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Posted: 8/27/2015 10:41:51 PM EDT
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Is this CNN statement correct ? The silencer market has been booming. The civilian market for silencers soared 37% in 2013, according to the most recent figures from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The tally in 2013 was half a million, compared to 360,000 in 2012 and 285,000 in 2011 View Quote |
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I take it there is going to be lots of opportunity in the can market
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It's probably true, or at least close to it. It's become quite easy to purchase suppressors, not to mention many manufacturers now bringing products to the market or starting off on their own after a split with their previous employer/company. There's also been a significant increase in purchases presently because of the rush to get them in before 41P, should it go into effect.
What I'm trying to say is, I don't doubt that there have been substantial increases in suppressor sales from year to year. |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Is this CNN statement correct ? The silencer market has been booming. The civilian market for silencers soared 37% in 2013, according to the most recent figures from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The tally in 2013 was half a million, compared to 360,000 in 2012 and 285,000 in 2011 View Quote View Quote From Silencerco: http://silencerco.com/how-do-silencers-work/ |
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Personally, in 2013 I owned 0. In 2015 that number changed to 3. I'm not really looking for another one right now, BUT if I had a couple new LT lowers to go with the new uppers I'm building that could change.
See how I did that? |
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RIP WMD =(
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Until yesterday I owned zero..........today I own two and I am waiting for the ATF to allow me to possess them.
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God I wish I could own some in CA.
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I know sales jumped here in TX once they became legal for hunting use.
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I know I helped with the stats in 2014 by adding 2 more to my collection. I am looking to add another, or maybe 2!
ThunderBeast Arms just came out with a 6.5 version of their Titanium cans. So now I want to get both the 30 cal and the 6.5 for that 260 Rem barrel I am going to get for my tOBR. Midway has Lapua 260 Rem brass currently on sale, should I stock up? It is a good thing they didn't do a story on SBR's because that would literally freak the pinko-commy-leftist's out! It is legal here in Arizona now also, as well as not being limited to a 5 rd magazine. I carry 20's now and I am going suppressed on my late Nov Mule Deer hunt Gonna use my Big Bad-Ass Larue 7.62! |
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I dont know but im considering becoming one of these stats
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It is becoming very popular here. One of my LGS became a class 3 dealer last week. The boat shop down the road also just got a class 3 and sells suppressors right by the pontoons....interesting combo. PSA just got in 2 boxes yesterday (posted on fb) and sold out the .45 cans in two hours.
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Appears to be true. Trust availability had an impact as did fears of 41p.
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I would say so, I'm glad to be part of the growing populace.
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With the use of the internet and marketing by some of the manufacturers/vendors it seems that a lot of the "mystery" of suppressor ownership has been cleared up. What I mean is that more and more people have discovered that they are allowed to own a suppressor. Quality products in the $500-$1000 range, pistols with OEM threaded barrels and suppressor compatible sights all seem to contribute to the increase. Plus, it seems that many people get that first one - fool with it - and wind up buying several more. My first purchase was a .223, have a .30 waiting on the form 4 and a .22 and .45 will be in the next few days!
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Got my first one in 2009. Haven't gotten another since. I'd buy a 7.62 can from you, Mark.
Hell, I don't even own a rifle outside of .223/5.56 anymore, so since I'm buying the can from you, might as well give you all my money and buy a rifle for it while I'm at it. |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical: Is this CNN statement correct ? The silencer market has been booming. The civilian market for silencers soared 37% in 2013, according to the most recent figures from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The tally in 2013 was half a million, compared to 360,000 in 2012 and 285,000 in 2011 View Quote View Quote Id say so... (I think I like where this is going, I love when LaRue come to market with new or improved gear) I mean I got 3 Cans this year (1 Surefire, 2 SilencerCos) and would like 3 more, hopefully next year (another .22, a another Octane 45 HD and a Surefire for .308s) and by letting folks shoot mine and explaining how the NFA approval process works, I've got several people in line for cans as well... A couple more things, If you look on the FB NFA group, there are folks getting Stamps back for Cans everyday... Same for the NFA group on here... Also, you could look at the data on NFAtracker.com I'd love to see a few Larue Cans... a .22 Can like the Sparrow a pistol can that can work on multiple calibers a 556 can a 762 can The only problem I see with the Rifle can is Mounts... You have a ton of folks that like to Run a MB and have a lot of money invested in Brakes... I have 6 and at 150 a piece that adds up to now need to switch to someone else's new brake... Can you make a can that will fit someone elses Mount (say Surefire or AAC) You could go direct thread, but that would eliminate all the a fore mentioned folks with Surefire, AAC or other... Unless there was some earth Shattering reason, I don't think I'd switch away from Surefires MB mounts... |
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Silencer shop has been helping streamline the process, trust, stamps, etc.
