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highline_56
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I have the Silencerco Sparrow. Great can, easy to clean. Only slight downside is a little first round pop on pistol hosts.
I have the Silencerco Sparrow. Great can, easy to clean. Only slight downside is a little first round pop on pistol hosts.
Hyrulejedi86
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I'll second the SiCo Sparrow, but add two others. The SiCo Spectre II and the Dead Air Mask hd are both excellent cans. The only drawback for the sparrow is a first round pop on pistols, as stated above.
I own the sparrow and the spectre II and both are excellent. Earlier this year I was helping my bother in law take out some pest racoons and shoot at a pair of them probably 50 yards away with a pistol and a rifle. We missed the first couple shots as it was nearly dark and they didn't even know what was happening so they didn't even try to run until a bullet hit right next to one.
I own the sparrow and the spectre II and both are excellent. Earlier this year I was helping my bother in law take out some pest racoons and shoot at a pair of them probably 50 yards away with a pistol and a rifle. We missed the first couple shots as it was nearly dark and they didn't even know what was happening so they didn't even try to run until a bullet hit right next to one.
greyling22
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I have the deadair mask. No complaints, no first round pop. The only real reason I took it over the spectre is that I think the spectre is kind of ugly. Ruled out the sparrow and all monocore designs for first round pop. Ruger silent sr looks kind of interesting and the tacsol axiom is supposed to be nice. I have tried the surefire Ryder and was very unimpressed.
I'd avoid all cans with aluminum in them so you can dip them clean.
I'd avoid all cans with aluminum in them so you can dip them clean.
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Arizona_Mike
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The Sparrow is a bit dated but it still tests well: http://blog.silencershop.com/22-suppressor-test-results/
The ability to suppress 5.7x28mm is another strong point of the Sparrow.
Mike
The ability to suppress 5.7x28mm is another strong point of the Sparrow.
Mike
pjeski
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Sometimes that's how I clean my sparrow.
greyling22
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my dealer shot the spectre, the sparrow and the ryder back to back to back out of a pistol host at his indoor bullet trap with standard velocity ammo. 3 rounds each. spectre and sparrow were demo cans, the ryder was new in box (he had just gotten them in). The spectre was quiet on every shot. The sparrow had first round pop that was uncomfortable to me, but hearing safe, and the next 2 sounded like the spectre. All 3 shots on the ryder sounded like the first round pop on the sparrow. neither the dealer nor myself were impressed.
That said, that is not an extensive test, but me first impressions were not good.
and as far as picking a can, this was pretty much the definitive video for me (I bought a deadair, and the video is produced by deadair, so take it with a grain of salt)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiWBaizCf3Y
compares the mask, spectre, liberty regulator, sparrow, ryder, sig sdr-22 and the gemtech g-core on both rifles and pistols.
LocoGringo
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I have the Tactical Solutions Axiom and am very pleased. Compact, lightweight, titanium, is made to handle anything up to .22 magnum and can probably handle a bit more and only cost me $300 from The Silencer Shop when they were running a sale. That's a combo that is hard to beat considering an aluminum silencer is only $100 less as mentioned 2 posts above this one.
I can't speak to the possibility of a first round pop, but I haven't noticed anything unusual about the first round being shot. I use it on both a Ruger 10/22 with a 16.5" barrel and a Ruger 22/45. It's a blast to shoot with.
I can't speak to the possibility of a first round pop, but I haven't noticed anything unusual about the first round being shot. I use it on both a Ruger 10/22 with a 16.5" barrel and a Ruger 22/45. It's a blast to shoot with.
Hyrulejedi86
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Seriously, If I was picking today. I'd go with the dead air mask. No question, the reviews have been nothing but excellent. It's easy to clean like the spectre 2 but with improved design, shorter and lighter.
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My experience with the two types I have:
AAC Element 2: Smaller, lighter, no first round pop on pistols.
Silencerco Sparrow: Larger, heavier, tougher, has first round pop on pistols.
Cleaning is a wash for me, but I have a SS tumbler - I can tumble the AAC baffles, but can't tumble the Sparrow monocore since the end caps are attached to the monocore (would damage finish, don't want to tumble threaded end).
I just bought my first .17 WSM and was disappointed to learn AAC says the Element 2 is not rated for it - the Silencerco Sparrow is.
AAC Element 2: Smaller, lighter, no first round pop on pistols.
Silencerco Sparrow: Larger, heavier, tougher, has first round pop on pistols.
Cleaning is a wash for me, but I have a SS tumbler - I can tumble the AAC baffles, but can't tumble the Sparrow monocore since the end caps are attached to the monocore (would damage finish, don't want to tumble threaded end).
I just bought my first .17 WSM and was disappointed to learn AAC says the Element 2 is not rated for it - the Silencerco Sparrow is.
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This video is a first-round pop test. For me the average of 5-10 rounds is the most important criteria.
Mike
highline_56
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The Mask does look the best right now. I've shot the Sparrow with 5.7 so I know it's a tough can.
