Looking for suggestions for potentially my first suppressor. I am in between getting a designated 22lr can or a suppressor I could throw on my 9mm Dagger and AR in 5.56. I’m leaning towards the 22lr option as it seems fairly affordable and I’ve heard it compared to be capable of being “movie quiet”. However I also like the idea of being able to throw a can on my Dagger for similar reasons and also for home defense. Ive heard 9mm isn’t as easily suppressed as 22lr and that Daggers or Glocks in general don’t run very well suppressed. That’s why I’m wondering if it’s worth while to persue. Budget is also a factor. I’m not looking to spend $1k on just a suppressor. So my questions would be, what do you suggest for a first suppressor? Do you dip your toe in and just get a 22? What brand/site do you suggest? Are 9mm capable of being “movie quiet” and is the dagger a good host? What are some things to look for and some things to avoid? Appreciate any response in advance.
Most new users start big…i.e. a 308 can and a .45 can. This is because most cans are backwards compatible.
A .22 can is quiet and you can use them on an AR as long as you buy the .22lr conversion for your rifle. You cant use them on a 5.56 round. 9mm cans are not hollywood quiet but aside from a bolt action .22lr, most cans are not.
The dagger and glocks are fine suppressor hosts. Not sure why they wouldn’t be.
I would suggest looking at Silencer Shop for your purchase. They have an app that you can use to take your picture. They also have kiosks for getting your digital fingerprints and offer single shot trusts if you want to go that route .
As for which can…i am partial to YHM cans. They are not the cheapest but also not the most expensive. There are lots of options out there though including modular cans.
I think my first was a 5.56 can, then 9mm, then 22LR.
I vote .22 first. Shooting 22lr suppressed is more fun than anything else. …Until it’s time to clean it!
But seriously, you can shoot all day long with .22. Plus anything with a barrel of 4” or less keeps standard velocity subsonic, so much more fun.
Do you have a can for both 9mm and 5.56? I was looking at Yankee Hill, they seem to have a decent option for 9.
No. 9mm cans are not for use on 5.56. Some 9mm cans can be used with .300blk subs, but not all.
I’m leaning towards that option both for the budget and the sound reduction. It’d be for plinking/ training purposes anyways. I’d have to check ordinance but i might even be able to shoot that in my back yard. I have a 2 acre property but it’s kind of in a suburban area. Like the last suburb until you get into the countryside. So can’t really shoot supersonic rounds although you hear one go off every once in a while for pest control or target shooting.
For practical use, get a 9mm compatible first. It’ll make a 5.56 quieter, though it’ll never be super quiet. But to actually hook yourself to the suppressor train, get a 22LR can. It’s the most fun by far. Shooting subsonic 22 from a handgun or rifle is pretty much the ideal of what plinking should be.
YHM is an excellent budget-minded can. My T2 Turbo definitely outperforms others in the same price range.
…Unless you want to drop at least $900 on a “do it all” can that will be about as heavy as the gun is.
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One of the big things you’re going to have to consider (besides the suppressor itself) is to be really quiet, you need to run subsonic ammo. For the 9mm realm, generally anything 135 grain and up will tend to be subsonic. Larger calibers (like .300 BO, 7.62x39, 7.62x51/.308, etc.) will cycle fine with subsonic ammo, but a 5.56 pretty much turns in to a bolt action gun with subsonic 5.56/.223.
Very few guns/supressors are going to be “movie quiet”, but a good can with a good gun with the right subsonic ammo can be hearing safe if shooting outdoors. 5.56/.223 is not going to be hearing safe mainly because the bullet is zipping out of the barrel at often Mach 2.5+ (or around 2700+ FPS). However, shooting suppressed supersonic ammo definitely does take the edge off of it, especially when indoors.
Like @GuitarGuy said, you’re really not going to get a do-it-all can unless you drop some pretty change. Personally, I’d get something that can do 30 cal and 5.56 decently and save up for a dedicated 9mm can for the 2nd one, then a .22 for the third. Because, like guns, you can’t buy just one. And if you time it right, you can have multiple cans in the queue and get a nice surprise every couple of months!
