OT: Noise suppression...Class 3 license...

by FOG, Thursday, May 02, 2013, 21:58 (4167 days ago) @ Gila Jorge
edited by FOG, Monday, May 06, 2013, 08:32

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I've only shot suppressors, never owned one, but I've thought about it a lot, and if I bought one, it would be for a .22.

It would also have to come with certain features.

Even 'clean' .22 rimfire cartridges blow all kinds of garbage into a can, which will soon negatively affect its performance, and which will only get worse over time.

I don't know of any purely chemical means of effectively cleaning this kind of residue, so I'd want a suppressor that comes apart easily. Many do not.

I would also want baffles made of stainless steel or another material more durable than aluminum alloy. (I imagine titanium alloy is an option these days, but it'd probably be pretty expensive.)

Within reason, I wouldn't worry too much about cost, though; it's a 'once-in-a-lifetime' purchase.

Similarly, I wouldn't get overly concerned about weight; I'd rather have a can that will stand up to repeated cleaning of lead deposits, etc., and that will actually last a lifetime.

HTH

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