{"id":458,"date":"2022-10-16T15:26:06","date_gmt":"2022-10-16T15:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=458"},"modified":"2022-10-16T15:26:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T15:26:06","slug":"suppressors-are-they-worth-the-trouble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=458","title":{"rendered":"Suppressors: Are They Worth the Trouble?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/759647639?h=a5197f6abe&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/steven-behnke\/\">Steven Behnke<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">I<\/span> am sure many of you can relate to this. During my childhood, I watched lots of spy movies, and James Bond flicks were a particular favorite for me. That pistol wielded by Pierce Brosnan, equipped with that mythical device that turns the sound of gunfire into that of a zipping laser, was something I absolutely NEEDED.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture class=\"wp-image-35945\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/are-suppressors-worth-the-trouble-1.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/are-suppressors-worth-the-trouble-1-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/are-suppressors-worth-the-trouble-1-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/are-suppressors-worth-the-trouble-1-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>This Springfield <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> is fully equipped with a Holosun red dot sight and a suppressor. But, is it worth the\u00a0trouble?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s snap back to reality and ask ourselves a few questions. Are suppressors or \u201csilencers\u201d legal? How do suppressors work? What steps do we need to go through to purchase a suppressor? And, is it worth all the trouble?<\/p>\n<h2>Legal Questions<\/h2>\n<p>The first and most common question to answer here is, \u201care suppressors legal to own?\u201d. The answer is, generally, yes. But, this depends on which state you live in. Suppressors are regulated under the NFA (National Firearms Act) and are subject to federal background checks, lengthy waiting times and a $200 tax.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-35946\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/legal-questions-of-suppressor-ownership.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/legal-questions-of-suppressor-ownership-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/legal-questions-of-suppressor-ownership-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/legal-questions-of-suppressor-ownership-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/legal-questions-of-suppressor-ownership.jpg\" alt=\"legal questions of suppressor ownership\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/legal-questions-of-suppressor-ownership.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/legal-questions-of-suppressor-ownership-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/legal-questions-of-suppressor-ownership-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/legal-questions-of-suppressor-ownership-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Springfield Armory <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> pistol is a perfect host for a high-quality sound suppressor. This one is also equipped with a light and\u00a0RDS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some states do not permit ownership, but federally they are allowed. Generally, whenever you bring your suppressor out shooting, you will need to be able to show proof of a tax stamp and legal ownership, whether this is through a trust or private ownership.<\/p>\n<h2>Details on Suppressor Ownership<\/h2>\n<p>First, the term \u201csilencer\u201d is a bit misleading as they do not actually make a gunshot silent. They do, however, suppress the sound signature of gunfire by a significant amount. Trivia fact: The term \u201csilencer\u201d comes from the original sound suppression device patented by Maxim in 1909 called the Maxim Silencer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-35947\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-obsidian-suppressor.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-obsidian-suppressor-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-obsidian-suppressor-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-obsidian-suppressor-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-obsidian-suppressor.jpg\" alt=\"xd-m with obsidian suppressor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-obsidian-suppressor.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-obsidian-suppressor-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-obsidian-suppressor-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-obsidian-suppressor-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Suppressors can be screw-on or fast-attach varieties. Quick-attach models typically require a special mount that threads onto the\u00a0barrel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Suppressors work by trapping expanding gasses from the fired round once it is ignited. Generally, most modern designs use a series of baffles to trap and slow these gasses, thereby reducing the sound signature. There are, of course, other unique designs that use chambers and other measures to trap and slow down the gasses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In general, the end cap and baffle holes of a suppressor are typically sized per the caliber type to trap as much gas as possible without affecting the ballistics of the round being fired. There are numerous multi-caliber models available that can work with a range of calibers.<\/p>\n<h2>Purchasing Power<\/h2>\n<p>As stated above, suppressors are subject to the NFA and require a specific ATF form to be filled out, a background check, a $200 tax and a lengthy wait time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-35948\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-red-dot-sight-light-and-sound-suppressor.