I dont have a pistol can yet as I dont shoot pistol much but you're more than welcome to shoot my sparrow and/or phantom.
From what I've seen the 9 and even 40 suppress decently. Is this caliber bashing entering a suppressor thread? I agree I probably should get the 22 first. It's much cheaper and I actually know which one i want, Silencerco Sparrow.
From what I've seen the 9 and even 40 suppress decently. Is this caliber bashing entering a suppressor thread? I agree I probably should get the 22 first. It's much cheaper and I actually know which one i want, Silencerco Sparrow.
300blkJust curious, you claim a 9mm is not fun with a can due to the fact it's supersonic, yet what caliber weapon does the Phantom you own suppress?
I was talking about a centerfire pistol can. My sparrow practically lives on my ruger lite since I can shoot cheap bulk pack that stays subsonic.Do you have a special rifle sparrow can? I use my sparrow on my pistols all the time. Am I doing something wrong?
Nothing to do with caliber bashing just facts. The 9 and 40 are supersonic so while yes the can knocks dbs down like it would for any cartridge its not really worth it imo. A 9 or 40 suppressed is NOT hearing safe unless you load 147s for the 9 and if youre going to do that you might as well shoot a 45. 45 is subsonic when shooting 200+ gr bullets so it is hearing safe and pretty dang quiet especially when shot wet.From what I've seen the 9 and even 40 suppress decently. Is this caliber bashing entering a suppressor thread? I agree I probably should get the 22 first. It's much cheaper and I actually know which one i want, Silencerco Sparrow.
Ill be at lonestar sunday morning, you're more than welcome yo try my sparrow. Its a hoot and shoots cheapo ammo all day long.
300blk
I was talking about a centerfire pistol can. My sparrow practically lives on my ruger lite since I can shoot cheap bulk pack that stays subsonic.
Nothing to do with caliber bashing just facts. The 9 and 40 are supersonic so while yes the can knocks dbs down like it would for any cartridge its not really worth it imo. A 9 or 40 suppressed is NOT hearing safe unless you load 147s for the 9 and if youre going to do that you might as well shoot a 45. 45 is subsonic when shooting 200+ gr bullets so it is hearing safe and pretty dang quiet especially when shot wet.
The octane 45 is the only way to go imo so you can shoot cast bullets and not worry about buildup.
Much appreciated.
So how much quieter is a 147 vs a 124 or 115?
If I do feel compelled to get another caliber for pistols will just be 45 and not 40 also. This is getting complicated but greatly appreciate everyone's advice.
I know you've shot a ton so I'll respect your opinion but you're comparing apples to oranges stating 124gr velocities. Everyone knows the cheap plinking practice ammo for 9mm is 115gr RN and that ammo is supersonic in all massed produced iterations. I dont know of many or any people really that practice with SD projectiles. The 124s are right on the edge in the transonic zone. With hotter loads, or a cartridge thats been cooked in a hot chamber it will be supersonic. With us living in the oven that is Texas we are even more likely to get supersonic cracks with ammo that is in the transonic speed region.
Hearing safe is a subjective term for sure but do you not agree that 9mm is louder out of a can than 45 unless the 9mm is chunking 147s? The osprey 9mm(shooting 115 plated RN) was dang sure louder than the octane 45 (shooting 230gr WWB). With a little water the octane was fairly close to the sound of my lite with the sparrow but pretty messy. That ultraquiet gel is much better than water.