{"id":954,"date":"2024-03-19T23:03:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T23:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=954"},"modified":"2024-03-19T23:03:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T23:03:39","slug":"what-to-know-before-buying-a-suppressor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=954","title":{"rendered":"What To Know Before Buying A Suppressor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <!-- image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"> <noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-feature-768x496.jpg\" alt=\"What To Know Before Buying A Suppressor\" title=\"What To Know Before Buying A Suppressor\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-author-covers-a-few-facts-you-should-know-before-starting-your-suppressor-buying-journey\"><strong>The author covers a few facts you should know before starting your suppressor-buying journey.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In the past few years, I\u2019ve become something of a suppressor collector. I have a pretty decent number of tax stamps, and I really enjoy using suppressors on all my modern guns. One of the things I did when looking at models to buy was to make sure that I was getting the correct end-use down for each one.<\/p>\n<p>There are undeniable differences when it comes to various suppressor models, materials, means of attachment and assembly. While the basic concept is reducing the noise signature of a given firearm, there\u2019s rarely a one-size-fits-all option for consumers \u2026 unless they want to shoot just one caliber.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at what might be best for you.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-rifles.jpg\" alt=\"buying-a-suppressor-rifles\" class=\"wp-image-292883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-rifles.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-rifles-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-rifles-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-rifles-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-rifles-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Timeless style in both new and old. The upper AR has a high-end Armasight clip-on NVD. With a JK 155 suppressor attached, the carbine is light and lethal in darkness for varmints. The custom Brownells M16A1 has original 1960s-era furniture but all-new internals. It certainly draws attention at the range. Axes by Winkler Knives.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-all-for-one\"><strong>All For One<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It goes without saying that there are more types of guns being made adaptable to suppressors these days than any time in the past. Lots of guns from the factory are now coming threaded at the muzzle as a standard feature\u2014it\u2019s not only AR-type rifles, but it\u2019s also bolt actions, pistols and all manner of rimfire designs.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, there\u2019s no real way to have your cake and eat it, too\u2014if you\u2019re trying to suppress a whole host of firearms with a single suppressor. Many designs come close, but there are still issues involved, and they can be complex to understand.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main problems is the use of rimfire cartridges in suppressors. Many people are disappointed to find that, aside from a few outliers, it\u2019s not recommended to use a centerfire suppressor on rimfire rifles. This has to do with cleanliness and ease of disassembly. Rimfire ammunition is extremely dirty, and the bullets are lubricated.<\/p>\n<p>You may not realize it, but common .22 LR ammunition isn\u2019t built from a 20th-century design, but rather the 19th century. The bullet design and the way the cartridge is assembled is quite ancient by our modern standards.<\/p>\n<p>When shooting rimfire ammo, the bullet lube vaporizes, leaving a waxy layer on everything. This waxiness is incredibly good at trapping unburned propellant, carbon and lead residue. In short, if you want to gunk up a centerfire suppressor, you don\u2019t have to try very hard. This can lead to dangerous pressure situations inside the suppressor when firing full-power centerfire ammunition.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also find that not every pistol suppressor is capable of being used on a rifle. There are, of course, many models that are adaptable to both, but, in general, it\u2019s easier to try to adapt a rifle suppressor for a pistol than it is to do the opposite. There are many excellent models dedicated to use on pistols; you\u2019ll typically find that these are lightweight, often constructed of aluminum, and are also meant to work wet or dry.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols.jpg\" alt=\"buying-a-suppressor-pistols\" class=\"wp-image-292885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols-650x420.