In about 2 weeks I hope to be purchasing one or the other from you guys. I don't have gobs of money to throw into NFA but I do know that this is a lifetime purchase. I already have YHM mounts so that's what I'm looking to stick with. Wondering if the more knowledgeable can help me rationalize the extra $300 for the Saker or convince me that the YHM is the better money spent. Thanks in advance.

Curious as to what hosts you have and which YHM can you already have? (And is that the only suppressor you own?)

I currently have...

Huntertown Kestrel .22 on a S&W M&P 15-22
Gemtech Trek on an 11.5" SBR AR-15
YHM .30 cal QD titanium that goes between my 16" AR-15 carbine, my 18" AR-15 SPR, and my dad's 18" AR-10.

I would like the new can to go on the SBR. I shoot the SBR the most and if/when shtf, it would be my go-to rifle. I got the Gemtech because it was on sale for $300 at the time. I was limited on funds so it made for my first centerfire suppressor. I know the Gemtech wasn't the best choice overall, but that's why I'm replacing it. I would then move the Gemtech to my 16" 5.45x39 AR (not listed above).

I'd throw a couple other options out there, based on what you have.

The YHM LT (or LTA) and the ULT. They're shortest and lighter than your current can. The ULT would be even lighter than the 5.56 can you're looking at. Both would work on the 5.56 and any .30 hosts.

I have the LT in hand, and a ULT, a Saker 556 and a Saker 762 (both with Y-Mounts).

The LT/LTA is priced about the same as the 5.56 M2. Just an idea.

No doubt about it, though...the Sakers are nice.

Too many choices. It might be between the M2 and the LT. I would spend the extra on the Saker if I knew for sure that it was worth the extra $300. Not trying to say it isn't the better suppressor but I don't know that I can justify the extra $300 without shooting one first hand or hearing some testimonial that says it's hands down worth every penny.

A lot of what that $300 buys you is the ability to swap out the front end cap and change the MAAD module to any of the varieties they offer. For pure suppression performance, I don't know that you'd be able to tell $300 difference.

You took the words right out of my mouth. This is spot on, I don't have anything I can add to this.