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5 Great Pistols for Suppressor Use. USA – -(Ammoland. com)- I don’t want to jinx the mojo on this, but it looks as though silencers may come off the “ Mother, may I? ” list before email servers actually fly out of Hillary’s butt. Introduced by Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ) back in October 2015, the Hearing Protection Act aims (see what I did there?) to remove suppressors from the onerous requirements of the National Firearms Act. It’s perfectly legal for anyone legally eligible to buy a gun to acquire a suppressor in 41 of President Stompy Feet’s 57 states. The only gotcha is that you have to do things like send Uncle Spendy $200, fill out lotsa paperwork, ask extra special permission, and submit a left butt cheek print to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The Hearing Protection Act would basically make the process of buying a suppressor identical to that for buying the gun it goes on. Of course, not everyone agrees this is a good idea. Never one to miss out on an opportunity to have a hysterical meltdown, Violence Policy Center Legislative Director Kristen Rand said, “Even though silencers are currently difficult for private citizens to obtain, they have already been used in horrific crimes.” Well, so have spatulas, toilet tank lids, and a jar of gherkin pickles.

Oh, and by the way, according to an NSSF report, “ between 1995 and 2005, the researcher found 153 federal criminal cases involving suppressors, only 15 of which involved the actual use of the suppressor in the commission of a crime.” Remember folks, a lie left unchallenged is… legislation . OK, enough on the politics. Suppressors rock. They provide essential protection against hearing damage, make ranges more friendly to neighbors, and can actually make you shoot better. While they don’t make guns more accurate, removal of that distracting conflagration in front of your face allows you to focus, undistracted, on proper shooting fundamentals. Oh, and they’re more fun than running your own Guppy Mill for fun, profit, and unlimited seafood snacks. Since we’re on the verge of easily accessible silencers for all, I thought it might be appropriate to whip up a list of five pistols that are sooper-dooper for suppressor use. Here goes… Smith & Wesson M&P22 Compact.

There are a number of rimfire pistols that are really great for suppressor use including the new Smith & Wesson Victory, lotsa different Ruger models and pretty much anything jazzed up by the folks at Tactical Innovations. I choose the Smith M&P22 Compact for this list because of its perfect balance with small and uber-light .22LR suppressors. The adjustable sights are just high enough to clear most (if not all) standard sized .22 cans and the rail up front allows you to attach a light or laser. That makes this combo a supreme setup for nocturnal rodent elimination. The short barrel keeps even most (not all) high velocity .22LR loads below the speed of sound, so it’s quiet. The barrel comes threaded, but since the threading is internal to the slide, you’ll need an adapter to mount your silencer. Smith & Wesson's M&P22 Compact with a SilencerCo Sparrow Suppressor. I bought one of these after reviewing it a back and it’s really grown on me. As a .45, much of the standard ammo is already subsonic, so it’s quiet without making an extra effort in ammo selection. For a gun that packs 15+1 rounds of .45 ACP, it’s not as big as you might expect. The factory sights are not only Tritium-powered, but they're also tall enough to see over every suppressor I’ve put on it so far, even the larger multi-caliber models. With all these can-friendly features, you know the barrel is threaded and ready to go. This gun rocks for silent running.

I keep a SilencerCo Osprey 45 on mine. It not only looks cool, but the more rectangular shape of the suppressor keeps the width of the overall package about the same as the slide. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the niftiest suppressor-friendly feature. The FNX Tactical comes with an optics ready frame so you can stick something like a Trijicon RMR up top. The dot clears the suppressor body so it makes a great suppressor-friendly sighting option. The FNX 45 Tactical is a perfect platform for suppressed use. Springfield Armory XDM Threaded. Relatively new on the suppressor ready block are the 9mm and .45 ACP Springfield Armory XDM models. Springfield builds both models from the 4.5” XDM frame, then adds some tweaks for suppression. The 5.28-inch barrels are pre-threaded and suppressor height sights are standard. The 9mm packs 19+1 capacity while the .45 model fits 13+1. Try American Eagle’s new 9mm and .45 ACP Suppressor ammo in these and you’ll be happy.

It’s not only subsonic but makes use of lower “gunk” powders so you have less to clean up after shooting silently. The 9mm also loves most 147-grain loads as they tend to be subsonic too. Springfield Armory XDM Threaded Models in 9mm and .45 ACP shown here with a SilencerCo Osprey (top) and SilencerCo Octane (bottom) Glock G-Pretty Much Any Model. Even though you have to buy your own threaded barrel to swap with the factory one, Glock still makes the list. Here’s why. Replacement threaded barrels for Glock models like the G26, G19, G17 and a host of others are very reasonably priced. While other threaded barrels can easily run into the two c-note range, Glock threaded barrels from suppliers like Lone Wolf are usually just over a hundred bucks. Also, everyone and their brother makes aftermarket sights to fit Glock pistols. As a result, it’s easy to find suppressor height sights. On a whim, I suppressed the little Glock 26 and that turned out to be a great combination. Before assembling this combo, I thought it might be dorky, but the Glock 26 made a great suppressor host. Sig Sauer P-Also Pretty Much Any Model. If you haven’t noticed, Sig Sauer is going nuts with new models of everything from pistols to rifles to optics to suppressors. Now that they make their own pistol and rifle silencers, you knew that off the shelf models of their most popular pistols couldn’t be far behind.

