Originally Posted By: Rhett SteeleMy head is spinning. I've read reviews after reviews..What should a guy get? I'd like to get one can, a 7.62, and run it on everything I got. Is a Hybrid what I need? Do I get a 7.62 can and get different mounts and end caps for 223?
I'd like to stay in the total package cost of $1000. Silencershop has an OSS with free stamp offer going on right now. Is OSS good?
What can would you get with these lists of requirements?
As Skinney correctly pointed out, and you responded, the application really helps to dictate what you want and get.
Suppression levels really boil down to about the same from most suppressor manufacturers. A DB here or there.
Then it comes down to size and weight. You really have to decide what truly is important to you. If you are going to be tight in, you might want something short and light. But if you have the ability to get comfortable, and are going to be shooting from a bipod or tripod, then weight and length may be less of an issue for you. I have BOTH needs. I run a YHM Phantom .30cal on my .308 PTG-10 coyote gun, but I shoot off of a bipod or tripod on coyote hunts, so a 14lb rifle rig is no concern for me. But I also bought a YHM Turbo 5.56 for my fox/bobcat .17Rem because I don't want to have to lug around a tripod on those hunts.
Next should be mounting options. There is NOTHING wrong with direct thread suppressors. But I like the ability to switch from gun to gun quickly so I opted for QD mounts for my suppressors. But that really is a matter of choice and convenience.
Many suppressor manufacturers offer lifetime warranties so that is a wash. Besides, most guys aren't going to shoot out a suppressor, unless you are someone like Skinney who shoots suppressed, A LOT.
So then comes cost. It ain't cheap getting into the suppressor game. You have the suppressor, then the stamp, then the trust if you go that route, so it can add up real quick. You have to look at total cost so you don't get sticker shock. A $500 suppressor is really going to cost you more like $700-900 when it's all said and done. So if you are looking for under $1000 then you better cap the suppressor cost at under $600. That is going to limit your choices. But there are some really good options out there in that price range.
So as for which one we would recommend, well, that's like everything else. Opinions will vary wildly but there are some really good suppressor connoisseurs in this forum that will offer some really good advice.