Hello,

I need some advice on the purchase of my first suppressor. I have attempted to do as much research as possible and it seems the more I read the more confused I get. In a final bit of desperation I am throwing up my arms and asking for help and advice from those of you who have real experience in the area.

I have several AR platforms, two at 16” and one at 9.25” . The 16 inch ones are standard configs with the exception of the fact that one has a 1 in 7 HBAR, and the other a 1 in 8 stainless barrel. The 9.25 system is a POF gas piston platform and will probably be home for the suppressor approx 70% of the time.

I am seriously considering a Gemtech G5 or a Surefire can. I am wanting a quick attach system that can go onto a Vortex like hider or an effective compensator (suggestions in those areas welcome as well). I have read on the Surefire specs that they don’t advise using their can on a system as short as 9.25 inches. Is that for safety? Proper cycling? I asked Surefire and they just said “ we don’t support that short”.

So…. What works well for my needs? Any other advice or words of wisdom regarding this thread?

Thanks in advance to all!

Mark

i would go with a surefire K model.


The inconel construction should be able to tolerate the abuse a 9" barrel will provide.


it will also work on your longer barrels just fine.

I would say the best one for the buck right now is the YHM SS Phantom QD.

Excellent performance and excellent pricing.

Most manufacturers won't warranty a can on a barrel less than 10.5 inches due to the extreme wear and the fact that its not gauranteed that the bullet is stabilized and you run the risk of a baffle strike.

Are you anywhere near El Paso?  If so we should meet up and test out a few cans.

If so EMAIL me.

-TS

I'm sure there's better and more expensive cans, but my G5 runs great on my 10.5" AR.

M4-1000

Best bang for the buck. M4-2000 would be even better

Quoted: M4-1000 Best bang for the buck. M4-2000 would be even better

I was going to say that "best" is subjective. Everyone will say that the best is what they own. I have a M4-1000 that I purchased a price that could not be beat anywhere & it has performed wonderfully for me. Is it the best? Well, it is for me.

Quoted: i would go with a surefire K model. The inconel construction should be able to tolerate the abuse a 9" barrel will provide. it will also work on your longer barrels just fine.

+1. My Surefire K works perfect with all my short sticks and long sticks. Cost is a bit more but you get what you pay for.

i have a knights nt-4  and works great on 16" and 10.5" inch   built like a tank, and great mounting system.  only drawback is they are a bit pricey compared to others and can be hard to get at times  but overall  to me  its well worth the money.  mil has been using them for years

No complaints with my G-5 on a 10.3" CMMG.

Another vote for the M4-2000, I love mine.

Another vote for the Surefire 556K.  I use mine mostly on a 10.5" LWRC, bit also use it on a 14.5" Colt 6920 and a 16" MRP.  No complaints.  It's a great can

No other can has been used more on SBR's than the KAC NT4/M4QD. It's a proven design and very durable.

For a barrel that short Id  be looking at cans that have 100% Inconel baffles from the blast baffle to the end cap.  Those would be the Surefire 556K, KAC NT4, and AAC M4-2000.

And is there any where, out there, on the internet that has unbiased comparisons of those 3 ?  

Thanks,

Mark

Quoted: M4-1000 Best bang for the buck. M4-2000 would be even better

My M4-1000-8 should be here very soon!!!

Quoted: And is there any where, out there, on the internet that has unbiased comparisons of those 3 ?   Thanks, Mark

no such thing, i would suggest a suppresor shoot.