Suppressor for the Homesteader

[Mike_S]

The following would be good cans for 9mm, Most of these cans have 45 cal versions also. most all will handle more than a 9mm

Silencer co 36m
https://www.silencershop.com/silencerco-omega-36m.html
Griffin armament bushmaster 36
https://www.silencershop.com/griffin-ar ... er-36.html
Rugged alaskan 360
https://www.silencershop.com/rugged-sup ... n-360.html
Dead air wolfman
https://www.silencershop.com/dead-air-wolfman.html
Banish 45
https://www.silencercentral.com/products/banish-45/

Since we are into the 45 call cans
Griffen bushmaster 46 g2
https://www.silencershop.com/griffin-bu ... er-46.html
Silencer co 46m
https://www.silencershop.com/silencerco-hybrid-46m.html
Dead air primal
https://www.silencershop.com/dead-air-primal.html

So, one thing to keep in mind is how much lead ammo you shoot. If you shoot lead ammo regularly, you want to pick a can that can be disassembled and cleaned in a tumbler. If you shoot plated, coated or jacketed only, then you can make do with a sealed can.

How important is that? Well, after about 600 rounds of 38 lead and 45 colt lead, my can weighed about half a pound more. After a long time, your sound reduction will be minimal.

What did i go with, Griffen bushmaster 46v2. I'll likely pick up a bushmaster 36 also.

That is a great list! Thank you for the effort!

[Vaquero]

Agree. Maybe that will change some day.

Not with the POS's that are in charge.

RP

[DsGrouse]

The following would be good cans for 9mm, Most of these cans have 45 cal versions also. most all will handle more than a 9mm

Silencer co 36m
https://www.silencershop.com/silencerco-omega-36m.html
Griffin armament bushmaster 36
https://www.silencershop.com/griffin-ar ... er-36.html
Rugged alaskan 360
https://www.silencershop.com/rugged-sup ... n-360.html
Dead air wolfman
https://www.silencershop.com/dead-air-wolfman.html
Banish 45
https://www.silencercentral.com/products/banish-45/

Since we are into the 45 call cans
Griffen bushmaster 46 g2
https://www.silencershop.com/griffin-bu ... er-46.html
Silencer co 46m
https://www.silencershop.com/silencerco-hybrid-46m.html
Dead air primal
https://www.silencershop.com/dead-air-primal.html

So, one thing to keep in mind is how much lead ammo you shoot. If you shoot lead ammo regularly, you want to pick a can that can be disassembled and cleaned in a tumbler. If you shoot plated, coated or jacketed only, then you can make do with a sealed can.

How important is that? Well, after about 600 rounds of 38 lead and 45 colt lead, my can weighed about half a pound more. After a long time, your sound reduction will be minimal.

What did i go with, Griffen bushmaster 46v2. I'll likely pick up a bushmaster 36 also.

That is a great list! Thank you for the effort!

That is by no means a complete list. As it does not include normal pistol caliber cans, ie those cans not rated for centerfire rifle cartridges. I decided to put up cans that can fire center fire rifle also, as a way to encourage more people to shoot suppressed.

[Vaquero]

Never shot a suppressed firearm.
And like Al, stated, way to much bs to go through for my liking.
Besides way out here I have NO need for one.

RP

[DsGrouse]

Shooting suppressed much less fatigueing on my ears.. I have enough hearing loss, that even with muffs, shooting unsuppressed, my ears will ring for days

[markiver54]

Shooting suppressed much less fatigueing on my ears.. I have enough hearing loss, that even with muffs, shooting unsuppressed, my ears will ring for days

This is exactly what I was about to say. The main reason I would use one is to protect my hearing. Could not agree more Grouse!
This alone should be enough to make it easier to obtain one.

[Vaquero]

Shooting suppressed much less fatigueing on my ears.. I have enough hearing loss, that even with muffs, shooting unsuppressed, my ears will ring for days

This is exactly what I was about to say. The main reason I would use one is to protect my hearing. Could not agree more Grouse!
This alone should be enough to make it easier to obtain one.

