The problem with suppressors is that there are too many to chose from. One of the most popular is the SilencerCo Sparrow. One you rarely hear about is the YHM Wraith. I chose the Wraith.
I liked the larger diameter of the Wraith. To me, it looks more proportional when on my 15-22 and Sig522 than the small 1in cans, and since I use optics on my Ruger pistols the diameter wasn't an issue for sights. One of the advantages of having a larger volume can is that it doesn't suffer a nasty first round pop like the smaller designed Sparrow and others. The larger volume makes for a very quiet can with a low tone.
Some guys like to take their cans part and scrub clean. I don't , though I do dunk it in mineral spirits as suggested. YHM suggests to return the can for service every 50,000 rounds. I sent mine back earlier than that (around 15k-20k or so I forget now...). They cleaned it out and sent if back free of charge. I used to use wire pulling gel thinking it would help keep stuff from gripping to the surfaces but have since stopped. It has a lifetime warranty but the baffles will eventually erode and I think they charge $100+ to replace.
Someone mentioned Liberty. I've been to see Dave at Liberty and have tried out most all of his .22 suppressors. Dave's a great guy and makes some awesome suppressors.
After considering a dozen different cans, I found the Wraith to be among the lightest, shortest, most quiet, no first round pop, wasn't going to fool around with scrubbing clean all the time, reputable company with a lifetime warranty... So I pressed the buy button.
All that said, I've never seen anyone at the range with a .22 can who wasn't wearing an ear to ear grin regardless of what manufacturers can was hanging from the muzzle. Good shopping... pick one and enjoy. ('
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