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HOOKNBULLET2 · 12-05-2022, 08:01 PM

I’m going to give the gift of suppression to myself for Christmas this year.

While doing so, I figured I might as well get 4 or 5 at the same time.

In searching the archives, these seem to be the most recommended suppressors:

TBAC Ultra 9 and Ultra 7
YHM Resonator
Silencerco Omega 300
Dead Air Nomad 30
Dead Air Mask for .22

Any changes or new suppressors that I should consider?

My plan is to drive up to Capital Armory to make the purchase. Or is there another dealer in the San Antonio/Austin area that I should buy from?

Txhunter3000 · 12-05-2022, 08:10 PM

Capitol Armory was quick and easy for me. Fingerprints and picture done in the store. Just bought my first 2 last month. I got a Mod 9 and a Nomad L.

Samson · 12-05-2022, 08:14 PM

Ive got the Original Omega and both the Ultra 7 and 9. I like the thunderbeasts the best, but you cant go wrong with anything on your list. Ive only bought from Capital Armory and my experience has always been great.

texas_legend · 12-05-2022, 08:27 PM

For the Thunderbeast, look at the Magnus. .3" bigger around, same length as the Ultra 9 but supposedly way better suppression. I'll know in 7-9 months as I just purchased one. Does cost more but I found a deal from a dealer on Gunbroker.

I've purchased from Capital and they were great and prices are good too.

scott123456789 · 12-05-2022, 08:52 PM

I went with the resonator due to the silencer shop videos and a chart that said it had the best .30 cal suppression. And at $550 the price was outstanding. I would suggest buying their direct thread cap instead of their quick release as it saves a couple ounces and 1.5” of length. Unless you have to switch between 5/8” and 1/2” thread.

On my bolt .308 it’s laughable how quiet it is.

The dead air nomad is extremely popular. Just a tiny bit louder than the resonator. Not sure if you could tell a difference. They do offer some titanium versions which are lighter but the price really jumps out there. Some guys have trouble with the dead air mount and end up with baffle strikes. At least on the NFA subreddit.

Don’t feel like the TBAC is nearly as popular and haven’t read much about them.

However I’m very pleased with the resonator. Finish could be a bit stronger but that is my only complaint so far.

In regards to which store, silencer shop with their trust services sure was handy, but if you are going to do a full trust it may not matter.
Subsonic 300blk AR is a bunch of fun. Supersonic .300blk is hearing comfortable but probably not “safe”.

On an AR-10 I was so unimpressed I sold the rifle but it was already a heavy beast to tote around.

Throwin Darts · 12-05-2022, 08:54 PM

I have a bunch and the Dead Air Nomad TI is my favorite by far. It’s stupid light

kenner27 · 12-05-2022, 09:07 PM

Deadair Nomad TI
TB ultra 7
TB ultra 9
Deadair nomad 30
Omega

Mike D · 12-05-2022, 09:46 PM

Capitol Armory is good to go.

Just FYI a 9” suppressor make even a short barrel long. I would stay 7” or under.

You didn’t mention budget but if you are looking at TBAC cans, I assume it’s healthy.

In that case I would toward the Dead Air Nomad Ti or the TBAC Dominus. The standard Nomad is also very good.

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kkp005 · 12-05-2022, 09:55 PM

3 Resonators here .. absolutely 0 complaints

BLACKFINTURKEY · 12-05-2022, 11:06 PM

Capital armory all the way.

I have a resonator r2 and a hybrid 46 and the resenator sounds great imo better than the hybrid.

My brother has a omega and it’s very small and extremely quiet.

trophy8 · 12-06-2022, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Throwin Darts

I have a bunch and the Dead Air Nomad TI is my favorite by far. It’s stupid light

Preach! Love my nomad Ti. Capitol armory is the way.

sierracharlie338 · 12-06-2022, 05:13 AM

Solid list. Thunder beast are outstanding as well as the nomads. Every person Ive talked to with a resonator has nothing but good things to say about them but that’s the only one I’ve never shot.

9 inch cans have great sound suppression but can be unwieldy. I ran one for several years with no complaints but that was on an 18 inch barrel.

Sierracharlie out....

ken800 · 12-06-2022, 06:46 AM

I have a resonator R2 as well and compared to others I have shot/listened to, it's very difficult to beat for the price and performance. For my pistols, I went with a rugged obsidian 45 and I shoot it on everything from .22lr up to .45ACP and it is extremely solid. It is also a long/short option suppressor as you can remove a portion and K-can it. I got my trust and both cans at capital armory. Two cans and I cover everything I own that is threaded.

bloodtrail18 · 12-06-2022, 09:21 AM

Some good suggestions here. I will add that the SiCo Harvester Evo is a good little can in that $500 price range.

Txhuntr2 · 12-06-2022, 09:29 AM

I'm no expert but here's my 2 cents. I wanted the best precision suppressor on the market and I wanted one that I could switch between my rifles easily. My research lead me to the TBAC Ultra 7 and I love it for that purpose. Its been great. It makes a 24" barrel rifle a little difficult to move around in a stand so a 9" can may be too much for stand hunting depending on barrel length and stand size.

I have an old YHM Phantom QD that's built like a tank that I use for high volume ar shooting where precision isn't the primary goal. I wish I had an integrally suppressed 10/22. And a pistol suppressor would be fun to round it all out.

