Took the Leap — Suppressor Purchase Part 2

[HuntClub]

Saturday, 4/20/24, I began the process to purchase my first suppressor. I was informed at the gun shop the paperwork would need to be submitted for review on Monday, before it could be submitted to the ATF. Tuesday rolled around and, late afternoon, I called to check on the progress because I was told I would need to complete more steps once the gun shop finished their part. They had not taken the steps they were supposed to take. The person that would normally do this was out and the young man who got this going was not there to tell the backup to take the action. They got it moving pretty quick once they became aware of the situation. Love that gun shop!

Well, Thursday afternoon, 4/25/24, I was emailed that my eform had been submitted. YAY! Then, Friday, 4/26/24, I received another email stating my account was ok and my form awaiting review by the ATF.

Tuesday, 4/29/24, at 6:14 AM, (today) I received notice that my application was APPROVED! It is mounted and ready for some range time. Really excited to go hunting with this setup this year.

Really surprised this went so quickly... and thankful it did!

I encourage to act on this now if you are leaning toward the purchase of a suppressor. The process is apparently improving!

 

[Mcrider55]

Make sure you put in some serious range time before you go hunting because suppressors do change the dynamics of the rifle. What used to be zero, probably isn't anymore.

 

[jxb]

I would also add, once you rezero with your can remove it and capture the POI without the can and jot that down. I do that with each of my rifles so I know exactly how much to adjust should I find myself out on a hunt and for whatever reason can't use the can. I carry a copy of my paperwork in a ziploc always in my go pack so I just slip zero notes in with it.

Oh yeah, congrats and condolences on the can. Yes it's nice the ATF is finally getting it together for processing time even if that undoubtedly was motivated more by revenue generation than doing it for us. Now the issue will likely be whether manufacturers keep up with demand.

 

[M-61]

Oh yeah, congrats and condolences on the can

I missed why you offered ‘condolences’?

 

[HuntClub]

"Oh yeah, congrats and condolences on the can."

Why the condolences?

 

[Adam in WI]

@HuntClub , trust or individual?

 

[DHD]

Because you only bought one.

As you start shooting with a suppressor you probably won't want to shoot without one and you'll find you need 2-9 more to cover the bases.

 

[HuntClub]

@HuntClub , trust or individual?

Individual

 

[HuntClub]

Because you only bought one.

As you start shooting with a suppressor you probably won't want to shoot without one and you'll find you need 2-9 more to cover the bases.

I thought you were inferring as much. Well, so far, i only have one rifle that can use the suppressor... but I shouldn't start revealing if I have plans to remedy that right now!

 

[DHD]

I was replying for jxb but that was what he was referring to no doubt.

It is amazing how quick one will start to look up good machinists who can thread a muzzle after their first suppressor purchase. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I am not trying to be funny.

 

[boltfluter]

Saturday, 4/20/24, I began the process to purchase my first suppressor. I was informed at the gun shop the paperwork would need to be submitted for review on Monday, before it could be submitted to the ATF. Tuesday rolled around and, late afternoon, I called to check on the progress because I was told I would need to complete more steps once the gun shop finished their part. They had not taken the steps they were supposed to take. The person that would normally do this was out and the young man who got this going was not there to tell the backup to take the action. They got it moving pretty quick once they became aware of the situation. Love that gun shop!

Well, Thursday afternoon, 4/25/24, I was emailed that my eform had been submitted. YAY! Then, Friday, 4/26/24, I received another email stating my account was ok and my form awaiting review by the ATF.

Tuesday, 4/29/24, at 6:14 AM, (today) I received notice that my application was APPROVED! It is mounted and ready for some range time. Really excited to go hunting with this setup this year.

Really surprised this went so quickly... and thankful it did!

I encourage to act on this now if you are leaning toward the purchase of a suppressor. The process is apparently improving!

Very nice! The first few shots through your first suppressor are always very memorable. Be sure and store the rifle muzzle down or remove the suppressor for storage. Most rifles pick up a little accuracy with the suppressor installed. Keep us posted and have fun.
Paul

 

[jxb]

"Oh yeah, congrats and condolences on the can."

Why the condolences?

