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Any chance of getting pictures of all the configurations next to each other with their specs?
How long are each configuration? |
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Nice
You guys have really come along way with some great products since the FTA can years ago, congrats. |
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When I see shit like this, I really hate this damn site. I don't have $1K to spend, but I'm doing it anyway
Just got on the 'wait list' at Silencer Shop |
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thanks for allowing me to pay off my last one, before releasing this one :) Was hard decision for a 300blk till now!
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I have a Revolution 9 and really like it.
Got to try a customer's Recce 7 and was extremely impressed. The Optimus should be another winner! Question: Can the .22 front cap be used for 5.56 or only rimfire? |
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I have a Revolution 9 and really like it. Got to try a customer's Recce 7 and was extremely impressed. The Optimus should be another winner! Question: Can the .22 front cap be used for 5.56 or only rimfire? View Quote It can be used for 556 in the pistol length, not the taper mounted (longer) versions so far. We will be doing more testing on that to make a decision soon. |
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I am interested in this new suppressor, but have some questions. I already have a dedicated rimfire, 30cal, and 45 cal can and am happy with them all. I have been kicking around the idea of getting either another 30 cal can or a 9mm can, but then I learned about the mystic and now your optimus. I figure if I am going to spend more money on another can and stamp, why not get one that not only works well on 9mm and also can be used on 22LR/223/300blkout and 308.
1) Is it worth getting the optimus mainly for 9mm or should I just go with a dedicated 9mm can? I watched Tim (Military Arms) video on the optimus and it seems like it is quiet, but you can never really tell on youtube. How does it score in terms of DB reduction when compared to the tirant 9 or other offerings that Tim also recently reviewed? Hosts for 9mm would be a G17 and a 9mm AR pistol with 5" barrel. 2) Why should I go with the optimus then say going with the Liberty Mystic? What are the benefits if any (I mean besides the baffles over the monocore)? 3) If I buy the optimus, does it come with everything I need to shoot on the calibers I mentioned (22LR/223/308/300blkout/9mm), or do I need to buy additional pistons/boosters, adapters, etc? From the looks of the mystic, it looks like you need to buy a lot of extra boosters/pistons/adapters for it to work with all the calibers they state you can use it with. Sorry for all the questions, but I appreciate your time. Mav Sorry-just thought of one more. Any plans to offer some type of quick detach mount for the optimus to be used with any existing flash hiders or breaks? I have some SICO FH and brakes on some of my rifles. thx |
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I am interested in this new suppressor, but have some questions. I already have a dedicated rimfire, 30cal, and 45 cal can and am happy with them all. I have been kicking around the idea of getting either another 30 cal can or a 9mm can, but then I learned about the mystic and now your optimus. I figure if I am going to spend more money on another can and stamp, why not get one that not only works well on 9mm and also can be used on 22LR/223/300blkout and 308. 1) Is it worth getting the optimus mainly for 9mm or should I just go with a dedicated 9mm can? I watched Tim (Military Arms) video on the optimus and it seems like it is quiet, but you can never really tell on youtube. How does it score in terms of DB reduction when compared to the tirant 9 or other offerings that Tim also recently reviewed? Hosts for 9mm would be a G17 and a 9mm AR pistol with 5" barrel. 2) Why should I go with the optimus then say going with the Liberty Mystic? What are the benefits if any (I mean besides the baffles over the monocore)? 3) If I buy the optimus, does it come with everything I need to shoot on the calibers I mentioned (22LR/223/308/300blkout/9mm), or do I need to buy additional pistons/boosters, adapters, etc? From the looks of the mystic, it looks like you need to buy a lot of extra boosters/pistons/adapters for it to work with all the calibers they state you can use it with. Sorry for all the questions, but I appreciate your time. Mav Sorry-just thought of one more. Any plans to offer some type of quick detach mount for the optimus to be used with any existing flash hiders or breaks? I have some SICO FH and brakes on some of my rifles. thx View Quote If you are buying a 9mm can, we have the Rev 9 and this spring are releasing an affordable non-configurable M9 suppressor. Most of what makes the Optimus an excellent value is out the window if you only use it on 9mm. The Optimus meters between the Rev 9 and Rev 9K, and with real subsonic ammo it sounds really good. If you run the full power stuff its not going to win the 9mm suppressor game, but then you'll also have random transonic and supersonic rounds on cold days which kind of defeats the purpose of subsonic ammo. With the Mystic you get a versatile large ~9-10" suppressor that sounds great in 9mm that is rated for 7.62x39. With the Optimus you get a more versatile suppressor that can be 9.4, 8.4, 7.9, 6.2" lengths and use 5 different mounting systems and rated for use up to 300 win mag. Obviously huge 9mm cans are a market segment. The more we use cans the more it seems like ~7.25" is about the ideal 9mm can. The really huge 9mm cans have never really been completely mainstream- probably because they are awkward to use. It doesn't really make sense to measure cans without add on boosters that add significant length. 3: yes - it comes with a booster and 1/2x28 piston, a taper mount for the 9.4" config, the 22 cap for rimfire use, and a 7.62mm minimalist taper mount brake and 3 tools, it is ready to run. The Mystic doesn't include the parts- so you buy the mounts and adapters separately. The not included accessories with the Optimus are (other muzzle devices in the line, our 3-lug coupler and adapter, direct thread adapters, fixed barrel spacer, A2 mount (for the 8.4" config), or mid size minimalist taper mount (for the 7.9" config) |
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Thanks for answering my questions. Yeah I would be mainly buying it and using it for 9mm, but would probably also use it for other calibers. Just figured if it worked as well as a dedicated 9mm can, why not get one that also can be used on other calibers. I would always use subsonic ammo in it. You have given me some stuff to think about.
