Is There A Better SBR Suppressor Than The Surefire RC...?

**SteyrAUG** · 01-02-15, 17:02

I was going back and forth between the SF Socom Mini and the Socom RC and decided the RC would be more practical on my Colt 6945.

But I've been reading a lot of things that suggest a Surefire suppressor may not be the best suppressor option. My two primary considerations are weight and performance. I don't want a junk can, but it really doesn't need to survive being dropped from a helicopter. This will be a HD gun so it won't take very much abuse.

I was prepared to spend the money on a SF RC so I'm not trying to save money. I have just heard a lot of things that suggest the suppression levels from SF cans aren't as great as other suppressors and I want to do this right the first time.

Currently I'm running a Gemtech HALO which has nice suppression but it's a bit heavy, especially on a 10.3 barrel SBR with a rail. What other suppressors should I be looking at before I spend the money?

**VIP3R 237** · 01-02-15, 17:10

My first choice is the Griffin Armament Recce 5, and I feel it fits your criteria perfectly. It is quieter and lighter than the RC, as compact, and will take abuse if you so choose to. It has an excellent mounting system and I prefer the Griffin Muzzle devices over SF as it is.

http://www.griffinarmament.com/Recce...r-p/garec5.htm

The Silencerco Saker could be the most advanced can out there right now but its slightly heavier and longer than the GA or SF. However they do make a K can which is pretty sweet.

http://www.silencerco.com/products/saker/

**themonk** · 01-02-15, 17:38

Can you clarify what you mean when you say performance?

**tom12.7** · 01-02-15, 17:52

Performance can be a give and take, what do you want to do?

**domestique** · 01-02-15, 18:33

Do you plan on using this hard (classes, heavy range firing, full auto)?

If you are only going to use it for HD then I would get a lightweight TI suppressor.

My money voted for the Socom 556-RC, still pending (another 1.5 months). While heavier then some of the others, it has arguably the best mount, poi shift, and less blowback then others. Setting off a supersonic 5.56 from a SBR indoors is going to be loud.... chasing decibels was last on my want list. Ironically the Surefire actually does really well at the shooter's ear due to decrease blowback.

If I owned a full auto rig, I would probably go with a Saker 5.56 for the added stellite blast baffle.

I currently have a SOCOM762-RC for my 308 rig, will use the Socom 556-RC on my dedicated lightweight 5.56 AR, and have a Saker 762 pending for all around AR use (LMT MRP: 5.56 and 300 Blackout).

**domestique** · 01-02-15, 18:43

I've posted this before. But this is my list for purchasing a suppressor that isn't intended for a special project:

Below is my generic answer for choosing a suppressor.

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First thing to do is make a list of your priorities in a suppressor.

Rank the following by value. (Below is my ranking from most to least important).

-Mount/locking mechsnism
-POI shift
-Accuracy
-Blowback on semiautomatic weapons
-Signature (flash etc.)
-Durability
-Customer service/support
-Weight
-db reduction
-Price
-If the cool kids are running these

**SteyrAUG** · 01-02-15, 19:58

Originally Posted by themonk

Can you clarify what you mean when you say performance?

Suppression performance. This will be an "indoor" gun so I'm looking for something hearing friendly. I know there isn't much to be done with the round going supersonic, but I'm hoping to tame things as much reasonably possible.

**mkmckinley** · 01-02-15, 20:18

I think domestique has the right idea. It's going to be a personal decision. I don't claim any special expertise but from what you've stated you might be really happy with a Saker. I wound up getting a SOCOM RC in 7.62 mainly because of its best-in-class mounting system, low flash, and durability. I can easily mount it on 5.56 and 7.62 guns and the reduced back pressure doesn't require any tuning. I've experienced auditory exclusion or whatever it's called so I'm not worried about a few dB's either way. The other stuff matters more to me. Not knocking other manufacturers but I spent a good amount of time on the phone with the companies I was considering and Surefire sold me on the level of R&D that went into their product.