Integral or Detachable Suppressor?

[RonPaulSupporter]

So I've been looking to get a suppressor recently and I had a question as to what type was better. I plan on getting a Ruger Mark III for plinking on my property and I thought it would be a good use of my $200 to invest in getting a quality suppressor. So I've been thinking about possibly getting a Gemtech Oasis because I thought it gave a good appearance almost indistinguishable from the non-suppressed pistol, but I wanted to know the pros and cons of this setup. Also I'd appreciate it if anyone has a good .22 can to recommend!

 

[shooter521]

I wanted to know the pros and cons of this setup.

Integral suppressors are typically a bit quieter and give a cleaner look, but detachables are more versatile in that you can move the can around from gun to gun. I am all about getting the most bang (or in this case, pfffft!) for my tax stamp buck, so I would never consider an integral can.

Also I'd appreciate it if anyone has a good .22 can to recommend!

I run a Gemtech Outback (the Outback-II is the current model) and have been pretty pleased with it. I have also heard a Tactical Innovations TAC-67 in action on a friend's gun; it was quieter than the Outback, but also larger and heavier. Most of the TAC series cans can be disassembled for cleaning, if that's important to you.

HTH!

 

[VUPDblue]

I'll agree with Shooter521 on all points. I wouldn't buy an integrally suppressed pistol, especially as a first can, because of the lack of versatility. I have an OutbackII and a TI Quest. The Outback is as quiet as you want, and light. The Quest is heavy as lead (100% stainless) but still quiet and can be taken apart for cleaning. I don't drink the 'you gotta take 'em apart' kool-aid, but I use the Quest for full auto shooting so cleaning is more necessary. When shot on a semi, just for recreational fun, a sealed can is perfectly fine.

 

[bigcraig]

I agree with shooter521 and VUPD, a stand alone can is just more versatile.

I run a Tac-Innovations Stratus suppressor on a Ruger MKII 22/45, I also have a Pac-lite upper on my 22/45. This is a very clean setup as the Pac-lite upper and the Stratus have the exact same finish, it is virtually seemless.

My "kit".

Assembled.

 

[shooter521]

My "kit".

Damn, I need more mags. And a cool carrying case.

 

[esrice]

OMG you guys are like Vincent on "Collateral"!

 

[RonPaulSupporter]

OMG you guys are like Vincent on "Collateral"!

I have to admit, that's where I got the idea to use a Ruger Mark III as a host weapon for the suppressor. :rolleyesedit:
Plus I was jealous of bigcraig's!

 

[bigcraig]

Actually, the case is a cheapy that I bought from Midway, IIRC the mfg is Bulldog.

 

[JcJ]

Ive got a Gemtech on order. It will share time between my Savage MKII and my P22, and whatever the hell else I feel like buying in .22.. like a GSG-5 and a dedicated AR upper..