The huxwrks cans are pretty good.
They are effective at keeping blowback down in my limited experience with one.
A tuned 18” AR with a good suppressor is probably ok for sustained use in ideal conditions. I am more cautious, like you. Even terrain can make a seemingly quiet .22lr loud. And I’d probably never consider a 10.3” to 14.5” AR as safe. I do however consider my bolt .223 and bolt 6.5 guns as comfortable to shoot without ear pro.
It’s kind of like hammering a nail, mowing the lawn, etc. Do we wear ear protection for that? No… but in reality, it’s probably the correct thing to do. If I have a set up that hurt my ears/ringing… then the the whole set up is worthless.
Shooting a suppressed AR with ear pro on is nonsense. I fukking HATE running cans on gas guns with a passion as it is. So if I need ears anyway, then it’s fully RETARDED.
Do you mean the “Xeno” mounts similar to how GA or TB mounts are threaded on?
Yeah, i definately wear earpro while mowing and hammering. I ussually wire music through them too.
If it means you can shoot on a property and not get noise complaints / upset a neighbor, it’s still worth it IMO.
I’ve ordered a K can for my T7 because where I usually shoot rifles now there is an overhang and even with a sound-thrower on it and double ear pro I still got some ringing. It’s possible I had a plug come out a little, too.
But that convinced me to can it.
As well as not annoying neighbors / buddy’s neighbors, etc.
I wish I’d have taken better care of my hearing over the years… concerts, etc.
That’s valid. I know I’m in the minority on gas gun can hate.
I prefer an overboard can every time. If I’m shooting 556 I’m fine shooting a 30 cal can and getting fine sound reduction and lower back pressure. My 6.5 guns always get a 30 cal cans. I find its funny people go out and buy a 6.5 can to improve…nada IMHO.
PB
I heard or read that Kevin from the old AAC was very much about matching Caliber to Can. I’m now sure why because the over-bored cans work great and leave room to avoid baffle damage/strikes.
Is this the same for 9x19 in a .45 can?
I’ve heard it’s not from a buddy with personal experience with that.
Yes, I run my APC 9 Pro with a Ti Rant 45 can and its Hollywood hush hush with my 147’s. And I found those cans for very cheap since no one is buying 45 cans these days. Like half price.
PB
I would have thought not. But like PB just posted… we did it, and it works great. I remember the old days reading that 45 wouldn’t suppress well due to the large bore. But a WHOLE LOT of old dogma about suppressors was way friggin wrong.
Thanks. I had considered getting an Omega 45k instead of the 9k just in case I ever wanted to use it on as .45 but figured it’s already going to be louder as a K and would be louder still running 9mm through a .45 can.
No big deal. Unless I ever get a strike.