While Sig has offered P226, P229, P320 and other models with threaded barrels for a while, you had to order suppressor sights separately. New for 2016, you can order P225s, P226s, P227s, P230s and others ready to go with sights and threaded barrels. Many of the models with factory suppressor sights are brand new, so available may be more “ soonish ” rather than “ nowish .” Also, the Sig folks showed us a slew of optics ready models that will make excellent suppressor hosts, but those will probably hit the streets later in the year. Sig Sauer P227 Tactical. Honorable Mentions: Beretta M9A3 and Smith & Wesson M&P Threaded Kits. The original Beretta 92FS and M9 models are actually great hosts for suppressor use. Back in the day before silencer boosters made most any gun reliable, the straight back recoil action proved itself compatible with suppressed function. However, the standard sights were too low and you had to buy an extra barrel. The new M9A3 model sports a threaded barrel right off the bat. Even the original Beretta 92 made an excellent suppressor platform although you had to thread the existing barrel or buy a new one. Like the Beretta, new Smith & Wesson M&P Threaded Kit models come with threaded barrels ready to go in both 9mm and .45 ACP. I’ve been testing the .45 ACP version for a few months and it rocks.

Easy to shoot and reliable, the only thing missing is suppressor-friendly sights. You can get them from Dawson Precision, but it would be better to have them installed in the factory model. Smith & Wesson's M&P45 Threaded. Oh, since you’re here, how about taking two minutes to add your support to passage of the Hearing Protection Act? Do it for the children, OK? And more more thing, if you now feel the need for quiet, get in touch with the folks at Silencer Shop. They'll help you navigate the process of getting your very own slice of silence. Tom McHale is the author of the Insanely Practical Guides book series that guides new and experienced shooters alike in a fun, approachable, and practical way. His books are available in print and eBook format on Amazon . You can also find him on Google+, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. 14 thoughts on &ldquo 5 Great Pistols for Suppressor Use &rdquo Who is “hard talking” clown? My Glock 19 gen4 will not eject spent casings, guessing it’s the weight of the silencer restricting the action, using a Silencerco Hybrid. I have a silencer just got it, I have in on a S&W 9mm M&P, I am getting a barrel for my SIG, 1911, I also would like a .40 barrel, and a 1911 style gun. I have two .40’s now, but looks like I can not get barrel, suggest a weapon I can check out. Need long grip.

If not 1911, a good gun! Again, lets point to CZ and the fact that they have the incredibly SP-01 full size and P-01 carry in suppressor models…as well as barrels for separate purchase. Their testing proves an accuracy with suppressor UNsurpassed. To top it off, these world class models are a fraction of the cost of their closest rival (in performance) Sig Sauers. You seemed to have missed a very popular Choice that comes from the factory with a threaded barrel and a reputation for being a high quality firearm and very nice host. The Walther PPQ Navy, the M1 or M2 both are great hosts. Thoughtful piece , For my two cents , if someone needs a ATF 4 (5320.4) , my friend found a fillable version here goo. glGIZOFA . So many great firearms not on your list nor honorable mention such as the Cz usa suppressor ready models all, Remington r1 1911 suppressor ready. Only five models to small of a list . Charlie, suppressors are legal to own in Ohio but not legal for hunting use… Or only on a limited basis now I believe. But, regardless, you ARE allowed to own one and I highly recommend purchasing one before the 󈬙F” ruling goes into effect making it harder for people to purchase suppressors using a trust. On July 13, 2016, in addition to a trust, you will need to submit fingerprint cards and a photo that has been taken within 12 months of your most recent application for a form 1 or form 4 tax stamp. Whereas right now, all you need is a “gun trust” and $200 for your tax stamp.

Also, speaking from experience, save yourself the headache and extra $ of the lawyer, and just get a cheap online gun trust that has been documented and proven to work. Then get yourself to a store that sells suppressors, and purchase as many as you can now before Uncle Spendy, Aunt Hillary and Slobamadan Milosivich make them even harder to own! I live in Ohio, what is required to own and use a suppressor? Thanks Charley! Hi Charley, under the National Firearms Act of 1934, you need to pay a tax and register in order to own a silencer. There are a variety of ways to do this, including completing the paperwork as an individual or with a specialized trust. Consult a competent lawyer in Ohio for more information on how to form a trust in your state. If you can find a local dealer who sells these items, they can probably point you in the direction of a lawyer who would be able to assist you. There are also website that sell legal forms for this purpose, but those websites do not offer guidance on the laws in your jurisdiction. I understand that in Europe suppressors are used as a noise abatement thing. No govt. approval to own on. Joe, I can’t speak for all countries in Europe, but In Norway you can buy them with no forms, registration or background check. And to be honest, if you can be trusted with any gun, you can be trusted with a gun with sound moderator. Many hunters use them on their rifles to protect their hearing.