With serious subsonic ammo it sounds as good or better than any 9mm flagship. Having been frustrated too many times with transonic and supersonic bullets in factory 147's, that's the only ammo we really want to shoot with 9mm cans anymore. There was a dark period where Special K type ammo was not available, now Stand1 armory has chubbies (their special K type ammo) and Freedom munitions has Hush 9mm, and the ammo is available again. Given the popularity of cans and how much that has changed, it probably won't be unavailable again. |
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I've been watching these threads but is there a guess on when the optimus will be available to order?
Am I correct in understanding that the dealer will at least need the serial # to get the paperwork started? |
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I've been watching these threads but is there a guess on when the optimus will be available to order? Am I correct in understanding that the dealer will at least need the serial # to get the paperwork started? View Quote Alot of dealers are pre-selling. We are shipping units in a couple weeks. If a dealer is taking a pre-order thats not a bad way to order. We are selling about every unit we are making currently. |
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I am looking at 10 inch barrel for .300BLK. Just to make sure that I am not stupid... the lengths spec'd are minimums, correct?
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Does the Optimus work with 30 cal taper mounts?
ETA: Never mind found it, reading is for suckas |
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My Optimus will be in jail soon. I couldn't believe what a low serial number I got. So, help me out here, I'm trying to figure out what additional stuff I'm going to have to buy. If I understand correctly, the piston should only be used for pistol calibers? What configuration and/or additional adapter/muzzle device will I need to run the Optimus on these guns: 13" AK SBR in 7.62x39 with 14x1LH threads and spring loaded pin (pic below) 16" Tavor 1/2x28 24" 30.06 bolt gun 11" single shot 7.62x39 Direct thread 5/8x24 muzzle Direct thread 1/2x28 muzzle Thanks! http://i.imgur.com/EjcvR55.jpg View Quote Yes pistons on pistol calibers. The AK will need a 14x1mm to 5/8 adaptor and muzzle device or a taper mount flash suppressor in 14x1LH (Ideal). That muzzle face indexes so you'll want to clean up the muzzle of the barrel and on AK's visual alignment checks are recommended. The Tavor will need the jam nut discarded, and a 1/2x28 taper mount muzzle device. The 3006 will need threads in 5/8x24 for the included minimalist brake. If you buy the direct thread adaptors that might change what you need if you want to run the can direct thread. |
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Yes pistons on pistol calibers. The AK will need a 14x1mm to 5/8 adaptor and muzzle device or a taper mount flash suppressor in 14x1LH (Ideal). That muzzle face indexes so you'll want to clean up the muzzle of the barrel and on AK's visual alignment checks are recommended. The Tavor will need the jam nut discarded, and a 1/2x28 taper mount muzzle device. The 3006 will need threads in 5/8x24 for the included minimalist brake. If you buy the direct thread adaptors that might change what you need if you want to run the can direct thread. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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My Optimus will be in jail soon. I couldn't believe what a low serial number I got. So, help me out here, I'm trying to figure out what additional stuff I'm going to have to buy. If I understand correctly, the piston should only be used for pistol calibers? What configuration and/or additional adapter/muzzle device will I need to run the Optimus on these guns: 13" AK SBR in 7.62x39 with 14x1LH threads and spring loaded pin (pic below) 16" Tavor 1/2x28 24" 30.06 bolt gun 11" single shot 7.62x39 Direct thread 5/8x24 muzzle Direct thread 1/2x28 muzzle Thanks! http://i.imgur.com/EjcvR55.jpg Yes pistons on pistol calibers. The AK will need a 14x1mm to 5/8 adaptor and muzzle device or a taper mount flash suppressor in 14x1LH (Ideal). That muzzle face indexes so you'll want to clean up the muzzle of the barrel and on AK's visual alignment checks are recommended. The Tavor will need the jam nut discarded, and a 1/2x28 taper mount muzzle device. The 3006 will need threads in 5/8x24 for the included minimalist brake. If you buy the direct thread adaptors that might change what you need if you want to run the can direct thread. Ok, so except for pistols that need the piston, the easy answer for all calibers and lengths/configurations of the can is a taper mount muzzle device? |
