Just bought a Performance Center M&P 15-22. Can anyone recommend a suppressor? Pros? Cons?

Thanks.

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I've been through a bunch, but after watching Guns & Ammo TV from a couple weeks ago, I'm ready to give Sig a try. $400 or so, and what looks like a very innovative design . . .

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Muss, forgive me but I don't know much about cans. What's so appealing about the Sig?

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Apparently their baffles and spacers are the same piece, which allows for a tubeless design, which further allows more space inside for sound suppression. I haven't specifically reviewed the .22 LR cans, which sometimes are built differently, but the same principle should remain.

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When I was getting cans my choice for the 22 was a Sparrow by Silencerco.

I got it because of the solid core design, the multi part containment (basically a can within the can to allow for easy diaassembly for cleaning) and the ease of cleaning.

One of the bad things about .22lr is the solder plating the rounds produce. With my Atchisson 22 conversion kit on my M-16 I ran a couple Winchester 100 round packs with out cleaning. Noticing the lead build up On the flash hider I commented on one of the MG boards on how to easily get the solder buildup off the flashhider. One of the regulars on that board said, " Screw the flashhider, what are you going to do with a plugged gas tube?" . I ended up running a .223, 120 round drum thru the gun to blow out the plated lead.

That's the problem with shooting 22's, there is a lead gas mist that plates out. So having said that, you want a can you can easily tear down and clean. Otherwise it will eventually fill with lead and quit. The Sparrow's construction allows for that. And it has good sound reduction capabilities.

https://silencerco.com/silencers/sparrow-22/

I also have a Sparrow. It's a very good can. It does have a nasty first round pop on pistols but other than it performs well and is easy to clean.

Problem with rimfire cans is that there's a zillion to choose from. Sparrow is a great choice. Take a look at silencershop.com. Great selection and prices, and the best customer service. First class operation.

Be sure to get a proper spacer. The 15-22 threads are not cut to length for rimfire. Instead, they are cut to AR specs which is about .2 inch too long.

I use my Sparrow mainly on my Ruger. Once you start shooting suppressed you'll want threads on all your autoloader .22s.



I use a YHM Wraith on my 15-22 but I'd stick with the Sparrow for recommending.



Happy rimfire can hunting....

Phil, those are both nice rigs, but that Ruger is a very nice rig!
Is that the Sparrow?
Never mind...dumb question, I re-read and noticed you said it was.

I understand that suppressors entail some extra paperwork?

I'm running an AAC Element 2 on mine, no noticeable FRP, quiet and cleans up easily.

Why would I have to carry a permit every time I go to the bathroom?
I mean, it may be dangerous, but its not deadly.

Yes, it does. There's really not much to it. I'll use buying online at silencershop.com as an example.

Select the suppressor you want, click the buy button and which class III dealer in your area you want it sent to. After that you just wait for the suppressor to arrive at your dealer. The transfer from silencershop.com to your dealer can take a few weeks.

When the suppressor arrives at your dealer, you fill out the paperwork which isn't a lot different than a 4473 when buying a gun. You should also be given two fingerprint cards.

Take the paperwork to the sheriff or whoever the CLEO is in your area and get his signature. In Chattanooga the crime scene guys will do fingerprint cards for free.

Send the signed paperwork, fingerprint cards and a check for $200 to the BATFE.

You're done. Now you wait for your dealer to call when the tax stamp arrives and take possession of your new toy.

Putting the suppressor in a trust is an option. silencershop.com can help you with that too.