I think help with the paperwork has been increasing sales |
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Also, Mark.... the biggest thing (in my opinion with suppressors) is the mounting solution. Even if you can performs a few dB better than others, if people have to switch mounts, or pay $100+ per mount for each gun they may want to use it on, they wont even consider yours. So either cheap mounts, or a reasonably priced system that allows you to choose and user another company's mount would make your suppressor stand out to those who already own suppressors or guns with a certain type mount.
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Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim: Also, Mark.... the biggest thing (in my opinion with suppressors) is the mounting solution. Even if you can performs a few dB better than others, if people have to switch mounts, or pay $100+ per mount for each gun they may want to use it on, they wont even consider yours. So either cheap mounts, or a reasonably priced system that allows you to choose and user another company's mount would make your suppressor stand out to those who already own suppressors or guns with a certain type mount. View Quote |
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With more and more States getting on board and allowing suppressor ownership and allowing them for hunting they are becoming more prevalent. I have seen a dramatic increase in people asking me about suppressors and how to obtain them.
For a long time almost everyone I talked to had no idea they could legally own a suppressor or thought they had to have a class 3 license. With the amount of good information being circulated on social media these days people are getting educated and the number of people buying them is growing. I've even had people who have historically been against them change their minds and call me for advice. Basically people are starting to pull their heads out of the sand and listen to reason. |
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Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim:
Also, Mark.... the biggest thing (in my opinion with suppressors) is the mounting solution. Even if you can performs a few dB better than others, if people have to switch mounts, or pay $100+ per mount for each gun they may want to use it on, they wont even consider yours. So either cheap mounts, or a reasonably priced system that allows you to choose and user another company's mount would make your suppressor stand out to those who already own suppressors or guns with a certain type mount. View Quote Asked and answered in a previous thread, but then again, you weren't here then. I think the increase in the number of manufacturers, the advancements in mounting, materials and performance, and the corresponding marketing have all assisted in increasing the numbers of suppressors in civilian hands. NFA Trusts, allowing suppressors for hunting and I think a couple of states relaxing their bans on suppressors didn't hurt. |
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Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim:
Also, Mark.... the biggest thing (in my opinion with suppressors) is the mounting solution. Even if you can performs a few dB better than others, if people have to switch mounts, or pay $100+ per mount for each gun they may want to use it on, they wont even consider yours. So either cheap mounts, or a reasonably priced system that allows you to choose and user another company's mount would make your suppressor stand out to those who already own suppressors or guns with a certain type mount. View Quote This is very true. The only reason I went with Surefire Suppressors is because the LaRue PST gas block was designed around them. I love LaRue products, but if I can't just drop an LT can on my Surefire flash hider, I don't think I'll bother. I've already got a few SOCOMs and at least 3 rifles that will always be using that flash hider--one being pinned and welded. ...now the Siete is a different story. I've yet to break into the 338 club, and if/when a 338LM Siete becomes available, I would certainly love to put a LaRue suppressor on it. |
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Originally Posted By Covertness:
2008 - 2016 will go down in history as The Time of the Great Arming of America. View Quote check out this data the number of form 1s went from ~5000 in 2008 to ~22000 in 2014. the number of form 4s went from ~26k to ~108k Year Form 1 Form 4 1/4 I wonder what people were putting on form 1s in 2001? to put it in perspective everything put on a form 1 in 2001 is about six weeks of 2014's pace. Of course, not everything on a Form 1 is a can. |
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Originally Posted By RyJones:
check out this data the number of form 1s went from ~5000 in 2008 to ~22000 in 2014. the number of form 4s went from ~26k to ~108k View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By RyJones:
Originally Posted By Covertness:
2008 - 2016 will go down in history as The Time of the Great Arming of America. check out this data the number of form 1s went from ~5000 in 2008 to ~22000 in 2014. the number of form 4s went from ~26k to ~108k So it's not 500,000 in 2014, it's 108,000. Meh, that's enough to wet your whistle. |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
So it's not 500,000 in 2014, it's 108,000. Meh, that's enough to wet your whistle. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By RyJones:
Originally Posted By Covertness:
2008 - 2016 will go down in history as The Time of the Great Arming of America. check out this data the number of form 1s went from ~5000 in 2008 to ~22000 in 2014. the number of form 4s went from ~26k to ~108k So it's not 500,000 in 2014, it's 108,000. Meh, that's enough to wet your whistle. there are machine guns and SBRs in that data, too. |
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One last reply.