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Ok, so except for pistols that need the piston, the easy answer for all calibers and lengths/configurations of the can is a taper mount muzzle device? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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My Optimus will be in jail soon. I couldn't believe what a low serial number I got. So, help me out here, I'm trying to figure out what additional stuff I'm going to have to buy. If I understand correctly, the piston should only be used for pistol calibers? What configuration and/or additional adapter/muzzle device will I need to run the Optimus on these guns: 13" AK SBR in 7.62x39 with 14x1LH threads and spring loaded pin (pic below) 16" Tavor 1/2x28 24" 30.06 bolt gun 11" single shot 7.62x39 Direct thread 5/8x24 muzzle Direct thread 1/2x28 muzzle Thanks! http://i.imgur.com/EjcvR55.jpg Yes pistons on pistol calibers. The AK will need a 14x1mm to 5/8 adaptor and muzzle device or a taper mount flash suppressor in 14x1LH (Ideal). That muzzle face indexes so you'll want to clean up the muzzle of the barrel and on AK's visual alignment checks are recommended. The Tavor will need the jam nut discarded, and a 1/2x28 taper mount muzzle device. The 3006 will need threads in 5/8x24 for the included minimalist brake. If you buy the direct thread adaptors that might change what you need if you want to run the can direct thread. Ok, so except for pistols that need the piston, the easy answer for all calibers and lengths/configurations of the can is a taper mount muzzle device? Yes- there are other configs available, they are numerous and the answers provided were intended to get you out the door with minimal component purchases. 3 lug configs are an option for 300BLK, 556 and similar pressure rounds- they aren't optimal for best sound performance but they are an option- AKA 300BLK supersonic and subsonic in the 6.2" 3 lug config are in the mid to upper 130DB range. There is also an A2 mount config, direct thread mount configs, and the note should be made that the mid size config only works with the "MINIMALIST TAPER MOUNTS"- brakes with flash suppressors coming. |
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My primary usage would be a on a 16" 5.56 AR and some occasional 308 bolt gun and 9mm pistol.
How do the DB numbers stack up against the Recce 7 on a 5.56? How much quieter is the longer setup? |
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My primary usage would be a on a 16" 5.56 AR and some occasional 308 bolt gun and 9mm pistol. How do the DB numbers stack up against the Recce 7 on a 5.56? How much quieter is the longer setup? View Quote The 9.4" full size version is identical to the Recce 7 for sound performance. |
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Got my hands on the demo model (serial number 2) at Silencer Shop yesterday. Very sweet. Mine is on Form 3 now.
Will the included piston work on a Beretta 92A1 with threaded barrel from Tornado? Or will I need to find an XL piston? My new barrel will get here on Saturday, I guess I should just take it over to SS and try it out. |
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I just ordered an Optimus yesterday. Can i use the Taper Mount Flash Comp with this suppressor on a 556? If not, is there any compensator type devices which I will be able to use with this? Thanks.
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I just ordered an Optimus yesterday. Can i use the Taper Mount Flash Comp with this suppressor on a 556? If not, is there any compensator type devices which I will be able to use with this? Thanks. From speaking with them. any taper mount from them will work just fine Anything in the supplied taper mount config is correct. |
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Can you post DB reduction for the various configurations?
I am most interested in learning about 9mm sub and 556 Thank you |
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I see Capital Armory has them in stock, are these shipping already? I just ordered from Silencer Shop.
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How would one go about configuring the Optimus for factory Glock threaded barrels?
