Trying .22 Silencers on a 5.7mm Pistol

Published on September 18, 2021
Duration: 11:47

This video tests .22 caliber silencers on a 5.7mm Ruger-57 pistol, finding that while compatible, they are not as quiet as on .22LR. The Dead Air Mask performed best with subsonic 5.7x28mm ammunition, reliably cycling the pistol and reducing the first-round pop. The SilencerCo Sparrow was the loudest with supersonic rounds.

Quick Summary

Yes, .22 caliber silencers can be used on a 5.7mm pistol, though they are less effective than on .22 LR. The Dead Air Mask excelled with subsonic 5.7mm ammo, cycling reliably and reducing first-round pop, while the SilencerCo Sparrow was the loudest with supersonic rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: .22 Cans on 5.7mm?
  2. 00:27Suppressor Compatibility & Test Setup
  3. 01:59Supersonic Ammo Blind Test
  4. 04:03Subsonic Ammo Performance
  5. 05:33Final Results & Comparison
  6. 07:08Conclusions & Buying Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use a .22LR silencer on a 5.7mm pistol?

Yes, .22 caliber silencers can be physically attached and used on a 5.7mm pistol like the Ruger-57. However, they may not be as quiet as when used on a .22 LR firearm due to the higher pressure and velocity of the 5.7mm cartridge.

Which .22 suppressor performed best on the 5.7mm pistol with subsonic ammunition?

The Dead Air Mask was the clear winner for subsonic 5.7x28mm ammunition. It reliably cycled the Ruger 5.7 pistol and effectively eliminated the 'first round pop', offering the quietest performance in this test.

How did the SilencerCo Sparrow perform with supersonic 5.7mm ammo?

During the blind test with supersonic Federal 5.7 ammunition, the SilencerCo Sparrow was consistently identified by observers as the loudest among the three .22 suppressors tested on the Ruger 5.7 pistol.

Is subsonic 5.7x28mm ammunition reliable in a Ruger 5.7 pistol?

The Vanguard Outfitters 'Monumental' 55gr subsonic 5.7x28mm ammunition surprised the testers by cycling the Ruger 5.7 pistol reliably. This is often a point of difficulty for the platform with subsonic loads.

Related News

All News →

More Reviews Videos You Might Like

More from TFB TV

View all →