12-05-2022, 08:01 PM	#1
HOOKNBULLET2 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Braunfels Hunt In: Blanco	Suppressor Christmas I’m going to give the gift of suppression to myself for Christmas this year. While doing so, I figured I might as well get 4 or 5 at the same time. In searching the archives, these seem to be the most recommended suppressors: TBAC Ultra 9 and Ultra 7 YHM Resonator Silencerco Omega 300 Dead Air Nomad 30 Dead Air Mask for .22 Any changes or new suppressors that I should consider? My plan is to drive up to Capital Armory to make the purchase. Or is there another dealer in the San Antonio/Austin area that I should buy from?

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12-05-2022, 08:10 PM	#2
Txhunter3000 Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Round Rock Hunt In: Rockdale/Caldwell	Capitol Armory was quick and easy for me. Fingerprints and picture done in the store. Just bought my first 2 last month. I got a Mod 9 and a Nomad L.

12-05-2022, 08:14 PM	#3
Samson Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Llano County Hunt In: Llano & Gillespie	Ive got the Original Omega and both the Ultra 7 and 9. I like the thunderbeasts the best, but you cant go wrong with anything on your list. Ive only bought from Capital Armory and my experience has always been great.

12-05-2022, 08:27 PM	#4
texas_legend Spike Join Date: Sep 2019	For the Thunderbeast, look at the Magnus. .3" bigger around, same length as the Ultra 9 but supposedly way better suppression. I'll know in 7-9 months as I just purchased one. Does cost more but I found a deal from a dealer on Gunbroker. I've purchased from Capital and they were great and prices are good too.

12-05-2022, 08:52 PM	#5
scott123456789 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Weatherford, TX Hunt In: Lone Camp, TX	I went with the resonator due to the silencer shop videos and a chart that said it had the best .30 cal suppression. And at $550 the price was outstanding. I would suggest buying their direct thread cap instead of their quick release as it saves a couple ounces and 1.5” of length. Unless you have to switch between 5/8” and 1/2” thread. On my bolt .308 it’s laughable how quiet it is. The dead air nomad is extremely popular. Just a tiny bit louder than the resonator. Not sure if you could tell a difference. They do offer some titanium versions which are lighter but the price really jumps out there. Some guys have trouble with the dead air mount and end up with baffle strikes. At least on the NFA subreddit. Don’t feel like the TBAC is nearly as popular and haven’t read much about them. However I’m very pleased with the resonator. Finish could be a bit stronger but that is my only complaint so far. In regards to which store, silencer shop with their trust services sure was handy, but if you are going to do a full trust it may not matter. Subsonic 300blk AR is a bunch of fun. Supersonic .300blk is hearing comfortable but probably not “safe”. On an AR-10 I was so unimpressed I sold the rifle but it was already a heavy beast to tote around.

12-05-2022, 08:54 PM	#6
Throwin Darts Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aledo	I have a bunch and the Dead Air Nomad TI is my favorite by far. It’s stupid light

12-05-2022, 09:07 PM	#7
kenner27 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bryan, Tx.	Deadair Nomad TI TB ultra 7 TB ultra 9 Deadair nomad 30 Omega

12-05-2022, 09:46 PM	#8
Mike D Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Haskell County, TX	Capitol Armory is good to go. Just FYI a 9” suppressor make even a short barrel long. I would stay 7” or under. You didn’t mention budget but if you are looking at TBAC cans, I assume it’s healthy. In that case I would toward the Dead Air Nomad Ti or the TBAC Dominus. The standard Nomad is also very good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12-05-2022, 09:55 PM	#9
kkp005 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Madisonville Hunt In: Madison County	3 Resonators here .. absolutely 0 complaints

12-05-2022, 11:06 PM	#10
BLACKFINTURKEY Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Marion,Texas Hunt In: Marion,Texas	Capital armory all the way. I have a resonator r2 and a hybrid 46 and the resenator sounds great imo better than the hybrid. My brother has a omega and it’s very small and extremely quiet.

12-06-2022, 05:13 AM	#12
sierracharlie338 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: The Republic of Texas (Houston) Hunt In: Anywhere I can.... seems to be pretty limited these days	Solid list. Thunder beast are outstanding as well as the nomads. Every person Ive talked to with a resonator has nothing but good things to say about them but that’s the only one I’ve never shot. 9 inch cans have great sound suppression but can be unwieldy. I ran one for several years with no complaints but that was on an 18 inch barrel. Sierracharlie out....

12-06-2022, 06:46 AM	#13
ken800 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Liberty Hill Hunt In: Lampasas	I have a resonator R2 as well and compared to others I have shot/listened to, it's very difficult to beat for the price and performance. For my pistols, I went with a rugged obsidian 45 and I shoot it on everything from .22lr up to .45ACP and it is extremely solid. It is also a long/short option suppressor as you can remove a portion and K-can it. I got my trust and both cans at capital armory. Two cans and I cover everything I own that is threaded.

12-06-2022, 09:21 AM	#14
bloodtrail18 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wylie, Tx Hunt In: Uvalde, Tx	Some good suggestions here. I will add that the SiCo Harvester Evo is a good little can in that $500 price range.

12-06-2022, 09:29 AM	#15
Txhuntr2 Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Tomball Hunt In: Webb	I'm no expert but here's my 2 cents. I wanted the best precision suppressor on the market and I wanted one that I could switch between my rifles easily. My research lead me to the TBAC Ultra 7 and I love it for that purpose. Its been great. It makes a 24" barrel rifle a little difficult to move around in a stand so a 9" can may be too much for stand hunting depending on barrel length and stand size. I have an old YHM Phantom QD that's built like a tank that I use for high volume ar shooting where precision isn't the primary goal. I wish I had an integrally suppressed 10/22. And a pistol suppressor would be fun to round it all out.