Does anyone use a Silencer?

[Bear Paw Jack]

I never get to listen to the whole show on the radio, Tom Gresham's radio show. Not to long ago he had a guy on from Silencer Central. As many know it used to take months to get approved, but now days it's more like a week. On the NRA magazines Silencer Central was advertising buy one, get one free. Not sure if that's still the case and they were for .22's. I'm wanting a Ruger MkIV with a skeleton stock and it's ready for a screw on Silencer.

What I forgot to mention is they will do all the paperwork for you. I like that idea.

What have you got and are you happy with it?

 

[slikshot]

never used 1

 

[blume357]

I tried back in 2011 and that's when I found out I can't pass the FBI back ground check. went through the whole deal... even paid the tax and FBI denied me twice... 'they' never sent me my $200 back either and the hole in the wall store I paid for the suppressor never returned my money either. But I have friends who have them and seem to like them... the issue with them that of course TV and movies don't show is you need to use sub sonic ammo to get less noise. And they don't work on a revolver, that is only on TV.

 

[Yaworski]

I tried back in 2011 and that's when I found out I can't pass the FBI back ground check.

Checkered past?

 

[Dan in MI]

I got one for a MK-11. I wasn't sure it would be worth it, but it is the most fun gun I have now. So yes, I am happy with it.

 

[JohnL]

Only for work....

 

[Wvfarrier]

I tried back in 2011 and that's when I found out I can't pass the FBI back ground check. went through the whole deal... even paid the tax and FBI denied me twice... 'they' never sent me my $200 back either and the hole in the wall store I paid for the suppressor never returned my money either. But I have friends who have them and seem to like them... the issue with them that of course TV and movies don't show is you need to use sub sonic ammo to get less noise. And they don't work on a revolver, that is only on TV.

There is an appeal process. If you can buy a gun, you can own a suppressor

 

[Fox Mike]

There is an appeal process. If you can buy a gun, you can own a suppressor

Link to more information? I hadn't heard this till now.

 

[contender]

I have enjoyed shooting several firearms over the years with a Suppressor. From little ones on a Beretta Jetfire,, to a much bigger one on a 50 BMG.

Silencer Central has built a business out of assisting people with the process of getting one,, and supplying them with many good options. Of course,, there are their fees too. But NOT ALL SUPPRESSORS work the same. Some are better than others. But in general,, many are quite good.

I probably won't attempt ownership of any until the powers that be remove them from the ATF registration crap. Not that I have anything to hide,, but I just think it's STUPID to have them on the list like a machine gun. They need to be removed from that paperwork crap,, and at most be treated like a firearm. But I'd prefer them to be treated like all other accessories for firearms.

But they are fun and have some very good purposes. In places where gun range noise is an issue,, it would allow a great option to appease the neighbors. They can allow people with hearing issues a good option. And in hunting or animal control, they have benefits as well.

 

[blume357]

Checkered past?

I've wrote about it too many times here... I grew a pot plant back in 1978 while in college... seems according to the Feds that makes me a danger to society still. For some convoluted reason, and I'm not complaining, the folks here in S.C. (S.L.E.D.) "State Law Enforcement Division" don't think so and issued me a Concealed Carry Permit back in 2003? which I renew every 5 years with no problem and allows me to purchase a firearm here in S.C. through an FFL with out the call in back ground check.

But when I tried to buy a silencer for one of my 10/22s back in 2011 I got denied ... the BATFE investigator sent the application back to the FBI with the documentation showing my conviction was now considered a minor misdemeanor but they still denied it... the investigator then sent my appeal to a department at BAFTE. As I understand it this appeals department is required by law but every year when BATFE submits their budget for the next year there is no money directed to that 'department' and so no one actually works there.. I suspect it is an empty room with just file cabinets full of these appeals....

