Recommendations for suppressors for "pinning and welding" (5.56 and rimfire)

[bartojb1]

I am looking for recommendations for two suppressors, both to be pinned and welded. one for 5.56, and one for rimfire.

I can go with either 10.5" or 11.5" barrel lengths on the 5.56. I have no length restrictions for the rimfire, as I expect that I will need a gunsmith to cut the barrel to a custom length.

Any suggestions?

 

[outrider58]

What kind of rim fire?

 

[dontpanic]

For 5.56 I would get whatever the cheapest direct thread suppressor I could find. (As long as it's rated for your barrel length). The extra money for suppressors is really so you can use it on multiple platforms.

The rimfire one is another issue. You would need a monocore so you can keep the needed length when you take off the shroud to clean it. Other than that, I would think about how it gets attached which means you are probably looking for a SS suppressor. Again buy the cheapest that fits the criteria, it does not need to be rated for full auto or 5.7. Just for what it is attached to.

 

[bartojb1]

Rimfire: m&p15/22 rifle

For both: I want to meet minimum barrel lengths via pin and weld without needing to SBR them.

Also a possibility, since I have nearly 1k rounds of (gifted, yet unsold via classifieds) 5.7x28, is a Ruger lc carbine.

 

[outrider58]

Rimfire: m&p15/22 rifle

For both: I want to meet minimum barrel lengths via pin and weld without needing to SBR them.

Also a possibility, since I have nearly 1k rounds of (gifted, yet unsold via classifieds) 5.7x28, is a Ruger lc carbine.

Just make sure the suppressor you buy has a collar through which to pin.

I don't recommend one can doing double duty as long as one of those hosts is a rim fire. Really should be two cans.

 

[smdub]

Rimfire can doesnt need to be monocore. You can pin the threaded cap to the bbl and pin the sleeve to the cap. Need to make 16" length with the front cap removed.

 

[bartojb1]

Outrider, true, there is potential for 3 cans in my future.

 

[bartojb1]

Rimfire can doesnt need to be monocore. You can pin the threaded cap to the bbl and pin the sleeve to the cap. Need to make 16" length with the front cap removed.

smdub,
Understood!
monocore or not, I am finding it difficult either with, what i would think, is a appropriate collar to meet the length requirements.

 

[outrider58]

Have you looked around for suppressor shrouds? You pin and weld the shroud to the barrel and screw the can onto/into the shroud. That enables you to remove the can for servicing and cleaning.

 

[deerassassin22]

^^^great example is the Tactical solutions barrel and shroud loved mine and looked cool barrel was 10.5 or so and they weld on the shroud to rifle length can screeed
Right In

 

[erwos]

Have you looked around for suppressor shrouds? You pin and weld the shroud to the barrel and screw the can onto/into the shroud. That enables you to remove the can for servicing and cleaning.

This is the way to go for rimfire. I would never P&W a rimfire suppressor.

I think it's a little more reasonable to P&W a centerfire rifle suppressor.

 

[bartojb1]

This is the way to go for rimfire. I would never P&W a rimfire suppressor.

I think it's a little more reasonable to P&W a centerfire rifle suppressor.

erwos,
Why is that? Suppressor material thickness? Barrel material thickness?

 

[bartojb1]

Are these suppressor shrouds also known as barrel shrouds?

 

[erwos]

erwos,
Why is that? Suppressor material thickness? Barrel material thickness?

Rimfire bullets are either plated or straight lead, and thus tend to lead up your suppressor quickly.

Conversely, centerfire rifle bullets are almost all jacketed, and do not exhibit that behavior. The only time it kinda becomes a thing is with pistol calibers and .300 BLK subs. I shoot a lot of coated .300 BLK subs, so I tend to be a little more careful about giving that can a cleaning once in a while.

 

[bartojb1]

Rimfire bullets are either plated or straight lead, and thus tend to lead up your suppressor quickly.

Conversely, centerfire rifle bullets are almost all jacketed, and do not exhibit that behavior. The only time it kinda becomes a thing is with pistol calibers and .300 BLK subs. I shoot a lot of coated .300 BLK subs, so I tend to be a little more careful about giving that can a cleaning once in a while.

gotchya!

 

[rbird7282]

Have you looked around for suppressor shrouds? You pin and weld the shroud to the barrel and screw the can onto/into the shroud. That enables you to remove the can for servicing and cleaning.

This.

^^^great example is the Tactical solutions barrel and shroud loved mine and looked cool barrel was 10.5 or so and they weld on the shroud to rifle length can screeed
Right In

And this.
I have a Tactical Solutions .22 upper like this and it works great.

Here’s a pic.

 

[Worsley]

Hi I built this for exactly the same reason. The overall approach was that I still wanted to be able to replace the gas tube if needed so I used a two piece free float handguard from Centurion Arms. I then fitted it with an 11.5" Colt FBI HRT Heavy Barrel mated with a Gemtech Patrolman Titanium Suppressor (will work with 10.5 or longer barrels). I chose that suppressor for durability, reduced weight, balance and excellent suppressor performance. It comes pre-drilled from Gemtech but I have not pinned it yet as I can still use it with a brace due to the injunction.

 

[bartojb1]

Hi I built this for exactly the same reason. The overall approach was that I still wanted to be able to replace the gas tube if needed so I used a two piece free float handguard from Centurion Arms. I then fitted it with an 11.5" Colt FBI HRT Heavy Barrel mated with a Gemtech Patrolman Titanium Suppressor (will work with 10.5 or longer barrels). I chose that suppressor for durability, reduced weight, balance and excellent suppressor performance. It comes pre-drilled from Gemtech but I have not pinned it yet as I can still use it with a brace due to the injunction.

Worsley,
Thanks! I have had difficulties finding a barrel shroud of sufficient inside diameter to allow me to meet the 16" length requirement, while allowing the removal of the suppressor.

The "Patrolman" looks like a solid option!

 

[Worsley]

Worsley,
Thanks! I have had difficulties finding a barrel shroud of sufficient inside diameter to allow me to meet the 16" length requirement, while allowing the removal of the suppressor.

The "Patrolman" looks like a solid option!

I thought about going that route, but ultimately wanted a well balanced rifle.

 

[bartojb1]

It would seem my current list to pick from includes:
5.56:
Gemtech Patrolman
Gemtech Trek-II
Griffin Armament GP5

Rimfire:
I would think that any of above would work on a 15/22 barrel.