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sevenhelmet

Low calorie attack from the Heartland
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Why on Earth would anyone need a silencer?

A suppressor attenuates the flash and report of the weapon it's attached to, making it less obtrusive to shoot on the range, and less likely to cause temporary (or permanent) hearing loss when discharging without (or even with) hearing protection, e.g. home-defense, or even hunting where legal.

For range shooting, it can help you be a better neighbor to both adjacent lanes, and nearby properties. Makes it sound like someone is building a house down the street, rather than coming through the wall next to your head.

It doesn't turn the firearm into an "assassination tool" (a suppressed weapon is much longer and less concealable), and it doesn't make the weapon "silent"- there is still a very noticeable report, even with subsonic ammo. So there are plenty of reasons for a firearms enthusiast, hunter, or anyone who believes in the right to defend one's life to want a suppressor. It doesn't add any danger and makes shooting some firearms more enjoyable- isn't that reason enough?

I'd love to own at least one suppressor, but living in CA makes it effectively impossible to enjoy (can't have it here), so I'd have to go through even more hoops to keep it with family in TX and I'd almost never see it.
 
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A suppressor attenuates the flash and report of the weapon it's attached to, making it less obtrusive to shoot on the range, and less likely to cause temporary (or permanent) hearing loss when discharging without (or even with) hearing protection, e.g. home-defense, or even hunting where legal.

For range shooting, it can help you be a better neighbor to both adjacent lanes, and nearby properties. Makes it sound like someone is building a house down the street, rather than coming through the wall next to your head.

It doesn't turn the firearm into an "assassination tool" (a suppressed weapon is much longer and less concealable), and it doesn't make the weapon "silent"- there is still a very noticeable report, even with subsonic ammo. So there are plenty of reasons for a firearms enthusiast, hunter, or anyone who believes in the right to defend one's life to want a suppressor. It doesn't add any danger and makes shooting some firearms more enjoyable- isn't that reason enough?

I'd love to own at least one suppressor, but living in CA makes it effectively impossible to enjoy (can't have it here), so I'd have to go through even more hoops to keep it with family in TX and I'd almost never see it.
Good data on the requirement and difference between a silencer and a suppressor; thanks.
 

Rocketman

Rockets Up
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Buy a can from a well established, innovative company with excellent customer service that is likely to be around in 5 or 10 years. SilencerCo, Surefire, Gemtech and maybe Advance Armament Co come to mind. Research specifications, pricing etc all you want but buy for the customer service and flexibility IMHO.

I own 3 cans, all from SilencerCo. A Sparrow .22 can that gets moved between a Ruger 22/45 pistol and a CZ 452 bolt action rifle. A Saker 556 can that stays mostly on my go-to SBR but can be mounted on any of my 5.56 ARs. I also have an Omega 7.62 that's still in jail waiting for a stamp. The stamp should be approved in the next couple of weeks. I'm really excited about the Omega. It's designed for 7.62 weapons and my intent is to keep it mostly on my 300 BLK AR. Because all my rifles have a common mount the Omega can also be used on my 6.8 AR, all of my 5.56 AR's and any future 30 cal toy I might stumble on.

Mostly I got into silencers just because I can. The fun factor is way up there. It also doesn't hurt that I keep an AR in the corner for HD. Many moons ago I fired an M16 in a closed room with no ear pro. I don't ever intend to do that again.

Piss off a liberal.....buy a can.
 

sevenhelmet

Low calorie attack from the Heartland
pilot
Good data on the requirement and difference between a silencer and a suppressor; thanks.

Of note, the terms are used interchangeably, and suppressors are often listed in legal terms as "silencers". However, I am aware of no product that makes a firearm silent.
 
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