Am I over thinking this?
Looking at my first suppressor. I've got it narrowed down to the SiCo Omega, Saker 556 and Saker 556K (the new ASR models). Speq program pricing/availability and SiCo reputation has me sold.
I visited the local dealer and lined up all three. The I just wasn't sold on the Omega for the $200+ price jump. Kind of looking at the Saker and Saker K (only in 556 variant). I have no desire to deal with any bullet in .30 cal so the caliber versatility thing just doesn't appeal. The can would be used for training etc. I have a dept. issued rifle for work, so it's more of a fun gun kind of deal.
It will eventually end up on an SBR, probably a 11.5" BCM. I also have a 16" BCM upper that will of course have an ASR mount installed so the can could end up on the gun at any given point.
I'm leaning towards the 556K model as its clearly the lighter of the two. I was a little surprised how heavy the full size Saker felt on an SBR. I'm getting hung up on whether or not a K can would be hearing safe on an SBR. Some, including the dealer, say yes it is. Others make the blanket statement that no 5.56 can is hearing safe, period. I also have come to realize that generally, I'll be shooting with a handgun (not suppressed) and/or around other people shooting unsuppressed. What I am looking for is reduced noise. I spend a lot of time around firearms in indoor or partially covered outdoor ranges so every bit of noise protection helps long term.
If I have the opportunity to shoot the SBR suppressed with no ear pro, am I setting myself up for problems with a short can? If yes, than I'll get the full size Saker. If not, the smaller one it is. That seems to be the deciding factor for me.
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