In March 2014, there were 571,750 silencers in the US. In February 2015, there were 792,282 silencers in the US. These aren't broken down by tax paid or non-tax-paid, but for you that doesn't matter. |
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I think the data is clear mark
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Mark,
I get that you are polling around to see if is worth the effort and money to produce a high quality suppressor. Suppressor ownership is skyrocketing right now. Obama and crew are trying to stop this trend. I'll give you the skinny. This is a simplified explanation but should give you an idea of what's going on. (I assume you know this already but will put it out there anyway) Background: These are the 2 main ways to buy class 3 times. There are a couple more but they are very similar to the trust. 1. Individual: -This is application in the buyer's name. Buyer only can legally have suppressor in possession. Example: my wife goes to range with an item when I'm not with her and she can potentially go to prison. -Buyer must send fingerprints and get a sign off by the local Sheriff (CLEO). In Texas this is almost a non issue unless you live in a more socialistic city as most CLEO will sign no problem. In some states, Tennessee for example, the CLEO is required by law to sign off. But, in many places in the USA many CLEO will NOT sign because of political leanings or just unfounded fears of getting sued over unforeseen problems. This makes it impossible for some/many people to legally obtain cans. 2. Trust: -By far the most common method right now. -Very easy to set up trust. Anyone on trust can legally possess the can. Example: My wife is named on the trust. She has same legal rights as me so can go to range with the item without my presence. ****MOST IMPORTANTLY** there is no CLEO sign off or fingerprint requirement. This is a work around which allows people to own cans without CLEO sign off. There are some other theoretical benefits but this is real world reason why most people choose this option. Once the trust method became more well known (that you didn't have to get CLEO sign off) suppressor ownership began to skyrocket. Since then ownership, silencer companies, and innovation has significantly increased every year. The main reason cans are so popular now is because many people can now own them by getting a trust set up and bypassing CLEO sign off. The more cans that are out there the more people are exposed to them. The more people exposed the higher the pool of potential buyers. Just in the last few years I have seen silencer ownership skyrocket in my area alone. At my range there is not a time where you will not see at east one but most of the time you will see at least 3-4 different people shooting a firearm with a can. Obama et al. are trying to make it mandatory for Trust (and other similar setups) to have a CLEO sign off. If this happens many, many people will no longer be able to buy cans. What this does to the silencer market is unknown but many would bet that it would drastically have a negative effect. We are waiting to see what the ATF decides to do as far as making CLEO sign off mandatory. I always assume the worst so I personally expect Obama to win on this matter. Again, I'm a "hope for the best but expect the worst" type of guy. POINT: If you spend a significant amount of money in R&D you will likely do very well in the current market. But, if by chance Obama gets his wish and CLEO sign off is mandatory for buying a can for everyone, you could potentially end up with only a small pool of people as potential buyers, most of which already own cans and may not be in the market to buy another. Bottom line: It's a crap shoot right now. But if you can produce a can on the same level of your rifles and mounts I will certainly buy one. |
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I'm on track to leave the PRK in about 8 months and the first thing I plan to do when I get, like the day I get my license is to go and start the process for a can. I am not the only person by far. Especially since the are looking to make them legal for hunting. I also have what seems like pollyanna dreams but I think sooner rather than later they will get taken off the NFA and marketed as a safety device.
