Best first can — 9mm?
Ready to buy my first suppressor. Primarily shooting .22 LR out of a Henry .30-30. Torn between Rugged Obsidian 9 and CGS Mod 9.
Should I go dedicated caliber or multi-cal for first can? Don't care about price just want the best
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Can't help much with specific recommendations but I will say getting a suppressor was one of the best purchases I've made. Range time is so much more enjoyable when you're not dealing with all that noise and blast. Whatever you choose, just be patient with the wait time - it's worth it in the end.
I've been researching this same question actually! From what I've read, the Obsidian 9 gets good reviews for versatility but you do give up some performance compared to a dedicated .22 can. If you're mainly shooting .22 LR you might want to look at something like a Dead Air Mask or Rugged Mustang instead. Better suppression on rimfire and easier to clean.
Hold up - you said .22 LR out of a Henry .30-30? Think there might be some confusion there. Assuming you meant a Henry .22 rifle... For your first can I'd actually go multi-cal. The Rugged Obsidian 9 is a solid choice - I've worked on a bunch of them and they're well built. Just keep in mind you'll want to research what end caps and pistons you need for different calibers. CGS makes good stuff too but the Obsidian might be more versatile for a first timer.
Before you buy anything, make sure you understand the NFA process. You're looking at roughly 6-12 months for approval depending on how backed up ATF is. Also verify your local/state laws - some places have restrictions even if it's federally legal. The multi-cal route makes sense for a first can since you can use it on multiple hosts once you get the stamp.
I'd love to see some photos if you get a chance to post them.
Appreciate the honest review. Most people just hype everything up.
I'm in the same boat. Let me know what you end up going with.