Interesting. Did Gemtech say which model they were using on the 15-22?
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Interesting. Did Gemtech say which model they were using on the 15-22?
ToddS112
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Didn't say specifically, but they only have one model listed for rimfire.
I have a 15-22 and love it. I think the suppressor is an awesome way to go. I agree with going with the real thing as opposed to fake. Plus, wouldn't going that route also increase the value of your weapon, in the long run? Just a thought. Great posts! Thanks.
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Gemtech outback
The gemtech model is called outback! It is for rimfire and I currently have it installed on my P-22 which comes with a threaded barrel. I must tell you that little pistol has become one of my favorites. It is extremely accurate and just a blast to shoot. But adding the suppressor has pushed it over the top!!! .22's are probably the coolest to suppress, Mine actually makes less noise than my air rifle. I have many AR-15 platforms that i could have suppressed but after talking to many people decided to go with the rimfire one. The .223 model takes the level down to about a .22 so at least you could shoot without your ears on. I purchased a 15-22 yesterday with the intention of threading the barrel and suppressing it. I hope it functions properly as I have read many people have had problems!!!
The gemtech model is called outback! It is for rimfire and I currently have it installed on my P-22 which comes with a threaded barrel. I must tell you that little pistol has become one of my favorites. It is extremely accurate and just a blast to shoot. But adding the suppressor has pushed it over the top!!! .22's are probably the coolest to suppress, Mine actually makes less noise than my air rifle. I have many AR-15 platforms that i could have suppressed but after talking to many people decided to go with the rimfire one. The .223 model takes the level down to about a .22 so at least you could shoot without your ears on. I purchased a 15-22 yesterday with the intention of threading the barrel and suppressing it. I hope it functions properly as I have read many people have had problems!!!
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Oh yeah, As far as purchasing a suppressor goes, The whole process took 90 days. But can be done by anyone who can legally own a firearm!! Just have your class 3 dealer set you up with the proper paperwork, Then pay a visit to the local sheriffs office (they are very nice to you) and have a few pics taken along with 2 sets of fingerprints
and next thing you know for 525.00 you own a suppressor that you can use on any .22 lr. with a threaded barrel.
and next thing you know for 525.00 you own a suppressor that you can use on any .22 lr. with a threaded barrel.
Where does the problem lie when adding a suppressor? Does it happen with a bad gunsmithing job, or what? I just wouldn't want to trash my 15-22, plus with all other expenses,that could add up to disaster, pretty quickly.
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You must have the work done by a competent gunsmith! Not something you can do with a tap and die set!! Then you will have no problems!!
Just take your thread protector off, screw on the suppressor and leave your hearing protection in the truck!!!
Just take your thread protector off, screw on the suppressor and leave your hearing protection in the truck!!!
You must have a nice local sheriff. What area do you live?
Local sheriffs in my area won't sign.
Suppressors and other class 3 weapons ownership depend on state and local laws also.
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Nice Sheriff
I live in western colo. Yeah I guess it might be a little tougher to get an approval in Detroit or Denver But for the most part unless they can prove that you are a menace to society you should
be able to get your TAX stamp!! People do it everyday, I would suggest you check your local laws etc. Then think back and try n remember how bad a boy you were back in the day!! LOL
I live in western colo. Yeah I guess it might be a little tougher to get an approval in Detroit or Denver But for the most part unless they can prove that you are a menace to society you should
be able to get your TAX stamp!! People do it everyday, I would suggest you check your local laws etc. Then think back and try n remember how bad a boy you were back in the day!! LOL
I live in western colo. Yeah I guess it might be a little tougher to get an approval in Detroit or Denver But for the most part unless they can prove that you are a menace to society you should
be able to get your TAX stamp!! People do it everyday, I would suggest you check your local laws etc. Then think back and try n remember how bad a boy you were back in the day!! LOL
In my area you can own Class 3 weapons. But the CLEO will not sign. Just refuses. Doesn't matter that there is no known reason, just won't sign. No law that says they MUST sign.
