Weight Wise, How bad is a suppressed AR?

[.Scarecrow.]

I've seen a 9 oz 5.56 suppressor, some around 10-12 oz. Most I see are around 17-18 and the unreasonable ones (IMO) exceed 20 oz. Even a 10-12 oz seems like a lot of weight to put at the end of a barrel. But for anyone out there who has possibly shot tactically with one, how bad is it to wield a suppressed AR?

 

[YZ]

It feels unbalanced at first (muzzle heavy) but you get used to it. The center of gravity is more away from your body, so a little extra effort is required to control the rifle. What may really get to you during a long drill is the blowback smoke and residue. Expect the chamber to be heavily fouled in a traditional AR.

 

[adelbridge]

Maneuvering with the added length is more significant than the added weight. If you are worried about weight you can buy lighter stock and forend.

 

[YZ]

Adelbridge
Which suppressor did you use on your AR?

 

[Hunterdad]

I had the pleasure of shooting a full auto suppressed AR and I didn't find it any heavier than my RRA Elite Operator.

 

[Bartholomew Roberts]

It makes a difference. I am running a 20oz Ops Inc. 16th model on a 16" barrel and even though it is a reflex suppressor, I still need to do a fair amount of retraining to be comparable with the rifle in a dynamic shooting environment. Once the suppressor comes off my skill level improves noticeably.

The combination of the weight and being far out on the end of a lever does make it some work compared to just a bare muzzle rifle.

 

[C-grunt]

I have a fairly heavy weight YHM Phantom QD for my Colt. It's very noticeable but not to bad. I definitely run the rifle better without it. If you want a dedicated suppressed APR get a light weight can and SBR the rifle.

 

[C-grunt]

Gratuitous video of my canned Colt 6920 on a registered lower.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/...4936FF6-3632-00000429E062E713_zps01f4a46b.mp4

 

[Dr.Rob]

I got to shoot a Ti Thunderbeast on my 6920.. since I normally have a steel 'slip over' flash hider on it.. the difference in weight was negligible. The LENGTH made a difference to be sure, and there's something to be said for a longer-than normal rail system or free float tube that partially covers the can (they get really hot).

 

[adelbridge]

Adelbridge
Which suppressor did you use on your AR?

AAC Cyclone on a 7.62X39 16" AR upper and a 24" .937 barreled LR308. After the 24" bull LR308 the 16" AR-15 feels like a ballon.

 

[Bartholomew Roberts]

I will say that for me the balance is more of an issue than the weight. I've added a heavier stock to my suppressed ARs to help move the balance back. It makes the rifles easier to shoot, even though they are pushing 12lbs loaded with the suppressor attached.

 

[TIMC]

As others have said it is more balance than weight but neither seem too much of an issue to me, you really will get used to it quickly.
I'm running a liberty torch with the QA attachment.

 

[ball3006]

If one pound is too much for you, you might give some serious thought about joining a gym.....chris3

 

[greyling22]

yeah, but it's not 1 pound in your hand, it's maybe a pound and a half being held on a stick 2 feet away from your body.......

 

[Bartholomew Roberts]

And a stick that you are trying to point and hold at a particular point at that.