Suppresor covers

swinokur · Sep 18, 2015

I would like members' opinions on suppressor covers.

I've looked at Manta, Bowers, and Griffin Armament.

thoughts, opinions?

I've just gotten tired of waiting for my can to cool off enough to remove it and then pack it up and leave the range.

thanks

clandestine · Sep 18, 2015

None will hold up if you rapid fire except the silicone based ones. I have the Bowers ribbed silicone unit, but I split it on purpose (like a taco) and I use it to remove hot cans. From there they go in a thermos to transport home.

I also don't like the looks of suppressor covers or the idea that they may trap heat.

That's how I handle it.

swinokur · Sep 18, 2015

i have a small hot mitt i bought from Silencershop and I'm gonna just buy a small Klein canvas tool bag from Amazon.

what do you think? the tool bag was 10 bucks.

thanks Chad
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clandestine · Sep 18, 2015

swinokur said:
i have a small hot mitt i bought from Silencershop and I'm gonna just buy a small Klein canvas tool bag from Amazon.

what do you think? the tool bag was 10 bucks.

thanks Chad
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The Klein Bag may work, just be careful it does not turn into char cloth.

ericoak · Sep 18, 2015

clandestine said:
None will hold up if you rapid fire except the silicone based ones. I have the Bowers ribbed silicone unit, but I split it on purpose (like a taco) and I use it to remove hot cans. From there they go in a thermos to transport home.

I also don't like the looks of suppressor covers or the idea that they may trap heat.

That's how I handle it.

How do you like the Bowers cover? I spoke with his wife and she said you will want to use one on a subgun, especially a mac with coarse threads, to tighten it down every mag.

swinokur · Sep 18, 2015

clandestine said:
The Klein Bag may work, just be careful it does not turn into char cloth.

i'll let you know.

SKroh · Sep 18, 2015

Silicone pot holder, $5.

swinokur · Sep 18, 2015

can it be stored in that during transport?

SKroh · Sep 18, 2015

1) Wrap pot holder around suppressor.

2) Wrap rubber band around pot holder.

3)....

4) Profit.

swinokur · Sep 18, 2015

i'm gonna try the tool bag option first.

clandestine · Sep 18, 2015

swinokur said:
can it be stored in that during transport?

Not sure. That's why I use a steel thermos.

swinokur · Sep 18, 2015

that's also a very inexpensive solution. I'll see if the tool bag works. it it doesn't, a thermos will be next on the list.

i tried to find info on the max temperature for no. 10 canvas duck, but couldn't find any good info. guess a real world test in next.

clandestine · Sep 18, 2015

I wouldn't transport as the other poster mentioned. Rubber bands will likely melt and the suppressor will not be fully encased. If it rolls into anything nylon, foam, or plastic it WILL melt it.

swinokur · Sep 18, 2015

i wouldn't either for those exact reasons. i think our solutions will work ok.

clandestine · Sep 18, 2015

swinokur said:
that's also a very inexpensive solution. I'll see if the tool bag works. it it doesn't, a thermos will be next on the list.

i tried to find info on the max temperature for no. 10 canvas duck, but couldn't find any good info. guess a real world test in next.

Im interested to know how it works out.

swinokur · Sep 18, 2015

i'll let you know.

IMBLITZVT · Sep 18, 2015

I have the Bowers on my Mac suppressor. Works well. I don't enjoy shooting that enough to have really heated it up... However it works pretty well when hot.

However again... this is why I don't like threaded suppressors.

rmbstyle · Sep 18, 2015

I have the Rifles Only HAD cover and is stands up really well with mag dumps on my sbr. They recommend no more than I think 3 mag dumps before letting it cool off. I really like it, quality is great and they have outstanding customer service and will make custom sizes is need be. https://www.riflesonly.com/pro-shop/suppressor-covers/rifles-only-suppressor-cover-had.html

swinokur · Sep 18, 2015

Bowers says their cover positively will not melt with no limit on rounds fired. I don't own one so not sure if it's true.

fred333 · Sep 18, 2015

I was considering a cover as well....until I discussed the issue with AAC. They recommended against the use of a cover since it limits heat dissipation within the silencer, which may shorten its life (note: check with your particular silencer maker, as other vendors' views may differ from those of AAC).

So, instead, I opted to carry a welding glove (only one hand's needed and smaller gloves're available if that's your preference) rated for 1400 degrees (for checking/tightening/removing)

....and a small, high temperature carbon fiber plumbers' pad (to set the silencer down in the off-chance there isn't a concrete floor or other non-burnable surface nearby). Both fit into my range back-pack and've worked out perfectly.

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