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Posted: 6/30/2015 12:35:25 PM EDT
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Quoted: Got email from SiCo: Today, SilencerCo shipped our 5,000th Omega, making it the most popular silencer in the country across all categories. That is a great number for a product on the market such a short time, but I do not think it is anywhere near the most popular silencer in the country ( as defined by units sold, not fanbois) unless they mean in last few years. I imagine what they were trying to say is it's the most popular for units sold for 2015 or in it's short release period. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 12:51:10 PM EDT
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I imagine what they were trying to say is it's the most popular for units sold for 2015 or in it's short release period. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Got email from SiCo: Today, SilencerCo shipped our 5,000th Omega, making it the most popular silencer in the country across all categories. That is a great number for a product on the market such a short time, but I do not think it is anywhere near the most popular silencer in the country ( as defined by units sold, not fanbois) unless they mean in last few years. I imagine what they were trying to say is it's the most popular for units sold for 2015 or in it's short release period. ^^ Yeah, I'm guessing it's this. Can you name another can that you think sold more units in 2015? |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 12:52:15 PM EDT
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Can you name another can that you think sold more units in 2015? Well that is the problem. Those records are not public. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 1:07:47 PM EDT
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Also, Silencerco doesn't sell direct, so 5,000 units shipped is 5,000 units shipped to distributors - who then sell to dealers - who then sell to the end user.
You could argue that is a few steps removed from the consumer and may or may not reflect true customer demand. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 1:09:59 PM EDT
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I believe it. It is our #1 SKU of 2015 very easily.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 1:12:17 PM EDT
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Overall of all time? (in the US)
I would guess something like the YHM Mite. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 1:19:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Overall of all time? (in the US) I would guess something like the YHM Mite.  |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 1:21:09 PM EDT
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Overall of all time? (in the US) I would guess something like the YHM Mite.  http://youtu.be/-Bi6IHgKbH0
If you didn't have to clean them so often to keep them from locking up, or acid dip them to get them apart when they do stick 
That's why I went with a sparrow. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 1:21:52 PM EDT
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Overall of all time? (in the US) I would guess something like the YHM Mite. 
Properly registered of course. 
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Posted: 6/30/2015 1:49:43 PM EDT
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I believe it. It is our #1 SKU of 2015 very easily. Same here. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 1:55:06 PM EDT
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Well that is the problem. Those records are not public. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Can you name another can that you think sold more units in 2015? Well that is the problem. Those records are not public. So who is going to challenge that without facts? Ballsy I guess |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 1:59:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you didn't have to clean them so often to keep them from locking up, or acid dip them to get them apart when they do stick That's why I went with a sparrow. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Overall of all time? (in the US) I would guess something like the YHM Mite. http://youtu.be/-Bi6IHgKbH0If you didn't have to clean them so often to keep them from locking up, or acid dip them to get them apart when they do stick That's why I went with a sparrow. That said, I too have a sparrow, but I use the Mite on my bolt gun. The sparrow goes on the semis. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 2:00:31 PM EDT
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hmmm i would have guessed a soda bottle and duct tape or an oil filter lol
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Posted: 6/30/2015 2:01:48 PM EDT
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That said, I too have a sparrow, but I use the Mite on my bolt gun. The sparrow goes on the semis. All I've got is semis, and you know that with the sparrow it doesn't matter how many 1000s of rounds you've fired, it will still come apart. On a related note, I've found that the waxy coating on the AE Suppressor Subsonic stuff seems to make the leadand carbon less likely to adhere to the baffles and it comes off easier. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 2:01:57 PM EDT
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I'm really happy with mine. The Specwar K is next on my list after holding one.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 6:32:40 PM EDT
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If one were to acquire only (1) 7.62 can, would the Omega beat out the Saker? Seems like I can't find a reason between the two to go with the Saker. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 6:54:53 PM EDT
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If one were to acquire only (1) 7.62 can, would the Omega beat out the Saker? Seems like I can't find a reason between the two to go with the Saker. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Saker should be more durable and has more mounting options. Omega wins in every other category. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:00:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If one were to acquire only (1) 7.62 can, would the Omega beat out the Saker? Seems like I can't find a reason between the two to go with the Saker. Any input would be greatly appreciated. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:56:14 PM EDT
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I'd bet money on the Gemtech Outback II.
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Posted: 6/30/2015 7:58:12 PM EDT
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Saker is better for shorter barrels, FA, and mounting under a handguard if thats your thing. Both are great options for different purposes
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Posted: 6/30/2015 8:03:01 PM EDT
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If one were to acquire only (1) 7.62 can, would the Omega beat out the Saker? Seems like I can't find a reason between the two to go with the Saker. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Saker is a little more robust and has more mounting options where the Omega kills it on weight and may have slightly better reduction. |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 9:32:50 PM EDT
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I'd bet money on the Gemtech Outback II. Maybe 5 years ago. More sparrows out in the market than Outback II's now. Plus the Outback II is discontinued so it falls on the charts daily. I'd say it would be one of the following for all time: No order in particular. Sparrow 762-SDN-6 M4-2000 Spectre II |
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Posted: 6/30/2015 9:43:02 PM EDT
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Maybe 5 years ago. More sparrows out in the market than Outback II's now. Plus the Outback II is discontinued so it falls on the charts daily. I'd say it would be one of the following for all time: No order in particular. Sparrow 762-SDN-6 M4-2000 Spectre II Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd bet money on the Gemtech Outback II. Maybe 5 years ago. More sparrows out in the market than Outback II's now. Plus the Outback II is discontinued so it falls on the charts daily. I'd say it would be one of the following for all time: No order in particular. Sparrow 762-SDN-6 M4-2000 Spectre II Phantoms are probably up there |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 12:57:55 PM EDT
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Phantoms are probably up there Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd bet money on the Gemtech Outback II. Maybe 5 years ago. More sparrows out in the market than Outback II's now. Plus the Outback II is discontinued so it falls on the charts daily. I'd say it would be one of the following for all time: No order in particular. Sparrow 762-SDN-6 M4-2000 Spectre II Phantoms are probably up there Well yes and no. if we consider that YHM calls anything that is round with a hole in it a phantom then yes. If we discern the different models 3100, 3300 etc. then their models are so diluted that no one model rules the roost. I know tons of people with cans. I don't know anyone with a Phantom. |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 5:37:20 PM EDT
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In my neck of the woods, its probably the M4 2000.
