First Rimfire Suppressor

BossmanPJ · Feb 20, 2019

I am looking for experience and recommendations for my first rimfire suppressor. I have been shopping around on Silencer shop and would like to buy from them. Anyone have any suggestions? My plan is to use the suppressor on my Ruger Mark IV 22/45, and have my Savage 93G threaded. I'm sure I will add more to the mix once I have the can. The only stipulation is that it needs to be able to handle 22 Mag and 17 HMR if possible.

What say you? Any opinions would be great as this is my first suppressor and I have no real world experience with them.

outrider58 · Feb 20, 2019

I've got a Radical Firearms RFSS22 I use on my Savage bolt gun. Super quiet, super light, and super cheap. $200(not counting stamp).

http://www.radicalfirearms.com/product-p/sss22.htm

solarpower44 · Feb 20, 2019

Last year I got a ruger silent sr. It was a bit more expensive than other 22 suppressors but the quality is outstanding. The case is made with titanium and baffles are stainless steel. It’s easy to clean. I mostly use it with 10 22 and sr22 and it’s sooooo quiet.

Schipperke · Feb 20, 2019

I ordered one of these last year, waiting.. Only seen youtube reviews on it.
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2019/2/10/review-aac-halcyon-suppressor/

https://youtu.be/xdassKnsKiU

Occam · Feb 20, 2019

I bought a Rugged Oculus for that same pistol, and it works very well. Quiet, easy to maintain (considering the ugliness that shows up in ALL rimfire cans). Have used a variety of standard, high velocity, and subsonic ammo on the MKIV with the Oculus mounted, and it cycles every time. Accuracy doesn't seem to be noticeably impacted, and no first-round-pop of note. It's a solid choice, though a little more expensive than some others.

Sundazes · Feb 20, 2019

Buy once, cry once really applies here. Do your research. Make sure what ever you get is easily cleaned. Meaning you can tumble, use the dip or ultrasound cleaner. Monocores tend to have a louder FRP than baffled cans. You will get a bazillion suggestions for this can or that can. Going back over the years, I will not buy an aluminum can again, unless it was a specific need and nothing else was available.
All that said look at the offerings from:
Rugged
Dead Air
Silencer Co.
Q
Gemtech....

Find one that interests you and start asking questions on here, AFRCOM and SilencerTalk. The Silencershop is a great place to research as well. Go to an IP and fondle some.
My personal favs are Spectre II, Mask, Oculus. I have one from a local (PA) SOT, Freedom Armory, as well that I really enjoy.

BossmanPJ · Feb 20, 2019

Thanks so far guys. Keep em coming. I have been considering the Q stuff and the Gemtech so far. But all of the other suggestions are making me wonder if more research is needed.

dontpanic · Feb 20, 2019

sundazes said:
Buy once, cry once really applies here. Do your research. Make sure what ever you get is easily cleaned. Meaning you can tumble, use the dip or ultrasound cleaner. Monocores tend to have a louder FRP than baffled cans. You will get a bazillion suggestions for this can or that can. Going back over the years, I will not buy an aluminum can again, unless it was a specific need and nothing else was available.
All that said look at the offerings from:
Rugged
Dead Air
Silencer Co.
Q
Gemtech....

Find one that interests you and start asking questions on here, AFRCOM and SilencerTalk. The Silencershop is a great place to research as well. Go to an IP and fondle some.
My personal favs are Spectre II, Mask, Oculus. I have one from a local (PA) SOT, Freedom Armory, as well that I really enjoy.

I'll second this post. Avoid aluminum if at all possible. Baffle stacks are much easier to clean than monocores and you will be cleaning it a lot.

Any suppressor made by a reputable manufacturer will do a great job for you. I have a Spectre ii and a Mask because that's what I wanted.

I would never pay more than $400 for a rinfire suppressor. Above that and you get into the ones that are modular or the hot new thing.

Good luck on your search. They are a lot of fun.

jsnider22 · Feb 20, 2019

Thunderbeast 22TD is a great option too. Sometimes difficult to find in stock but Thunderbeast makes some amazing suppressors in general.

89BSP · Feb 20, 2019

I went with a Griffin Checkmate QD because I liked the 3 lug quick release that makes it easy to switch between different hosts.

They used to be baffle stack a few years back, but are currently made in a monocore.

kohburn · Feb 20, 2019

i ordered a Q erector out of curiosity. hopefully I don't regret trying such a different design.

geda · Feb 20, 2019

I just went through this exercise. First everything not "dippable" was ruled out. Then I broke down the playing field into 3 categories that I was interested in.

1) Heavy Duty
- Griffin Optimus Micro (supports 223)
2) Multi length
-Rugged Oculus
-SilencerCo Switchback
-Q Erector
3) Light Weight
-SilencerCo Warlock 3oz
-AAC Element 4.1oz
-Q El Camino 4.3oz

For me it came down to the Optimus vs Oculus, and I thought I would get more use out of the multi-length feature, so i bought the Oculus. I have not shot it yet, but I have held it, it is pretty light in the hand. I doubt the fullsize length with interfere too much on a mk4, and if it does, there is always the short length.

TheBulge · Feb 20, 2019

I am considering a Griffin Optimus Micro for my 2nd .22 can.
It can be configured with several different mount options and can handle 22lr through 22-250 with some barrel length/mount restrictions.

https://www.griffinarmament.com/optimus-micro-silencer-22lr-through-22-250/

BossmanPJ · Feb 20, 2019

I’ve looked into pretty much every suggestion. Apparently MDS have about every rimfire suppressor available after reading this. Still looking around. Does anyone have any negative experiences with a specific model?

BossmanPJ · Feb 20, 2019

kohburn said:
i ordered a Q erector out of curiosity. hopefully I don't regret trying such a different design.

I was looking at that one. Very cool though behind that one.

Sundazes · Feb 20, 2019

A good friend has the Q Erector. Really neat can. I would not get that for my first can though. I came really close to getting one, but got a smoking blowout deal on an El Camino thats in jail.
As for negative comments on any can, that can be subjective. As I stated, no mo aluminum or mono for me for rimfire.

BossmanPJ · Feb 20, 2019

sundazes said:
A good friend has the Q Erector. Really neat can. I would not get that for my first can though. I came really close to getting one, but got a smoking blowout deal on an El Camino thats in jail.
As for negative comments on any can, that can be subjective. As I stated, no mo aluminum or mono for me for rimfire.

I am leaning to the El Camino as well. It is light, Stainless, and supports the 22 mag and 17 HMR. Not a bad price right now either.

Pinecone · Feb 21, 2019

I ended up with the Gemtech.

Nice, inexpensive. I was also buying 2x centerfire cans at the same time.

babalou · Feb 21, 2019

just started process two weeks ago on the Switchback 22. Good price from United Gun Shop. Then got an Omega 7.62 like three days later. haha. Been hanging around Outrider58 too much.

BossmanPJ · Feb 21, 2019

I’m placing the order for a Q El Camino tomorrow. Good price on Silencer Shop and loving the easy kiosk thing. Next step after the order will be sending my 22/45 out for threading and to have the sight moved back to the proper position.

I know once I get a rimfire can I’ll end up with a 9mm soon enough after. Damn this way of life.

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