Form 1 DIY Can

[jstiz]

So complete newb here to the suppresor world, so I apologize in advance. I have been reading as much as can but still have a few questions. Looking to buy some materials to make my own 7.62 can for my 300 blackout. So do I buy the materials first, then fill out form 1 and then once its returned, start the engraving\drilling\building process?

And whats the turn around time on the form 1 right now? I saw the efile is down right now. Would I be better waiting for the efile to come back up or just submit the paper.

 

[Echelon]

efile is not coming back any time soon for form 1 due to the fingerprint / photo / etc requirement change on the 13th. You are welcome to purchase parts now or later, but you can't drill any holes until the stamp is approved. I don't think anyone could correctly estimate the current wait time of a form 1 to be approved since there was such a massive rush the past couple months. If you are considering it, send in the paper form now and you'll have plenty of time to plan and shop while you wait!

 

[jstiz]

Awesome! So I can buy everything but I cant just drill anything. That sucks about the efile

 

[DanVoils]

Awesome! So I can buy everything but I cant just drill anything. That sucks about the efile

Precisely. I've built multiple form 1 cans and enjoy them immensely. Depending on the caliber and components cost is pretty minimal.

 

[dsol]

I am doing that, got my trust then efiled a Form1, based on a kit from SD Tactical. Going to be for a 300 blackout. From what I have been reading, $200 worth of parts can perform about 90% as well as the money commercial ones you can spend $700 and up on. Worth it for me to try for fun plus I like building things...

I will try to post some results when the time comes. I have most of my kit, end cap is still solid and I am not buying the cone formed freeze plugs to drill and turn into baffles until the approval is in my hands.

 

[Hop]

I wanted to build another one but waffled on what caliber until I couldn't get logged into e-file. With all the available tubes, end caps, QD mounts, stainless freeze plugs, etc... I doubt I'll ever buy another pre-made can ever again. I'm pretty happy with both of my F1 cans.

 

[Echelon]

I have two stamps pending, one for 9mm/300BLK and one for 7.62.
I am seriously considering going the "high end" route and getting machined cups and Diversified Machine tube and caps. It looks like it would be a little more money, but it seems like a lot of folks are having good luck going the machined cup route now that more people are selling 80% cups.

 

[jstiz]

I got machined cups but the holes aren't drilled out. I ordered all my goodies and just finishing up the Form 1. Soon I get to play the waiting game!

Thanks for all the input

 

[Psode27]

Just shot my form one can last night (no pics, nothing fun like that), but I was impressed! 30 cal can on 5.56 and I'd call it hearing safe. I say if you have the itch to try it, do it!

 

[dudley0]

I have one stamp approved for a Form 1 can. Have yet to buy anything... so many choices now. I was going to just do a can for rimfire, but now I am considering going the reflex (OTB) route for my .223 SBR to save some length.

Have two more stamps in the system, but I realize it will probably be mid 2017 before I can start expecting them... if then.