Suppressors Cheaper to build or buy?

[jollyrancher]

i am terrible at the search option and couldn't find a post so if this has been asked 500,000 times please don't jump my arse and just point me to the link thanks, but is it cheaper to build a can or buy one? i work at a steel mill and have all the tools and know the guys that have the skill to do it and might even be able to get the materials at no cost but is it any cheaper? if so or not please elaborate.

 

[MontanaKid]

Re: Cheaper to build or buy?

Depends, what caliber do you want? What kind of material? How much time do you want to spend building it after you get the stamp? If it's for a .22 or pistol caliber it may be worth while to build it. For something like a .30 caliber, there are a lot of good options already out there, some think, why reinvent the wheel? You said you work at a steel mill, are you a machinist?

 

[Killswitch Engage]

Re: Cheaper to build or buy?

Hell yes it's cheaper, more convenient, rewarding etc etc. if you have the means and access to metal working tools why wouldn't you. Check out mscott's post on form1 30cal.

 

[mscott]

Re: Cheaper to build or buy?

I have about $70 in materials in my larger rifle cans and maybe$20 in the .22lr can. Yes, I do have some $$ in my own equipment, but it's nice being able to do your own work such as threading barrels.

 

[agbm]

Re: Cheaper to build or buy?

Safety always first. A lot of design goes into a suppressor. Yes you could build one very cheap,but how effective would it be?

 

[vvillium3]

Re: Cheaper to build or buy?

You might not get the perks of a high quality quick disconnect (depending on your machining skill set), but you can't even compare the price between the two. Designs are readily available and fairly easy to build. Good luck!

 

[jollyrancher]

Re: Cheaper to build or buy?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MontanaKid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Depends, what caliber do you want? What kind of material? How much time do you want to spend building it after you get the stamp? If it's for a .22 or pistol caliber it may be worth while to build it. For something like a .30 caliber, there are a lot of good options already out there, some think, why reinvent the wheel? You said you work at a steel mill, are you a machinist? </div></div>
it would be for a .30, and no i am not a machinist but i work with some of the best on the planet, i know some guys that would be willing to do it if i got the paperwork but i was just curious. Thank you everyone for your insight.