Sound suppressors prices

[ServiceSoon]

I am looking for a sound suppressor for my RRA sbr. Can anybody explain the qulaity difference between a $250 can and a $1000 can. They have the same noise reduction. Does it have to do with durability? Thanks!

[Avenger29]

Durability, servicability, and I would assume acutal noise reduction all reflect on the price.

The cheaper cans will probably not last as long and will probably not be able to be dissassembled for cleaning.

[aubie515]

You pay for the name on AAC, Gem Tech, SWR, AWC...but those companies have such loyal customers. I like what Gem Tech offers and I will stick with them for my suppressors.


Silencer talk discusses all of the suppressors on their site.


www.silencertalk.com

[Bartholomew Roberts]

Typically the big difference between a $1000 can and a $400 can that have similar durability and sound reduction is size and weight. The cheaper can will be 1-3" longer and weigh 5-8oz more. The other big difference comes in attachment method - a cheaper can is usually just a muzzle mount can that uses the same threads as the flash hider. The more expensive cans will have quick-detach or proprietary mounting systems.

That can be a bigger difference than you think for two reasons:

1) The threads used to attach a 1" and 2oz flash hider are now being used to support a can that weighs 19-27oz and might be as long as 9".

2) It is not unusual for the threading on a standard production AR barrel to be a little off and not concentric. Not a big deal for a flash hider or muzzle brake. Big deal for a suppressor since you can get baffle strikes that destroy the suppressor.

With an SBR, you also need to keep in mind that you are putting a lot more gas and unburnt powder into the suppressor, so heat will build up faster and the blast baffle will take more of a beating. Also keep in mind that some manufacturers don't warranty their products on the shorter barrels. You will want to check that out before you buy.

[Zak Smith]

Remember that a suppressor that can come apart for cleaning, can come apart.

You can get a really good 223 suppressor for $600-700. I've tested the HALO against the M4-2000 and they are more or less similar.

[Rugerdog]

Check out yankee hill machine. They make a .308 QD can that also works great on .223, it reduces it to about the sound of a .22 rimfire. Two birds with one stone?