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols.jpg\" alt=\"buying-a-suppressor-pistols\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buying-a-suppressor-pistols-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pistol suppressors might need to run wet. Be aware: This is dirty and not fun to clean. Note how long these pistols are with cans mounted, and not something easily concealed. Knife by Winkler Knives.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The most effective pistol suppressors are going to be versions that allow you to put gel or a little water inside. Shooting handguns wet significantly reduces the noise signature, and with subsonic ammunition it can get down to paintball gun levels of quiet.<\/p>\n<p>However, you should never fire a rifle suppressor wet. Meaning, if you adapt a rifle suppressor to work with a handgun, you should never put gel in them. This can lead to a dangerous situation when switching to centerfire rifle ammunition. The closed-design Bowers ASP 45 in this article is meant to be used wet only on full-size .45 ACP pistols. The SilencerCo Osprey 2.0 is able to be used wet or dry.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find that specialization runs deep in the suppressor market. If you want to suppress a range of firearms, you\u2019re likely going to need several types of suppressors to check that box. The unfortunate truth of this means that you\u2019ll be paying a hefty sum in taxes to Uncle Sam for the privilege of shooting in comfort. This cost adds up quickly, and if you were already paying a good amount for the suppressor, it always feels like salt in the wound having to pay $200 and wait for months.<\/p>\n<p>To cover all your bases with the fewest number of suppressors possible, you\u2019ll likely need a dedicated rimfire model, a wet\/dry pistol suppressor and a modular rifle-rated suppressor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors.jpg\" alt=\"pistol-suppressors\" class=\"wp-image-292886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors.jpg\" alt=\"pistol-suppressors\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pistol-suppressors-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some pistol suppressors can, in fact, use a sort of QD mount, such as the Bowers ATAS on the 1911 .45 ACP. The P365 with True Precision barrel demonstrates a direct-thread mount.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mounting can be a pain as well\u2014and costly, too. Virtually all rimfire and pistol suppressors are direct thread, meaning they\u2019ll attach directly to the end of the barrel. On rifles, you can usually get away with a type of universal mount, such as various models of the Q-style Cherry Bomb mount or the SilencerCo ASR System.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount.jpg\" alt=\"Q-Cherry-bomb-mount\" class=\"wp-image-292888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount.jpg\" alt=\"Q-Cherry-bomb-mount\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Cherry-bomb-mount-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Q Cherry Bomb brake\/mount on a Faxon FX7 custom 18-inch build.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are pros and cons to each one, but luckily, there are companies like Rearden Manufacturing that make a whole host of adapter pieces to allow you to thoroughly uniform your mounting systems. Most of my suppressors use Rearden adapters or Q factory Cherry Bombs. A good example of a do-all setup is the SilencerCo Hybrid 46M, a modular suppressor that can be adapted to virtually any centerfire rifle up to .458 Winchester Magnum. If you have five rifles, you\u2019d need five mounts, and at around $100 a pop, you\u2019ll be looking at the cost of a used pistol just to have interchangeability on your rifles with the suppressor\u2014it\u2019s something to be aware of if you want to add the quick mounting capability to your rifles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M.jpg\" alt=\"SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M\" class=\"wp-image-292890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M.jpg\" alt=\"SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Hybrid-46M-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SilencerCo Hybrid 46M mounted on a 20-inch .450 Bushmaster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-one-trick-pony\"><strong>One-Trick Pony<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In contrast, some people have a very specific end-use, and a very specific caliber requirement for what they want to suppress. It\u2019s this type of shooter who benefits most from a sealed, fixed-caliber suppressor, and where a great deal of weight savings over modular designs can be found.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a hunter using .30-caliber and 6.5mm centerfire rifles, you can easily use a single suppressor that can directly thread to your barrel, seeing as how both bore diameters commonly use a 5\/8-24 thread pattern. If weight savings and efficient length is paramount, this is arguably your best option. You don\u2019t have to worry about QD mounts\u2014just a thread protector for your unused rifles in the safe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount.jpg\" alt=\"SilencerCo-ASR-Mount\" class=\"wp-image-292891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount.jpg\" alt=\"SilencerCo-ASR-Mount\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-ASR-Mount-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The SilencerCo ASR mount.