Agreed. Also if I may add that there's a nice benefit to having shielded or skirted baffles for ease of baffle removal. Definitely shy away from aluminum baffles.I've got a thunderbeast 22td. Stainless baffles, titanium tube. Rimfire cans require a lot of Maintenance compared to centerfire, so I don't really see aluminum as an option. Rimfire tends to be my most used can
Definitely shy away from aluminum baffles.
I’m interested in a 22 can and notice the prices really vary. What is the difference between a $200 vs $500 suppressor for a 22? I can easily be talked into paying for more, I’m just not sure what features I should be looking for. Thanks!
Modular #1...be able to take it apart to clean it.
Material#2....get one rated for full auto fire...you may never attach it to an MG with a 22 conversion but it can handle anything, everything a semi can throw at it.
MY opinion anyway, I made the mistake of getting one years ago that is aluminum and not modular....it's a fun toy but a PITA to clean and can't attach it to anything fun or it will probably melt lol.
You bought a 22 can that isn’t user serviceable?
The modular cans (ability to be short or long) won’t be any easier to clean than non-modular cans.
Apparently my understanding of modular differs from the norm....
By modular I meant you can't take it apart...it's a 1 piece sealed unit....that has both end caps permanently attached.
Only way to clean is fill with fluid and shake it. Oy!
I would agree, that’s a terrible design.
Indeed...I got it years ago...made by AAC...so it's good quality, just a PITA and it's all aluminum, Not rated for FA.
BTW like the name, I'm a long time Pilot/CFI myself.
Thanks, it’s not quite what you think though. The name came from an r/c airplane I had year ago. I’ve just reused the name over and over. It’s kinda funny now though, I’m a miserable flyer. Don’t like having my feet off the ground.
I don’t find aluminum that bad. It’s light and holds up to majority of people’s 22 use without an issue. Pick the right cleaning method and even that part isn’t bad.
The can I have now can do full auto (IV8888 tried it on a meltdown) and all the rimfires and I believe 5.7x28. It’s been on a 17HMR once and the rest is all 22LR. I went titanium because I like titanium. I’ve thought about getting the CGS Siren, carbon fiber tube and aluminum baffles. It will stand up to anything I could ever throw at it.
Ah! well it's still a cool name! I think your right Titanium is the way to go in the future for me...
All very helpful. I hadn’t considered how weight affects balance while shooting. Clearly titanium/cf win here. Ability to disassemble also seems good to have.
Aluminum has me a bit confused...if I can take it apart, and I’m not a high volume shooter, and it balances to my liking, am I good to go, or does the aluminum still make life difficult w cleanup?
Aluminum just isn’t as easy to clean as you can’t be as aggressive with it like you can with others. There are a lot of people using aluminum cans that are perfectly happy with their choices.
I will be buying a soda blaster this year to handle cleaning my can.
It will really come down to your preferences for which can you buy. Have you handled any 22 cans yet?