What is the *real* appeal of supressors?

[Jrhemming]

There's also $50 guns and $5000 guns. It's because I want one and they make shooting a hell of a lot more fun and I hate wearing ear pro



And who told you they reduce a firearms performance?

call of duty! It reduces your effective range! Lol

 

[Jrhemming]

I think in all likelihood, decibel noise won't be that big an issue given how "amped up" you be. What's your preference in a HD situation, confront the threat, or have them leave without harming anyone? That would dictate your actions. If I was intent on killing the intruder, sure suppress your firearm, and keep the lights off. BUT if I'm in a home where loved ones are present, I want to be as loud as I can (with the firearm), and as visible (turning on lights), to encourage the intruders to reconsider pressing forwards and to alert neighbors or passerby.

a suppressed firearm is still going to be loud enough for anyone in your house to hear.

 

[DanVoils]

a suppressed firearm is still going to be loud enough for anyone in your house to hear.

I agree they'll hear it but not to the point of temporarily going deaf and possibly causing permanent hearing loss and ringing/tinnitus.
Dan

 

[Jrhemming]

Right that was my point