It is convenient to use when I instruct my kids at the range, and for those sensitive to recoil, it also takes away about 30 percent of that. I think you missed the mark on this one, the downside to using a suppressor with any pistol is the amount of crud that collects in the action during firing and the resulting cleaning job that ensues. For that reason alone, the Sig P-250 or P-320 are hands down the best pistols for suppressor use. Because of the removable serialized fire control assembly cleaning either of these Sig’s after use with a suppressor is a dream in comparison to cleaning any of the pistols listed in the article. The P-250 only suffers in this regard due to the limited availability of suppressor height sights. Great article, I just got and XD(M) .45 for that very purpose. Now how about a review of suppressor? Leave a Comment 14 Comments Cancel reply. notalima: Yay for activist juries. sarc Just hope he never darkens YOUR door you snowflake wankers. Bill: nothing personal, but fwiw your bible was interpreted by someone who was hired by a rich man (likely a king)&hellip Mochilly: An absolute travesty of justice. This nonsense needs to end. james jungbluth: hang Vanns40: Fredy Riehl Is the owner and editor of Ammoland. He has been given numerous RKBA awards and is a&hellip Kalashnikov Accessories : Opinions, Conclusions, and Lessons FREE 2A Flashmob Patches for Every AmmoLand News Email Reader Chiappa Rhino Revolver 200DS in .357 Magnum.

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The 9A is the perfect choice for the high speed shooter looking for light weight suppression. Octane-9 HD (Heavy Duty) --The HD's baffle core is made using 17-4 stainless steel baffles which are high strength and chemical resistant. This heavy duty baffle core increases durability. GEMTECH TUNDRA 9mm Suppressor - $650.00 $750.00 - CALL US at 303.772.4365 TO ORDER. Longmont Colorado 80501. All content is Copyright © 2010-2011 Iron Ridge Arms Company, Inc. + Ultradeluxxe. Top 7 9mm Pistol-Caliber Carbines. Rounding up some of the best 9mm carbines that take pistol magazines! Kel-Tec Sub-2000 Gen2: An upgrade to the exceptionally popular Sub-2000 carbine, the new Gen2 model offers officers a host of new features while retaining the ability to fold in half for compact storage. The new gun has an adjustable stock, new sling attachment points and an improved pistol grip for better ergonomics. Additionally, the gun has both Picatinny and Magpul M-LOK options for adding accessories like a light. Kel-Tec will make guns that are compatible with different magazine types, including those for Glock, Smith & Wesson M&P and Springfield Armory XD pistols. The MSRP is $500.

(keltecweapons. com 800-515-9983) Angstadt Arms UDP-9 SBR: The AR platform is familiar to many officers, so the Angstadt Arms UDP-9 should be an easy system to learn. These 9mm carbines are available as short-barrel rifle (SBRs) for ease of maneuverability in and out of a patrol car and during building searches. They are designed to work with standard Glock magazines, including the extended 33-round mags. These rifles come standard with an Odin Works KeyMod handguard, a Magpul adjustable stock and a Magpul pistol grip. The MSRP is $1,349. (angstadtarms. com 980-222-4342) Beretta Cx4 Storm: For departments issuing the Beretta Px4 Storm or a 9296 series pistol, the Cx4 Storm is an excellent match. Its controls, including the magazine release, operating handle and safety, are all reversible to match the needs of individual officers in the agency. Additionally, ejection can be switched to either side of the gun. The Cx4 has accessory rails on the forend and a Picatinny rail on top for the addition of a red-dot sight. The MSRP is $915.

(beretta. com) JP Enterprises GMR-13: Designed specifically for law enforcement applications, the GMR-13 carbine from JP Enterprises is a high-end rifle offering 3-MOA accuracy and compatibility with 9mm Glock magazines. JP Enterprises also offers departments GMR-13 rifles with select-fire capabilities. These rifles come with the company’s Enhanced Reliability Fire Control Package to give officers precise trigger control. Additionally, the company offers a model with a dual charging handle to better accommodate left-handed officers. (jprifles. com 651-426-9196) Just Right Carbines: Combining both Glock and Smith & Wesson M&P magazines with AR-15 components, Just Right Carbines offers a series of 9mm rifles that will appeal to many officers and agencies. These guns can be had in a standard configuration with a quad-rail handguard, in a marine model with electroless nickel plating and in a takedown model. Additionally, rifles can be had in a variety of finishes and is fully ambidextrous. The pricing starts at $774.

