5.56 can for 22lr

[bobjones223]

Ok I am new to this but was wondering if you get a can for you AR can you also use it on your 22. I know there is a weight and size difference but the threads are the same and the Dia. Is the same.

Thanks in advanced for the input.

 

[Rookie]

Yes. The biggest problem is some cans aren't serviceable and you risk fouling up your suppressor. Look at Griffin optimus. It's user serviceable and will go from 300 win mag down to 22.
http://www.griffinarmament.com/OPTIMUS-SILENCER-p/gaopt.htm

I paid less than msrp.

 

[milton]

As stated above, really the only way is to find a serviceable 556 can, and there aren't a whole lot of them. Huntertown Kestrel and a few others take apart, but most of 556 cans are sealed.

If you found a serviceable 556 can, you could use it on a .22.

I would suggest just buying both. You'll regret compromising. A 556 can will feel like a tank on a .22 pistol.

 

[Dog1]

As others stated, buy both or if you are in the market for a centerfire pistol can, get one that is serviceable and has SS or TI baffles.

I jailbroke a AAC Eco9 can that I can now clean and I use that on my .22's as well as my M&P and 9mm SBR AR.

 

[Beowulf]

You are really going to find, as others have mentioned, that a 5.56 rate can is going to be a big weight on your .22s. I have a Kestrel 556 and that thing is a massive stainless steel anchor compared to my Guardian .22.

Now, if you can only afford one can, then go for one of the jack-of-all trades ones out now (like the Optimus or The One, or one of the several others). I've read that if you put a mag of full (high) velocity rifle rounds through a can, after shooting .22 or other pistol rounds, the heat from the full power rifle round will burn a lot of the left behind crud out. YMMV on that though.

There is something to be said for having a suppressor that is proportional to the gun that is hosting it, just from an aesthetics point of view.

 

[bobjones223]

You are really going to find, as others have mentioned, that a 5.56 rate can is going to be a big weight on your .22s. I have a Kestrel 556 and that thing is a massive stainless steel anchor compared to my Guardian .22.

Now, if you can only afford one can, then go for one of the jack-of-all trades ones out now (like the Optimus or The One, or one of the several others). I've read that if you put a mag of full (high) velocity rifle rounds through a can, after shooting .22 or other pistol rounds, the heat from the full power rifle round will burn a lot of the left behind crud out. YMMV on that though.

There is something to be said for having a suppressor that is proportional to the gun that is hosting it, just from an aesthetics point of view.

I love that picture!!!.."Excuse me while I whip this out!"

Thanks for the input guys I knew I would get a fast responce.

 

[KJQ6945]

This is crazy talk in here. A 5.56 can on a .22?

 

[Rookie]

You need an arm brace and you're good to go.

 

[bobjones223]

Hey just out of curiosity why do they make the 5.56 cans sealed and not servicable? I would think you would want to be able to clean them all?

 

[milton]

Centerfire cans stay pretty clean due to the pressure is my understanding. Someone else can further clarify.

 

[KJQ6945]

Centerfire cans stay pretty clean due to the pressure is my understanding. Someone else can further clarify.

And extremely high pressures.

 

[KJQ6945]

You need an arm brace and you're good to go.

It's only a 20 ounce suppressor, on a 17 ounce gun.