Theohazard
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I work at an SOT that also has a range, so I've shot a lot of different .22 cans. The Mask HD is by far my favorite one. It can handle up to 5.7mm, it is super quiet, no FRP, and it's almost as easy to disassemble as the Sparrow.
That's why I bought one. I'm not sure why I waited until I already had five NFA items until I bought a .22 can, but my Mask is definitely my most fun silencer.
That's why I bought one. I'm not sure why I waited until I already had five NFA items until I bought a .22 can, but my Mask is definitely my most fun silencer.
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kitsapshooter
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If you have a lathe build your own. 22 cans are pretty easy to. Get the stamp and you are good to go.
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Since the OP asked about coon/varmint hunting, I'm assuming he is considering a 22 rifle as his host. I have a Silencerco Sparrow, and on a rifle, it is wonderful. It has no effect on point of impact, and on a rifle length barrel(16"), no FRP.
I have 3 different threaded 10/22s, and run standard velocity ammo, Gemtech, CCI and Wolf, and they all cycle reliably. A polymer recoil buffer makes things much quieter for the shooter, not sure if it makes a difference at a distance.
I've had my suppressor for 4 years, and have dispatched close to 100 groundhogs, and my neighbor said just the other day, he wondered where all the GHs went...
I have 3 different threaded 10/22s, and run standard velocity ammo, Gemtech, CCI and Wolf, and they all cycle reliably. A polymer recoil buffer makes things much quieter for the shooter, not sure if it makes a difference at a distance.
I've had my suppressor for 4 years, and have dispatched close to 100 groundhogs, and my neighbor said just the other day, he wondered where all the GHs went...
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I was at my sisters a couple weeks ago siting on the back porch shooting rats in their chicken coupe. They were in the house with the windows open, I was about 30' away.
They said the noise of the impact of the CCI standard 22LR into the rat and sometimes if the rat squealed was louder than the S&W 15-22 and the Liberty Regulator. The chickens never left roost, although the rats keyed in on my shadow.
The only thing with the S&W is I can't hold the action closed to reduce noise even more at the shooters ear,
They said the noise of the impact of the CCI standard 22LR into the rat and sometimes if the rat squealed was louder than the S&W 15-22 and the Liberty Regulator. The chickens never left roost, although the rats keyed in on my shadow.
The only thing with the S&W is I can't hold the action closed to reduce noise even more at the shooters ear,
erkman
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I have a Silencerco Spectre II and an AAC Element 2 but if i was to buy one now I would go with a Dead Air Mask.
Crunchy Frog
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When I first developed an interest in a rimfire can a local dealer recommended buying one that would handle the higher power cartridges like .22 WMR, .17 HMR and 5.7mm. His reasoning was that versatility was more important that weight or purchase price (there being so little resale value in a rimfire can). At the time I did not own any rimfire rifle or pistol other than a .22 LR and did not foresee buying one.
I ended up with an Innovative Arms Apex, which is an aluminum suppressor with a monocore design. I mostly intended to use it on pistols and a lightweight can seemed an advantage. Like most monocore silencers it does have some first round pop. Otherwise it performs as well as my friend's "household name brand" suppressor.
If I were buying a suppressor for use on a rifle for hunting, I would lean towards one of the baffle stack designs, and I would probably get one that can handle the higher power cartridges.
I ended up with an Innovative Arms Apex, which is an aluminum suppressor with a monocore design. I mostly intended to use it on pistols and a lightweight can seemed an advantage. Like most monocore silencers it does have some first round pop. Otherwise it performs as well as my friend's "household name brand" suppressor.
If I were buying a suppressor for use on a rifle for hunting, I would lean towards one of the baffle stack designs, and I would probably get one that can handle the higher power cartridges.
Elkins45
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Is it too late to cancel? Do a little reading about Huntertown. They don't have a good reputation, and since a can is essentially a lifetime purchase you might want to consider buying a decent one to start with.
Elkins, like your tag line on your signature..."Just because a handful of people on the Internet share an opinion doesn't prove it correct" I've read mixed reviews, and just like most reviews, the ones with bad luck usually squawk. The dealer took his out and let me try it, and it seemed functional, easily cleaned, and lifetime guarantee against everything but stupid...hopefully it works out, I won't be full auto. I'll let you know in about a year probably...
Elkins45
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Did you listen to it side-by-side with other cans?
That I did not do..
LocoGringo
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Joshua, when I began shopping around for a .22 suppressor, I was told by someone who I thought was knowledgeable about .22 suppressor designs that a Huntertown Arms suppressor is great. I did everything I could to throw my money at them to buy one, but couldn't succeed in getting a phone call answered or a local dealer getting through to them either. After trying to get 2 or 3 local dealers to work a deal, I gave up and went elsewhere. Glad I did because I ended up with my Axiom...titanium with "K" baffles that can handle 5.7 and all .22 magnums for $550 in my hands (suppressor, transfer fees, shipping, tax stamp). If you get the Huntertown Arms, good luck with any service (and I mean that, not being sarcastic). I seriously TRIED to throw my money at them and couldn't make it happen.
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