(justrightcarbines. com 585-396-1551) Thureon Defense GA Carbine: Using an AR-style design, the GA Carbine from Thureon Defense gives law enforcement officers Glock, Springfield Armory XDM, Sig Sauer P226 and S&W M&P magazine compatibility with the increased punch and accuracy of a longer barrel. Like most 9mm carbines, this one is blowback operated, and the charging handle is on the left side. Thureon offers a number of rifle packages from the base model to versions with rails and sight upgrades to an SBR. It is likely the company has a rifle to meet your needs out of the box. The MSRPs start at $959. (mycarbine. com 920-898-5859) TNW Firearms Aero Survival Rifle: Not every cop rides around in a full-sized police car that has plenty of storage space. For example, some officers access rugged areas in small planes. TNW Firearms makes a 9mm carbine called the Aero Survival Rifle that breaks down into a very small package and reassembles in seconds. The rifles uses standard Glock magazines, has an adjustable stock and, for left-handed shooters, the ejection can be swapped from right to left. The MSRP is $799. (tnwfirearms. com 503-429-5001) W ant your 9mm to hit like a magnum and be accurate out to 100 yards or more without having to carry any specialty ammunition?

The AR-15, chambered in 5.56mm NATO, might be the current standard for patrol rifles, but it is not the only option. For years, many agencies have adopted or allowed pistol-caliber carbines that were fed by the department-issued duty pistol magazine. This meant an officer exiting the car with a rifle on a high-risk call would always have a few spare magazines on his or her duty belt if needed. The concept is not unique to modern times. Lawmen in the Old West sometimes carried revolvers that chambered the same rounds as their trusty lever-action rifles. Maintaining only one kind of cartridge made sense to a lot of men on the trail back then, just as it still does for many officers on the street today. The 9mm cartridge has been in police service for many decades, and it remains quite effective today. From carbine-length barrels, the 9mm becomes an even more potent round due to increased velocity. In my own testing, moving from a 4-inch barrel to a 10.5-inch barrel increased the bullet speed by 100 to 300 fps depending on the load. A 16-inch barrel can wring even more velocity from the cartridge. Considering that the 9mm round is a fairly mild cartridge to shoot, putting it into a rifle-sized platform makes it nearly recoil-free. For officers who have problems with the 5.56mm NATO or 12 gauge, these light-recoiling carbines can drastically improve their effectiveness in a violent encounter.

Add to the mix a longer sight radius, or even a red-dot sight, and getting hits on target is even more likely. Take a look at the gallery of carbines above for options available for law enforcement officers today. Each of these guns is chambered for the 9mm and will accept at least one kind of popular duty handgun magazine. For more information on the carbines mentioned in the gallery above, please visit the following websites: Umarex’s NXG APX: A Different Kind of Lever Gun. Want your 9mm to hit like a magnum and be accurate out to 100 yards. Hot New Suppressors. Here are some of the best options of new suppressors that are being offered in 2017. In states where it’s legal, anyone who is able to purchase a firearm can purchase a suppressor, but they must complete paperwork and obtain an ATF Tax Stamp for the suppressor purchased. There is a $200 application fee and up to a six-month wait for the paperwork, which is ridiculous for those who just want to protect their hearing. The HPA would grandfather all current approved applicants and begin treating suppressors like any other firearm that you can walk in and purchase. With HPA looming, it was impressive to see the number of first-time exhibiting suppressor manufacturers, the number of new models and the number of large sporting conglomerates now offering suppressors. The legacy suppressor brands were all apprehensively hopeful about the upcoming legislation.

Why? The main reason is that most of suppressor companies are barely keeping up with demand with current regulations. If suppressors are moved off the controlled ATF list, then demand is going to explode. Many companies noted they were positioning and planning investment scenarios to greatly increase capacity if the HPA does pass. It should be noted that although this is a very long list of suppressor companies, this is hardly a complete list of what is hitting the market in 2017 and barely scratching the surface of the number of companies making suppressors. Indeed, 2017 could be the year of the suppressor. The “Big Four” brands were definitely showing off their capabilities and readiness to fill demand in the suppressor market. Silencerco (pictured above) The big news for Silencerco was that the Saker Maxim 9mm integrally suppressed pistol is now shipping. The Saker Maxim is already selling quickly, but will likely be a red-hot item if the HPA passes. The primary advantage of the pistol is that it delivers full suppressor performance in a Glock G17 magazine friendly design that is only 9.54-inch long. The “long” version delivers a hearing safe report with any 9mm ammo, but is a little longer at 10.75 inches. Shockingly, AAC was not showcased in the 2016 SHOT Show Freedom Arms Group booth, but it was this year. As was noted by the AAC representative, “No division is allowed to be shown at SHOT Show unless they have sufficient inventory to fill expected demand. This was the first year that we actually had enough inventory on hand to be allowed to show product at SHOT.

