect it.

Not everything you hear is true so. I am gonna ask how much truth to this is there. 0%-110% ?

 

[T-Roy]

They make it but it will not cycle , the ballistics of a 22 why bother http://www.ebr-inc.net/556UltraStealthMatchSubsonic.html

Why would they load that with 63 grain? I would think a heavier projectile would make more sense.

 

[Laxguy59]

Why would they load that with 63 grain? I would think a heavier projectile would make more sense.

Without velocity stabilization becomes even more difficult. Stabilization is a function of velocity and twist rate.

 

[MaconGuns]

Why would they load that with 63 grain? I would think a heavier projectile would make more sense.

The heavier something is, the more force is needed to move it. perhaps?

 

[Laxguy59]

I have heard that signing the papers for ownership of a suppressor allows the FEDs or any Law Enforcement to require you to show your suppressor at any time for any reason without any cause. So if for some reason at 1am the want to inspect your suppressor they have the right to enter your house and inspect it.

Not everything you hear is true so. I am gonna ask how much truth to this is there. 0%-110% ?

Big myth.

You do not give up any rights of search and seizure.

The ATF could request that you present that you present your silencers in a reasonable time to assure you actually have them in your possessions. I've never read of it happening, but I suppose if there was some suspicion that you were selling your silencers on the black market, they might ask to ensure you actually have your suppressors.

 

[Sneakypete]

Great info here

 

[Jholdbrooks]

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