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can add significant weight with mounts and hardware to where things get cumbersome, so keep that in mind as you shop. Hunting rifles should ideally be light, and every added ounce can change the balance and handling of your rifle, especially on thin-barreled walking or pack rifles with longer barrels.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see that these sealed designs, like the Q Jumbo Shrimp featured in photos of this article, are very small and add only a little length to the rifle. I routinely shoot this suppressor on my 6.5mm bolt guns and 5.56mm AR carbines. It\u2019s not the quietest suppressor out there, but it is light.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor.jpg\" alt=\"Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor\" class=\"wp-image-292892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor.jpg\" alt=\"Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Q-Jumbo-Shrimp-AR-suppressor-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Q Jumbo Shrimp on a custom-built Brownells M16A1 with fast-twist 1:7 barrel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The shorter you go the louder a suppressor will be. It\u2019s a trade-off. If you\u2019re wanting maximum noise reduction, however, that comes with weight and length. If you\u2019re wanting to simply take the edge off the blast and control recoil, this type of suppressor will be your best friend. Not everyone wants a huge can\u2014just having something that allows you to focus on the shot is enough. My Jumbo Shrimp still hurts my ears on a 16-inch AR in 5.56 NATO, but it\u2019s a pleasure on my Brownells M16A1 retro 20-inch. On a 24-inch 6.5 Creedmoor, my ears barely ring at the crack of the shot. Wearing hearing protection is still the best way to go, but you get the idea.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR.jpg\" alt=\"Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR\" class=\"wp-image-292893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR.jpg\" alt=\"Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rearden-suppressor-mount-AR-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rearden makes a great birdcage-style mount; while not period correct, the wheat color adds a bit of a cool factor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-can-for-all-conditions\"><strong>A Can for All Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The downside of using a sealed can, long or short, is the limited options you have. If you\u2019ve got a shorty carbine\u2014say a 16-inch .308 Win.\u2014and you want to suppress it with your .30-caliber suppressor, well, you\u2019re stuck at whatever length and weight you have. The market for modular suppressors has grown and the two featured here, the SilencerCo Hybrid 46M and Omega 36M, are the pinnacle of adaptability. But they also come with a weight penalty. These are my heaviest suppressors, but they can be made to work with any rifles and pistols I currently have \u2026 though not rimfire.<\/p>\n<p>The adapter parts on these suppressors allow me to change from direct thread to QD mounts. Rearden makes a Q-style adapter so I can use them with the Cherry Bomb. I can change length and endcap bore size, and I can change the rifle mount to a pistol adapter piston. These are utterly impressive in how many different cartridges can be used with them. If you\u2019re maxing out at a 9mm bore, get the 36M. You can run .350 Legend for deer hunting, then swap it onto a .338 Lapua or 8.6 Blackout. Take the rear mount off and install a pistol piston, then use it on your Sig or Glock. Don\u2019t like all the length and weight shooting pistols? Shorten it by unscrewing the forward baffle stack and re-install the endcap. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M.jpg\" alt=\"SilencerCo-Omega-36M\" class=\"wp-image-292889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M.jpg\" alt=\"SilencerCo-Omega-36M\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SilencerCo-Omega-36M-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The SilencerCo Omega 36M in \u201cK\u201d mode (top), which is common lingo for \u201ckurz,\u201d meaning \u201cshort,\u201d in German. It\u2019ll take the edge off a .308 Win. but is certainly not as quiet as with the full baffle stack (bottom).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Modular suppressors are incredible and offer a tremendous amount of utility. I\u2019ve dropped over a dozen big-bodied whitetails in the past 2 years with the 46M on my .450 Bushmaster, and it has changed deer hunting for me. However, that rifle is already heavy, and putting this large suppressor on certainly makes it harder to handle. My total carry weight is just under 15 pounds, making it quite the pain in the you-know-where to lug around. I plan on dropping this weight down with some new carbon-fiber parts soon.