IMHO I would wait to see what is announced at Shot Show at the end of January before making a decision.
On the rifle, suppressor, or both?
IMHO I would wait to see what is announced at Shot Show at the end of January before making a decision.
I'd say at least for the silencer since it takes so long to get approved. I know I would be kicking myself for a year know that a "better" silencer came out right after I bought it.
Here I go...down the rabbit hole. Now I'm reading about NFA gun trusts. Plenty of places seem to be pushing these, but I don't think it suits my purposes. I suppose my primary concern would be passing any NFA items to my sons when I'm dead. It looks like a form 5 transfer could do that just fine.
IMHO I would wait to see what is announced at Shot Show at the end of January before making a decision.
There are several advantages to a trust. For example, if you wanted your son to be able to use the suppressor (while you are still alive) and take it to the range without you, this is only possible if you get a trust and put him on it. Same thing goes for other family members.
Another big thing is that if you store your suppressor or other NFA items in a safe that others have access to then they will need to be on the trust. Acquiring it as an individual will require that you lock the suppressor up within a secondary container inside your safe so that only you have access.
IMHO I would wait to see what is announced at Shot Show at the end of January before making a decision.
I'd say at least for the silencer since it takes so long to get approved. I know I would be kicking myself for a year know that a "better" silencer came out right after I bought it.
Here I go...down the rabbit hole. Now I'm reading about NFA gun trusts. Plenty of places seem to be pushing these, but I don't think it suits my purposes. I suppose my primary concern would be passing any NFA items to my sons when I'm dead. It looks like a form 5 transfer could do that just fine.
While I agree with this, I would also caution that while many things are announced at Shot Show, many of them aren't available for months (or even years) afterward.
I wouldn't worry all that much. The Obsidian by all accounts is a great choice (no personal experience), and suppressors just aren't magical. While there are lots of improvements made, progress often seems more linear than geometric. Also cans can often be upgraded. The obsidian has removable baffles, so if major upgrades happen chances are decent you can partake.I think I've decided on the obsidian 45, and I'm probably going to order this week. I'll be purposely avoiding any news from shot-show for at least six months .
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Here I go...down the rabbit hole. Now I'm reading about NFA gun trusts. Plenty of places seem to be pushing these, but I don't think it suits my purposes. I suppose my primary concern would be passing any NFA items to my sons when I'm dead. It looks like a form 5 transfer could do that just fine.
Update: ordered! Should have the rifle first week of 2018. I'll probably get the suppressor shortly after I've forgotten about it completelyI think I've decided on the obsidian 45, and I'm probably going to order this week. I'll be purposely avoiding any news from shot-show for at least six months .
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I'm also in the market for a 45 caliber suppressor. I currently have an Optimus 9 and a checkmate QD. I quickly learned after getting the Optimus that the "one can to rule them all" comes at a very hefty price. Not only is the suppressor $1k, but I ended up spending another $500 to get various muzzle devices, thread adapters, etc.
I was eyeing the SilencerCo hybrid but as someone else mentioned, it's not exactly a can you want to shoot on a pistol. It's very large and heavy for that application. It's even more expensive than the Optimus to buy the different end caps, thread adapters, etc. After Griffin recently released the Optimus 22, I'm hopeful that they will release a Optimus 45. If they do, I will buy it because many of the adapters that I already have would work. As a current product, Griffin has the revolution 45 which is basically the same size as the Optimus 9 so it would be pleasant to shoot on a pistol and is rated for some rifle use (although limited). Again in the revolution 45 scenario, I can use a lot of the adapters that I already own.
Personally, I won't go with a monocore design again. The Optimus stacked baffles are far easier to clean than the checkmate monocore. If I shoot a lot of 22 through the Optimus, I just throw the baffles into the stainless pin rotary cleaner and they come out like new. I've ended up with the a dental pick, tiny wire brush and other tools to get the crevices of the monocore clean after a similar tumbling.
I am leaning toward the hybrid for me next can. I have the silencerco osprey n a couple of AAC cans and I’m very happy with them
Anyone have some feedback on the "Rugged Obsidian 45" ?