Im very soon going to be buying a suppressor for my Noveske middy. I am kinda torn between the QD and screw on models.
The screw on models are cheaper and I could use it on different 223/5.56 rifles as long as they have the same thread pattern.
This rifle would be used basically for HD and range use. I cant use it at work as I have to use the depts Shrubmaster, so the QD ability isnt really paramount for my uses.
Are there any reasons for me to go with a QD model over the screw on models?
The models Im looking at are the YHM Phantoms, Gemtech screw on models, AAC ranger II and the M4-1k. The M4-1k is at the top of my budget but seems to be the best model. How do the others compare, especially the Ranger II?
I was looking at muzzle threading attached cans, but decided against it for lots of reasons.
Cleaning is a good one - being able to remove it without worrying about damaging the barrel is big.
Being able to remove it for higher round count is huge - if you’re already wearing ear pro at a range, why abuse a can?
The GemTech G5 and AAC M4-1k are both very good cans. The OPS 15th can might also be worth considering.
If POI shift isn’t an issue, then a Gemtech HALO is where it’s at.
Oh I should say that 650 is about my upper limit budget for the can. That might be able to be stretched a little but not much. Some rough, off the top of his head, quotes from a buddy from my car club puts the M4-1k right in that price range. But I dont have a solid qoute yet. If I can afford it I think thats the one Im gonna shoot for, as soon as I sell my ACOG…
Also for various reasons (young baby and long distance to range) I dont get very much range time with my personal rifles. So this suppressors probably looking at only a few hundred rounds a year through it. Luckily my department has me qualifying with my patrol rifle every three months, which is a day long training session. So I do get a good amount of AR trigger time, just not with my personal rifles.
Does the AAC M4-1k come with the flash suppressor or is that bought seperately?
The biggest selling point for the quick attach (QA) models is that you don’t have a bunch of carbines running around with bare muzzles when the can is not in use. The crown on a Noveske barrel does not want to be damaged, and a muzzle device that doubles as a suppressor mount will protect it.
I really like my 2006 AAC M4-2000, it does exactly what I want and has a decent suppression level. No longer the top of the hill, but pretty darn good.
I would consider the M4-1000, unless you are going to be shooting F/A; a lot.
The ease of attaching/taking off of the silencer isn’t the reason to go with QD, it’s the fact they stay put while firing. A silencer gets hot very quickly on a semi but still needs to be checked for tightness often. If it gets loose while you are shooting you may shoot through the baffles and destroy the silencer.
If it is going to be for very casual range use the thread on will be OK, if you want to run it like a carbine get the QD.
Silencers have poor resale value and you’re always out the $200 tax so it’s basically a lifetime purchase. I would save up and get what you really want/need.
Thanks guys. I have decided to go with thr YHM QD model. Through my dealer its a good bit cheaper than the M41K, so that leaves me more money to continue to upgrade my Noveske and other rifles.