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Posted: 1/10/2007 8:11:24 AM EDT
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I'm think about getting a suppressor for my P22 and wondering where would be a good place start.....because I know zip about suppressors other than they quiet the report on firearms. One of the questions I have is....would it be better to get one for the P22 or go with a intergal setup like a Ruger? The only suppressed weapon I've fired was Shaggy's P22 at Bullifest and I don't remember the manufacturer.. 
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I did not go the integral route because I wanted the ability to swap it to a long gun. The P22 is a good choice because you don't have to get the barrel threaded. The barrel nut comes off and can be replaced with a can mount for $20-30. Mounted:  Partially unthreaded to show the threaded barrel nut: 
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I was think about the ablity of swap between weapons myself....thx |
I went with the P22 and put an Outback II on it since it was a low cost way to get a host for the suppressor. I really like the combination, really quiet, shoots good and of course the most important part it looks cool you do realize though that once you get one can your second won't be that far behind my second followed about 6 months after I got my first. 
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One of the F/H mounted cans might work on a G6, but I don't really believe it will. I'm reasonably certain there are cans out there with a Vortex mounting solution though. |
Ive seen them for standard mil spec flashiders.....maybe Gem-tec ? |
Both Gemtech and AAC have a A2 flashider mounted can, I believe they might work on the shorter Vortex but not the longer G6. |
I bought a TAC-65 which is about the cheapest .22 can on the market. I was impressed with how quiet it is. I use it on both a P22 and my 10/22. The only noticeable sound is the action cycling. It also disassembles for cleaning which is considered a plus for some. 
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That was a question I was going to ask, Is cleaning a problem with .22 cans? |
I've got about 2K rounds through mine and haven't cleaned it yet. I've noticed the gun itself gets dirtier when I'm using the suppressor. |
| yep, I have a tac65 P22 combo. It dirties the gun up a lot more(and 22's are already dirty). But it's still a decent combo for the money. I throw my can in a vibratory cleaner, or slip carbon cutter for a while before I open it up, and it makes cleaning a lot easier. It's a great first suppressor. |
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Don't even take cost into consideration when buying a suppressor. Because of the nature of the system, you're going to own whatever you buy forever - there's no selling it in order to move up. Buy quality and only cry once. I have both cans and integrals, and I like the latter best. If you have your heart set on a can, AWC makes a titanium one that's as strong and as light as they come. That and a pair of threaded barrels from Tactical Solutions for a 10-22 and a MK III would be a nice set-up. |
I'm an AWC fan, everything I've gotten from them is first-rate, but it ain't cheap. "Archangel T" is the name of their titanium .22 can. There is no maintenance. Maybe someday I'll soak it in Ed's Red or something. I have integrals they did with a Mk III and a 77-22 that are my favorites. I've also shot an integral 10-22 they did. Not as quiet as the 77-22 of course, but very fun. |
Thanks Rodent for mentioning AWC.....I went to their website and now I want the Ruger MKII Amphibian II..
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I have an Amphibian built on a Mk III (I like the mag release better), and I can't say anything bad about it. I went for a walk in the woods with it this very afternoon, plinking. As always, I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate it is. I put a Tactical Solutions Picatinny rail and an Aimpoint on it, and it's one of my most-used firearms. And quieter than a pellet rifle. |
I did a quick look around and is 1100-1500 usd about right for one? |
Had to go looking for my receipt. Paid $1,325 for mine about a year ago. |
I think the $1100 one was used, well that's not to bad then. I think I'll go with a seperate unit on my P22 for my first purchase. |
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There are two schools of thought when it comes to suppressors for .22LR. You need to decide if you want to be able to clean your suppressor or not. Some swear by cans that can be disassembled to be cleaned and others say it isn't necessary. Nobody denies that the sealed (the ones you can't disassemble) are slightly more quiet than those that can be opened up and cleaned. I personally fall into the "I want to be able to clean it" school of thought. I have shot an AAC Pilot and a Gemtech Outback II (almost bought this one on a good deal), but I own a Tac 65. The difference is NOT very noticeable (I doubt that most can hear the difference between a Tac 65 and either of the other cans, but some people can and meters certainly do). So, Tac 65 = $130, Outback's are $250-300, and Pilots are $350-400. Decide which you want to buy... IMO, you won't be disappointed with the sound quality of ANY companies .22LR can if you get it from SWR, AAC, Gemtech, Tac Ino, etc. The same is NOT true of centerfire cans though, so be careful when you start venturing out further. Semper Fidelis |
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