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Thread: VLTOR VS-1 Volks Suppressor - $300?

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    VLTOR VS-1 Volks Suppressor - $300?

    Well, this is intriguing...VLTOR entering the suppressor market with a very affordable 5.56mm suppressor...

    http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gears...ppressor-vs-1/

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    Very interesting indeed. Now we need some tests once it is released.

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    I don't see any suppressor being competitive with the current market for $300.
    "Not every thing on Earth requires an aftermarket upgrade." demigod/markm

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    Quote Originally Posted by scottryan View Post
    I don't see any suppressor being competitive with the current market for $300.
    if they're producing it for significantly less than $300, all they need is the little corner where broke guys who just want the coolness of having a suppressor live.

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    ill buy one. 300 is worth the test. and if it dont work to well. lesson learned. but its vltor.... come on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scottryan View Post
    I don't see any suppressor being competitive with the current market for $300.
    Competitive with the typical nerd-focused market that is your typical CIII buyer? No, I don't either.

    However, there is a large untapped market out there where people wouldn't mind paying 1/4 as much for 20-year-old technology, and in fact easily the VAST majority of suppressor buyers would be well served with that product.

    Granted, the guy that shells out $1k+ to have the quietest can on the market simply for bragging rights sitting in his safe probably will not be impressed.
    Last edited by rob_s; 01-21-10 at 10:07.

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    very true rob. i havent bought a can yet cause i havent been able to slip that much past the reciept nazi (wife) but i might sneak 500 by her.

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    I will start by saying that I don't really know much about suppressors other then I like them. So I have to ask why can't they be competitive for 300? Is it materials, manufactureing, tech development costs? What? I personally now a bunch of guys who would probably try a suppressor out for around 300, but not for 800+ before you do the tax stamp.

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    That suppressor looks huge. I'm with Rob in that I don't mind paying for 20-year-old technology if I can pay a quarter of the price, but I'm not settling for a 8" of added length and a couple extra pounds just because it's cheaper.

    (Wait for it... )


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    I for one am definately interested. I can't justify the $1k+ it takes to get a high end suppressor, but would be interested in something more affordable. I realize it won't offer near the performance of the top of the line cans, but if it takes out the muzzle flash and attenuates some sound it might be worth it. My main concern is weight. I don't mind if it's louder than the more expensive models, but I hope it doesn't weigh too much more.

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