Suppressor

[TheJason]

Unknown Munitions is rumored to be jumping into the suppressor market very soon. Titanium models, built in Post Falls.

 

[Ought Six]

What has you leaning towards the Nomad, as opposed to the other titanium options?

Honestly number 1 is probably availability at my local sporting good store. I had my suppressor in hand in 36 hours going through them, so I don’t want to have to deal with anything online/ordering if I can get that kind of turn around again.

I know phones and cameras can’t pick up true sound, but in comparison videos online, it sounds quieter and better than the scythe. Who knows if that’s even noticeable in person. Also was found to be the quietest suppressor for its size in this large scale comparison:

https://precisionrifleblog.com/2024...r-summit-hard-data-to-compare-250-suppresors/

I like their online how-to videos and the owner’s demeanor. Seems like a chill guy. The customer service/warranty stuff doesn’t worry me. They were short staffed at the time and trying to kick out product, I get it, and I’ve read similar things about silencer central and their Banish’s. From what I’ve read, the turnaround times have gotten much better. Plus owning 2, a longer wait on a warranty claim won’t be as big of an issue if it does occur.

Have a couple buddies that own them as well and really like them and have had no issues.

 

[jpc01101]

If I was picking a suppressor solely based on the name, Trash Panda would be up there. Outside of it Ti, does something stick out that you like?

It seems to cut the sound more than my Dad's Banish backcountry, and is almost as light. Honestly it's a tube of titanium with baffles so not a ton to like or dislike. One thing I don't necessarily like is that I now have like $400 in Cherry Bombs (muzzle brake's that are unique to Q suppressors). But the system does work really well. I really enjoyed hunting with it once I got a gun with a shorter barrel (Ridgeline FFT in 20" barrel chambered in 300 PRC). It is totally manageable in the woods.

 

[Robert N]

Honestly number 1 is probably availability at my local sporting good store. I had my suppressor in hand in 36 hours going through them, so I don’t want to have to deal with anything online/ordering if I can get that kind of turn around again.

I know phones and cameras can’t pick up true sound, but in comparison videos online, it sounds quieter and better than the scythe. Who knows if that’s even noticeable in person. Also was found to be the quietest suppressor for its size in this large scale comparison:

https://precisionrifleblog.com/2024...r-summit-hard-data-to-compare-250-suppresors/

I like their online how-to videos and the owner’s demeanor. Seems like a chill guy. The customer service/warranty stuff doesn’t worry me. They were short staffed at the time and trying to kick out product, I get it, and I’ve read similar things about silencer central and their Banish’s. From what I’ve read, the turnaround times have gotten much better. Plus owning 2, a longer wait on a warranty claim won’t be as big of an issue if it does occur.

Have a couple buddies that own them as well and really like them and have had no issues.

That’s a GREAT link to read through. I had spent countless hours on Pew Science before buying my first and second silencers - this is a much easier read for sure. At the top of this is knowing I have two solid silencers to cover the bulk of my needs: a Q-Thunder Chicken (*Mostly because that’s what the store had) and later a TBAC Dominus CB (shorter, lighter).

The Thunder Chicken (Ti) as chosen after much research as being a reliable, middle of the road quiet silencer. Basically, a do it all basis - and I have three rifles with their Cherry Bomb adapter on it. It is, however, a bit on the long and weighty side of the equation but does a solid job knocking down the Db’s.

The Dominus CB (Ti) was chosen as the shorter, lighter option and I’m super surprised at how well it came out in the test (*against other Similar sized silencers). The compact brake (CB) puts the recoil management inside the silencer (the Brake is in the can) which I wanted to keep exhaust impulses from disturbing the ground in front of me or directly gases back at me the way some others work.

In the end, I’ll probably put a Trash Panda in the safe at some point and round out my tools. It metered almost the same as the Dominus and the shorter aspect of it makes it plenty range and blind friendly.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

That Precision rifle blog comparison article picked an odd place to compare decibel readings - 90 degrees from muzzle rather than at shooters ear. It’s a good indicator on some cans but misleading on others. For example, the thunderbeast RR (recoil reduction) suppressors with brakes at the end metered lower than the same Magnus models without a brake on it because the noise is directed more rearward towards the shooter! However the ones with the brakes are significantly louder at the shooter location.

Better to sort the data by shooters ear for a comparison IMO. Original data can be found here https://thunderbeastarms.com/sound/summit2024/

Also, having a brake inside the suppressor does not reduce recoil like outside. IE having a tbac Compact brake (cb) adapter does not meaningfully change recoil or noise vs the same can connected via direct thread.

 

[Rie Bread]

totally worth it. My 4 year old was impressed

 

[Robert N]

I find it amazing. The “answer” isn’t finding just the quietest silencer. There are just too many variables.

Size / girth
Size / length
Volume (SxL)
Retained pressure (translation: Gas-Auto or Bolt Friendly?)
DB silenced to shooters ear…
DB silenced to bystanders…
Recoil Reduction
Muzzleblast reduction
Heat retention (how fast does it get hot)
Full Auto rated…
Overall Weight…

Everything is a compromise. A bigger, fatter, heavier suppressor with higher volume will likely be quieter…but could also be unwieldy. A shorter, skinnier, lighter silencer with greater flow might be Gas friendly…

The question to answer is “what is really needed for one’s application”. And that is a whole lotta variability.

 

[peterk1234]

Anybody use Elite Iron suppressors? They are out of Montana. I have one on my 22lr rifle and it is completely silent. I'm going to suppress my AR and was thinking of using one of theirs again.

 

[ropeup79]

No hands on experience and they look really nice but for Thunder Beast $$ I personally would have a hard time investing in an unknown brand. Their lightweight “hunting” can is not all that light.

 

[Wind in His Hair]

I received notice yesterday that my banish backcountry was approved. Excited to try it on my braked WSM. I expect to shoot a bit more because of it.

How are you liking that Banish Backcountry?

 

[Wind Gypsy]

No hands on experience and they look really nice but for Thunder Beast $$ I personally would have a hard time investing in an unknown brand. Their lightweight “hunting” can is not all that light.

Elite Iron isn't new, they have been around for quite a while and known for their bigger stuff tailored to 338s - 50 cals. Always thought of them as a maker of heavy shit for the big boomers that aren't carried around much so doesn't surprise me that their lightweight can isn't actually light.

 

[Gynaroo]

How are you liking that Banish Backcountry?

I like mine. I’ve only shot it with a 243, 6.5 cm, and a 6.8 western. I also have an Ab warthog (a-10) that I use on those rifles. Roughly the same size. But I think I get better at shooters ear, suppression with the AB then I do with the Back Country. The AB is under 500 dollars for just a little extra weight penalty. Knowing what I do now. I wish I would have gotten two AB-A10,7.62’s.
That being said. The banish back country is a good can especially for the size.