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Offline Midsmalls

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In need of Supressor 101 training
« on: March 01, 2016, 10:55:00 PM »
Hey guys! I am hoping someone can give me a little "supressors for dummy's ". I have efiled a form 1 and hope to see an approval soon. A Supressor requires a form 4 correct? And these are filed and mailed in? A few other questions if I may:

1. I need to purchase the Supressor prior to filing the form 4 correct? But than it stays at the dealeR?
2. I see lots of comments about the 3 lug from manticore, what the heck is that thing?
3. Do you have a specific Supressor you recommend?
     3A. Can I just take whatever your reccomendedation is, walk into my local gun store and ask that they order it for me?

I'm so confused!?

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Offline KnightSchneider

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Re: In need of Supressor 101 training
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2016, 12:12:07 AM »
Suppressor is form 4, correct.

1.)  That is correct.
2.)  That is an adapter that allows the use of an HK style quick detach method of putting your suppressor on.  The other side of that equation is an adapter that attaches to the back of your suppressor; think AR15 bolt fitting into the corresponding recesses in a barrel extension.  You put the adapter over the lugs, push against some spring tension, and twist about 1/4 turn; it locks in via spring tension, and the shape of the lugs.
3.)  I have had very good luck with Silencerco products - if you want a dedicated pistol suppressor, the Octane series is good; if you want a more versatile option, the Hybrid allows from pistol through 45 caliber rifle (.45-70) - and pressures up to .338 Lapua w/ 18" barrel.  There are very good suppressors from a lot of brands; see 3a.
3a.)  You take the recommendation into your local Class3 dealer, however, keep in mind that depending on how your local dealer orders, and what companies they deal with, you might be adding a bit of time and expense.  My local dealer that I prefer deals with a lot of Silencerco stuff, so he has it in hand, and at very competitive prices.  If you order a silencer from on online dealer, they will have to be transferred to your local dealer, then to you.  This takes time (2-4 weeks), and most places charge at least $75  for that transfer.  Depending on your area, it is worth seeing what you can get in hand; if you can't find what you want, bear in mind that to actually get it into your hands will be probably another $100 with shipping and the transfer, and a few more weeks of waiting.

If I was in your shoes, I would call around, and see what you can get locally, and get the price in hand.
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Offline Midsmalls

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Re: In need of Supressor 101 training
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2016, 12:27:53 AM »
Thank you so much for the detailed response! I didn't think I was going to be able to shell out the $900ish for the Supressor+$200 stamp for this whole thing but now I'm starting to think I can't live without one :)

Does a Supressor affect the overall longevity of the firearm? As in do the internals find themselves under far more stress? Am I missing anything that you would say is a need to know?

I Have a great LGS I will be visiting this week. Not sure how familiar they are with supressors but at least I won't sound like a total idiot.

Offline hyrysc

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Re: In need of Supressor 101 training
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2016, 08:17:05 AM »
A suppressor has a tendency to dump more crap back into your bolt and trigger group than unsuppressed, so a more frequent cleaning regimen is a good idea.

As far as longevity of the firearm, I suppose it might affect it (much less so with a pistol can than a rifle can), but if you can afford the rounds to wear out a gun with a suppressor, you probably are stacked well enough where it wouldn't be much of a concern.

Offline Hvacow

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Re: In need of Supressor 101 training
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2016, 06:33:02 PM »
You don't need to spend $900+ for a good suppressor.I bought a Thompson Machine ISIS 2 suppressor and its just as quiet as my buddy's Gemtech for a 1/3rd the price I believe it was around $375. Plus it can shoot anything 9mm and smaller. They even make an adapter to work directly on our crazy thread patterns of our Scorpions. These guns were seriously built to be suppressed. I've never personally shot a better suppressed gun.  After shooting suppressed you wont want to shoot any other way lol. I bought mine though http://www.silencershop.com/ they have a ton of options to look at.