 

[JAYDAWG]

In my opinion, a suppressor is the most fun you can have shooting a 22.
My 22/45 lite is SO QUIET, the action and the projectile hitting target is the noisiest
part of the shot.
Have them on 10-22's also, and love it.
Only thing with the rifle, unless you use subsonic ammo, you will get a ballistic "crack".
Not bad out in the open spaces, but in the trees it seems loud. Still no hearing protection required.
Do it.
You will love it.

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

 

[codebreaker]

I have a Dead Air Mask for my 22s. I only use it plinking in the woods since you still have to wear ear pro if shooting on a gun range. It's quietest when shooting CCI Quiets of course. Waited 13 months for a metal tube - absolutely ridiculous.

 

[Gator89]

the issue with them that of course TV and movies don't show is you need to use sub sonic ammo to get less noise. And they don't work on a revolver, that is only on TV.

Actually you do reduce the amount of noise even if you use supersonic ammo.

A suppressed 22lr and high velocity ammo is comfortable without ear protection.

 

[jg123]

Going through silencer shop, one .22 and one 9mm. Waiting over a month now.

 

[Bullthrower338]

I’ve gone through SilencerShop a couple times and had my can by the end of the week. From what I have been told by the SOT dealer, if you are putting them in a trust, expect to wait, the ones filed individual are going through in hours and days.
To the OP question I shot a rifle with one of silencer centrals 30 cal cans on a 300 RUM a couple weeks ago and it is a good suppressor it was heavy but had good sound reduction. He did the BOGO deal, I would say that is more of a gimmick than anything. Nothing is ever free, you pay an additional $200 tax stamp and in my opinion there are better or for sure comparable suppressors for less money. 22 suppressors are cheap so there isn’t a big freebie there. That being said they are good and the process is simple as it can get short of making the ATF quit their extortion of the US gun owner and letting us buy like any other accessory.

 

[rugerguy]

to answer your question, nope, no need or want to, got it out of our system LONG ago, back in the late 50's, early 60's.............

 

[Joe Chartreuse]

There is an appeal process. If you can buy a gun, you can own a suppressor

Not in NJ. Or maybe-being NJ- we can OWN one but just can't use it.

 

[RoninPA]

Blume, If you haven't already, get your US Senators and Represenative involved. Believe it or not, they CAN get answeres from the alphabet agencies. The alphabet agencies, especially the BATFE and FBI do not like being questioned by US congress people.

 

[BULL'S-EYE]

Yes. Plinking steel targets with suppressed .22's in my backyard range is probably the most fun I've ever had with my clothes on?

 

[Mobuck]

All our NFA items are 'owned' by the family trust (set up through Silencer Shop). This assures a continuance of possession but does complicate the buying process. Probably worthwhile for families who have a multi-generational ownership/use plan. Takes much longer to purchase using a trust but far less than the previous 6-10 month wait. Setting up a trust and buying the first suppressor will take maybe a month at present processing time.
If you're unsure about if or how much you'll like a suppressor, get a 22 rimfire version at first. If that doesn't make you want more, you've not blown $1K on something you don't like. That said, I can't imagine any gun owner who wouldn't like a suppressor.
BTW, the Silencer Central BOGO will cost you $1200-1600 in the end. The models included in the 'buy one' program are priced $750-1200 plus you'll pay the $205 tax stamp on both.

 

[kentucky yeti]

He did the BOGO deal, I would say that is more of a gimmick than anything. Nothing is ever free, you pay an additional $200 tax stamp and in my opinion there are better or for sure comparable suppressors for less money. 22 suppressors are cheap so there isn't a big freebie there. That being said they are good and the process is simple as it can get short of making the ATF quit their extortion of the US gun owner and letting us buy like any other accessory.

I did the BOGO from Silencer Central. While that may not be the ideal .22 caliber suppressor, it is less a gimmick than simply a sales pitch. You can get another brand from another company .22 suppressor for whatever $$ you want to spend: $200-up for the suppressor. But you still have to pay the $200 tax stamp for whatever brand you buy, and for every single suppressor you buy. So yes, while not the best .22 suppressor out there- the suppressor is free. The tax stamp isn't.

