Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
I was able to hear a distinct difference in silencers for the first time a few weeks back. We shot Pappabears AAC Mini 4 and M42000 side by side on ARs and Swapped them both out on a Rem 700 bolt gun.

The Mini had a different and slightly louder sound when listening above the proned out shooters. But the mini was no louder at the shooters position on the gas gun.
I think he was referring to the difference in going with a 7.62 vs 556 can. If you own a 308 or something the ability to use the can on several guns be a big factor. They will be slightly louder but not by much. I also agree with picking up a 22lr can as your first. You will probably get a lot more use out of it.