[crazyace85]

Thinking about getting a 9mm can instead of a 22lr. I don't see any posts about people getting anything other than 22lr and 223rem. Is there a reason. Also what's the price on a mid range 9mm can.

 

[VegasSMG]

A 9mm can offers much more versatility than a .22 can. The same applies to a 7.62 suppressor versus a 5.56 can. If you're able, I'd try to listen to a couple of cans before you commit to purchasing one that you'll probably own for a long, long time. (There's little resale value on a used can versus new cost.) Honestly I can't hear much difference between a dedicated .22 can versus a 9mm can or 5.56 ammo shot through a 7.62 can. You loose very little to suppression and increase the number of applications/host guns available to use with a single can. The increased bore size doesn't seem to matter when you increase the can's volume and volume is your friend when it comes to suppression.

In any case, if you go with a 9mm can for .22LR use, make certain you buy one that can be disassembled for cleaning. .22 rimfire is probably the nastiest, dirtiest round ever produced. I'm unaware of any .22 ammo that's jacketed... it's all copper washed or copper plated and there's a huge difference. Over time, .22LR ammo will leave lead deposits inside you can, especially in the area of the blast baffle. I've leaded up my 9mm suppressor so badly it was laughable. My .22 use in a 9mm is primarily with full auto use so the leading is accelerated. Just understand that leading is a fact of life with all .22 rimfire cans.

If you decide to buy a dedicated .22 can, make certain it's one that you can take down for cleaning. Most of today's .22 and 9mm cans do disassemble for cleaning but not all of them. I'm not aware of any centerfire rifle can currently in production that disassembles for cleaning so any rimfire use in one of those should be very, very limited.

 

[nonnieselman]

If you werent so far away we could give you a Demo and let you pick and choose what you want.

 

[jhud]

DO NOT shoot .223 through a 9mm can*
Trust me

Luckily it was repairable.
The gemtech multimount is nice. It can go from an Uzi to 9mm* AR barrel, or get a LID for use on a glock or M9.


(off topic)
WOW!!! Im an estblished poster. I can now claim to of accomplished something today.

 

[VegasSMG]

DO NOT shoot .223 through a 9mm can*
Trust me
Luckily it was repairable.

I'd like to hear this story... :128:
I'd say you're very lucky the can didn't blow apart with one shot.

Most 9mm cans, even those rated for full auto are made from aluminum and contain aluminum baffles. Centerfire fire rifle cans are designed to handle much higher pressures and are typically made from steel with their baffles are welded to the suppressor tube so user servicing is not possible.

 

[grnsouth]

Actually the Smith Enterprises SEI Direct Connect Can is fully rebuildable. They fit on their excellent Vortex Flash Eliminators. 7.62 and 5.56 versions available. 7.62 version works with 5.56.