Originally Posted By: B585Originally Posted By: Kino MAnother thing I would add to a newbie is be very leery of a "value" in the suppressor world. Its pretty much a lifetime investment and if you can only afford one, buy a quality suppressor that can be ran on all your guns. That's why I can't say enough good about the TOMB system and a .30cal can from SAS. If you mostly hunt look at the Reaper. Shoot a bunch look at the Arbiter or Resistor. You WILL be happy you did!
I am a newb to suppressors, but not to researching products. Besides guns, my other big interest outside of family is diesel trucks. Db ratings are much like dyno numbers in that if the numbers don't come the same gun, same ammo, same range, same weather, etc., they don't mean a whole lot. At least for me, third parties testing multiple products under the exact same conditions is the best marketing out there. Besides Db reduction, I would guess POI, precision/accuracy are important features for the people on this forum since it is geared towards hunting.....well it seems like weight is also important to most people here. We all have to look at how we plan to use the suppressor so that we can make the best decision possible. For example, for tactical/SHTF purposes, I want a small and light weight suppressor and Db reduction isn't the primary concern. For hunting purposes, I could care less about weight because I am use to carrying a lot more weight a few miles or more in the woods. For others, that may be their primary concern. Finally, there is durability and warranty. Although I think there are several excellent manufactures of suppressors, a lifetime warranty doesn't help if the companies out of business.
On db reduction and getting BS numbers. Tim at SAS uses milspec standards and meter.
B&K 2209 meter, 1.6 meters high 1 meter to the left of the wepaon. On line with the bore.
There is also specs about vegetation as well, but I won't boar you with that.
Not all manufacturers use the same specs, so their numbers look better. If you asked me to help you choose a can for,your needs, i would say" SAS Arbitor, if your shooting a 6.5 cal or less the Barricade. They both meet or exceed all your needs.
Accuracy, little to poi shift, great interface between brake and suppressor, larger surface area between the two equals better accuracy.
Arbitor is 12.4 ozs 9"
Barricade is 10ozs 6"
SAS cans have a great tone, it's slightly different then most, flat and lower. It is more appealing to me. Not factual based, just IMHO.
Both are ready to form 3 as well.
Secondly TBAC.
The Ultra series in a 7" model in the Cb which a brake attach can.
8.7oz, 7"
Ready in Aug or so to your dealer.
Good can accurate, light, on pare with SAS, lag in production is the biggest issue.
Both cans would meet or acceed your needs. Your not going. To go wrong with either one.
When you purchase a suppressor I beleive in "buy once cry once."
With the amount of time and money put into the purchase get a quality precision can.
It's not a normal firearms purchase.
I own several brands of cans, SAS tbac, Yhm, gem tech, SF, AAC, SICO, GRIFFIN. I shoot the SAS the most, then SICO 22lr cans, and TBAC. Each tailored to a secific mission. If I had to grab one can and one wepaon to go off to war.... AI AXMC with 308 barrel, and the Arbitor.
Just my thoughts.
RLTW
STEVE