Silencers on many firearns

FuzzyBunny · May 25, 2013, 10:19 PM

(First I'm sorry I for sot how to spell surpesrers)

Lets assume I had a Mac-10 in 45 with a silencer.
Would it be on ie: legal to use the same on 45 on assorted .45 cal pistols semi auto and rifles with no legal problems?

Keep in mind I would have the tax stamp on my person when using on other firearm?

This may seem a dumb question but I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to ATF regs.

Willie Sutton · May 25, 2013, 10:39 PM

^^ Yes.

The supressor is registered as it's own entity. You can attach it to anything you like, or use it as a paperweight.

Willie

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Liberty Suppressors · May 29, 2013, 02:02 PM

Some of our suppressors are rated for over 30 calibers. So shooting your suppressor on another gun or even another caliber is perfectly legal.

JustinJ · May 30, 2013, 10:01 AM

Legal. Just remember to get a can with an available spacer so it can be used on fixed barrels too.

LawBot5000 · May 31, 2013, 06:49 PM

Be aware of the differences between cans though.

Cans designed for 22LR will generally lack the ability to withstand centerfire ammo but they will usually be capable of being taken apart for cleaning.

Cans designed for 223 are safe to use with 22LR, but will gunk up with lead and soot if you do so.

Cans designed for short recoil pistols (ie most 9mm and greater calibers) will have a nielsen device which aids with the operation of the gun. Most cans designed for rifle or SMG use will not have such a device, so some pistols might not cycle properly.

Cans designed for center fire pistol cartridges will often not be safe for use with centerfire rifle cartridges due to the much higher pressures involved. Even relatively small changes like shooting 45 super through some 45 acp cans can harm them. Shooting something like 458 socom or 308 through a 45 can might damage it unless the manufacturer says otherwise.

But for stuff like shooting 223 out of a can designed for 308 or 338 is just fine or shooting 9mm through a 45 acp can.

May 25, 2013, 10:19 PM	#1
FuzzyBunny Member Join Date: June 28, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 485	Silencers on many firearns (First I'm sorry I for sot how to spell surpesrers) Lets assume I had a Mac-10 in 45 with a silencer. Would it be on ie: legal to use the same on 45 on assorted .45 cal pistols semi auto and rifles with no legal problems? Keep in mind I would have the tax stamp on my person when using on other firearm? This may seem a dumb question but I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to ATF regs.

May 30, 2013, 10:01 AM	#4
JustinJ Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,491	Legal. Just remember to get a can with an available spacer so it can be used on fixed barrels too. __________________ Experience demands that man is the only animal which devours his own kind, for I can apply no milder term to the general prey of the rich on the poor. Thomas Jefferson

May 25, 2013, 10:39 PM	#2
Willie Sutton Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 84	^^ Yes. The supressor is registered as it's own entity. You can attach it to anything you like, or use it as a paperweight. Willie .

May 29, 2013, 02:02 PM	#3
Liberty Suppressors Member Join Date: October 4, 2012 Posts: 8	Some of our suppressors are rated for over 30 calibers. So shooting your suppressor on another gun or even another caliber is perfectly legal.

May 31, 2013, 06:49 PM	#5
LawBot5000 Member Join Date: February 23, 2007 Location: Florida mostly Posts: 607	Be aware of the differences between cans though. Cans designed for 22LR will generally lack the ability to withstand centerfire ammo but they will usually be capable of being taken apart for cleaning. Cans designed for 223 are safe to use with 22LR, but will gunk up with lead and soot if you do so. Cans designed for short recoil pistols (ie most 9mm and greater calibers) will have a nielsen device which aids with the operation of the gun. Most cans designed for rifle or SMG use will not have such a device, so some pistols might not cycle properly. Cans designed for center fire pistol cartridges will often not be safe for use with centerfire rifle cartridges due to the much higher pressures involved. Even relatively small changes like shooting 45 super through some 45 acp cans can harm them. Shooting something like 458 socom or 308 through a 45 can might damage it unless the manufacturer says otherwise. But for stuff like shooting 223 out of a can designed for 308 or 338 is just fine or shooting 9mm through a 45 acp can.