Suppressor Covers...

[Robert_K]

Did about two weeks of research and seems like these FTW MAD & HAD suppressor covers have some great reviews. I went ahead and placed an order for a HAD cover.

Anyone had good or bad results with suppressor covers?

 

[Sugar Land]

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[CZPistol]

I have been shopping for the same, but got a bit of sticker shock. Haven't had the nerve to fork over that kind of dough yet. Is there really that much "technology" and high-grade material in those things to warrant that kind of price?

 

[Robert_K]

Yeah... I'm not a fan of the price. I was looking at a Griffon and they are $130. And looks like their cord isn't as tough as the FTW. Seen some that have melted to the cover.

 

[no1ryno]

TAB gear covers are the way to go..... honest prices from a good guy. Never seen one fail that wasn't the users fault.

 

[Robert_K]

TAB gear covers are the way to go..... honest prices from a good guy. Never seen one fail that wasn't the users fault.

I briefly remember them and this is what pushed me away.

Warning - .223/5.56 Cal Users Out current products are not recommended for long strings or rapid fire use with .223/5.56 caliber rifle! We are in the process of developing new products that will meet the needsof these types of shooters.

The FTW will take up to 3000 degrees with the outer sleeve up to 2000 degrees. The TAB is limited to 1800 degrees. Not saying the TAB is "bad" but it didn't fall into my needs. I do a good amount of "tactical" with rapid firing. So I need the higher resistance.

 

[baboon]

I have seen various covers & thought about covering a couple of my suppressors. My thoughts basically came to the conclusion that I don't need one unless the suppressor manufacturer had their own line of covers. The only one I know of is Bowers Griptasic. They aint tacticool like the others, so I figure I'd just mind touching & setting a hot suppressor were it might burn or melt something.

 

[Tejano Scott]

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[Mexican_Hippie]

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[Charlie]

Yeah! I'm also watching this thread in the hope that I someday get to own a suppressor!

 

[Huntindoc]

The primary use for suppressor covers is to lessen the heat mirage from the suppressor when shooting long range. They are not made for high cap mag dumps with CQB weapons. Most of my friends in long range shooting competitions use them.

 

[Charlie]

The primary use for suppressor covers is to lessen the heat mirage from the suppressor when shooting long range. They are not made for high cap mag dumps with CQB weapons. Most of my friends in long range shooting competitions use them.

Thanks for the information. Makes perfect sense.

 

[Robert_K]

The primary use for suppressor covers is to lessen the heat mirage from the suppressor when shooting long range. They are not made for high cap mag dumps with CQB weapons. Most of my friends in long range shooting competitions use them.

I agree with this 100%. However, If I'm going to be doing a lot of shooting and than want to remove the suppressor I'm going to put the cover on it before touching it.

 

[CZPistol]

I agree with this 100%. However, If I'm going to be doing a lot of shooting and than want to remove the suppressor I'm going to put the cover on it before touching it.

I use an oven mitt for that task.

 

[The Lox]

I have a MAD, I ordered it at 9" for my Specwar 762, it doesn't quite fit over the locking mechanism and thus is a little long. The inner sleeve has "ripped" open as a result of shooting I assume.

It does its job very well, but I wonder how long this thing will hold together now.

I am thinking for my Specwar 556 that I will get a manta, or I will order the HAD but short instead of long.

 

[no1ryno]

Ok, I'll elaborate some. We can go back and forth on tech specs etc.. but I've been around the use of tab gear extensively for probubly 5 years now with alot of there products, I even lived at the shooting school that was at one time there only distributor, I'm not sure what you refer to as "tactical" shooting or whatever but you basically have to be shooting to the point to where you are dumping mags to trash a cover. And they were the direct inspiration for the FTW covers actually, along with some others that have basically just reverse engineered the TAB gear. Also they are a true family bussiness that unless something has changed over the last two years since I've been out of touch with the owner they are made with American sourced materials etc...

 

[Robert_K]

Ok, I'll elaborate some. We can go back and forth on tech specs etc.. but I've been around the use of tab gear extensively for probubly 5 years now with alot of there products, I even lived at the shooting school that was at one time there only distributor, I'm not sure what you refer to as "tactical" shooting or whatever but you basically have to be shooting to the point to where you are dumping mags to trash a cover. And they were the direct inspiration for the FTW covers actually, along with some others that have basically just reverse engineered the TAB gear. Also they are a true family bussiness that unless something has changed over the last two years since I've been out of touch with the owner they are made with American sourced materials etc...

I'm not going to get into a d!ck measuring debate with you. I'm glad you're happy with your product selection and business selection. And thank you for sharing your results. When I receive my HAD Cover and give it use, I will share my opinion as well.

 

[TheDan]

Yeah... I'm not a fan of the price.

Would header wrap work for a lower cost alternative?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Would header wrap work for a lower cost alternative?

Interesting!

 

[Robert_K]

Would header wrap work for a lower cost alternative?

Honestly that was my first thought! However I wonder how well the fiberglass would hold up.