Guidance on a .45 suppressor

Norton · Jan 9, 2016

Going to make a move on a centerfire pistol suppressor and don't really have much experience here. Going to go with a .45 can so I can use it on a couple of different platforms.

I'm OK with the "buy once/cry once" philosophy and willing to pay more to get more but need to understand why I'm paying more.

Looks like the Octane is the current crowd favorite, but what's up with the different pistons, mounts, etc?

https://silencerco.com/products/octane/

I take it this is not as simple as screwing the suppressor on to a threaded barrel?

94hokie · Jan 9, 2016

The piston is the part that screws onto the barrel. You switch them out for different guns that have different thread sizes on the barrel. The spacer is used for guns that don't have a moving barrel such as carbines and revolvers

Norton · Jan 9, 2016

94hokie said:
The piston is the part that screws onto the barrel. You switch them out for different guns that have different thread sizes on the barrel. The spacer is used for guns that don't have a moving barrel such as carbines and revolvers

So, I would need a .45 piston and a 9mm piston if those were to be the hosts, but if not using the suppressor for anything other than semi-auto handguns I would not need a spacer.

dontpanic · Jan 9, 2016

This article will tell you all you need to know. There are a lot of options for that suppressor.

http://mygunculture.com/a-closer-look-at-the-silencerco-swr-octane-pistol-suppressor/

To be very brief. There are different mounts for barrel threading and size. Also different mounts for fixed barrels or moving barrels like you find in most centerfire semi auto handguns.

94hokie · Jan 9, 2016

Norton said:
So, I would need a .45 piston and a 9mm piston if those were to be the hosts, but if not using the suppressor for anything other than semi-auto handguns I would not need a spacer.

Correct on the spacer, pistons are not caliber specific, different manufacturers use different thread sizes on barrels so you need one for each thread size you have.

Norton · Jan 9, 2016

94hokie said:
Correct on the spacer, pistons are not caliber specific, different manufacturers use different thread sizes on barrels so you need one for each thread size you have.

ah....so if both hosts use the same threading, I will only need one piston. Even better.

Norton · Jan 9, 2016

dontpanic said:
This article will tell uou all you need to know. There are a lot of options for that suppressor.

http://mygunculture.com/a-closer-look-at-the-silencerco-swr-octane-pistol-suppressor/

To be very brief. There are different mounts for barrel threading and size. Also different mounts for fixed barrels or moving barrels like you find in most centerfire semi auto handguns.

Will check it out when I get back from work. :thumbsup:

Broncolou · Jan 9, 2016

I have an octane 9 and love it. I have a tirant 45 as well. Both great suppressors but the octane is easier to service. Good luck finding a can in this market.

dwsjr · Jan 9, 2016

Been wondering this question for a while. If you form 1, build, your suppressor can you just buy the piston or do you have to file for that as well? If anyone can answer, please, thank you.

dontpanic · Jan 9, 2016

You can just buy it. No stamp required. Read this thread and ask questions about homemade suppressors here.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=184193

Pinecone · Jan 9, 2016

Norton said:
ah....so if both hosts use the same threading, I will only need one piston. Even better.

Good luck with that. Heck, even the same manufacturer in the same caliber, different models may have different threads.

I like the Freedom Arms suppressor. I have been eyeing them for a while, and need to pull the trigger soon.

It is rated up to .458 SOCOM (semi auto), so has just on rifles also (but means I need to make a .458 SOCOM SBR

).

Gemtech also has a nice one to save some money, but not as good of suppression as the Freedom Arms.

Pop up to Duffy's and talk to Vince. Bring money, LOTS of money. :lol2:

Sundazes · Jan 9, 2016

dwsjr said:
Been wondering this question for a while. If you form 1, build, your suppressor can you just buy the piston or do you have to file for that as well? If anyone can answer, please, thank you.

The tube is the serialize part, hence registered. You can have as many pistons, LIDs/boosters as you like. They do not need to be registered.
That said, you can not have spare baffles as they are considered silencer parts and spare parts like that are not allowed per the ATF.

Norton- Go talk to Nate, Vince, Mark etc.
The Octane is a good choice. I have 9 and like it. There is also the Osprey if you want to stick with SiCo. If you really want to cry once, take a look at the new Hybrid.
If you plan on shooting 22, consider a dedicated can for that. 22 is really dirty and will junk up a centerfire can.

rsideout · Jan 9, 2016

Norton said:
ah....so if both hosts use the same threading, I will only need one piston. Even better.

Correct, but you are not likely to find a 45 barrel and a 9 mm barrel with the same threading. Having different pistons and thread adaptors is SOP when you get into suppressors.

Drmsparks · Jan 9, 2016

The liberty cosmic-x gets pretty decent reviews as well. It'll also handle 458 socom.

qorban88 · Jan 9, 2016

New from Silencerco. Handles everything from 300 blackout to 458 SOCOM, pistol calibers included. And not much heavier/longer than an octane. I have several Silencerco suppressors and love them.

https://silencerco.com/hybrid/

ericoak · Jan 9, 2016

Griffin Revolution 45 is basically the same can as the Octane with several improvements. The baffles are basically the same shape, they both use Silencerco pistons. The main difference is the Revo is modular so you can unscrew a couple baffles and make a shorter suppressor.

Evojoeix · Jan 9, 2016

i just bought a Silencerco Osprey 45 yesterday. it does a very good job at quieting down all calibers from 9mm to 45 and the shape of the suppressor makes it easier to use with most handgun sights

Silencerco also has very good customer service and will stand behind evey product they make.

Bootknife · Jan 9, 2016

The Thread size on Your Intended Host Guns Barrel ...Dictates the Piston Required. Pistons are sold separate so You can be very Flexible.

protegeV · Jan 9, 2016

I'm gonna look for a 45 as well.

Already bought a 9 (still in jail)

It boggles my mind how many options there are. But overall, suppressors are so similar that I have a hard time differentiating, as opposed to guns.

Sid. · Jan 10, 2016

I enjoy my Osprey 45, though it's not user serviceable so no .22. I've got my eye on the Rugged Suppressors Obsidian 45. It's modular and you can use SiCo pistons.

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