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-red-dot-sight-light-and-sound-suppressor-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-red-dot-sight-light-and-sound-suppressor-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-red-dot-sight-light-and-sound-suppressor-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-red-dot-sight-light-and-sound-suppressor.jpg\" alt=\"xd-m with red dot sight light and sound suppressor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-red-dot-sight-light-and-sound-suppressor.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-red-dot-sight-light-and-sound-suppressor-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-red-dot-sight-light-and-sound-suppressor-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/xd-m-with-red-dot-sight-light-and-sound-suppressor-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>What makes the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite OSP an even better host for a suppressor? A 35-round magazine of\u00a0course!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to make your own suppressor or buy a kit, you will need to submit an ATF Form 1. If you want to purchase a suppressor, you will need to submit an ATF Form 4. Both forms require a $200 tax to process, which is not typically included with the suppressor cost.<\/p>\n<p>The Form 4 has been known to have a lengthy wait time, while the Form 1 is drastically less. For example, my purchase of two suppressors is indicative of this situation. My first suppressor was a Rugged Obsidian 45 suppressor that took around 12 months to finally get ATF approval and my stamp. The second suppressor is still in \u201csuppressor jail,\u201d and as of this writing, I am on month 12 with no approval yet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-35949\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/attaching-a-suppressor-legally.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/attaching-a-suppressor-legally-800x571.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/attaching-a-suppressor-legally-400x286.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/attaching-a-suppressor-legally-768x549.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/attaching-a-suppressor-legally.jpg\" alt=\"attaching a suppressor legally\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/attaching-a-suppressor-legally.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/attaching-a-suppressor-legally-800x571.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/attaching-a-suppressor-legally-400x286.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/attaching-a-suppressor-legally-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Rugged Obsidian is mounted to the XMD Elite using a 1\/2\u00d728 threaded suppressor\u00a0piston.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is some good news, however! The new ATF eForms have been rolled out. The ATF stated they have a processing target of 90 days. So basically, once you submit your form and pay the $200, you very well could only be looking at just a three-month wait.<\/p>\n<h2>Worth the Effort?<\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, there are some inconvenient steps we all must go through to purchase a suppressor. There are some incredible resources out there that really help facilitate the process of purchasing these magic cans, making things as seamless as possible. But, it is still a process.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full flush\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-35951\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sound-suppressor-on-pistol-v2.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sound-suppressor-on-pistol-v2-571x800.jpg.webp 571w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sound-suppressor-on-pistol-v2-286x400.jpg.webp 286w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sound-suppressor-on-pistol-v2-768x1075.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sound-suppressor-on-pistol-v2.jpg\" alt=\"sound suppressor on pistol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sound-suppressor-on-pistol-v2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sound-suppressor-on-pistol-v2-571x800.jpg 571w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sound-suppressor-on-pistol-v2-286x400.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sound-suppressor-on-pistol-v2-768x1075.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Sound suppressors are heavily regulated in the United States, which is odd considering the devices mitigate harmful noise like a muffler does on a\u00a0car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, let\u2019s consider the pros and the cons, but in reverse order:<\/p>\n<h3>The Negatives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Suppressors are generally expensive. Most centerfire suppressors will start around the $500 mark and go WAY up from there. On top of that suppressor cost, you need to pay the $200 tax stamp.<\/li>\n<li>The wait time is excruciatingly painful, especially when you must fork over the money before the process even starts. Basically, that means you pay your $1,000 for a suppressor that you won\u2019t see for an entire year (but that might be different with the eForms).<\/li>\n<li>Some people have an issue being on a list that features NFA items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Positives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Suppressors can really be effective, especially when using subsonic ammunition. Suppressing a .22LR, .45 ACP or most any centerfire handgun for that matter is just fun. I would always suggest using hearing protection, but some rounds are reduced to safe levels when equipping a suppressor. Try a bolt-action .22 using subsonic or short ammo. It is FANTASTIC.<\/li>\n<li>Suppressors are definitely less effective with supersonic ammo; however, they still reduce noise of the gunshot and change the sound signature.<\/li>\n<li>They just look freakin\u2019 cool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>While some people might think owning a suppressor is NOT worth all the effort, I personally think it is. The wait time and tax stamp are big negatives, but I have found once I purchased my first suppressor, they became totally addictive. Suppressing a firearm is fun and good for the ears. If you ask me, it\u2019s well worth the effort!<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Please be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. 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