9mm Can

HonestFool03 · Apr 28, 2020

Looking at taking the plunge into the NFA pool with a 9mm suppressor. I've done a fair amount of research, but it's all a lot to digest. Looking for opinions from the experienced guys here.

The can would go on a glock and a full size sig. I'd also want it to go on an AR 9mm pistol I'm building.

I'm leaning heavily toward the SiCo Omega. Is this a good option? Should I be looking elsewhere?

teratos · Apr 28, 2020

I have no experience with the Omega. I have a Gemtech Multimount and an Octane 9. I really like the Octane 9 over the Multimount, for what it’s worth.

danb · Apr 28, 2020

Which Omega - the 9K or 36M?

I have heard very good things, the 36M seems very versatile.

Also consider a Griffin Rev 9, I have that and like it. It has a handy short configuration.

HonestFool03 · Apr 28, 2020

I was looking at the 9k, as the 36m looks like it's more suited for rifles. Is that an accurate statement?

danb · Apr 28, 2020

HonestFool03 said:
I was looking at the 9k, as the 36m looks like it's more suited for rifles. Is that an accurate statement?

yeah, but you are going to wait a year. Then you are going to wait another year. for the 2nd can. So for your first can consider whether you will like it so much that you want to put it on a rifle.

HonestFool03 · Apr 28, 2020

Sure, but I'll cross that road when I get to it. For now I'm looking for a suppressor that fits the requirements mentioned above. The 9k would work on the PCC and the handguns, whereas 36m wouldn't do well on the handguns...right?

Sundazes · Apr 28, 2020

Be mindful with swapping 9mm cans to an AR. Pistols are 1/2x28 thread and most 9mm AR's are 1/2x36, so you will need a direct thread adaptor. Don't use the piston on the rifle. My octane is dedicated to the AR.
Ruger PCC's are 1/2x28.

HonestFool03 · Apr 28, 2020

Yeah, I've got that all worked out. The pistol hosts I plan on using are all 1/2x28. I'm trying to figure out if I can get a QD adaptor for use on the PCC.

Mike OTDP · Apr 28, 2020

Right now, I'd be looking at a CGS Mod 9. I've heard good things about the Obsidian 9 and Gemtech Lunar 9, too.

Sundazes · Apr 28, 2020

HonestFool03 said:
Yeah, I've got that all worked out. The pistol hosts I plan on using are all 1/2x28. I'm trying to figure out if I can get a QD adaptor for use on the PCC.

Either way, you will still be removing the piston and installing the QD adaptor that attaches to the mount. That's why a lot of folks have dedicated cans.
Look on SiCo's website. They have a ton of different mounts available. But most are made for rifle cans. Silencer Shop is a good resource too.
BTW, cans get HOT as hell. If you plan on switching during a range session, bring an oven mitt or something.

HonestFool03 · Apr 28, 2020

Whats the general opinion on Dead Air? I had never heard of em until recently.Their Wolf 9SD looks like it tiks all the boxes I''m looking at right now.

Sundazes · Apr 28, 2020

Dead air and Rugged (Obsidians,etc) are top tier cans. A friend has a the Wolf and loves it.

woodline · Apr 29, 2020

The Omega 36m will work as well as or better than most of the other cans the OP is discussing. Most of what OP has asked about falls into the PCC/subgun suppressor category. Not anything wrong with that but it won't be ideal for actual handguns. Example: I have a Dead Air Wolfman (the successor to the Wolf 9SD) pending, but no plans to put it on a handgun. If I do it'll be going on my G34 that has a red dot on it so I can see over the can. Because it is a fat boy.

Personally if I had to start over again I would probably still go with a jack of all trades can first. Griffin Optimus, Bushwhacker, Rex Silentium MG7 or ModX series, Liberty MysticX/Cosmic, Omega 36m, etc. Though I am up to about 13 cans at this point so I'm not sure why I'm worried about modularity or versatility. Yet I still love the Griffin Optimus and would buy a Bushwhacker if I thought I would use it. However, if I were buying a pistol only can right now I would probably go with a Griffin, Rugged, or CGS can. Probably CGS to get something as light as possible.

ohen cepel · Apr 29, 2020

Not sure of your use case but many get a .45 can as that will let you do 9mm as well as most anything else .45 and smaller. Most .45's are quieter with 9mm through them than the comaparable 9mm version as the .45 usually has a bit more volume in it.

danb · Apr 29, 2020

fbi_surveillance_van said:
The Omega 36m will work as well as or better than most of the other cans the OP is discussing. Most of what OP has asked about falls into the PCC/subgun suppressor category. Not anything wrong with that but it won't be ideal for actual handguns. Example: I have a Dead Air Wolfman (the successor to the Wolf 9SD) pending, but no plans to put it on a handgun. If I do it'll be going on my G34 that has a red dot on it so I can see over the can. Because it is a fat boy.

Personally if I had to start over again I would probably still go with a jack of all trades can first. Griffin Optimus, Bushwhacker, Rex Silentium MG7 or ModX series, Liberty MysticX/Cosmic, Omega 36m, etc. Though I am up to about 13 cans at this point so I'm not sure why I'm worried about modularity or versatility. Yet I still love the Griffin Optimus and would buy a Bushwhacker if I thought I would use it. However, if I were buying a pistol only can right now I would probably go with a Griffin, Rugged, or CGS can. Probably CGS to get something as light as possible.

^This.

woodline · Apr 29, 2020

danb said:
^This.

The Griffin Optimus really is a fantastic can, and current prices are great for everything included in the kit. That and the Liberty Cosmic work well enough that it's going to take some kind of game changer to convince me to get another traditional Pistol can.

Though I do have a Gemtech Aurora II pending for my SigP365 + Griffin Armament threaded barrel. For CCW LARPing purposes.

Waingro · Apr 29, 2020

ohen cepel said:
Not sure of your use case but many get a .45 can as that will let you do 9mm as well as most anything else .45 and smaller. Most .45's are quieter with 9mm through them than the comaparable 9mm version as the .45 usually has a bit more volume in it.

Totally agree

tdmne · Apr 29, 2020

I have the Obsidian 45. If I was purchasing a pistol can again I would probably go with the DeadAir Wolfman or Obsidian 9.

babalou · Apr 29, 2020

Ping Outrider58. He has a couple 9mm phased plasmas in 40 Watt range.

OLM-Medic · Apr 29, 2020

You could always do a form 1 build if you don't feel like waiting.

If I had to get a can for a dedicated PCC that wouldn't go on a pistol, it probably would be the CMMG Defcan.

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