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How would one go about configuring the Optimus for factory Glock threaded barrels? View Quote That's a metric thread barrel, right? You'll need one of these with the correct threads: REVOLUTION SILENCER PISTONS |
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Got my hands on the demo model (serial number 2) at Silencer Shop yesterday. Very sweet. Mine is on Form 3 now. Will the included piston work on a Beretta 92A1 with threaded barrel from Tornado? Or will I need to find an XL piston? My new barrel will get here on Saturday, I guess I should just take it over to SS and try it out. View Quote I spent time at the range with the SS demo can yesterday. Those of you who have purchased one are going to be very happy. It beat out my expectations even on smaller calibers. I might go so far as to say that the Optimus is my favorite product of 2015. I'll have a review of the can in the next few weeks, but I wanted to give Griffin some props here. |
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I missed my chance to test fit the Beretta before the demo model got sent away. Does anyone know if the included piston will work on a 92?
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I'd like to know this as well, I'm wondering if the Optimus has more DB deduction than the Revolution 45? ETA: I meant to ask on 9mm View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Can you post DB reduction for the various configurations? I am most interested in learning about 9mm sub and 556 Thank you I'd like to know this as well, I'm wondering if the Optimus has more DB deduction than the Revolution 45? ETA: I meant to ask on 9mm The Optimus and Rev 45 on 9mm are similar performing settups. - the .45 is about 2" longer. |
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In our testing we achieved an SPL of 131DB with 9mm subsonic 147 grain ammunition on a Glock 17. I believe a Mp5 full size was ~126DB.
The metering we did on the same day we were shooting the marketing video and we didn't shoot unsuppressed SPL's at the time. We've been on a very tight schedule leading up through SHOT here - always more things to do than we have time to get all done. We just got back from a distributor show, and we have 2.5 days to get sorted for SHOT right now. The initial Optimus Shipments will be taking place while we are traveling to SHOT. |
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Tried to glean this out of this message string but somehow failed.
I have an Optimus on order from Silencer Shop, waiting for the Form 3 to clear. To use the Optimus on my fixed barrel S&W M&P22C threaded for 1/2x28 can I just use the included 1/2x28 piston? Do I need a fixed barrel spacer to do this? Or do I need to buy a direct thread adapter? Thanks! |
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I just want to know will all the Silencer Shop orders be filled with that shipment
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Should be most. I'm not the NFA compliance guy, but I believe several forms are approved- I've heard that, also most of the cans are waiting for packaging to arrive to ship. That delivery company is a shifting target. Thursday delivery became Friday, and Monday, on top of a 5 day delay on the front end. It's been frustrating. We're about 11 days behind the target date for that delivery right now. Unfortunately you can't really fire the delivery freight company in the middle- they are the only people who know where the pallet is.
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I just want to know will all the Silencer Shop orders be filled with that shipment View Quote Also any idea when next batch will go out? Or at least serial #'s for next batch. I was on the list to be emailed when SS got them but never received notice. I'm guessing it's because they did actually "get them in" per se |
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Tried to glean this out of this message string but somehow failed. I have an Optimus on order from Silencer Shop, waiting for the Form 3 to clear. To use the Optimus on my fixed barrel S&W M&P22C threaded for 1/2x28 can I just use the included 1/2x28 piston? Do I need a fixed barrel spacer to do this? Or do I need to buy a direct thread adapter? Thanks! View Quote Bumping my question, think it got overlooked. |
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What is the DB rating for 5.56 with .22 end cap and the Minimalist brake shield taper mount vs the full length taper mount?
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Anyone had their Silencer Shop optimus orders disposed/shipped?
Also, what's the best way to order a 14 left hand minimalist taper mount for my AK? |
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I missed my chance to test fit the Beretta before the demo model got sent away. Does anyone know if the included piston will work on a 92? Yep sure does. Pardon the hasty pic. Thanks! So, I'm now good for my 92A1 with Tornado barrel, wife's G19 with Lone Wolf barrel. My KelTec Sub2000 gen 2 with factory thread should probably use a fixed barrel adapter, or a 3 lug. Still need: adapter for the ARs w/A2, or replace with taper mount flashcomp. thread barrel for CX4 Storm, or thread & 3-lug. thread barrel on the .308 Model 70 to use the included taper mount brake. spend a pile of money on Tactical Solutions barrels for the various .22LRs. I thinks that's probably all. Don't think my son wants his .357 lever gun to be threaded. |
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