Because Scott at Silenced America is such a freaking kick ass dude, I ended up committing to an AAC Tirant9 this morning. I sent an email inquiring about a Form 3 thats currently in process for my 762SD and within minutes he had emailed me back, called the NFA branch, and has since called me back twice. (Did I mention its not even 8AM in Texas yet?) Awesome customer service and way more personal than what I got at “the” other suppressor giant out west.
I have a Glock 19 and a Glock 26 right now, but I’m thinking I’d like to get another 9mm. I am thinking the USP Tactical with the factory threaded barrel but I’m sure there are others out there. I’ve seen quite a few M&P9s with threaded barrels.
Or should I just go ahead and get a barrel for the 19 and call it a day?
Also, will factory 147gr rounds remain subsonic or should I buy the Fiocchi 158gr? (I don’t even know why I’m asking this, its going to be like 7 months before I get it)
Make sure any pre-threaded pistol you’re looking at is the same thread pattern as your can. Personally, I prefer a G-17 for my Evo-9. It handles better than the G-19 with a can attached.
Glocktogo, good point. I forgot that most HKs and such are metric threads.
Why do you say that? Grant has M&P9 full sizes with threaded barrels for $499, I’ve always liked the M&P series but I have a Glock 19 with an unbelieveable amount of magazines (Like 30). Would it be best to drop a threaded barrel in that?
When you say your favorite host, what quantifies that? Weight? Balance? Noise?
The P226 had the best balance and sound of all of them. I have since sold my P226 since I only used it as a host. I now use a M&P9 since its my go to pistol for everything. Sound is good but the P226 balanced better and had a slight edge in sound.
Hmm. I just sold a Sig p228. I really didn’t like it, and I don’t like my buddy’s 226 either but I really want something that can take advantage of the sound and balance.
What about Beretta M9s, and other full size steel framed guns? (Do they make HKs with 1/2x28 barrels or would it be best to get a metric threaded piston for the can?)
Sig 226 IMHO, I have 2 Beretta’s 92fs and a M&P Threaded, the 226 just feels right with the Ti-Rant, I haven’t had the chance to pick up the Glock 19 barrel yet… as far as “Thread size” just get both pistons, 1/2x28 & 13.5LH it only takes a few minutes to change out, really not a issue. second would be the M&P with laser grips, The M&P feels lighter to me. They all work great with the Fiocchi 158 Subsonic, and all sound about the same, it is quiet enough to her the springs in the gun and suppressor working.
I will add though that if you already have Glocks and like that platform just stick with it. Else you’ll end up like me and buy a Sig or something else to only use with the can. My Glock was plenty reliable and your TiRant should have better balance since it weight a little less than my Trident. Another bonus is that the Lone Wolf threaded barrels are fairly inexpensive and work fine.
I might add that you should consider .45 as well. As much as I love, love, LOVE 9mm I would probably buy a .45 to suppress since subsonic makes for better suppression. You can also shoot both .45 as well as 9mm through a .45 can. Just a thought but not mission critical.
Unfortunately, thats incorrect. 9mm suppressed is quieter than .45 suppressed and buying factory 147gr 9mm ammo is subsonic anyway, not to mention the widespread availability of Fiocchi 158gr subsonic.
Regardless, It doesn’t matter because I already bought a 9mm suppressor.
I bought the M&P 9mm spec ops model with the threaded barrel but actually replaced that one because it wasn’t 1/2x28 which is what most 9mm suppressors are threaded for. I bought a barrel from Storm Lake and use it with an AAC Evo 9. It’s a great combo with Fiocchi 158gr subsonic. Here is a link to a video I took with mine and you can see it is a nice combo.
Just get a Lone Wolf barrel for your G19. You’ll be fine with decent 147 grain 9mm staying subsonic. I’ve heard good things about the 158 grain Fiocchi, but haven’t tried it yet.
