Originally Posted By: pyscodogWhile I don't even own a suppressor, I still have a question or two. Why would you want to and what is to be gained by doing it?
suppressors are not just for subsonic usage.
hearing safety for the shooter alone is enough reason. being polite to those around you is another.
it may not be enough for all guns to be hearing safe, but even wearing disposable foamies in your ears is still better than shooting any firearm with nothing in play. so think of it if nothing else as layered protection for you and those around you.
using a suppressor in conjunction with other wearable ear protection also acts as layered protection for you. think using foamies under muffs for shooting magnums or firearms with muzzle brakes.
additionally hunting supersonic suppressed makes it trickier for your game to know where the shot came from if you need a follow up shot or are trying to take several animals at once. it completely changes the sound signature of the shot even from a short distance away (lets say even 25-50 yds)
now that i have my suppressor, i put it on everything its caliber/pressure suitable for.
hth answer some of your questions