.22 LR suppressor recommendation

[fpdshooter]

Well, I've decided now is the time to buy a .22 LR suppressor. My question is which one? This is going to be a general use suppressor. It will be shot on pistols, semi-auto and bolt action rifles.

At this time I don't have a need for multi-caliber rated, but that may change in the future.

So what do you say?
Chris

 

[Nicu757]

The Sparrow is really nice and great design and easy to clean. Its nice and quite. The Gm-22 is so so light especially for pistols. For me it was the sparrow cant go wrong.

 

[tbhausen]

The [STRIKE]Sparrow[/STRIKE] Dead Air Mask 22 HD is the one I'll be purchasing.

 

[M67]

If I was going to get another 22 can, I'd be looking into the Dead Air Mask

 

[dave29]

Dead Air Mask or Spectre II.

 

[fpdshooter]

So far the Dead Air Mask, and the Sparrow/Spectre are leading in my research as well. Although the Surefire Ryder & Gemtech GM22 are looking very good as well.

 

[Nicu757]

The GM-22 you have to see and feel in person!! I got my sparrow from Bare Arms(Noblesville) he had it IN STOCK for 199.00 you cant find it anywhere cheaper. He told me SilencerCO sent him 3 as a promotion that's why the price. If you want a sparrow that's where to go. Give him a call and save yourself from a form 3

 

[tbhausen]

Just called him, no Sparrows in stock.

 

[DownByTheTracks]

It's new to the market, but the CF Gunworks HELIX is a very nice can. It's available in baffle stack or mono core internals.

 

[Six Shooter Steve]

I picked up a monocore model from the fine folks at Down By The Tracks a week or so ago. Definitely one worth considering, and a Indiana made product.

 

[BoilerWes]

I am patiently waiting for a Thompson Machine Operative. Brooks was great to deal with.

 

[Reid]

I researched this very topic for well over a month before I finally made my choice. I landed on the Mask HD... Now all I can do is wait! ... I liked the baffle design for easy clean in tumbler or ultrasonic cleaner, and the look and feel screams high quality. I was back and forth with the Sparrow SS and couldn't get over the "first round pop" that seems to come up everytime you read about it. But, in all honesty, I think they are all fairly similar and you will be happy with any quality .22 can. Don't wait to long, I was told 5 month wait time.

 

[milton]

I researched this very topic for well over a month before I finally made my choice. I landed on the Mask HD... Now all I can do is wait! ... I liked the baffle design for easy clean in tumbler or ultrasonic cleaner, and the look and feel screams high quality. I was back and forth with the Sparrow SS and couldn't get over the "first round pop" that seems to come up everytime you read about it. But, in all honesty, I think they are all fairly similar and you will be happy with any quality .22 can. Don't wait to long, I was told 5 month wait time.

The first round pop was what steered me away from the sparrow also. I opted for the Spectre though.

 

[scsbronco]

All recent reasearch points to the Mask. However, Im intrigued by the Griffin Checkmate. Has anyone ran one? Also where is everyone getting the DA Mask?

 

[croy]

I was in the range doing comparison tests between a huntertown 22 suppressor (micro I believe) both CF gun works, and the dead air.

CF gun works cans are very light. The dead air is probably the heaviest of the 4.

I was very impressed with the CF gun works it sounded better than the huntertown.

If you want a solid cheaper 22 can go with CF gun works it's a great can. But the dead air was quieter but it's also more expensive.

To disclose all information I am biased because the dead air is mine.

 

[fpdshooter]

Awesome replies guys! I think I have settled on the Dead Air Mask. I figure I will have it for a lifetime, so a few extra bucks over the lifespan of the suppressor doesn't bother me. I also think I am going to get a Gemtech GM22 for my pistols.

 

[Nicu757]

+1 on the GM-22 its so light. I almost got it over my Sparrow. For me the first round pop was not a large of a factor its no like im 007 I just want hearing safe, quite and built like a tank. Like the other poster said it for a lifetime. Buy right the first time. Now if only my The One and my GM-9 can get out of jail!!!! I think with all the people filing its going to be a long wait. I e-filed a form 1 Monday and man the sight was SLOW!!!!!! There must be a ton of people filling.

 

[tbhausen]

Good! The more the merrier!

 

[tbhausen]

For those considering a GM-22 for pistols, I saw on YouTube where, apparently, the Dead Air Mask .22 manual discloses that a short version is forthcoming. Can anyone look at your manual to verify that? Thanks!

 

[Scuba591]

Just called him, no Sparrows in stock.

Sorry I think this is my fault. I bought the last one last month. It is in approval prison now.