Whether HPA passes or not, we feel that AAC is now in a very good position to fill demand.” New for 2017 was the modular Ti-RANT 9M featuring a tool-less take down design that can be configured in either a short 5.84-inch 7.75-ounce size or 8.0-inch 9.5-ounce silencer, thus providing the buyer two configurations with one purchase and tax stamp. Though Blackhawk! technically introduced concepts of the new suppressor line last year at SHOT, it is now shipping some models and has expanded the line to include .22LR, 9mm, .45, 5.56, 7.62, .300WM and .338 Lapua. The production models shown at SHOT were stunning quality with extremely affordable pricing. According to J. J. Reich of Blackhawk’s parent company Vista Outdoor, Blackhawk is ready and poised for the passage of the HPA. “We believe our suppressor quality, pricing and distribution will definitely give us an advantage if HPA passes.” For example, the $389 MSRP .22LR Pulse suppressor is full auto rated metering at only 114dB during testing. Of unique note was the very impressive $799 MSRP Mini-Boss, which is rated for 9mm and supersonic .300 Blackout and includes both direct thread and pistol piston mounts. AMTAC’s over-barrel 9mm.

Hornet suppressor delivers full-size suppressor performance while only adding 4 inches to the overall barrel length. AMTAC’s over-the-barrel suppressors were featured prominently on a number of manufacturers rifles, including JP Rifles. The primary advantage of the over-the-barrel mounting is an increase in overall volume of the suppressor, which drastically improves suppression. The new 9mm over-barrel Hornet suppressor delivers full-size suppressor performance while adding only 4 inches to the overall barrel length. Ruger was again showcasing its Silent-SR .22LR suppressor design that is now in the hands of consumers after the late 2016 shipment and the waiting period for tax stamps. A lot of speculation circulated around the show noting the next obvious steps for Ruger considering the apparent success of the Silent-SR suppressor. The most noted comments were the hope for larger caliber offerings and factory integrally suppressed 1022 rifles. We can only hope, but Ruger noted they are ready to start filling the demand if HPA passes. With a dozen different suppressors covering every application from .22LR to .338 Lapua, Sig Sauer has one of the most expansive suppressor lines of the big four. During a discussion with John Hollister, the Sig product manager for suppressors, he noted that the goal was to offer the most rugged, well-tuned and easy-to-use suppressors on the market. “We looked at suppressor design differently. For example, we do not have an external sleeve on our rifle suppressors and we exponentially increased the volume and efficiency of the suppressors by moving from an industry standard 1.5-inch diameter to a larger 1.65-inch diameter. Just increasing the diameter made a huge difference in the tone and suppression of our suppressors.

” New and legacy heritage suppressor manufacturers were everywhere showcasing everything from cutting-edge designs to high-value no-nonsense options. Aerocharger Ballistics. The company offered a bit different take on baffles with a modular user-configurable suppressor based on spiral suppressor baffles. Alpha Dog suppressor with full-length rail for optic mounting. A rather new unique suppressor for 2017 is the very quiet 122 dB Alpha Dog suppressor featuring a monolithic style baffle, integrated fixed sights and full-length Picatinny rail. The primary advantages of the design are that the Picatinny rail allows optics to be mounted and zeroed for use with the suppressor, tactical light mounting positions so the light is not obstructed by the suppressor and the rail also functions as a cooling heat sink. A new unique and “innovative” product was a tiny 3.9-inch Slingshot Miro .22 multi-caliber suppressor intended for hosts ranging from .22LR to 5.7吘. According to Phillip Woodell, “The shorter size is not as effective as the larger Slingshot suppressor, but it fits a niche in the market and is more than adequate for rifle-length firearms.” The big news for Liberty was the enormously sized bore of the .458 SOCOM suppressor released early this year. Liberty noted that this all-titanium 20-ounce 10 x 2-inch suppressor has been metering in at only 132 dB. It’s going to ship with two different mounts: 58-32 and 58-24. Considering the size of the bullet and hole in the suppressor, this is impressive. The Liberty .458 SOCOM will ship with an Armageddon Gear suppressor cover.

Liberty also introduced the .30 caliber titanium and stainless Sovereign suppressor targeting the hunting and precision markets. The entire suppressor is designed around precision accuracy requirements and ships with 12-28 and 56-24 direct thread adapters, a brake and Armageddon Gear suppressor cover. Another extremely unique baffle design was the MAXFLO 3D AFD Suppressor that looks like the inside of a jet engine. The MAXFLO 3D was completely computer-designed and fluid dynamic-tested to virtually eliminate all of the major issues common with firearms suppressors — back pressure, first round “pop” and flash, accuracy robbing turbulence, recoil, excessive heat buildup and more. NG2Defense noted that they are in the late prototype phase and hope to have the suppressor on the market by late 2017. Operator Suppressor Systems (OSS) The OSS suppressor with a unique baffle system. Many have heard of OSS and seen that its suppressor baffle design is unlike anything in the industry. Most believe that the OSS suppressor design is closer to a jet engine than a baffle. OSS confirmed that 2017 will be the year that the company actively markets and distributes the 5.56, 7.62 and Magnum line of suppressors. A number of firearms manufacturers at SHOT have tested the OSS models and noted they are among the lowest backpressure and effective suppressors made. Known for small batch AR-15 manufacturing including the “Range 15” rifle, PSD introduced two extremely affordable monolithic baffle suppressors in .22LR and 5.56. Both suppressors will retail for just under $430 and feature a user-serviceable design. According to Chuck Porter, “We want to assure quality suppressors are within reach of everyone.

