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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Sandman S vs Sandman L

Posted: 2/12/2018 10:06:09 PM EDT

I was gonna post this in the Sandman K thread but I didn't want to hijack the thread. Right now I have a F1 8" can on my 11.5" 5.56 SBR. I have as much money into it as some commercial cans. It sounds great. Better than some commercial cans my friends have. But I have yet to compare it to the cans I stated in the title. Does anyone have both of these? My plan is to have my F1 live on my SPR and my commercial can live on my SBR. Is it worth the extra length for the "L"? I know longer is usually quieter but given what I'm using it for is it worth it? I should add that my F1 is a 5.56 only can so if I buy one of these then I will obviously have to build a 300blk upper for fun.

Thanks for any input. This will be my first commercial can.

Posted: 2/12/2018 10:17:08 PM EDT

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Yes, I have both, and I would get the Sandman-S. The L is too long for an SBR, and while it may be "quieter" the tone on the S is much more pleasant overall IMO. I bought my L for larger calibers and long range shooting, my S is primarily used on my DD MK18.

Posted: 2/12/2018 10:30:02 PM EDT

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Yes, I have both, and I would get the Sandman-S. The L is too long for an SBR, and while it may be "quieter" the tone on the S is much more pleasant overall IMO. I bought my L for larger calibers and long range shooting, my S is primarily used on my DD MK18.

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Agree 100%. The Sandman-S is the best rifle can Dead Air makes. Just my opinion and all that...

Posted: 2/12/2018 10:45:44 PM EDT

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Thanks fellas. I just watched a couple videos and read the review from TTAG. I'm going with the S.

Posted: 2/13/2018 9:47:44 AM EDT

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I don’t see much need for an L honestly. I’d probably pick up a second S before an L. I’ve never really wished my S were quieter, but I’d probably wish my L were smaller and lighter.

Posted: 2/13/2018 9:59:53 AM EDT

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Sandman S for SBRs/pistols. I recently tried my S can on my 12.5 AR pistol and gotta say, it was about the same as my 16inch barrel AR. It might have been a bit more louder given the shorter barrel length, but I could not tell to the naked ear.

Posted: 2/13/2018 10:52:13 AM EDT

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I don’t see much need for an L honestly. I’d probably pick up a second S before an L. I’ve never really wished my S were quieter, but I’d probably wish my L were smaller and lighter.

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I think my Sandman S is damn near perfect but my next .30 may be an Omega. The idea of a 12oz direct thread appeals to me in such a short package

Posted: 2/13/2018 1:11:01 PM EDT

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The Sandman-L would be better on a bolt action rifle, no blowback to worry about and better suppression at the muzzle.

Posted: 2/13/2018 3:49:09 PM EDT

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I think my Sandman S is damn near perfect but my next .30 may be an Omega. The idea of a 12oz direct thread appeals to me in such a short package

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Don't forget that you can also convert the Omega to the Dead Air Key-Mo mount.

Posted: 2/13/2018 3:59:33 PM EDT

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I have both and would go with the S.

12" Grendel with a sandman s. This is my hunting rifle.

Posted: 2/13/2018 5:10:19 PM EDT

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The Sandman-L would be better on a bolt action rifle, no blowback to worry about and better suppression at the muzzle.

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This is how I look at it, if you are bench resting the gun or have a 16 inch barrel it's not too bad, the L feels at home on my 10.5 300 blk though

Posted: 2/13/2018 6:12:51 PM EDT

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Not a huge difference, but the Sandman-L now lives on my REM700 20"

Posted: 2/13/2018 6:18:55 PM EDT

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This is how I look at it, if you are bench resting the gun or have a 16 inch barrel it's not too bad, the L feels at home on my 10.5 300 blk though

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I think weight on a sbr would be an issue because I'm looking for lightweight package for maneuverability. Sandman L with a muzzle brake a tank.

Posted: 2/13/2018 8:16:01 PM EDT

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Sold. I pulled the trigger on the S today. Now I just need to get off work early enough so I can hit up the kiosk and get the paperwork going.

Posted: 2/13/2018 8:37:54 PM EDT

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The Sandman-L would be better on a bolt action rifle, no blowback to worry about and better suppression at the muzzle.

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Eh, I dunno. I shoot a Sandman-S on my bolt gun and I like everything about it except the weight. It's around 22-23 oz with the mount. I like shooting off a pack or bags, and it can be a little annoying sometimes coming off the gun to load or make adjustments or just look around, and the weight hanging off the end of the muzzle makes the gun droop forward and fall. A minor thing I know, but still.

Otherwise there's nothing not to like with a Sandman S/L. They're heavy, but there's a lot of good stuff packed in that tube, along with one of the best mounts in the business.

Posted: 2/17/2018 5:01:41 PM EDT

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I own both. You made the right choice OP.
In hindsight, I should of bought two S models instead of the S & L.

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