No, I don't really expect that the senate will fully remove them from the NFA at this time, but at minimum we'll get the tax reduced or eliminated. Which isn't what I would prefer, but I'll take as a first step, if we can't yeet the NFA part at this time.
But now the fun part. There are so many more options now than even ten years ago. I always liked the QD option, since I could buy one good suppressor for, say, 5.56 and just swap the can onto whichever rifle I wanted to take to the range that day.
But maybe now, if (and let me dream here), we can buy a new can at Home Depot, why not have a direct thread for every gun? No more POA/POI deviation, no matter how small.
Thoughts?
What did they finally pass? Removal or just reduction in tax?
Let’s keep Dreamin’
A suppressor is on my list but I’m waiting to see how this plays out. I’ve done my h/w tho and would get a QD mount. Those on my list are set up so they mate with a taper. I think the taper mostly holds them together but theres enough thread to unlock when the time comes. The more threads the greater the risk of having them eventually seize. I’m well acquainted with someone who owns a thread on and he’s never had a problem. He doesn’t shoot thousands of rounds in a session and always takes the suppressor off when done. So I think unless you’re in a prolonged combat situation either type will serve well if you use good hygiene.
I think the more important question is vent out the front or back in your face. To me I’d say only front vent. Getting more gas in your face is annoying and very distracting.
I use the threaded ones. It really helps balance the weight of a rifle, particularly a heavy one like an AR-10 with ‘accessories.’
I leave it one. Great for night time hog hunts as it completely eliminates the flash from blinding your night vision.
FYI hog hunting in GA is 7 X365, 24 hours a day. Baited fields OK.
220 grain subsonic 308. shots less than 70 yards. Boom —> hog down. DRT.
I’d be glad to see them legalized. Maybe it would reduce the overall cost. As it is, there is no way they collectively have the intrinsic cost they’re charging for them now.
Some of the hk mp 5 clones come with both a threaded barrel and a tri-lug system. Have used neither. I wonder if they are going to require a background check if the hypothetical law goes through. Anyone know? Also, is a suppressed straight blowback much if any louder than a suppressed bolt or locked breech? I’ve always heard that locked breech is the better host for suppression but have no practical experience.
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