<\/p>\n<p>Weight on already heavy guns is my main complaint, but it\u2019s more of a problem on lighter guns, where you can immediately feel the difference in balance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stackin-baffles\"><strong>Stackin\u2019 Baffles<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Some suppressors, like the JK Armament 155 series also pictured in this article, offer even more capability by nature of their design. This added utility largely has to do with maintainability, and you can, in fact, shoot rimfire and cast lead bullets through these safely, provided you clean them before switching to standard centerfire. The design is modular in the same spirit as other modular cans, but you can disassemble these down to the individual baffle.<\/p>\n<p>This means you can shoot Earth\u2019s dirtiest ammo and simply take them all the way apart to scrub the baffles. Not only that, but you can also \u201ctune\u201d them to the length that best suits you. If you want to save some weight or reduce length, you can reduce the stack; if you want maximum suppression, you can go longer.<\/p>\n<p>These suppressors are ideal if you\u2019re a fan of lever guns or running cast handloads for plinking or fun. The utility here is just so nice, and you can really get your money\u2019s worth out of this product line. Now, you\u2019ll need to decide what you want your initial internal baffle stack to be\u2014for instance, .45-caliber, 9mm, .30-caliber, etc.\u2014but you can change the endcap. I use a JK 9mm-bore can with a .22-caliber endcap on some of my 5.56mm AR rifles \u2026 but I\u2019ve also used it on .350 Legend and .308 Win. I use a .22 bore JK suppressor in rifle size for my .22LR rimfire rifles, but I\u2019ve also used it on 5.56mm carbines after cleaning. There\u2019s just so much utility here that it\u2019s hard to go wrong.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps.jpg\" alt=\"suppressor-endcaps\" class=\"wp-image-292887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps.jpg\" alt=\"suppressor-endcaps\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-endcaps-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The JK 155 has interchangeable endcaps, much like the SilencerCo 36M. The Q Jumbo Shrimp is a sealed design that has no removable parts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suppressor-thoughts\"><strong>Suppressor Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As a dedicated suppressor shooter, I try to be objective about my end use. Guns today get heavy very fast as accessories mount, and it\u2019s possible to overload a gun with weight and length. I like shorter barrels with suppressors, as I like to have maximum suppression on my hunting guns. However, there\u2019s no getting around the fact that many suppressors will add almost a pound to the muzzle in centerfire calibers. It\u2019s hard to have a truly light and maneuverable gun when you\u2019re deliberately adding weight, and this goes double for pistols.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a reasonable expectation and aren\u2019t trying to get your suppressor to do something it wasn\u2019t made for, well, you\u2019ll have a great time. Suppressors are great tools when you understand what you\u2019re getting into. My advice is not to buy one based on online reviews or the scrawling of a gunwriter like myself; instead, make the time to go find a dealer or NFA shop and ask to demo products.<\/p>\n<p>That, or get yourself to an event like <a href=\"https:\/\/canconevent.com\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CANCON<\/a> and try out a bunch. In the end, I know you\u2019ll be fine because, like me, you\u2019ll get the bug and end up having to explain to the wife that this new suppressor does something different than the last seven \u2026 or was it eight?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This article originally appeared in the Suppressor Special 2024 issue of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gundigestservice.com\/customer\/subscribe.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gun Digest the Magazine<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>More On Suppressors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-29\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #333; text-align: center;\">Next Step: Get your FREE Printable Target Pack<\/h2>\n<p>Enhance your shooting precision with our 62 MOA Targets, perfect for rifles and handguns. Crafted in collaboration with Storm Tactical for accuracy and versatility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to the Gun Digest email newsletter<\/strong> and get your downloadable target pack sent straight to your inbox. Stay updated with the latest firearms info in the industry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The author covers a few facts you should know before starting your suppressor-buying journey. In the past few years, I\u2019ve become something of a suppressor collector. I have a pretty decent number of tax stamps, and I really enjoy using suppressors on all my modern guns. 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