Suppressors 101: 3 Things to Know Before Buying a Rimfire .22LR Suppressor 

For years I've been to the opinion that the NFA review Channel is the premiere RU-vid channel for suppressor information and knowledge - and while that is still one of my absolute favorite channels and people this channel and the information you give Rob has proved to be an equal standing in my opinion

Can't wait on the inevitable video on the Things To Know Before Buying a 5.56 Suppressor.

Thank you for what you are doing here. I look forward to all of your videos. I have learned so much since you started.

What? Sorry to be that guy, but modern 22 LR is not loaded with black powder, and it is not corrosive. The reason that you need a serviceable 22 LR can is because vaporized lead cools and builds up in the can. Eventually it will fill all the space between the baffles. I did this with my Gem tech Outback II. Thankfully I heard about their rebuild program, and now it is a serviceable can with a monolithic stack. I have been liking your videos so far, but that black powder bit blew my mind.

.22 LR is not loaded with Black Powder, it is loaded with modern smokeless powder. It is dirty, and the leads up suppressors.

Let’s see a 22 can showdown. I’m interested in seeing what your fav 22 can might be

Great info that I personally never considered when I got my 22lr suppressor. Thankfully, the people at the gun store steered me in the right direction. Keep up the great work on your videos. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Great video. I bought the same Gemtech Outback II can about 10 years ago. (I also did not know to look for one that could be taken apart, and I also missed out on the factory conversion option) I have never cleaned mine, but it has only had a couple hundred rounds shot through it. (So far, it is still pretty hushed.) I just started looking at getting more suppressors, since I have started looking for a parcel of land to buy. (I want to be a polite neighbor 😁) I have one in jail now, and am looking at a couple more. (another .22 and like you said, it has to be 5.7 capable. Also looking at a .46 cal one) The problem now is availability of product. One in particular I want is listed as backordered at Silencer Shop, Silencer Co, etc. I contacted the actual manufacturer, and they said if I ordered one today, it would be about 3 months before they got to a new order and had a serial number to ship to the dealer. (Glad they have that much business, but it is sad when you are the customer wanting one) I went to about 4 dealers yesterday, and they all had some suppressor models in stock, but none were models I was familiar with. (And I kept asking myself why those particular cans were available in the store, while the others that I am familiar with, are not...Makes you kind of think those models are there in stock for a reason? - perhaps they are not as well designed, or it might be new companies trying to cash-in on the new demand.) Thanks for the video(s).

Don’t own a suppressor yet, but I suspected as much that the ability to clean a suppressor would be a huge advantage. Also considering using a 5.7x28 rated “rimfire” suppresser is great intel. Would love to see an episode on how to address concentricity issues on an AK-47. What steps should be taken to remediate the issue such as getting a 90 degree crown tool as a start (just ordered one) from PTG, etc.

Love the channel.

It would be great if you could do a video with examples of your favorite rimfire suppressors.

A good video segment which got me into suppressors in general is a lightweight hunting can video.

Great advice as usual.

Love the suppressor in the thumbnail. Pro tip. Move that round baffle further down the can. It will collect less crap further down and be easier to take down for cleaning. Just my experience. Great can at a great price. The wipes did not really do anything in my opinion.

Thanks for the video I clean mine around every 500 rounds.

Thanks for the vid, good info

Good stuff! Glad to learn more and have what research I have done before taking the plunge to buy being verified

Good info thanks

Good short video explaining key decision points.

Great video as usual. 👍🏽

Thanks.

Love your channel. I bought two suppressors from Silencer Central last month, and they e-formed them on 4-18, 24. So it has been a month, and they make you do a trust, so I have awhile to wait. I bought the Banish 45 for my CMMG Banshee and Stribog SP9A1, both 9mm. It has aluminum baffles so I will have to scrub them by hand, but the Banish 22 has titanium baffles, so I think I can use the Hornady Ultrasonic Cleaner I have with it. It will be used with a Sig P322 and S&W M&P AR15-22. I hope both are good suppressors.

Great Video I just bought two. Unfortunately the new Gen cans that are 3D printed aren't user serviceable, which peaks my curiosity when it comes to cleaning the new none serviceable ones

Your video is good!

Went with the tried and true SiCo sparrow. Not super quiet with 5.7 but easy to clean and built like a tank.

of course you post this the day AFTER i buy one. lol

Your video was good.

Id have to agree with Rob, im not very good at cleaning my rimfire can. If i think about it or think the supression has reduced ill give it a soak and a quick scrub. But honestly if i cant abuse and neglect my cans i dont want them.

Yea… modern 22 rimfire is not loaded with black powder. It was originally when it was invented, but hasn't been since smokeless powder became widespread. Any regular 22 rimfire ammunition that you can buy is all loaded with noncorrosive priming and powder.

I was just thinking about instead of getting a 22 getting something rated for 556 because of the extra capability and that it should be generally fine but I might just be way off base with that theory craft lol. Kind of same logic with getting a 30+ even for smaller rounds like 556

Questions I have. How good are those suppressors that have screw together barrel segments. I like that idea. Is Dead air good or bad. Reddit seems to dislike the brand.

What would be your thoughts on the Huxwrx Flow 22 Ti? As it is a sealed 3d printed can that the only way to clean it seems to be an over night soak in solvent.

I bought a 30 cal can for my first suppressor that was servicable because i wanted to shoot 22 thru it but also bigger things. It kinda makes me wonder though l, is there an advantage to having a dedicated 22 suppressor over something like a 223 suppressor? They always have more volume and will shoot all the same rounds as a 22 can and then some

Rob would you buy a second gemtech!! Also what about using the dip for your 22?

What's your opinion on reflex design suppressors for larger cartridges? I don't see many out models there, and the additional volume without adding length seems like a good thing- but there's also the additional weight to consider I guess.

For the algore rhythm

Cleaning .22lr cans? When they weight about an ounce more than new.

Algorithm comment for the ones who don’t clean their 22 cal suppressors 😊😊

It’s not 22 LR. It’s long rifle

Your video is good!