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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - First suppressor, .22lr or 9mm

Posted: 2/24/2006 12:43:56 PM EDT

For my first NFA item, I'm planning on a getting a can. I just can't decide whether to get a 9mm can, or a .22 can.
My choices are an Evo-9 on my Glock 19,
or
an Outback, Outback II, or AAC Pilot on an AA .22lr Glock conversion and also on a .22 AR upper (and many other host guns).
I'm leaning towards the .22 can as I see having more fun with it, and it's extra versatility. The Evo is very cool tho.

Posted: 2/24/2006 12:55:28 PM EDT

[#1]

I'd recommend that anyone's first suppressor be a .22LR one. All your buddies are going to want to try it out, and a .22LR suppressor is about as quiet as it gets. They're probably used to Hollywood suppressors, so you wouldn't want to tarnish that image, would you?

I own an AAC Pilot myself.

Posted: 2/24/2006 1:41:10 PM EDT

[#2]

I was doing the exact same thing, deciding between a 9mm or 22lr can.

22lr just seems like so much fun. TROS will do the Kadet threading.

Decided just today to get the Pilot. The price has jumped on them.

Posted: 2/24/2006 4:32:16 PM EDT

[#3]

Yep, best bang for the buck will be in .22lr. Can't go wrong with either the pilot or OBII.

Posted: 2/25/2006 4:53:21 AM EDT

[#4]

No question, get the .22LR

Posted: 2/25/2006 5:49:12 AM EDT

[#5]

22 is a great can caliber

Posted: 2/26/2006 6:19:58 PM EDT

[#6]

I'm in the same boat myself. I think the .22LR is the best bet, but if I get the 9MM suppressor for now and in the future I can get an UZI or another submachine gun as a host gun. That will be a perfect combination. I'm planning on getting the AAC suppressor either on 22 or 9 mm. The 22LR will be the cheapest set up and a lot more fun thus.

Posted: 2/26/2006 10:56:38 PM EDT

[#7]

BOTH!

im also debating either 9mm or .22lr and think i might just go both

Posted: 2/27/2006 3:51:52 AM EDT

[#8]

I'd vote for the .22 can. You'll soon want the Evo-9 as well, but the .22 is a very cool starting point.

The Outback II is a great can. So is the Pilot. We sell cans from different manufacturers, but stock the AAC products. I think they are exceptional cans.

I went with a Pilot for my own personal .22 can and shoot it on a Walther P22 (which I don't really like) and a Marvel upper on one of my Kimber lowers. Now THAT is an asweome setup. It is very accurate and very quiet with the Pilot.

I also bought an Evo-9 for my G19. I'm running that with a KKM barrel. The accuracy with the KKM barrel with and without the can is great. The Evo does have an indexing capability so you can control your POI shift a bit and have consistent PI shift. The can is very well made and I've had no cycling problems. Since I'm using a Glock I am using the piston adapter that helps with cycling. One of my partners has the same G19 setup but also has a full-auto MP5PDW. We simply swap the piston assembly for the fixed barrel adapter and can shoot the Evo-9 on the PDW. So, if you think you might someday get a 9mm AR, you could use the Evo on that as well.

If you were down here in GA I'd offer to let you come test drive the Pilot and the Evo. I think you'd walk away wanting both.

Maybe ask in your Hometown forum to see if there are any local guys with some cans you could try.

Best of luck to you.

Posted: 3/1/2006 6:31:00 PM EDT

[#9]

I have a SWR Warlock, the thing is amazing on my 77/22. With subsonic ammo it compairs to my Red Ryder BB gun. Also Joe stands behind his products all the way, no questions asked. He is the only one I will buy from. Medic 17

Posted: 3/1/2006 6:53:09 PM EDT

[#10]

.22 and .223 first. .308 second. Now my next choice is .45 or 9. Probably both....

Posted: 3/4/2006 6:58:21 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
I'd recommend that anyone's first suppressor be a .22LR one. All your buddies are going to want to try it out, and a .22LR suppressor is about as quiet as it gets. They're probably used to Hollywood suppressors, so you wouldn't want to tarnish that image, would you?

I own an AAC Pilot myself.

Definatly go with .22 first. Plus you can get a .22 conversion kit for your G19, tell your friends it's a 9mm. If they buy the Hollywood $hit then that shouldn't be to hard to pull off.

Posted: 3/4/2006 8:15:25 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I'd recommend that anyone's first suppressor be a .22LR one. All your buddies are going to want to try it out, and a .22LR suppressor is about as quiet as it gets. They're probably used to Hollywood suppressors, so you wouldn't want to tarnish that image, would you?

I own an AAC Pilot myself.

Definatly go with .22 first. Plus you can get a .22 conversion kit for your G19, tell your friends it's a 9mm. If they buy the Hollywood $hit then that shouldn't be to hard to pull off.

That's exactly what I'm planning now (except for the telling everyone its a 9mm). Anyone hear anything good/bad about Walker Precision?

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