I was looking for a universal suppressor for both 300 BLK as well as .233, and it came down to:
AAC Blackout adaptors ($99 each) with the 762-SDN-6 (19.85oz, 7.666") can for $1050.
Surefire FH556-212A adaptor ($129) for .223, FH762K03 adaptor ($129) for 300 BLK, and the FA762K (19oz, 8.4") can for about $1,900.
The easy answer is go with the AAC, as it’s almost $900 cheaper and an inch shorter, and the Blackout adaptors are known for being excellent flash suppressors.
Is there any reason I should consider the Surefire? I read somewhere that Surefire cans affect the POI less, but is it worth $900 more?
Honestly I do not like Surefire suppressors (just letting you know as I am bias). But I do like my 762SD suppressor and have found it to be very accommodating for both 5.56, 308, and 300 blackout.
And FWIW: I also own an M4-2000 suppressor and sometimes just leave it in the bag and rotate my 762SD can on my Noveske 5.56 as the difference is really negligible shooting outdoors to my ears.
Does anyone know why the Surefire can is almost twice the price of the AAC? Do they use better materials? Improved design?
I like Surefire as a company, I just can’t understand some of their prices. I was going to buy a Surefire X400 last year, but opted for a Streamlight TLR-2 instead, as it was half the price.
Is SureFire better? No. Of course if you want to search for some really obscure situation, anything can be better then something else.
Do they use better materials? No. Arguably AAC uses better materials but, again it depends to a certain extent on how you plan to use it.
Improved design? Independent test results suggest not.
Does anyone know why the Surefire can is almost twice the price of the AAC? Because people will pay twice the price so the profit margin is a lot higher and SureFire can afford a better advertising and promotions budget. Or, maybe it is mainly due to a lot of military and law enforcement contracts where sales don’t have to be value oriented since the cost doesn’t come out of the individual’s own pocket?
Even if someone wants to argue the SureFire can is slightly better, is it worth doubling the price of an already expensive can at the upper end of the marketplace?
Or put another way - if both cans were on the table and I was free to choose one for free, which one would I take? AAC SPR/M4. I already own its bigger brother so, I voted with my wallet the first time.
I have a Surefire 762MINI inbound. This is one of the 1st 14 made. It is 15.8 oz, 6" long and rated for 7.62x51. This will go on a SCAR 17s CQC, but will see use on a .300 Blackout. It should be at my dealer in a few weeks as the Form 3 was submitted about 3 weeks ago. This will be, IMHO, a damn good “do all” can. Roughly the same size as most 5.56mm cans. I believe this can was designed around use on AK’s and the new boom on .300 Blackout class rounds. SF will also be making AK mounts for this can soon.
I would look hard at this is a option as it is a little smaller than the 762 SDN6. As soon as I get it in hand, I will post pics and a review as we plan on going to shoot it ASAP.
Quite personally, I like the AAC mounts better than the Surefire mounts of similar design. My SBR wears a brakeout mount for my M4-2000, and when I was looking at cans, this mount was what appealed to me the most. Cost independent, I would still go with an AAC can over a Surefire. I like the mounting mechanism better, and I feel like the AAC is slightly more aesthetically appealing. The surefire cans to me look like something that came off a NERF gun or something for some reason.
The Surefre Mini sounds interesting. I don’t see it on their site. Where can we read more about it?
I have spent a little time with the 762-SDN-6, and that is the can that just about changed my mind about centerfire rifle cans because it can be used on so many different guns and calibers. Prior to that I had all but decided that cans were pretty much useless, and certainly not worth the premium. But with the ability to use one can on so many guns and do it without adding a foot and 2 lbs to the gun, I’m considering one.
I’d email byron at majormalfunction. He doesn’t list that can on his site, but seems to have the best prices, unless you can find one used. Keep in mind, 308 Surefire cans are not something you will find at a bargain price.
With that being said, is POI shift a factor to you? That seems to be surefire’s biggest advantage (not looking for a debate on this)… especially in a 308 can that could be used on a precision rig.
I’m sure that he has a good deal on the 762SD as well. Good luck with the decision!
My personal preference is for AAC. I don’t feel that Surefire brings enough to the table to be priced as they are, especially considering they tend to be louder than competitors as well in independent testing, arguably less overbuilt compared to AAC’s cans, etc.
That said, on a precision rig I would strongly consider a Surefire can. Part of what makes them expensive is the “must shoot <1 MOA POI shift or is doesn’t leave the factory,” a solid guarantee on a precision rig provided your gun is set up well.
I gotta agree with this ^^. I was out with a buddy with his scar 308 and 556 carbine and it was very impressive. I had my OPS Inc 15th model and thinking back on the shoot I could not tell a difference.
The surefire mini sounds pretty awesome. weight and length are two of my biggest concerns on a center fire cans