DHD nailed, it.
1. because once you start using one you want to run a can on everything. Most of mine recoil is reduced roughly the same as with a brake, maybe slightly less but also not only is it quieter for the shooter when at the range everyone is happy to shoot next to you because you're so quiet, which leads to guilt when you take it off and see all the sour faces as you're blasting away .

2. because of #1 you'll find that sometimes it's really disheartening to deal with the scope haze and mirage. Smoke that drifts out and up and as things heat up... well, you'll see.

3. After you've shot with it for a while and then go to do without it, you really notice the noise and recoil too if you were not using a brake on that rig before can. Which takes you back to #1. lol

4. A bit more cleaning... especially with anything semi-auto. Bolt and falling block, just those first several patches are nasty. An AR, um well... everything is just nasty. Not really a condolences item, but I tossed it in so you'd think about it before going out and buying a bunch of cans. Our youngest did that and kinda regrets some. lol.

 

[Knotwild]

You should go right back to the store where you purchased it and get one for your rimfire guns.

 

[DHD]

DHD nailed, it.
1. because once you start using one you want to run a can on everything. Most of mine recoil is reduced roughly the same as with a brake, maybe slightly less but also not only is it quieter for the shooter when at the range everyone is happy to shoot next to you because you're so quiet, which leads to guilt when you take it off and see all the sour faces as you're blasting away .

2. because of #1 you'll find that sometimes it's really disheartening to deal with the scope haze and mirage. Smoke that drifts out and up and as things heat up... well, you'll see.

3. After you've shot with it for a while and then go to do without it, you really notice the noise and recoil too if you were not using a brake on that rig before can. Which takes you back to #1. lol

4. A bit more cleaning... especially with anything semi-auto. Bolt and falling block, just those first several patches are nasty. An AR, um well... everything is just nasty. Not really a condolences item, but I tossed it in so you'd think about it before going out and buying a bunch of cans. Our youngest did that and kinda regrets some. lol.

Just to add to #4: I always keep my AR's clean and since they all get shot with suppressors, the cleaning is more of a pain. I already had good cleaning tools but I now keep spare chamber/extension brushes, felt extension cleaners, bamboo q-tips (they sticks don't break and jab you in the palm as much), and worn out wash cloths on hand to keep the upper clean. I run my rifles wet and the mess wipes off easily. The quiet makes the mess worth it to me.

In my case, when I started shooting my AR's suppressed I also began to learn how to tune them for shooting suppressed. To date all of my suppressors are baffle design and tuning them is not hard. When or if (who am I fooling) I get a "flow through" design, the tuning won't be quite the issue. First world problems for sure.

The first time shooting a 300 Blackout subsonic through a can was a "you have got to be kidding me".

 

[The boogalorian]

Congrats and I am happy for you.
On day13 waiting for my individual approval and month 8 for my trust.
Guess I must be on all the right lists.:/

 

[jxb]

After being at the covered range near SBR's both with/without a can. The quiet of an AR would be for me too and it's much less annoying getting hit in the head with someone's brass when they are doing it quietly.

 

[Mcrider55]

The amount of heat buildup with a can is something you will have to learn to deal with as well as the weight. With bolt actions it isn't nearly the issue as it is with semi auto. Running a 30 round mag thru an AR will get the temp into the 300 degree range. A 90 round dump will push it to over 900.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

I didn't think the post office could deliver the tax stamp that fast. I have a a full auto rated can, just encase.

 

[prone.life]

I didn't think the post office could deliver the tax stamp that fast. I have a a full auto rated can, just encase.

With electronic submission there's no more "physical" tax stamp. My first can went through the old paper process and I got a tax stamp with a handwritten serial number on it. My second one went through e-submission and just has a digital image of a stamp, no serial number.

 

[DHD]

Yep, just an email to your SOT and you from ATF with a file attached bearing your "stamp".

My last one was certified on a Friday and got a phone call from my SOT on Wednesday morning. I didn't see the ATF email and immediately checked my spam file and there it was. I had read where the ATF email could sometimes go there. This was the first time it had happened to me. If you're expecting an "Approved" email, check your spam file just in case.