Recommendations for first suppressor

[LoveThySpatula]

Any recommendations for a first suppressor? I am not set on just having one can to fit all my platforms (although it WOULD be nice) - I've heard that they tend to be "jack of all trades, master of none" but I don't have any experience on the subject.

Looking to suppress the following:
HK Mark 23 - 45 ACP
QC10 AR-45 - 45 ACP
AR-15 - 5.56 & 300 BLK
Possibly a 9mm compact / full size / MP5 down the road.

The conundrum I am currently experiencing:
SilencerCo Hybrid 46 (+ all necessary hardware)
-or-
SilencerCo Saker ASR (I have ASR compatible muzzle devices on my AR-15 uppers already)
Rugged Obsidian 45

Overall cost is about the same for either set of options.

Thoughts, comments, criticisms or advice?

[BlDtyLry]

I have the three you listed above and IMHO if you are going to have multiple silencers I'd go with the Rugged Obsidian 46 for Pistols and Hybrid 45 for rifles.

• The Hybrid isn't the greatest for pistols but as a rifle silencer you could run it on just about every caliber including 458 Socom and 338LM
• The Hybrid is lighter than the Saker and Dead Air Sandman S. Rugged Surge 762 would be a good option but you cannot mount it under a handguard and are limited to 30cal and below. If you are not planning to shoot anything above 30cal go with either the Sandman S or L.
• Hybrid shares piston compatibility with both the SiCo Octane and the Rugged Obsidian.
• Direct thread adapter from the Hybrid will also work on the Rugged Obsidian and vice-versa.
• For the Rifle QD go with a DeadAir KeyMount muzzle brake and KeyMo adapter on the Hybrid. ASR and MAAD mounts from SiCo suck

[LoveThySpatula]

Interesting... hadn't considered using the Hybrid for just rifles. I'll look into that.

Also, the ASR mounts are no good? Come loose and / or difficult to use I would assume?

[beckdw]

I have the Hybrid with ASR. I have run it on 458 SOCOM, 300 Blackout, and 223. Worked very well on all of them. I haven't run it on a pistol yet though. I've heard it's a bit heavy and bulky for pistol.

[LoveThySpatula]

I have the Hybrid with ASR. I have run it on 458 SOCOM, 300 Blackout, and 223. Worked very well on all of them. I haven't run it on a pistol yet though. I've heard it's a bit heavy and bulky for pistol.

The Hybrid would almost for sure be carbine / rifle only for me. Would be like hanging a Glock 43 off the end of my Mark 23 haha.

Any complaints with the ASR system?

[beckdw]

I have the Hybrid with ASR. I have run it on 458 SOCOM, 300 Blackout, and 223. Worked very well on all of them. I haven't run it on a pistol yet though. I've heard it's a bit heavy and bulky for pistol.

The Hybrid would almost for sure be carbine / rifle only for me. Would be like hanging a Glock 43 off the end of my Mark 23 haha.

Any complaints with the ASR system?

I have appreciated the ASR. My barrel is 7.5" and handguard is 7", so can be a pain to get to the locking collar. Just make sure you have a full inch of barrel or more outside the handguard so you can get a good grip on the collar. It can be a bit tough to unlock sometimes.