” “Q” is a company started by Kevin Brittingham formerly the founder of AAC and the recent executive driving innovative products at Sig Sauer — notably its suppressor line. Brittingham started his own R&D company to create solutions for the firearms industry “without corporate interference or regulation.” One of the more unique suppressor designs was the Q Erector, which looks a lot like a stack of Lifesavers. The unique system allows baffles to be added or removed to tune the suppressor based on the need. Q LLC also showcased the El Camino, which is a 4.5-ounce stainless .22LR suppressor that is only 5.8-inches long. This is extremely light and short compared to any other suppressors on the market. Rugged Suppressor’s 22 Oculus. The configurable 22 Oculus provides shooters the ability to configure the suppressor in a short 3.25-inch or 5.25-inch 6.9-ounce configuration. Rugged also released a new very short full-auto belt-fed-rated 6.4-inch 7.62 suppressor. The new .45 Obsidian can be configured in 8.6-inch or 6.7-inch short configurations within seconds. It’s full-auto rated for pistol calibers up-to .45 ACP and can be used with .300 Blackout subsonic rifle ammunition. Small Arms Technologies.

Unique to this company were carbon fiber-tubed .22LR, .30 and .50 BMG suppressors. These suppressors were extremely light and rely on the heat wicking capabilities of carbon fiber to keep the suppressor exponentially cooler than metal suppressor tubes. New for 2017 were Surefire’s three-lug MP5 mount full-auto-rated SF Ryder 9-MPS, which is specifically designed for the MP5 platform for rock solid attachment. Like many manufacturers, Surefire delivered on the flexible and configurable design format to allow for short or higher attenuation configurations all in one suppressor with the SF 9-Ti. The 9mm SF Ryder 9-Ti series are lighter weight, full auto rated, and configurable into short or long formats. Both designs are cleanly engineered for simplicity to maximize strength and versatility and are offered in black, dark earth and grey with 12-28 or M13.5x1LH mounts. Although Troy did not note any new suppressors for 2017, it did note increased product availability compared to last year. Cyndi Dalena, head of marketing for Troy, said, “The popularity of the suppressor line was impressive during 2016, however we are making an effort to assure that production is matching more closely to the demand. With HPA on the horizon, that could greatly impact sales and Troy wants to be in a position to take advantage of that sales opportunity.” Shown this year were a complete line of Troy pistol and rifle suppressors along with integrally suppressed .22LR Ruger Mark IV pistol and 1022 rifle models. Yankee Hill Machine (YHM) YHM was showing off two new suppressors that included the TURBO and NITRO. Paul Tetreault, GM for YHM noted, “We really wanted to make a high quality suppressor affordable and easy, thus the concepts for the TURBO and NITRO.” The TURBO is designed to deliver a fully featured, quick disconnect rifle suppressor at an affordable $489 retail price, which also includes a QD brake.

The NITRO is essentially a kit with everything a shooter needs to configure and shoot a .30 caliber suppressor for many different rifles. The YHM NITRO kit includes a .17 HMR to .300 Ultra Mag-rated suppressor, fixed and quick detach rear caps, flat and muzzle brake front caps, a set of assembly tools, a quick disconnect 58-24 .30 caliber brake, a soft Basofil heat-resistant storage bag and hard case. The NITRO is quite a package for only $890. 9mm Suppressor. Glock Articles. Review The Glock Operator Course in Smyrna, GA. Glock Talk is the #1 site to discuss the world’s most popular pistol, chat about firearms, accessories and more. As our membership continues to grow we look forward to reading your stories and learning from your experiences. Membership is free and we welcome all types of shooters, whether you're a novice or a pro. Come for the info, stay and make some friends.. Useful Links. We work hard to bring the best Glock Forum! Unlock additional features, and fewer ads while browsing. Consider upgrading your membership for less than a box of bullets! Hot New Suppressors.

Here are some of the best options of new suppressors that are being offered in 2017. In states where it’s legal, anyone who is able to purchase a firearm can purchase a suppressor, but they must complete paperwork and obtain an ATF Tax Stamp for the suppressor purchased. There is a $200 application fee and up to a six-month wait for the paperwork, which is ridiculous for those who just want to protect their hearing. The HPA would grandfather all current approved applicants and begin treating suppressors like any other firearm that you can walk in and purchase. With HPA looming, it was impressive to see the number of first-time exhibiting suppressor manufacturers, the number of new models and the number of large sporting conglomerates now offering suppressors. The legacy suppressor brands were all apprehensively hopeful about the upcoming legislation. Why? The main reason is that most of suppressor companies are barely keeping up with demand with current regulations. If suppressors are moved off the controlled ATF list, then demand is going to explode. Many companies noted they were positioning and planning investment scenarios to greatly increase capacity if the HPA does pass. It should be noted that although this is a very long list of suppressor companies, this is hardly a complete list of what is hitting the market in 2017 and barely scratching the surface of the number of companies making suppressors. Indeed, 2017 could be the year of the suppressor. The “Big Four” brands were definitely showing off their capabilities and readiness to fill demand in the suppressor market.

