Another good reference for performance is https://thunderbeastarms.com/sound/summit2023/
The silencer summit has all the details about test setup so the results can be recreated by others. Jay at Pewscience thinks his method is a trade secret and only shares results that cant be independently...
For rimfire, the Rugged Oculus and Dead Air Mask are typically highly rated. Both are around $400 and are made of stainless steel so you can use aggressive cleaning methods. Since they are stainless steel, they are on the heavier side. You wont notice the weight on a rifle, but you will on...
If you can list out the firearms you want to suppress, and priorities, we can help lead you in the right direction. Have you shot with a silencer before? Most people go for ultimate suppression in their first can which usually results in something big and heavy that is fine for bench shooting...
Have you tried a Fly 9? I have both the Obsidian 9 and the Fly 9, and they sound the same, but the Fly 9 feels like it adds no weight to the pistol, so the balance stays the same. The Obsidian is a great can, but it's a tank on a handgun.
If you want another great option, check out the Thunderbeast Fly9. It is made out if titanium and is significantly lighter than the Obsidian. You can definitely feel the weight of the Obsidian on a handgun, but the Fly 9 is so light that it feels like you are shooting without a can.
When you are shooting from ideal shooting positions, you wont see any of the downsides of a LPVO. When you try to shoot off your left shoulder or around a barrier you will see that it's hard to maintain the proper eye relief to see the reticle. If you train enough, you can overcome this, but if...
I had Allen M thread a Ruger mkiii barrel for me and cerakote a can. Both turned out fantastic. Hes also super friendly at competitions and INGO events and is always offering to let us poors try out his awesome firearms. A++ experience all around.