Not an illusion, it is. Using the factory sights you 'aim thru the can', with a little practice it's rather easy. I've not got around to getting proper sights for use with the can. The trick to using the standard sights is to shoot with both eyes open, it's pretty accurate like that. Also the suppressor has something called a 'Nielson Device' which lets you adjust point of impact by rotating the body of the can around till it matches up with poi.
The biggest drawback is cleaning it. To reach maximum suppression you should use a small amount of oil inside the first few inches on the internals. Easy enough but when it comes time to clean it is a mess.
Set aside about 2 hours to do a good job and be prepared to get filthy. Imagine crushing up charcoal real fine, then dropping oily parts into it and shaking till coated. Now clean that up.
As I said, very messy.
RD

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I have several cans, and I take a more pragmatic approach.....take a water container to the range with you, dip about 4 inches of the can in the water, and then shoot it...same thing, costs nothing, cleans easy....
CLEAR wire pulling gel lasts a bit longer, and evaporates completely just like water...

Wire pulling gel?? I'd never thought of that, being a phone man I've got plenty of it. As for water, I've just got an aversion to water anywhere near my guns, gives me the shivers.
Thanks for the advice, I'll try that.
Anyone know of a shoulder holster that fits a pistol with a suppressor on it? Not for CCW but just for knocking about.
RD

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