As for the 2015 model year, I bet the Omega is on the top of most dealers lists. That thing, for better or worse, came out with alot of hype. SDN-6 level hype. People went apeshit when that came out, too. |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 8:06:12 PM EDT
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In my neck of the woods, its probably the M4 2000. As for the 2015 model year, I bet the Omega is on the top of most dealers lists. That thing, for better or worse, came out with alot of hype. SDN-6 level hype. People went apeshit when that came out, too. The omega came out with a lot of hype with the manufacturing power to back it up. Pretty much every other manufacturer hyped their new shit and didn't deliver. It's not a hard race to win it all you gotta do is ship what you say you're gonna ship. |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 8:23:22 PM EDT
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Same here. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I believe it. It is our #1 SKU of 2015 very easily. Same here. If I could get my hands on more than one at a time then it would be ours as well. MAHA |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 9:21:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The omega came out with a lot of hype with the manufacturing power to back it up. Pretty much every other manufacturer hyped their new shit and didn't deliver. It's not a hard race to win it all you gotta do is ship what you say you're gonna ship. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: In my neck of the woods, its probably the M4 2000. As for the 2015 model year, I bet the Omega is on the top of most dealers lists. That thing, for better or worse, came out with alot of hype. SDN-6 level hype. People went apeshit when that came out, too. The omega came out with a lot of hype with the manufacturing power to back it up. Pretty much every other manufacturer hyped their new shit and didn't deliver. It's not a hard race to win it all you gotta do is ship what you say you're gonna ship. |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 10:17:16 PM EDT
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Thats true. They were shipping product the same day it was announced, if I remember correctly. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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In my neck of the woods, its probably the M4 2000. As for the 2015 model year, I bet the Omega is on the top of most dealers lists. That thing, for better or worse, came out with alot of hype. SDN-6 level hype. People went apeshit when that came out, too. The omega came out with a lot of hype with the manufacturing power to back it up. Pretty much every other manufacturer hyped their new shit and didn't deliver. It's not a hard race to win it all you gotta do is ship what you say you're gonna ship. So you'd think it wouldn't be hard to live up to that standard |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 4:42:26 AM EDT
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I think they've hit 8000 now. That's pretty incredible. The can is a good sound performer for its length. It shows that there is obviously a market that is somewhere between a harvester and a military style suppressor for attributes. I wonder how well it would have done if the hype were deleted and the product quietly launched.
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Posted: 7/2/2015 7:25:52 AM EDT
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Yhm 7.62 phantoms around here.
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Posted: 7/2/2015 8:51:19 AM EDT
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Why the lack of reviews concerning it's accuracy/repeatability if so popular.
I see how it wins on price/service. |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 11:19:55 AM EDT
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In my neck of the woods, its probably the M4 2000. As for the 2015 model year, I bet the Omega is on the top of most dealers lists. That thing, for better or worse, came out with alot of hype. SDN-6 level hype. People went apeshit when that came out, too. The omega came out with a lot of hype with the manufacturing power to back it up. Pretty much every other manufacturer hyped their new shit and didn't deliver. It's not a hard race to win it all you gotta do is ship what you say you're gonna ship. So you'd think it wouldn't be hard to live up to that standard Yeah. But apparently it's easy to get the talking part done. Where the rubber meets the road is the hard part. Quoted:
Why the lack of reviews concerning it's accuracy/repeatability if so popular. I see how it wins on price/service. Forms. |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 11:38:50 AM EDT
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For as much defense this forum gives to the 556RC SOCOM Im surprised no one has listed it as a more popular can
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Posted: 7/2/2015 1:24:26 PM EDT
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For as much defense this forum gives to the 556RC SOCOM Im surprised no one has listed it as a more popular can Surefire costs too much to be as popular I'd say. I doubt a 5.56 would be the most popular anyway. I'm gonna go with a Sparrow as tons of people have bought them. |
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Posted: 7/4/2015 9:46:20 PM EDT
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iirc SWR had a previous series of suppressors called Omega also; but don't hold me to that.
iirc they were getting good reviews also; i think that production stopped for a bafffle redesign before the Silencerco merger. Continuation of a good thing. My best guess would be Silencerco's Sparrow. |
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Posted: 7/5/2015 10:14:40 AM EDT
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My money would be on the M4-2000. They've been around for a while and AAC was extremely popular for a long time.
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