11.5" vs 16" suppressed vs unsuppressed pros and cons, thoughts

[Wake27]

By assigning a simple +/- 1 your methodology incorrectly assumes all categories are equal.

Agreed. A can on top of a 16" barrel kind of sucks.

[vicious_cb]

Agreed. A can on top of a 16" barrel kind of sucks.

Pretty much this. Do the math for a 16" barrel plus a 6" suppressor that weighs 17oz and you probably wouldnt even consider a 16" suppressed barrel in your list.

Hell a 14.5" barrel plus surefire mini is already on edge of bearable.

[BallisticHarmony]

Pretty much this. Do the math for a 16" barrel plus a 6" suppressor that weighs 17oz and you probably wouldnt even consider a 16" suppressed barrel in your list.

Hell a 14.5" barrel plus surefire mini is already on edge of bearable.

Which tactical situations would you prefer to be suppressed for? Dedicated room clearing? Or just always keep the can off and wear ear pro?