But it's not... You have to pay for it up front, then you have to apply for the stupid stamp, another $200, which has to go with you where ever you want to shoot it.
That which takes a year to be Approved, if you're lucky.
Then when you pass your spouse or kids have the task of getting rid of it.
Can only imagine what kinda PIA that would be.

RP

[markiver54]

Shooting suppressed much less fatigueing on my ears.. I have enough hearing loss, that even with muffs, shooting unsuppressed, my ears will ring for days

This is exactly what I was about to say. The main reason I would use one is to protect my hearing. Could not agree more Grouse!
This alone should be enough to make it easier to obtain one.

But it's not... You have to pay for it up front, then you have to apply for the stupid stamp, another $200, which has to go with you where ever you want to shoot it.
That which takes a year to be Approved, if you're lucky.
Then when you pass your spouse or kids have the task of getting rid of it.
Can only imagine what kinda PIA that would be.

RP

Very unfortunate.
As far as the hearing damage goes, they would probably say, " Then don't be shooting ". Because it relates to guns...

[BigAl52]

If your ears are ringing after shooting with muffs on then Id say your muffs arent very good. Get a better quality muff and use ear plugs with the muffs. Not trying to deter the purchase of a suppressor if you like that sort of thing to each there own. Im just not willing to participate in another money grab by the feds.

[markiver54]

If your ears are ringing after shooting with muffs on then Id say your muffs arent very good. Get a better quality muff and use ear plugs with the muffs. Not trying to deter the purchase of a suppressor if you like that sort of thing to each there own. Im just not willing to participate in another money grab by the feds.

My muffs are some of the best available. I do double up with plugs as well. That is fine for casual shooting. I'm picturing a self defense situation when I can't ask a four legged or two legged threat to WAIT while I put on my hearing protection. Saving my life comes first of course, but, I don't want to be deaf for the rest of my life either.

[BigAl52]

If your ears are ringing after shooting with muffs on then Id say your muffs arent very good. Get a better quality muff and use ear plugs with the muffs. Not trying to deter the purchase of a suppressor if you like that sort of thing to each there own. Im just not willing to participate in another money grab by the feds.

My muffs are some of the best available. I do double up with plugs as well. That is fine for casual shooting. I'm picturing a self defense situation when I can't ask a four legged or two legged threat to WAIT while I put on my hearing protection. Saving my life comes first of course, but, I don't want to be deaf for the rest of my life either.

How often is that going to take place and one shot without muffs isnt going to make you deaf the rest of your life. 99% of people out there that are hunting are not using suppressors.

[markiver54]

If your ears are ringing after shooting with muffs on then Id say your muffs arent very good. Get a better quality muff and use ear plugs with the muffs. Not trying to deter the purchase of a suppressor if you like that sort of thing to each there own. Im just not willing to participate in another money grab by the feds.

My muffs are some of the best available. I do double up with plugs as well. That is fine for casual shooting. I'm picturing a self defense situation when I can't ask a four legged or two legged threat to WAIT while I put on my hearing protection. Saving my life comes first of course, but, I don't want to be deaf for the rest of my life either.

99% of people out there that are hunting are not using suppressors.

But those 99%, know that they're going to hopefully be shooting, and have time to put on their hearing protection.
Like I said though, I was referring to a home\personal defense situation, not hunting. it is different outside, as you know. I will probably never own one, however, if I did, I could see having one on my home defense weapon/weapons.
That ONE large bore shot, INDOORS! could be the one to do it.

[Mags]

.... 99% of people out there that are hunting are not using suppressors.

How many of those 99% hunters can afford to own one?

[fortyshooter]

I went thru Silencer Central to purchase my suppressor and setting it up in a Trust which was included in the purchase solved the issue of passing it on to whom I listed in the Trust. Yes one reason I got it was for use if needed in a home defense situation but it is fun to plink steel with it without hearing protection! One thought I have is if the regulations were taken off during this current time of all the drive by shootings in some areas how long would it be before the thugs had them on the street with quieter shootings? Just a thought.

[BigAl52]

.... 99% of people out there that are hunting are not using suppressors.

How many of those 99% hunters can afford to own one?

I cant and as I have already said dont want to

[GFK]

It is a thought. But, because of the Gov'ment, I probably won’t.