Silencerco (pictured above) The big news for Silencerco was that the Saker Maxim 9mm integrally suppressed pistol is now shipping. The Saker Maxim is already selling quickly, but will likely be a red-hot item if the HPA passes. The primary advantage of the pistol is that it delivers full suppressor performance in a Glock G17 magazine friendly design that is only 9.54-inch long. The “long” version delivers a hearing safe report with any 9mm ammo, but is a little longer at 10.75 inches. Shockingly, AAC was not showcased in the 2016 SHOT Show Freedom Arms Group booth, but it was this year. As was noted by the AAC representative, “No division is allowed to be shown at SHOT Show unless they have sufficient inventory to fill expected demand. This was the first year that we actually had enough inventory on hand to be allowed to show product at SHOT. Whether HPA passes or not, we feel that AAC is now in a very good position to fill demand.” New for 2017 was the modular Ti-RANT 9M featuring a tool-less take down design that can be configured in either a short 5.84-inch 7.75-ounce size or 8.0-inch 9.5-ounce silencer, thus providing the buyer two configurations with one purchase and tax stamp. Though Blackhawk! technically introduced concepts of the new suppressor line last year at SHOT, it is now shipping some models and has expanded the line to include .22LR, 9mm, .45, 5.56, 7.62, .300WM and .338 Lapua.

The production models shown at SHOT were stunning quality with extremely affordable pricing. According to J. J. Reich of Blackhawk’s parent company Vista Outdoor, Blackhawk is ready and poised for the passage of the HPA. “We believe our suppressor quality, pricing and distribution will definitely give us an advantage if HPA passes.” For example, the $389 MSRP .22LR Pulse suppressor is full auto rated metering at only 114dB during testing. Of unique note was the very impressive $799 MSRP Mini-Boss, which is rated for 9mm and supersonic .300 Blackout and includes both direct thread and pistol piston mounts. AMTAC’s over-barrel 9mm. Hornet suppressor delivers full-size suppressor performance while only adding 4 inches to the overall barrel length. AMTAC’s over-the-barrel suppressors were featured prominently on a number of manufacturers rifles, including JP Rifles. The primary advantage of the over-the-barrel mounting is an increase in overall volume of the suppressor, which drastically improves suppression. The new 9mm over-barrel Hornet suppressor delivers full-size suppressor performance while adding only 4 inches to the overall barrel length. Ruger was again showcasing its Silent-SR .22LR suppressor design that is now in the hands of consumers after the late 2016 shipment and the waiting period for tax stamps. A lot of speculation circulated around the show noting the next obvious steps for Ruger considering the apparent success of the Silent-SR suppressor. The most noted comments were the hope for larger caliber offerings and factory integrally suppressed 1022 rifles.

We can only hope, but Ruger noted they are ready to start filling the demand if HPA passes. With a dozen different suppressors covering every application from .22LR to .338 Lapua, Sig Sauer has one of the most expansive suppressor lines of the big four. During a discussion with John Hollister, the Sig product manager for suppressors, he noted that the goal was to offer the most rugged, well-tuned and easy-to-use suppressors on the market. “We looked at suppressor design differently. For example, we do not have an external sleeve on our rifle suppressors and we exponentially increased the volume and efficiency of the suppressors by moving from an industry standard 1.5-inch diameter to a larger 1.65-inch diameter. Just increasing the diameter made a huge difference in the tone and suppression of our suppressors.” New and legacy heritage suppressor manufacturers were everywhere showcasing everything from cutting-edge designs to high-value no-nonsense options. Aerocharger Ballistics. The company offered a bit different take on baffles with a modular user-configurable suppressor based on spiral suppressor baffles. Alpha Dog suppressor with full-length rail for optic mounting. A rather new unique suppressor for 2017 is the very quiet 122 dB Alpha Dog suppressor featuring a monolithic style baffle, integrated fixed sights and full-length Picatinny rail.