Which is just stupid, because CLEO is not giving you a authorization to own a class 3 item, it's just his acknowledgment that owning said class 3 item is not against the law in his city/county/state. Of course, you can get around this with a simple revocable trust or a corporation.
vitamind3
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Here is the one I made for about a dollar. 1in. piece of pvc pipe cut to size and thre strips of the pipe glued to the inside for a tight slip on fit then painted flat black.
Onapar,
wondering if you have anymore pics of that PVC. maybe from the front?
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If you make it yourself i take it that you don't need a tax stamp right?
and if that is the case being a plumber ican make as many as i want to.
but would that be breaking any laws i don't need them knocking on my door.
and if that is the case being a plumber ican make as many as i want to.
but would that be breaking any laws i don't need them knocking on my door.
vitamind3
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nooo... dont do it! lol, im not 100% versed on the 'making-you-own' part of it, but i DO know that you need a stamp, no matter where it comes from. as far as making it yourself, you better do some homework on the subject... i think there might be a pop-test!
or at least, dont let anyone see it...
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Yeah i guess you're right about the homework don't want a "Hey guys watch this" to happen or one of my cop buddies to see it, so i'll just leave this one alone!!!.
vitamind3
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lol, yeah.. theres nothing saying that you cant make a faux suppressor tho! your best bet might be to call a local class 3 dealer, and ask. even then, im sure he'd try to sway you to buy a factory one from him. take a look at the Gemtech ummm... outback II or something like that, i cant recall, but its right on their site.
As far as federal laws go, there's nothing to keep you from making your own supressor without a manufacturers license so long as it's for your own personal use (do not sell it) But it's still a NFA item and still requires a tax stamp. Local laws are the big limiting factor. If you're interested in making your own, contact the BATFE to get the info on what they require.
I believe he was asking about a fake can. but as long as it doesnt lower the sound by more than 2dbs then its legal (if i recall correctly) atf says to be classify as a suppressor it has to lower the sound level that much but check me on that... ive built a fake can and have it on mine. it looks like an intregally suppressed ar now(it adds no length to the rifle) i get alot of thats cool as *ell remarks... i work for a class 2 weapons manu. so i actually have several different flash hiders / muzzel tamers ive put on it. if anyone wants to see pics i can post them ... i think lol.... just so people know flash hiders and muzzel tamers usally raise the volume of the gun.. dummy cans shouldnt change sound level at all but can if they extend past the barrel ... i did notice a slight accuracy increase when i installed my fake can im assuming its from the weight hanging off the end of the barrel
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tacticool22
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Belt Fed, lets see those pics.
There is a thread adapter on ebay for non threaded barrels. It slips over the end and is held on with set screws. It should work fine for a flash hider or a fake can. But you really need to have the barrel threaded concentric to the bore within .002 In. T.I.R. .0005 In. would be ideal. The barrel has no taper except for the last few inches by the chamber. This lets your machinist or gunsmith chuck up close to the muzzle, and use a 4 jaw chuck to get inside the tolerance needed. Turning between centers is the old easy way of threading tapered barrels. It works well, but it can damage the breech face and the crown. Plus there is a slew of other problems with a length of pipe spinning in a lathe. Very experience machinists can pull it off without a hitch.
There is a thread adapter on ebay for non threaded barrels. It slips over the end and is held on with set screws. It should work fine for a flash hider or a fake can. But you really need to have the barrel threaded concentric to the bore within .002 In. T.I.R. .0005 In. would be ideal. The barrel has no taper except for the last few inches by the chamber. This lets your machinist or gunsmith chuck up close to the muzzle, and use a 4 jaw chuck to get inside the tolerance needed. Turning between centers is the old easy way of threading tapered barrels. It works well, but it can damage the breech face and the crown. Plus there is a slew of other problems with a length of pipe spinning in a lathe. Very experience machinists can pull it off without a hitch.