Good question, I agree with many that say a 22can will be most fun and usable. I bought a aluminum SOLO22 first and it works great on Ar 22 and especially on my bolt savage but is 22lr ONLY. cleaning it is the issue since it is aluminum and cant use many chemicals that stainless steel allows . I will be getting a silencerco sparrow soon. It is SS and light and allows 5.7, 17hmr, etc and I have all those. I also have a JK CCX9, It actually runs on my Dagger and Rock with a 22 end cap I got for it. Was out today in this wonderful Ohio Feb summer day of 60 degrees… It is not steel though so cleaning is again an issue. The CCX seem like a 22 can bored out to 9mm and works decent on 22lr with 22 cap. 9mm is so so. I have a Silencerco Octane 45 2.0 on the way for my 300 and 9mm use. good luck!
My first suppressor is still my only one. I have to say I love it! 9mm old Ciener can made for a Mac that sat in a safe for years with no love. I got and adapter to 1/2x28.It has like 10 baffles and a blast chamber full of eyelets.
My 147gr loads cycle perfect on an ap5 and to me it is very quiet enough that I don’t need ear protection.No sweaty ears for me this summer.
I have fired .22 subsonic from a Ruger Charger and that is quieter than a pellet gun.
The only negatives are besides the ridiculous wait time,no Neilson device so on my dagger its a single shot manual cycle ,Its huge 9" x 2"and no warranty as Arthur Ciener is out of business so I would have to send/transfer to another manufacturer to have modern internals like k baffles put in for more than the cost of a new current suppressor so I would recommend you go with a company that has spare end caps and the ability to add differnt muzzle attachments.
I got lucky and scored this can like new for 200. When I get the next it will be a .45 so I am not limited to my hand loads.
Get the ball rolling you won’t be sorry!
If you would like to suppress the 9mm in the future, do it first. The YHM R9 will do a fine job and can run on any of your smaller calibers, even rifle up to 308. It will not be as quiet on the 22 as a dedicated 22 can, but will still make a dramatic difference in volume. You can upgrade to caliber specific models for your second and third.
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I highly recommend calling, yes calling, Silencer Central. They have live sales reps that answered every crazy question I could come up with. Ridiculously easy process. I completed everything from home. I took my own photo and they send fingerprint cards.
I bought a .30 cal and got a. 22 can “free”. I had to pay for both tax stamps. I know that’s a budget buster for you, but they also split my payments interest free while I wait.
It was a special, but I got the impression that if you are really nice, they might have some flexibility.
I still don’t have anything for larger handguns, but in my personal situation, that seemed like the least beneficial. I’m set for all .22lr (also works with 5.7x28), and I can use the .30 cal on everything up to to.300 win mag.
My main objectives were to have a home defense.300 BLK, so I don’t deafen everyone in an already horrible situation, but the side benefit is throwing it on a .308 for deer hunting.
I wish you good luck. FTATF!
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Even with a Ceiner device, I would wager that can may be too heavy for the dagger to cycle reliably with.
But maybe it’s just the size that makes it look heavy.
Everyone is going to have an opinion and most are valid. A 22 can is fun and relatively cheap. If you get a can that will work on a rifle (5.56/308/etc.) it will likely be a bit heavy for a handgun although it may still work. For a 9mm handgun, I’d lean toward a 46 caliber can designed for pistol calibers. It would be a little larger but give you more options (10mm/45 ACP). In the end, you’ll most likely end up buying other cans in the future. It’s a fun addiction.
I’m with @jasbev5, Check out Silencer Central. They have tons of articles on their website and very helpful on the phone. I went with the Banish 30 and Banish 223. Read as much as you can (no pun intended) that way you can make an educated decision for yourself. Everyone has good advice but, each persons needs are different. Once you decide what’s best for you…the toughest part is the wait for approval. I have my Banish 30 on a 300 blk and love running it with subsonic ammo. I would love a .22 specific suppressor but, of all the 22 rifles and handguns I have, none have a threaded barrel. So I settle shooting CCI CB Shorts through my Henry lever action. Even without a suppressor it’s as quiet as my pellet riffle. I could not imagine that combination with a suppressor. 
Good Luck on your quest and keep us posted on what you decide.