Florida Shooters Network

Since starting the process for my 1st suppressor I've been totally bitten by the "quiet bug"... this morning I submitted my fingerprints using SilencerShop.com Kiost at my local dealer and the paperwork is on it's way to be processed (as soon as the SS.com receives the actual can/serial number, I ordered the Dead Air Mask as my first .22 silencer but it's on backorder with 4-6 week delay).

Putting the economics of it aside and the fact I'm eating through my retirement savings (I realize that integrally suppressed barrel is married to the gun) what are the pros and cons of integrally suppressed barrels?

I'm thinking about getting the TacSol Pac-Lite IV TSS Integrally Suppressed Barrel Upgrade for my Ruger Mark IV Tactical: https://www.silencershop.com/tacsol-pac ... grade.html since that is the only option available in the store plus the reviews are very good; it also has internal baffles instead of a mono-core (which from what I understand can significantly improve the first round pop).

But I can't quite decide on the dedicated barrel for a Ruger 10/22, I have 3 options:

1) TacSol X-Ring: https://www.silencershop.com/tacsol-x-r ... black.html

2) Gemtech Mist: https://www.silencershop.com/gemtech-in ... essor.html

3) YHM: https://www.silencershop.com/yhm-integr ... arrel.html

I'm leaning toward #1 due to baffles vs mono-core (the prices are all within $50 so that's not an issue), but is it true baffles make first round pop quieter? or does it not matter on a rifle as much due to longer powder burn time in a longer barrel?

What else do you guys have to say about integrally suppressed vs screw on cans?

There's not a definitive answer to the IS vs. D debate. In the instance of the Ruger, IS the way to go in my opinion, since it keeps the OAL down and looks fantastic. I had the opportunity years ago to buy a complete Mark with ISB for $400 and passed on it due to super tight funds. A friend scooped it up at least.

Anyway, I think it depends on your needs/wants and the host(s). For example, I have a Gemtech Tundra 9mm can. I use it occasionally, but it of course adds a good amount of weight and balance offset to the host (usually a Beretta M9). It's just plain cumbersome, as is my .45 can, so they don't often get used. On the other hand, the .22 can is light and relatively short, so it doesn't significantly change the dynamics of the host, so it's easier to use. The other question about an ISB is: is the barrel modified or just shortened? There used to be 9mm AR15 uppers made by a guy that were integrally suppressed. The barrel itself was ported into the suppressor, so it was truly an integrated can versus just tacked on the end. The huge advantage was that it slowed the rounds down and quieted them down. Running supersonic is quieter on this upper than on a screw on can, and subsonic is down right movie quiet.

Ultimately you may find yourself with multiples, since there's no perfect can...many have pros and cons depending on how you shoot, where you shoot and what the host is.