 

[kentucky yeti]

All our NFA items are 'owned' by the family trust (set up through Silencer Shop). This assures a continuance of possession but does complicate the buying process. Probably worthwhile for families who have a multi-generational ownership/use plan. Takes much longer to purchase using a trust but far less than the previous 6-10 month wait. Setting up a trust and buying the first suppressor will take maybe a month at present processing time.
If you're unsure about if or how much you'll like a suppressor, get a 22 rimfire version at first. If that doesn't make you want more, you've not blown $1K on something you don't like. That said, I can't imagine any gun owner who wouldn't like a suppressor.
BTW, the Silencer Central BOGO will cost you $1200-1600 in the end. The models included in the 'buy one' program are priced $750-1200 plus you'll pay the $205 tax stamp on both.

I just checked my Silencer Central invoice. $1608.40 out the door for both, and yes- $400 of it was for the two stamps, and $67.41 for state tax. Those are givens for anyone buying any suppressors from anywhere, depending on their state's taxes. So actually my "bought" suppressor was $1099 plus tax stamp plus state tax. The .22 is included in the state tax and stamp fees above. And they did the paperwork for both sups to be placed in a "trust". I'm pretty happy with the whole process from SC.

 

[Cholo]

Way top go, Marlin! Now you've got me wanting a suppressor again and I'll have to buy a threaded gun to screw it onto. $$Cha-Ching$$

Thanks a lot!

LOL

 

[Laserbait]

I have couple of suppressors. I have a SilencerCo Omega 762 and a Silent Legion 22. I love my Omega. It makes my 308 Win Subsonic rounds sound like an airgun. And curiously, it tightens up the groups slightly on my 2 bolt action 308's - a Savage 110 with a 20" heavy barrel and a Ruger American predator 18" medium profile barrel. Everything else seems to be unaffected, positively or negatively.

The Silent legion 22 is "OK". It disrupts the groups on my Ruger MK-IV Lite, but doesn't seem to affect the groups on my KelTec CMR30.

 

[Dan in MI]

My two were $1400 total back in April. (.22 and 9mm)

The stated wait time is kind of a bait and switch thing. They'll say the average wait is 5 days (random example) but it is actually 5 days from a certain point in the process. I don't remember the exact numbers now, but when I got mine it was about 5 days, but it was 10-12 days before it kicked off the 5 day timing.

 

[Funky]

I use a suppressor, it is Great for teaching all sorts of people to shoot, it just tones down the loud crack so they can concentrate more on the task at hand. How many people drive with "open headers" on their cars? Good Luck Chris

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Way top go, Marlin! Now you've got me wanting a suppressor again and I'll have to buy a threaded gun to screw it onto. $$Cha-Ching$$

Thanks a lot!

LOL

Cholo, you are so easy. I figured I could get you to jump on it then tell me where the best gun deal is.

 

[Larryburford]

A while back I shot a full auto 10-22 with an integral suppressed barrel (I think that is what you call it). It made almost no noise. You could hear the action working and the bullets hitting the tree I shot at. I shot a 17 HMR and a 22 mag the other day with small screw on suppressers on them and they still made a lot of noise. It did help enough to keep them from hurting your ears.

 

[Hertervillian]

I’ve got a Dead Air Sandman S 30 cal. It fits all my AR-15’s from 5.56 to 300 Blackout. It is absolutely necessary for the pistols, I’d sell them if the can leaves. The 16” are much kinder to shoot.

Put a Prairie Tactical .22 can on the rimfire. It was relatively inexpensive and does the trick. It does have the first round pop, which isn’t a problem for me, not $300 worth of a problem anyway.

 

[dreamer]

I bought 3 this year, first one in August took 3 weeks from certification, second one took 2 weeks, third one in October took 5 days, all through SilencerCo kiosk with the Single shot trust, in December the small shop I spend my afternoons doing “life coaching “ some were 48 hours from certifications.