Osprey 45 Offset Suppressor

[MoscowMike]

I took my new Osprey 45 out to the range yesterday. I like the way it works, the sound reduction with both .45 (1911) and 9mm (FM Hi-Power) was very good.

It took me about seven months for the tax-stamp to be approved, as a pre-existing trust through Silencer Central.

Switching between the two calibers isn’t too much of a pain, but I would like to get a second spring and screw fitting so I could assemble them onto the .45 and 9mm pistons and just be able to swap the complete unit in and out.

While the offset design does allow you to see the top of the front sight just above the top of the can, on my two pistols it is somewhat obscured by the black rear of the suppressor.

I think I’ll try to use some white out on the back of the can so it’s easier to center the front sight in the rear notch. If that works I’ll think about a more permanent paint.

On both pistols, at 10 yards it shoots a bit low with the can attached. I’ll have to do more shooting to see if that’s me or the suppressor. Maybe on a warmer day!

Osprey

Fun stuff!

 

[MachIVshooter]

I took my new Osprey 45 out to the range yesterday. I like the way it works, the sound reduction with both .45 (1911) and 9mm (FM Hi-Power) was very good.

It took me about seven months for the tax-stamp to be approved, as a pre-existing trust through Silencer Central.

Switching between the two calibers isn’t too much of a pain, but I would like to get a second spring and screw fitting so I could assemble them onto the .45 and 9mm pistons and just be able to swap the complete unit in and out.

While the offset design does allow you to see the top of the front sight just above the top of the can, on my two pistols it is somewhat obscured by the black rear of the suppressor.

I think I’ll try to use some white out on the back of the can so it’s easier to center the front sight in the rear notch. If that works I’ll think about a more permanent paint.

On both pistols, at 10 yards it shoots a bit low with the can attached. I’ll have to do more shooting to see if that’s me or the suppressor. Maybe on a warmer day!

Osprey

Fun stuff!

Griffin Cam-Lok or EZ-lok will allow you to swap between hosts with different muzzle threads without a piston change.

It is normal for POI to be lower with a can installed.

 

[MoscowMike]

Nice - I gather that would require a new piston and two Cam-Lok barrel adaptors, one in .5“ -28 and the other in .578” -28. Looks like $200, then covers for the barrel adapters might be useful for another $120. EZ Lok a bit cheaper.
Pity I didn’t think about this before buying the 9mm and .45 pistons from SilencerCo.

 

[MachIVshooter]

Yeah, there's a bit of investment.

The system also practically eliminates the issue of pistol cans working loose as long as you sufficiently torque or use a thread locker on the muzzle adapters, so that's a consideration.

I don't use it on handguns because, well, we make suppressors and have no shortage of them to dedicate to hosts. But I do use Cam-Lok on some tube fed centerfires, namely my Marlin 27S rifles, because cans have to be removed for reloading and it's MUCH faster than direct thread.

 

[GBExpat]

But I do use Cam-Lok on some tube fed centerfires, namely my Marlin 27S rifles, because cans have to be removed for reloading and it's MUCH faster than direct thread.

<chuckle> Not only do you have multiple 27Ses but you also have them threaded for cans.

I bet those suppressed Marlins are really quiet as I have always deemed my 27S to be borderline OK for open-field-shooting sans earpro.

 

[MoscowMike]

Griffen’s video does mention another issue with handguns, removing the barrel adapter if you want to do a detail cleaning. On the 1911 that’s not an issue because you can pull the barrel and bushing out from the front, but the Hi-Power, and many others, require you to pull the barrel out backwards.
Guess that depends on how you feel about cleaning pistols. I like cleaning from the chamber end, but with the barrel adapter protecting the muzzle you don’t likely need to be concerned about damaging the barrel crown.

I know a man who has CDO. That's OCD with the letters in alphabetical order.

 

[MachIVshooter]

<chuckle> Not only do you have multiple 27Ses but you also have them threaded for cans.

I bet those suppressed Marlins are really quiet as I have always deemed my 27S to be borderline OK for open-field-shooting sans earpro.

Yeah, one .32-20 and one in .25-20.

With subsonic cast loads, it's a mouse fart. Using our Cheetah .32 cal can or one of our 9mm suppressors, these rounds sound about the same as .22 LR with a good suppressor, except with 2-3 times the bullet weight.

I also have Remington model 25s and vintage Marlins 1894s and an 1889 chambered in those two rounds and suppressed. Recently got the wife a 1923 Winchester 92 in .32-20, but I don't know that we'll bother threading it. There are more issues with doing the Winchesters than the Marlins, and with those light sub loads, it's not particularly bothersome to naked ears even without a can.

This is the .32-20 with an internal thread job and male-male adapter:





The .25-20 was rough when I got it with pitting, muzzle damage and a mangled magazine tube. So I fabbed new inner & outer magazine tubes from thin walled stainless, shortened & threaded the barrel, and refinished the whole thing in SOCOM Black moly resin

 

[MachIVshooter]

Griffen’s video does mention another issue with handguns, removing the barrel adapter if you want to do a detail cleaning. On the 1911 that’s not an issue because you can pull the barrel and bushing out from the front, but the Hi-Power, and many others, require you to pull the barrel out backwards.
Guess that depends on how you feel about cleaning pistols. I like cleaning from the chamber end, but with the barrel adapter protecting the muzzle you don’t likely need to be concerned about damaging the barrel crown.

I know a man who has CDO. That's OCD with the letters in alphabetical order.

It's not necessary to completely remove the barrel for cleaning, you can work around it by moving it fore & aft and tilting it.

This is the same situation with many of the pistol barrels we thread, as the extensions often have a flange

 

[GBExpat]

Yeah, one .32-20 and one in .25-20. ... <snip>

Mine is .32-20.

Thanks for the pics & explanation. It is going to be awhile before this smile leaves my face.

 

[jmorris]

So I fabbed new inner & outer magazine tubes from thin walled stainless, shortened & threaded the barrel, and refinished the whole thing in SOCOM Black moly resin

First “tactical” lever I thought was aesthetically pleasing. Guess they just need some wood and fewer rails, for me.

Nice, as usual.