Surefire Suppressors

Air.177 · 07-20-2005, 23:08

OK, I know this has been an ongoing project with the surefire guys, and they have gotten some really good reviews, but civilians cannot get them. I am hearing that they are now being produced somewhere other than California and that they are now unrestricted (as unrestricted as an NFA item can be). Does anyone have any information about this? Also, what are some of the thoughts on the Cans themselves?

Good times,
Blake

Smokin Joe · 07-21-2005, 02:30

I haven't heard anything about this, BUT if you get info on how to get one (cause my agency won't endorse us getting them) "Hook a Brother up".

Thanks

**Peregrino** · 07-21-2005, 08:01

Guys - Let TR get back on line and see this. He will be able to answer in detail. Your concerns may be OBE - I think they can now sell to anybody legally allowed to own one. They are expensive but it's like their flashlights - they have no peer competitor. And I think the LEO discounts apply too! (And yes - As soon as I finish paying for the other things on my list I'm getting one! They are sweet. I've already put an adapter on my SPR upper "just in case" TR brings a sales sample home next time.

Can't wait to really test the accuracy claims.) Peregrino

Tuukka · 07-21-2005, 10:11

Being in the suppressor business, i always have an interest in what different companies have to offer.

I have read mixed reviews of the Surefire suppressors, there was recently discussion on them and other manufacturers at 10-8forums.com, in which folks from several U.S. suppressor companies took part.

**Peregrino** · 07-21-2005, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuukka

Being in the suppressor business, i always have an interest in what different companies have to offer.

I have read mixed reviews of the Surefire suppressors, there was recently discussion on them and other manufacturers at 10-8forums.com, in which folks from several U.S. suppressor companies took part.

This is one instance where I envy a more "enlightened" European attitude. Most Euros can't own weapons or use them but the ones who can/do can get suppressors so they don't "offend" the neighbors with their noise polution. Makes for great soapbox material. I like the SureFire suppressors - within their design parameters I don't think anything else in the US market compares. I'm not familiar with Euro designs so I'll refrain from making an idiot out of myself. If I can, I'll check out the forum you suggested. Thanks - Peregrino

jbour13 · 07-21-2005, 11:16

The new Surefire Combat Tactics mag points out good uses for LE patrol rifles that I would have never thought of. Firing in enclosed spaces has it's drawbacks and I see the point for the suppressor. Also being able to effectively communicate after an engagement is good. Having to repeat an order to move with time critical needs could be that definative threshold between life and death.

I wish I had the knowledge to back up my intrigue with suppressors. I do know a guy in Missouri that does damn fine work on about any firearm you can come up with. He suppressed a Remington 870 to see if he could do it (before any magazines covered the possibility).

Tuukka · 07-21-2005, 11:17

Of the European suppressor companies, i hold our company at the very top, although not as well known to some, as Brügger & Thomet for example.

One thing that is striking in the suppressor business in the U.S., is a the the bad relations between some companies and general debating on everything related to suppressors and the R&D that goes into them, so one has to keep an open eye and intake information from trusted sources.

Yes, fortunately we do have rather good gun laws and suppressors are not restricted.