Innovative Arms SlingShot Ti Silencer Review

Published on August 9, 2017
Duration: 7:03

This review covers the Innovative Arms Slingshot Ti titanium silencer, highlighting its lightweight design and versatility across various .22 caliber rounds, including full-auto and .17 HMR. The reviewer demonstrates its performance on both a pistol and an AR-15 .22 conversion, noting its hearing-safe capabilities, though it's borderline on carbines with high-velocity rounds. A significant drawback discussed is the potential for carbon lock, making disassembly difficult, with a recommended solution involving aluminum-safe soaking.

Quick Summary

The Innovative Arms Slingshot Ti is a lightweight titanium silencer ideal for .22 caliber pistols and carbines. It's rated for full-auto and .17 HMR, offering pleasant sound suppression. A key maintenance issue is carbon lock, requiring soaking in aluminum-safe solvents for disassembly. It performs well on pistols but is borderline hearing-safe on carbines with high-velocity rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction: Innovative Arms & American Tactical
  2. 00:22Slingshot Ti Silencer Overview
  3. 00:46Slingshot Ti Versatility & Ratings
  4. 01:02Slingshot Ti on Pistol Test
  5. 01:37GSG 1911 Feature Note
  6. 01:50Reviewer's Purchase of Silencer
  7. 02:05Titanium Heat Characteristics
  8. 02:12AR-15 .22 Conversion Setup
  9. 02:31XM177 Clone Build Details
  10. 02:51Slingshot Ti on Carbine Test
  11. 03:13Hearing Safe Assessment (Carbine)
  12. 03:49Subsonic Rounds for Carbines
  13. 04:01Carbon Lock Issue Explained
  14. 04:37Disassembly Mechanism
  15. 05:12Disassembly Difficulty
  16. 05:22Cleaning Solutions for Aluminum
  17. 05:45Innovative Arms Customer Service
  18. 05:58Overall Purchase Recommendation
  19. 06:21Ideal Use Cases for Slingshot Ti
  20. 06:34Point of Impact Shift Test
  21. 06:46Conclusion: Pure Silencer Performance
  22. 06:56Outro & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Innovative Arms Slingshot Ti silencer unique?

The Slingshot Ti is unique for its extremely lightweight titanium construction, making it ideal for pistols. It's also rated for full-auto fire and compatible with a wide range of .22 caliber rounds, including the higher-pressure .17 HMR.

What are the performance characteristics of the Slingshot Ti on different firearms?

On pistols, it's very pleasant and hearing-safe. On an AR-15 .22 conversion, it's hearing-safe but borderline with standard velocity rounds. For quieter carbine use, subsonic ammunition is recommended.

What is the main maintenance challenge with the Slingshot Ti?

The primary challenge is carbon lock, where carbon buildup can make disassembly extremely difficult after around 100 rounds. The intended method of striking the end cap may not be sufficient.

How should the Slingshot Ti be cleaned if it becomes carbon locked?

If carbon lock occurs, it's recommended to soak the silencer in an aluminum-safe solvent for several hours to break down the carbon bonds before attempting disassembly. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners which can damage aluminum.

Is the Innovative Arms Slingshot Ti recommended for rifle use?

While it doesn't cause a POI shift on rifles, the reviewer suggests it's not quiet enough for dedicated rifle use compared to other suppressors. It's considered a better fit for .22 pistols and carbines.

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