Hi All,
First off, I have done quite a bit of searching for results on this topic, however, I am not finding what I'm looking for. If anyone has helpful links, please post them here and I will be happy to read them! Thanks to a series of fortunate events and blessings I am able to purchase/build my first SBR and suppressor and would like to get some advice from those that already have experience.
I am going to be suppressing either a 10.3" with a FULL size can or a 11.5" with a MINI can. From what I understand, the shorter the barrel, the louder it is going to be for the shooter. Obviously, the shorter the suppressor, the less it will reduce dBs. I am wondering how the relationship of shorter barrel/longer suppressor and longer barrel/shorter suppressor compare.
The proposed rifles are:
- 10.3" Colt, all Geissele'd out with SOCOM RC2, full-size.
- 11.5" SR15 Mod 2, KAC QDC CQB
Here are my main criteria for making a decision, in the order of importance (for me).
1. Sounds Suppression (indoors and outdoors) - Will there actually be an appreciable difference shooting the two indoors and outdoors? Some say that a 10.3" with SOCOM RC2 is hearing safe outdoors, while others say that it is not. I would think that with the mini can, I would absolutely need hearing protection with a mini can. Some may suggest to get a .300BLK if sound suppression is what I'm chasing. While that is a great suggestion, for the time being, I am not looking to add a new caliber.
2. Overall length (not barrel length, total length with suppressor attached). With the proposed setups, the length is a wash. I just don't want the 11.5" with full size KAC suppressor.
3. Velocity - For my needs/wants, a 10.3" would have enough velocity for me, putting this at the end of the list. That being said, with suppressors attached, how dramatic is the velocity difference between the 10.3"/11.5"?
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
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