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    Surefire SOCOM 556 or SilencerCo Saker?

    So I am just about finished with my 18" SPR build and want to choose a suppressor for it. I have narrowed my choices down to the Surefire SOCOM 556 RC and the SilencerCo Saker 5.56. Anybody have any experience with these and what would you recommend? Im looking for minimal POI shift.

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    The saker is a quieter can to the shooter as it has less port noise, and is less expensive. The new saker k imo would be the perfect setup on an 18" as its lighter than the full size and still performs well.
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    I think one of the biggest concerns with an SPR can is POA/POI shift, especially since you apparently want a QD can. In this area, I have not seen any testing on the Saker; However, the SOCOM is proven to have minimal shift.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VIP3R 237 View Post
    The saker is a quieter can to the shooter as it has less port noise, and is less expensive. The new saker k imo would be the perfect setup on an 18" as its lighter than the full size and still performs well.
    That's very true, I agree the shorter version would be beneficial on a spr. How does the Specwar k stack up against the Saker k?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigLarge View Post
    I think one of the biggest concerns with an SPR can is POA/POI shift, especially since you apparently want a QD can. In this area, I have not seen any testing on the Saker; However, the SOCOM is proven to have minimal shift.
    I did hear that the Saker does have minimal POI shift. But that is a important factor for me, especially on a spr.

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    I run a full-size Specwar on my SPR and POI is consistently 2" low @ 100 yds. Since it is consistent, I keep my no-can zero, and just use a holdover for use with the can. POI shift isn't a great big deal to me, as long as it is consistent and repeatable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rmbstyle View Post
    That's very true, I agree the shorter version would be beneficial on a spr. How does the Specwar k stack up against the Saker k?
    Specwar K is a little longer, a little lighter (which is different than the 556 and 762 versions) and also quieter by a couple dB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigWaylon View Post
    Specwar K is a little longer, a little lighter (which is different than the 556 and 762 versions) and also quieter by a couple dB.
    I going to look into the Specwar K if that's the case. Its also seems to be a bit cheaper than the Saker too. This will be my first rifle can, so this is all new to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rmbstyle View Post
    I going to look into the Specwar K if that's the case. Its also seems to be a bit cheaper than the Saker too. This will be my first rifle can, so this is all new to me.
    The one thing to know/remember about the Specwars is you have to access the back of the can to rotate the locking ring, both to attach and remove. That's only an issue if you want the can tucked into the rail at all.

    If you decide to get a Saker down the road, you can get the ASR MAAD module and use the Specwar mounts as well.

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    I'm also stuck between the socom556 rc and the saker (k)
    Been really thinking about the saker k for a slightly smaller size and since it's smaller I'm assuming less blowback. Kind of hard to see myself spending 1300+ bucks for a suppressor

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