You need to find a new gunstore where they know what they are talking about. I run a Gemtech on mine and its very quiet. You hear the gun cycling and bullet noise. It doesnt like to cycle subs, I run Federal bulk box thru mine.
Here is one of my favorite 15-22s to shoot. Cant remember if I shared this pic before..
Magpul stock and BUIS
Primary Arms red dot
Streamlight Polytac C4 LED w/ Viking Tactics mount
Gemtech G5-22 Suppressor
Magpul accessories
Gemtech QD flash hider on both for Gemtech G5-22 suppressor
Bushnell optics
Single point sling
Streamlight Polytac c4 light on a Vtac light mount
This is what happens when we the people let our elected officials decide what's best for us. Their one vote decides what happens for millions of votes..see the math? They have become ego maniacs they think they know what's best for the masses because some how they are smarter the us common folk...
My state is democrat majority and pro gun. State reps have said already that if they kick it down to the states like they said they wanted to then its a dead issue here. They will find resistance in DC so they hinting they wana push states to pass the AWB at state level. NY and Cali have always...
I have both. But in my opinion you should start with a bolt action .22 and learn how to shoot first since your new. Much more to it then just being a owner.
That said welcome to the world of firearms once you buy one...it won't be your last. Go shooting with someone and try out both guns if...