What do you think about Silencers and Suppressors?

2015-06-28T22:13:06-04:00

The most popular and fastest growing area in the firearms industry is sound suppressors and silencers (The BATFE uses the term Silencers, I understand that you can not totally silence a firearm). What are your thoughts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABuiqQFYFaA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMJ0RqueqZI

AAC 1

Test firing of an AAC 762SD Suppressor on a 16 inch .300 Blackout Rifle.

Response by SGT Edward Thomas made Jun 28 at 2015 10:13 PM

2015-06-28T22:13:43-04:00

I would like to have one

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jun 28 at 2015 10:35 PM

2015-06-28T22:35:01-04:00

I would love to have one but I cannot justify the expense at this point.

My nephew has one and it is a blast.

Response by PO2 Brandon Amacker made Jun 28 at 2015 10:37 PM

2015-06-28T22:37:49-04:00

Having reduced hearing from gunfire, I love them. A lot of people shy away from certain calibers due to the sound. By reducing the noise, not only will the neighbors thank you, but you can introduce shooters to larger calibers by reducing the perception of big bang=heavy recoil. Plus, they are just plain fun!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 10:40 PM

2015-06-28T22:40:11-04:00

To those looking to get a suppressor, the best thing you can do is get a specialized NFA Trust set up. This eliminates a lot of the hassle (fingerprints, county LEO sign off, etc) of owning one. I got mine set up within a few hours from a lawyer in Houston Tx that specializes in that department. $250 and about 4 hours later, I was ready to purchase my first suppressor! Also it makes it easy if you want your spouse to be able to have the NFA item while you're deployed or out of town. Simple process and well worth the money! Personally, I'm going to buy a .308 and .45ACP suppressor and just switch out the piston that connects to the gun so I can use it with all the sun calibers to save money.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Jun 29 at 2015 12:33 AM

2015-06-29T00:33:41-04:00

If you need information about silencers / suppressors, paperwork for ownership, legality in your state and other answers I recommend this site: http://www.silencershop.com/how-to-buy-a-silencer

I know it's a commercial site, but it also has the best updated information that I have been able to find. I am not offering this as a recommendation for sales.

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Response by SPC Joshua H. made Jun 29 at 2015 8:39 AM

2015-06-29T08:39:17-04:00

Wait time is way down (about 6 weeks now) and a lot of fun. I am working on getting an NFA trust so I can get my Form 1s filed, one is going to be for a custom suppressor that I want to build, the other is going to be for a SBR that will have my sons birthday as the serial number. My friend has a great area where we have build (and continue to improve) a range, and we also shoot 3gun, and I like running USPSA and NRA Action Pistol...would be nice to do some training without the hearing protection.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 3:20 PM

2015-06-29T15:20:18-04:00

I think it would be great to have one. It would definitely make things more manageable when trying to get your kids and wives on the range with you. (Not trying to stereotype. Just sharing my experience) BUT I cannot justify it due to the cost. It's a very expensive little piece of equipment plus the BATFE fee. Maybe the prices will come down as it becomes more popular.

Response by CPL J Sannizzaro made Jun 29 at 2015 4:08 PM

2015-06-29T16:08:15-04:00

They are great. But took over 18 months to clear a stamp thru ATF.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 10:04 PM

2015-07-01T22:04:16-04:00

I love mine, the wait was about 4 months. Paperwork done in one day. Now I did have to modify my AR changing out the buffer and buffer spring. And my 308 is far more fun to shot. And prices can be high depending on company.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jul 2 at 2015 4:42 PM

2015-07-02T16:42:48-04:00

I think that the part about silencers is the dumbest thing in the NFA '34.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2015 4:57 AM

2015-07-03T04:57:29-04:00

I hate the term silencer, it's a suppressor, they use the term silencer to scare the civilians