Larue makes a suppressor, I will buy one. |
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Originally Posted By burntcrispy:
Mark, <snip> Bottom line: It's a crap shoot right now. But if you can produce a can on the same level of your rifles and mounts I will certainly buy one. View Quote There's an old lathe under a tarp out back, think I'll drag it back inside and see if I can get power to it. |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
There's an old lathe under a tarp out back, think I'll drag it back inside and see if I can get power to it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By burntcrispy:
Mark, <snip> Bottom line: It's a crap shoot right now. But if you can produce a can on the same level of your rifles and mounts I will certainly buy one. There's an old lathe under a tarp out back, think I'll drag it back inside and see if I can get power to it. |
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"Every argument against machine gun ownership is, at its very core, an assault on the virtue and integrity of the men that would use them." --Undefined
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Mine is in the hands of my SOT guy. Will go pay for the stamp and finish paperwork on Monday. Then, the wait begins.
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Mark if you came out with one using QD brakes and hiders that only cost say 40 bucks you would have a leg up on the competition
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Originally Posted By ozzie839:
Mark if you came out with one using QD brakes and hiders that only cost say 40 bucks you would have a leg up on the competition View Quote Yeah, yeah, that's the ticket, if we could make something that would cost less than a case of cokes but withstand the kind of pressure you get when you shake up a million Mountain Dews. |
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My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel, and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Yeah, yeah, that's the ticket, if we could make something that would cost less than a case of cokes but withstand the kind of pressure you get when you shake up a million Mountain Dews. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By ozzie839:
Mark if you came out with one using QD brakes and hiders that only cost say 40 bucks you would have a leg up on the competition Yeah, yeah, that's the ticket, if we could make something that would cost less than a case of cokes but withstand the kind of pressure you get when you shake up a million Mountain Dews. I mean $60 or so would be perfect.... I just cannot stand $150 mounts... AAC was selling their flash hider style 51T mounts for $60 for awhile. I think that would be pretty tempting. |
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Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim:
I mean $60 or so would be perfect.... I just cannot stand $150 mounts... AAC was selling their flash hider style 51T mounts for $60 for awhile. I think that would be pretty tempting. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim:
Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By ozzie839:
Mark if you came out with one using QD brakes and hiders that only cost say 40 bucks you would have a leg up on the competition Yeah, yeah, that's the ticket, if we could make something that would cost less than a case of cokes but withstand the kind of pressure you get when you shake up a million Mountain Dews. I mean $60 or so would be perfect.... I just cannot stand $150 mounts... AAC was selling their flash hider style 51T mounts for $60 for awhile. I think that would be pretty tempting. Exactly my point |
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Yeah, yeah, that's the ticket, if we could make something that would cost less than a case of cokes but withstand the kind of pressure you get when you shake up a million Mountain Dews. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By ozzie839:
Mark if you came out with one using QD brakes and hiders that only cost say 40 bucks you would have a leg up on the competition Yeah, yeah, that's the ticket, if we could make something that would cost less than a case of cokes but withstand the kind of pressure you get when you shake up a million Mountain Dews. And Mentos, don't forget the Mentos. |
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Originally Posted By ozzie839:
Mark if you came out with one using QD brakes and hiders that only cost say 40 bucks you would have a leg up on the competition View Quote $40, seriously? You can't power on the shop for $40, you can't get the tech to set up the machine for $40, you can't cut chips, pay insurance, do marketing, keep employees or innovate for $40. Not hate'n on you Bro, but you get what you pay for and I wouldn't buy it if it was $40. |
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
$40, seriously? You can't power on the shop for $40, you can't get the tech to set up the machine for $40, you can't cut chips, pay insurance, do marketing, keep employees or innovate for $40. Not hate'n on you Bro, but you get what you pay for and I wouldn't buy it if it was $40. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By ozzie839:
Mark if you came out with one using QD brakes and hiders that only cost say 40 bucks you would have a leg up on the competition $40, seriously? You can't power on the shop for $40, you can't get the tech to set up the machine for $40, you can't cut chips, pay insurance, do marketing, keep employees or innovate for $40. Not hate'n on you Bro, but you get what you pay for and I wouldn't buy it if it was $40. 40 is low wishful thinking I get that But in an industry with lots of options having a cheaper option for using a single qd can on multiple platforms is a selling point Mark is an innovator and I'm sure if his cans come to fruition it will be a great product, there just has to be something better than the other kids on the block about it to get market share |
