I know there have been several threads on suppressor covers here, but I can't seem to find them.  I'm assuming the Armageddon ones are pretty good since Hansohn Brothers carries them.  Are there any others to consider?

Also, do you typically buy one for each suppressor?  I have quite a few rifle cans and don't really want to buy one for each of them.  Also, they have 5", 7", and 9"... if I have a suppressor that's 5 3/4", will the 5" work or do I need to jump up to the 7"?

What logic do you use for which one(s) to buy and how many?

i have had good luck with these:  http://www.bowersgroup.com/product/griptasticsupcov-high-temp-silicone-silencer-covers/

https://www.riflesonly.com/rifles-only-gear-suppressor-cover-had


This is the most heat resistant cloth style wrap on the market as far as I've been able to tell, and the cord won't melt.  I was told to get the 5" for a Surefire 556 RC2, which is 6.2 including the lock ring.  They said it would leave a little tube exposed but that was good for allowing some cooling of the suppressor.  I think the 5" would be ideal for a 5 3/4" can.

Easy..http://www.cole-tac.com and use code NFAREVIEW to knock off some $

Great product, great company and American made! Also, Don't ever let the cover slide in front of your cans endcap when shooting precision. It will create a false crown and open up your groupings. This is why I prefer the Cole-Tac covers. You can cinch them super tight. This is also why you should order your cover to an exact measurement, which you can also do through Cole-Tac.

Ordered one from col-tac on Black Friday looks good

What are you looking for in a suppressor cover? Something to fight mirage or something to keep you from burning yourself while you move/transition with a rifle and maintain a steady rate of fire?

+1 on coletac -- the vecro straps are tight and don't double the OD of the cover by wrapping the thing all over with shock cord. The scout lights coming off my KMR rails leave little clearance for covers and cole-tac does the job.

Haven't tested the high-temp one under truly rapid fire -- I'm not a mag-dump sort of guy. I'm doing a Pat Mac course this weekend and will report back.

Which cole tac model did you get? Please do report back after the class. Very interested in results and need a cover.

The HTP model -- I'll be using it on an SR-15 CQB (11.5) with a Rugged Surge in K config and 223 end cap.

Well damn guess it's ColeTac now.  Stumbled across this thread about to order another brand.

How did it work during the course?

I've got a Cole-Tac for my Trek-T.  Mostly so I can check if it's still tight.  Works good, but I'm generally not dumping mags.

I have one of the original TAB gear covers. Worked well for a couple of years but now it's starting to slip off. At least once every time at the range it goes flying down range.
In the market for a new one.
I'll probably go with the Armageddon cover myself

You guys are quick! Sorry to keep y'all on the edge of your seats.

The cover worked great for the course. I ran the can the whole time. Pat MacNamara, as with any reputable instructor, focused on accountability and value from every round fired. No spendex or "ballistic masturbation" involved. I'd say the highest rates of fire within a short period of time encountered during the course would be 20 rounds within about 30 seconds (5 standing, 5 kneeling, 5 sitting, 5 prone) with two sets of those within 5 minutes or so. We also did a number of sets of 5-5-5 with 5 shots, reload, 5 shots, reload 5 shots. That's probably 15 rounds within 20 seconds or so, and we did a couple sets of those in 5-10 minutes.

The cover shows signs of heat (discoloration on the inside of the heat liner) but no change in texture. The outer cover looks exactly like an identical outer cover that was not subjected to high heat yet. At its peak the cover got warm enough that it was uncomfortable to grab for more than a few seconds with bare hands. The metal buckles got VERY hot though and I quickly learned to pay attention to where they were before using my hand warmer (ambient temps were 40's and maybe low 50's).

There is no discoloration or residue on the can at all.

The cover stayed very secure in position and did not shift position on the can at all. Really, not one bit. I pulled the straps VERY tight (using the pliers on my leatherman) to secure it.

The Rugged Surge also stayed very secure -- thanks to the locking ring at the bottom I was very confident in the attachment and never found the can loose either day. I need to shift the cover forward a bit to access the locking ring (which I can do even with the straps tight) and of course wait for that sucker to cool down before removing the can for storage.

Obligatory gear pic


Discoloration inside cover (the black color is as-received, the heat shielding is white and Cole-Tac colors the ends black to blend better with can and cover)


Comparison with new cover (new is tall, short was on the Surge)