Best Guns To Suppress

Published on May 25, 2025
Duration: 8:13

This video explores the best firearms for suppressor use, highlighting .22LR as an ideal starting point for achieving 'movie quiet' results. It delves into pistol suppression, emphasizing fixed barrels and subsonic ammunition, and then moves to bolt-action rifles and 300 Blackout AR platforms. The guide also covers the surprising effectiveness of suppressed lever-action firearms and roller-delayed systems, stressing the importance of subsonic ammo and appropriate suppressor caliber choice for optimal performance and safety.

Quick Summary

For the quietest suppressed shooting experience, .22LR firearms are ideal, often achieving 'movie quiet' results. Bolt-action rifles and lever-action firearms are also excellent hosts due to their closed breach designs, which minimize gas escaping the action. Subsonic ammunition is highly recommended for suppressed firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Intro: Best Guns to Suppress
  2. 00:35.22LR: The Obvious Choice
  3. 01:38Suppressing Pistols: Tips and Tricks
  4. 03:02Bolt-Action Rifles for Suppression
  5. 03:33300 Blackout AR Platforms
  6. 05:35Suppressing Pistol Caliber ARs
  7. 06:00Lever-Action Firearms: A Hidden Gem
  8. 07:26Honorable Mentions: Tri-Lug & Delayed Actions
  9. 07:49Conclusion & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best types of firearms to suppress for maximum quietness?

For the quietest suppressed shooting experience, .22LR firearms are ideal, often achieving 'movie quiet' results. Bolt-action rifles and lever-action firearms are also excellent hosts due to their closed breach designs, which minimize gas escaping the action.

What ammunition is recommended for suppressed firearms?

Subsonic ammunition is highly recommended for suppressed firearms. For 9mm pistols, aim for 147 grain or higher. For .44 Magnum lever-actions, .44 Special is typically subsonic, and for .357 Magnum lever-actions, .38 Special is a good subsonic option.

Are there specific pistol designs that work better with suppressors?

Pistols with fixed barrels, like certain Beretta models, are excellent suppressor hosts. For pistols with moving barrels, a Nielsen device (booster) is crucial for reliable cycling when using a suppressor.

Why are 30 caliber suppressors recommended for rifles?

A 30 caliber suppressor offers versatility, providing good hearing protection on 5.56 rifles. It also provides a greater margin of safety against baffle strikes if the suppressor slightly loosens compared to a dedicated 5.56 suppressor.

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