The primary advantages of the design are that the Picatinny rail allows optics to be mounted and zeroed for use with the suppressor, tactical light mounting positions so the light is not obstructed by the suppressor and the rail also functions as a cooling heat sink. A new unique and “innovative” product was a tiny 3.9-inch Slingshot Miro .22 multi-caliber suppressor intended for hosts ranging from .22LR to 5.7吘. According to Phillip Woodell, “The shorter size is not as effective as the larger Slingshot suppressor, but it fits a niche in the market and is more than adequate for rifle-length firearms.” The big news for Liberty was the enormously sized bore of the .458 SOCOM suppressor released early this year. Liberty noted that this all-titanium 20-ounce 10 x 2-inch suppressor has been metering in at only 132 dB. It’s going to ship with two different mounts: 58-32 and 58-24. Considering the size of the bullet and hole in the suppressor, this is impressive. The Liberty .458 SOCOM will ship with an Armageddon Gear suppressor cover. Liberty also introduced the .30 caliber titanium and stainless Sovereign suppressor targeting the hunting and precision markets. The entire suppressor is designed around precision accuracy requirements and ships with 12-28 and 56-24 direct thread adapters, a brake and Armageddon Gear suppressor cover. Another extremely unique baffle design was the MAXFLO 3D AFD Suppressor that looks like the inside of a jet engine. The MAXFLO 3D was completely computer-designed and fluid dynamic-tested to virtually eliminate all of the major issues common with firearms suppressors — back pressure, first round “pop” and flash, accuracy robbing turbulence, recoil, excessive heat buildup and more. NG2Defense noted that they are in the late prototype phase and hope to have the suppressor on the market by late 2017.

Operator Suppressor Systems (OSS) The OSS suppressor with a unique baffle system. Many have heard of OSS and seen that its suppressor baffle design is unlike anything in the industry. Most believe that the OSS suppressor design is closer to a jet engine than a baffle. OSS confirmed that 2017 will be the year that the company actively markets and distributes the 5.56, 7.62 and Magnum line of suppressors. A number of firearms manufacturers at SHOT have tested the OSS models and noted they are among the lowest backpressure and effective suppressors made. Known for small batch AR-15 manufacturing including the “Range 15” rifle, PSD introduced two extremely affordable monolithic baffle suppressors in .22LR and 5.56. Both suppressors will retail for just under $430 and feature a user-serviceable design. According to Chuck Porter, “We want to assure quality suppressors are within reach of everyone.” “Q” is a company started by Kevin Brittingham formerly the founder of AAC and the recent executive driving innovative products at Sig Sauer — notably its suppressor line. Brittingham started his own R&D company to create solutions for the firearms industry “without corporate interference or regulation.” One of the more unique suppressor designs was the Q Erector, which looks a lot like a stack of Lifesavers. The unique system allows baffles to be added or removed to tune the suppressor based on the need. Q LLC also showcased the El Camino, which is a 4.5-ounce stainless .22LR suppressor that is only 5.8-inches long.

This is extremely light and short compared to any other suppressors on the market. Rugged Suppressor’s 22 Oculus. The configurable 22 Oculus provides shooters the ability to configure the suppressor in a short 3.25-inch or 5.25-inch 6.9-ounce configuration. Rugged also released a new very short full-auto belt-fed-rated 6.4-inch 7.62 suppressor. The new .45 Obsidian can be configured in 8.6-inch or 6.7-inch short configurations within seconds. It’s full-auto rated for pistol calibers up-to .45 ACP and can be used with .300 Blackout subsonic rifle ammunition. Small Arms Technologies. Unique to this company were carbon fiber-tubed .22LR, .30 and .50 BMG suppressors. These suppressors were extremely light and rely on the heat wicking capabilities of carbon fiber to keep the suppressor exponentially cooler than metal suppressor tubes. New for 2017 were Surefire’s three-lug MP5 mount full-auto-rated SF Ryder 9-MPS, which is specifically designed for the MP5 platform for rock solid attachment. Like many manufacturers, Surefire delivered on the flexible and configurable design format to allow for short or higher attenuation configurations all in one suppressor with the SF 9-Ti. The 9mm SF Ryder 9-Ti series are lighter weight, full auto rated, and configurable into short or long formats.

Both designs are cleanly engineered for simplicity to maximize strength and versatility and are offered in black, dark earth and grey with 12-28 or M13.5x1LH mounts. Although Troy did not note any new suppressors for 2017, it did note increased product availability compared to last year. Cyndi Dalena, head of marketing for Troy, said, “The popularity of the suppressor line was impressive during 2016, however we are making an effort to assure that production is matching more closely to the demand. With HPA on the horizon, that could greatly impact sales and Troy wants to be in a position to take advantage of that sales opportunity.” Shown this year were a complete line of Troy pistol and rifle suppressors along with integrally suppressed .22LR Ruger Mark IV pistol and 1022 rifle models. Yankee Hill Machine (YHM) YHM was showing off two new suppressors that included the TURBO and NITRO. Paul Tetreault, GM for YHM noted, “We really wanted to make a high quality suppressor affordable and easy, thus the concepts for the TURBO and NITRO.” The TURBO is designed to deliver a fully featured, quick disconnect rifle suppressor at an affordable $489 retail price, which also includes a QD brake. The NITRO is essentially a kit with everything a shooter needs to configure and shoot a .30 caliber suppressor for many different rifles. The YHM NITRO kit includes a .17 HMR to .300 Ultra Mag-rated suppressor, fixed and quick detach rear caps, flat and muzzle brake front caps, a set of assembly tools, a quick disconnect 58-24 .30 caliber brake, a soft Basofil heat-resistant storage bag and hard case.

The NITRO is quite a package for only $890.