Torn between Suppressors: Opinions wanted!

Ryan316 · Sep 13, 2015

Getting my first rifle suppressor soon. Any recommendations? I'm leaning towards either the Silencerco Omega or the Silencerco Specwar. I was told the Omega is lighter & shorter but the specwar is quieter. Who out there has done what and why? Thanks in advance.

rcm192 · Sep 14, 2015

I was in the same situation. I decided in a saker. When I get the moolah itll be a done deal. What barrel lengths do you plan on applying it to?

Ryan316 · Sep 14, 2015

My dealer didn't like the saker at all. Something about attachments or something like that. He advised me towards the Omega bc it's lighter but said in his experience the specwar is quieter. I will research the saker though. I'm still learning a lot. I'm most likely putting it on 16 to 20 inch barrels, most likely a Steyr AUG.

InterstateGuns · Sep 14, 2015

ive experienced a lot of issues with the mounting system on the Saker as well. Si co will send you more mounts but it's a pain to have to call them.

If I were to spend my money with si co it would be on an omega.

IMHO the specwar is really the way to go if you are looking for their most rugged can. Omega is the way to go if you are wanting to shed weight.

Saw · Sep 14, 2015

Hold a Specwar and an Omega in each hand and the choice will become clear. Omega is the latest/greatest with weight and mounting options.

Lafsnguy · Sep 14, 2015

Just to throw a wrinkle in. I would give the Rugged Suppressors surge 762 a look. Specwar will be the quietest of the ones you are looking at but it's also the heaviest and longest. Depending on your hosts I would go omega or Saker.

Ryan316 · Sep 14, 2015

Thanks, yeah I was up late googling & watching videos & I think the Omega is what I'll get.

kz45 · Sep 14, 2015

I have both the Saker and Omega, I've had the Saker seize up after maybe sixty rounds and Could not get it off the gun!! But I love how it looks under the hand gaurs when if functions properly.
I love the Omega because of weight and size

Lafsnguy · Sep 14, 2015

Just a tip for anyone that has a saker that seizes up. Hit it with your hand on the top bottom and two sides of the can and it should spin right off. Helps to break some of the carbon that is locking it on.

CBlack · Sep 14, 2015

I'm leaning towards the Dead air Sandman series myself.

CBlack · Sep 14, 2015

Chris@InterstateGuns said:
ive experienced a lot of issues with the mounting system on the Saker as well. Si co will send you more mounts but it's a pain to have to call them.

If I were to spend my money with si co it would be on an omega.

IMHO the specwar is really the way to go if you are looking for their most rugged can. Omega is the way to go if you are wanting to shed weight.

Why do you say that? Most people seem to think the Saker is their most rugged can.

kz45 · Sep 14, 2015

Lafsnguy said:
Just a tip for anyone that has a saker that seizes up. Hit it with your hand on the top bottom and two sides of the can and it should spin right off. Helps to break some of the carbon that is locking it on.

Mine would not turn to unlock it, I had a pair if channel locks with thick rubber pads and all I did was break the rocket bond for the comp

InterstateGuns · Sep 14, 2015

CBlack said:
Why do you say that? Most people seem to think the Saker is their most rugged can.

The modularity (if that is even the word) is its weakest point. Not to mention they have had chronic issues with the mounting system.

Did a shoot a year or so ago when they came to do a LE demo and they were saying the same thing. If you want a bomb proof/grunt proof can, stick wit the SPECWAR.

NOShooter · Sep 14, 2015

I have both the Specwar and the Omega. what you have heard is accurate. The Specwar is a TANK. Full auto till it glows? no problem. Continue to function just as good after end cap strike? Yep! Awesome Customer service? Yep!

All in all, I own 6 Silencerco Cans. I own no more than 1 from any other company.

If you want modular, buy an Omega. It is super configurable. when comparing an Omega to a Specwar 7.62...The omega is a tad louder. The omega is 3 inches shorter in it's shortest configuration(flat end cap and direct thread). The omega is Much Lighter.

The omega is lighter and more quiet when compared to the Saker. The Omega and Specwar use the same muzzle devices.

rcm192 · Sep 14, 2015

So how about dead air vs silencerco?

SpencerSS · Sep 14, 2015

The dead airs are nice. A little heavier than SilencerCos in general, but performance is great. My old Liberty Black Raven 2 is 27oz, so anything new would be an upgrade in weight.

InterstateGuns · Sep 15, 2015

rcm192 said:
So how about dead air vs silencerco?

Based on the product, I think the argument can be made that Mike took what worked/didn't work from his design days at si co and came up with a killer product.

I really like the double redundancy on the attachment system. Weight isn't a big factor to me but some may be turned off by it.

The mask is a sweet little 22 can. If the baffle design works like it's supposed to, you can go waaaayyy longer in between cleanings as opposed to the competition.

meauxcg · Sep 15, 2015

Aklys defense right here in Baton Rouge has very good titanium .30 cal suppressors you can disassemble work very well and you support a local shop and local support for any little nick nack issues.

Ryan316 · Sep 15, 2015

I hear you but I got a local guy here that'll hook me up.

REDLINE83 · Sep 16, 2015

meauxcg said:
Aklys defense right here in Baton Rouge has very good titanium .30 cal suppressors you can disassemble work very well and you support a local shop and local support for any little nick nack issues.

Thanks will have to check them out

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