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 Pros and cons to silencers
#8964022
11/29/23 07:44 PM
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p-dawg
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I'm thinking of putting a silencer on my AR 15. It's set up with night vision right now and was thinking of placing a silencer on it. Thoughts?
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
[Re: p-dawg]
#8964024
11/29/23 07:47 PM
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TexFlip
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Con: makes it longer, NFA is dumb, ATF is ghey
Pros: more enjoyable to shoot
I got my first can in 2011 and have zero regrets.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
[Re: p-dawg]
#8964025
11/29/23 07:51 PM
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HoldPoint
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there are no cons; do it and never look back
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
[Re: p-dawg]
#8964031
11/29/23 07:55 PM
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Big Sam
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I have not taken the plunge yet but I love shooting next to people using cans.
"Group think" is not thinking. It is the lack of independent thought. It is a cancer of the mind.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964036
11/29/23 08:00 PM
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wp75169
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Dirty. It seems I remember Mr Wilson recommending cleaning the AR after very few rounds when shooting suppressed.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
[Re: p-dawg]
#8964040
11/29/23 08:08 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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I'm thinking of putting a silencer on my AR 15. It's set up with night vision right now and was thinking of placing a silencer on it. Thoughts? What do you hope to achieve?
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
[Re: p-dawg]
#8964073
11/29/23 08:45 PM
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QuitShootinYoungBucks
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On most AR's you'll want to change to an adjustable gasblock if you don't already have one. As WP mentioned above, they'll run super-dirty if you don't.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
[Re: p-dawg]
#8964075
11/29/23 08:50 PM
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syncerus
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The extra length and dirt are the only negatives. You will very shortly want an sbr if you don’t already have one.
NRA Patriot Benefactor & DSC Lifer
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
[Re: p-dawg]
#8964084
11/29/23 09:09 PM
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stevehong
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The pros outweigh the cons.
the only real con is the wait time.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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11/29/23 09:57 PM
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ntxtrapper
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They shine much better on a bolt gun.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964256
11/30/23 12:44 AM
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Bigfoot
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I did have to have clean my my DI gun after every use with a suppressor. That is the con but if you switch to an SBR in a piston system AR you will have the best of both worlds.
When you shoot it you will say "how did I ever get along with out one before"
Last edited by Bigfoot; 11/30/23 12:47 AM.
GO TRUMP!
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964259
11/30/23 12:49 AM
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duffas
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Now if Congress had just passed that law!
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
[Re: p-dawg]
#8964279
11/30/23 01:13 AM
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jeepercreeper
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Not really many downsides as most have mentioned. One I can think of is the handling when you kick the bucket. Make sure your wife or family knows that its a NFA item and doesnt go selling it on Craigslist.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964282
11/30/23 01:15 AM
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scottfromdallas
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Just dirty in ARs. I actually prefer them on bolt actions.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964505
11/30/23 02:13 PM
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Texas Dan
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Dirty. It seems I remember Mr Wilson recommending cleaning the AR after very few rounds when shooting suppressed. Agree with the last two posts. Good hearing protection seems far cheaper and less inconvenience.
Last edited by Texas Dan; 11/30/23 02:17 PM.
"Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons."
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964507
11/30/23 02:15 PM
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Wilson Combat
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Pro
Sound reduction
Recoil reduction
Muzzle flash elimination
Sometimes an increase in muzzle velocity and accuracy
Con
$200. tax and the long wait
Added weight
Added length
Makes gas guns run much dirtier
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964511
11/30/23 02:19 PM
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ccoker
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Pro
Sound reduction
Recoil reduction
Muzzle flash elimination
Sometimes an increase in muzzle velocity and accuracy
Con
$200. tax and the long wait
Added weight
Added length
Makes gas guns run much dirtier yep
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
[Re: p-dawg]
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11/30/23 02:36 PM
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Gone to Texas
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Pro:
Makes shooting more enjoyable
Con:
You’ll get all your guns threaded and buy QD mounts for each. And you’ll want more suppressors at some point.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964541
11/30/23 02:54 PM
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Hudbone
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Dirty. It seems I remember Mr Wilson recommending cleaning the AR after very few rounds when shooting suppressed. Go to Phodera Armory and secure a caliber specific self cleaning suppressor.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964724
11/30/23 06:19 PM
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ccoker
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i will just say this: once you start shooting suppressed you don't want to shoot unspressed..
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964731
11/30/23 06:26 PM
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garyrapp55
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They shine much better on a bolt gun. How so? I run my can on both and like both equally.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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#8964754
11/30/23 06:53 PM
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unclebubba
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I run mine on both too. Semi auto is louder, and dirtier with gas coming back at me. Not that I'm going to stop running it on the AR, but I'll agree that they are more enjoyable on a bolt.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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11/30/23 07:57 PM
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Texican
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On most AR's you'll want to change to an adjustable gasblock if you don't already have one. As WP mentioned above, they'll run super-dirty if you don't. Is there a recommended adjustable gas block? I don't think my Ruger MPR has one.
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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11/30/23 08:16 PM
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QuitShootinYoungBucks
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On most AR's you'll want to change to an adjustable gasblock if you don't already have one. As WP mentioned above, they'll run super-dirty if you don't. Is there a recommended adjustable gas block? I don't think my Ruger MPR has one. There are many to choose from. I believe this one is pretty well thought of around here: https://www.primaryarms.com/superlative-arms-bleed-off-adjustable-gas-block-set-screw-750-melonite
https://web.archive.org/web/20170223065011/http:/www.rrdvegas.com/silencer-cleaning.html
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Re: Pros and cons to silencers
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11/30/23 09:37 PM
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patriot07
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there are no cons; do it and never look back +1
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