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Posted: 2/16/2010 9:08:56 AM EDT
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I am sure it has been asked a million times, but I can't find it anywhere.
Can a .45 can be used for even a .22lr if the threads are correct? I know it will not be nearly as quiet. Has anyone run a .45 can on .22, .223, .40, .308? |
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I am sure it has been asked a million times, but I can't find it anywhere. Can a .45 can be used for even a .22lr if the threads are correct? I know it will not be nearly as quiet. Has anyone run a .45 can on .22, .223, .40, .308? Sure, the problem is how big the can will be on a .22 thats made for a .45. |
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I am sure it has been asked a million times, but I can't find it anywhere. Can a .45 can be used for even a .22lr if the threads are correct? I know it will not be nearly as quiet. Has anyone run a .45 can on .22, .223, .40, .308? You wouldn't want to run rifle calibers through a pistol can, so no .223 or .308 through a can built for .45 ACP. |
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Get a can rated for the 50 cal. it will shoot everythning safely and without issues.. It probably won't cycle the Browning type (Glock, HK, Colt, Sig and etc) automatics though. http://guns.connect.fi/rs/barrett.jpg 
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For multiple caliber use the manufacturer of the suppressor should be contacted to find out warranty info. I would not shoot .223 or .308 through a .45 can. I would shoot .22, 9mm, 40 or 45 through a can rated for 45 caliber. The smaller calibers will be loud, but a little water makes them manageable. Hope this helps.
Edit for clarity: \/\/\/\/\/\/\/ my 45 can is user serviceable. |
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The main problem using .22s in other suppressors is fouling, especially lead, and the fact that most larger calibers use sealed suppressors.
I recommend a dedicated suppressor that can be dissassembled for .22s as a first suppressor. IMHO, it's the most bang for the buck. |
I don't even have a .45 that I can use my Bowers CAC45 on any more. I sold the MAC10 a year or so ago when I was finishing the basement. Since resale on used silencers is basically zip, I elected to keep the can. Even before selling the MAC10, I would use that can for multiple other guns / platforms, using a variety of thread adapters. Now that Tom has an improved interchangeable mounting system for his cans, this is just that much more versatile. Besides the .45 MAC10, I have used this can with .44 Mag, .44 Spl, 9mm, .38 Spl., .300 Whisper, .22LR, and probably one or two that I haven't thought of.
That's a .300 Whisper upper, by the way. Not a good idea to try .223 through a pistol can. 
Or the winner of the most absurd combination award goes to... 
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