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Originally Posted By ozzie839:
40 is low wishful thinking I get that But in an industry with lots of options having a cheaper option for using a single qd can on multiple platforms is a selling point Mark is an innovator and I'm sure if his cans come to fruition it will be a great product, there just has to be something better than the other kids on the block about it to get market share View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ozzie839:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By ozzie839:
Mark if you came out with one using QD brakes and hiders that only cost say 40 bucks you would have a leg up on the competition $40, seriously? You can't power on the shop for $40, you can't get the tech to set up the machine for $40, you can't cut chips, pay insurance, do marketing, keep employees or innovate for $40. Not hate'n on you Bro, but you get what you pay for and I wouldn't buy it if it was $40. 40 is low wishful thinking I get that But in an industry with lots of options having a cheaper option for using a single qd can on multiple platforms is a selling point Mark is an innovator and I'm sure if his cans come to fruition it will be a great product, there just has to be something better than the other kids on the block about it to get market share I guess it all depends on the features of the mounts, but my friend has made Griffin taper mounts on his lathe. Pretty simple and low material cost. I get you have to make money, but make the money on real the suppressor, not the required accessories. SD Tactical is manually making their mounts for under $60 each, and are making a profit. Now automate the process in a CNC. Seems like it should be doable. Asking $150-180 per required mount is a bit ridiculous IMHO, and turns me away from buying that company's suppressor. Especially since LaRue sells direct, they dont need to build in 15-30% dealer pricing so a dealer can make money off of it too. |
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Bingo grim
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Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim:
I guess it all depends on the features of the mounts, but my friend has made Griffin taper mounts on his lathe. Pretty simple and low material cost. I get you have to make money, but make the money on real the suppressor, not the required accessories. SD Tactical is manually making their mounts for under $60 each, and are making a profit. Now automate the process in a CNC. Seems like it should be doable. Asking $150-180 per required mount is a bit ridiculous IMHO, and turns me away from buying that company's suppressor. Especially since LaRue sells direct, they dont need to build in 15-30% dealer pricing so a dealer can make money off of it too. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim:
Originally Posted By ozzie839:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
Originally Posted By ozzie839:
Mark if you came out with one using QD brakes and hiders that only cost say 40 bucks you would have a leg up on the competition $40, seriously? You can't power on the shop for $40, you can't get the tech to set up the machine for $40, you can't cut chips, pay insurance, do marketing, keep employees or innovate for $40. Not hate'n on you Bro, but you get what you pay for and I wouldn't buy it if it was $40. 40 is low wishful thinking I get that But in an industry with lots of options having a cheaper option for using a single qd can on multiple platforms is a selling point Mark is an innovator and I'm sure if his cans come to fruition it will be a great product, there just has to be something better than the other kids on the block about it to get market share I guess it all depends on the features of the mounts, but my friend has made Griffin taper mounts on his lathe. Pretty simple and low material cost. I get you have to make money, but make the money on real the suppressor, not the required accessories. SD Tactical is manually making their mounts for under $60 each, and are making a profit. Now automate the process in a CNC. Seems like it should be doable. Asking $150-180 per required mount is a bit ridiculous IMHO, and turns me away from buying that company's suppressor. Especially since LaRue sells direct, they dont need to build in 15-30% dealer pricing so a dealer can make money off of it too. Maybe split the middle at $99 ... ? |
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$100 as a buyer would be my max
I'm in the market for a 308 can that I can run on (as of today) 3 different ARs so that's $300 just in a flash hider or brake Not terrible by any means but you are right in the price range of: deadair, silencerco, aac, and a few others So back to my point earlier, market share will be tough if you come into the game getting the same DB reduction, similar priced mounts, etc Now if the can is amazing, innovative and the go to can like I'm sure it will be, name your price on mounts |
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Bought my first suppressor last month and now the looong wait. I would certainly be interested in more.......
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I own several different suppressors ranging from 500 to 1200 dollars and a friend of mine paid 149.00 and went the homemade route. Not much difference in the sound levels just the weight. Love my suppressors, just looks like somebody could wipeout the competition with an honest price. When a piece of steel costs more than the functional rifle that it is on just don't seem right. If anybody can innovate this industry LARUE can. I'm in.
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