WANTED: Silencerco Omega 300 Owner FeedBack
Anyone have buyers remorse? Reasons?
Also, how well does this suppress flash/night signature?
Thanks!
Light and minimal POI shifts… liked it so much bought the Blackhawk! version on closeout for 1/3 OFF of the price of the SiCo MSRP…
I do not like the design. I have continually had problems with the different pieces un threading themselves after moderate to high rates of fire. Even after ensuring they are all tightened down. I much prefer a solid 1 piece welded can. Also i hate the asr system. If you want a light 30 cal can look at Q or grab a rugged or dead air can.
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If you are looking for a can that can morph into different configurations the Omega shines. Yesterday I finally got around to putting an adjustable gas block on my old AAC 9" 300 blk. I was checking function with the Omega in direct thread and with a 51T adapter along with an older AAC SDN6. The SDN6 is a pig at 21oz but as far as tone and suppression there is no difference between the two other than weight. I also have a Sig 762tiqd and the difference in suppression and tone is night and day.
I purchased the Omega on a 41F whim and at the end of the day I wish I would have purchased another Sig. That being said it’s nice to have around because of its ability to be light and small with direct thread or big and use the baffled end cap for 308 precision. In 2018 I see no reason to buy one other than its ability to change configurations. I am also slightly worried about SiCo’s stability as a business as a of late. The have laid off a lot of people.
I would be looking at Q, Sig, KAC, Surefire, and Dead Air.
I should mention I’m looking at this because it’s so light in the 556 configuration and has one of the best sound suppression AFAIK
Sound suppression doesn’t really matter with 556 as it will never be hearing safe no matter the can.
So light with direct thread or in the QD config?
In either case there are better cans.
Point taken but the only other suppressor
I’ve seen that’s lighter is the griffin micro
Which others say hardly has any effect on 556
Also in comparisons I’ve seen the omega 300 on 556 beats the sandman L and S by a significant number of dB
Plus still lighter
I think the Omega is one of the most versatile cans on the market. It is as small and light as a 556 can, has just as good sound suppression, and can suppress 300WM. I leave mine in the 30 cal flat end cap configuration and forget about it. I’ll probably buy a second one.
I bought one as a versatile option for ARs and hunting rifles. I’m happy with it overall but wouldn’t buy another. I don’t really use it’s modular capabilities as I’ve come to like more specific, dedicated suppressors. Knowing what I know now, I’d buy a Thunder Beast Ultra 7 for hunting/precision and a Surefires for 7.62 and 5.56 ARs. In fact, I’ll probably end up doing that anyway. Changing the configuration of the Omega is a pain, and the outer sleeve can easily come off. Mine is loose but I never remove the flat cap so it hasn’t come off.
I do like it’s light weight and size and suppression characteristics (recoil impulse, not sound). I do not like the ASR mounting system. If you get an Omega, do yourself a favor and upgrade to Dead Air Key-Mo mounts. They do add a little weight but are much more secure and user friendly.
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Have you contacted SilencerCo about warranty? How is their customer service?
From my research, the Rugged and Dead Air dB are not as good and both are heavier. Have not looked at Q though…off to S-shop
From what I have seen, it seems one can do without that outer sleeve of the Omega 300?
I looked at SureFire 556 cans and they are all heavier by around 3 oz but it is shorter by about .8 inches but that does not include how much the mounts weigh or add to OAL?
Mine fell off. Just smothered some rockset on it and let it sit for a few days. That’s all sico does.
Your first can?
To clarify, Are you saying the Sig Ti is night and day better than the Omega and SDN6?
Yes sir. Why?
Yes. Mount, blowback, db, and tone are all superior.
ETA - the SDN6 is a beast of a can developed for the Navy. Other than the mounting system it would be very hard to kill. I dont see the sig being as durable but is probably more durable than the Omega.
If I were to give unsolicited advice - it’s a long process so no need to rush. Do your research thoroughly and take your time.
A few ounces is not that noticable (6 or 7 is). At the end of the day you are putting almost a pound (even with the lightest cans) on the end of your gun. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the numbers but it doesn’t matter that much.
Tone is much more important than DB levels as is blowback. These are the things that make suppressors fun and enjoyable.
Technology makes a difference. Some cans like the m42k and the tirant are still at the top of their class DB wise but they were heavy, or hard to clean, or the mount sucks. There is a steady progression and cans keep getting better.
Most people only buy one or two cans and it’s a long term or life purchase so they will always talk up their can. They will defend it to the end without ever shooting anything else. Keep that in mind as people try to convince you on what can to buy. If possible try to go to an nfa shoot where you can try out a bunch of cans to see what you like.
Try to put all your wants in a priority list (which it sounds like you already have). This allows you to quickly weed out the cans that won’t fit your requirements.
You could, I suppose, but why would you want to?
Plus that’s where the serial number is. So you would need it for identification purposes.