Pros vs cons of jumping through the hoops to get a suppressor (is it worth it?)

[Lamski]

I'm 3 years into my TX residency and have been delaying buying a suppressor as funds have been very limited since I arrived (even though I told all my shooting buddies I was going to get one as soon as I moved here).

I have always been an advocate of high value products. Nearly every large purchase in my life I ask myself... "Does the product provide high value for the price paid?"

Is it worth the cost, effort, tax, fingerprinting, etc. to get a suppressor? Since I'm in the suppressor forum area I would imagine that most here would say yes, it's absolutely worth it but from a more objective viewpoint taking into consideration everything you have to go through I question the value of owning one.

Since I have never owned/used one I really have no idea what I'm missing/not missing. I'm curious as to what the opinions are from those that have owned one for a while now. Was it worth it to you personally? What value does it bring to you? Pro's vs. Con's?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I rarely use mine.
But that's just me.

 

[grumper]

Every time most of the time

 

[ScorpionHunter]

They let me shoot on my property without bothering the neighbors. Plus I don’t have to wear ear pro when it’s 100 degrees outside. Aside from the expense, I don’t think there are any cons.

 

[Sam7sf]

Forced to say it was worth it. It all needs to be deregulated.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Never wanted one even living here in TX but I’m sure the neighbors where I shoot pigs at night wish I had one.
After looking into the BS and cost to get one really turned off on the idea.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Your hearing is precious. You should do your best to protect it.

 

[lightflyer1]

Not worth it in cost and the waiting game. Not very useful at the range as no one else is using one. Good if you are out somewhere and want to be quieter. I like the two I have for .22 and 9mm/.45 acp. I won't be buying any more though. Can't see the point for a rifle myself. Considered getting one though when there was talk of changing the laws on them. But if you have a chunk of quiet space they are quite nice for subsonic ammo. My .22 Savage FVSR bolt action is very quiet with my Sparrow can on it. Just click and pfft like in the movies. CCI standard velocity ammo. Heavy 9mm (147grn) and .45acp are much quieter but still loud. My AR9 pistol with 5" barrel and my can on it with a binary trigger is also fun to shoot. Also next to no resale value if you want to get rid of one. Can't just exchange cash for the item. They are more of a novelty item for me. Also the .22 ones I have seen are all a pain to clean unlike centerfire cans which don't get cleaned (I think). They were an impulse buy before the rules on trusts changed last time.

 

[Grumps21]

Pistol or rifle? If you plan on used it on your HD host, it’s a plus because bad man won’t wait for you to put on your ear protection during a home invasion. If you have your own private land to shoot on then it’s a plus. If you like the cool factor, then it’s a plus (my non gun owning friends thought they were illegal, so bonus points there). If clearing nuisance animals with it, I see a plus there.
If you only plan on using it at a public range where your range neighbors are not suppressed, then what’s the point? Non-value added expense of a Tax stamp really sucks. There are considerations to take into account if anyone has access to it (makes no sense to me since nobody has ever been harmed with a suppressor by itself). Selling a used suppressor might not be as easy as selling a pistol or rifle. I’ve pretty much accepted that the money for the can and stamp is sunk and I will never get a penny back on those if I ever lose interest in them or move to a state that does not allow them.

I say go for it.

 

[EZ-E]

Forced to say it was worth it. It all needs to be deregulated.

Cant wait until Texas has made in Texas/used in Texas only.

 

[EZ-E]

Never wanted one even living here in TX but I’m sure the neighbors where I shoot pigs at night wish I had one.
After looking into the BS and cost to get one really turned off on the idea.

Im sure my neighbors hate hearing the Grendal go off @ 2am

 

[lightflyer1]

Cant wait until Texas has made in Texas/used in Texas only.

I can. I won't be the test case. Penalty is too high for little gain. Now get the Federal government to do that and Texas I am in!

 

[baboon]

If it makes liberals heads explode it’s well worth it!

I’ve pissed away money on dumber shit then suppressors. That being said I think I’m set with what I own.

 

[Renegade]

My two favorite guns to shoot are a Ruger 96/22 with Integral Gemtech Mist, and and MP5 with a muzzle can.

5/10/15/20/25+ years from now the wait and hassle will be irrelevant, but your ears will love you and so will your neighbors.

 

[baboon]

Im sure my neighbors hate hearing the Grendal go off @ 2am

I heard more 2:00 am gunfire while living inside the loop of Houston. Hearing early morning shots now are never as close or frequent.

 

[EZ-E]

I can. I won't be the test case. Penalty is too high for little gain. Now get the Federal government to do that and Texas I am in!

Don't brag about it on social media & you should be ok. If those commie states can legalize weed, coke & herion without Fed interference we should be ok with Texas made cans.

 

[Lamski]

It would be for a 6.5 CM rifle. All valid points in this thread... Thanks! I guess it depends on the situation. As of right now it would be used at the range which would negate it's usefulness. Hopefully in the future I will be able to shoot on private land.

 

[MTA]

I just bought my first one on saturday and even though it will be months until I have it, the fact that I can shoot and hunt without hearing protection makes it worth every cent. I lost a good amount of my hearing in the military and I regret it deeply

 

[Sam7sf]

It would be for a 6.5 CM rifle

You mean 308 or 30-06.

 

[lightflyer1]

I just bought my first one on saturday and even though it will be months until I have it, the fact that I can shoot and hunt without hearing protection makes it worth every cent. I lost a good amount of my hearing in the military and I regret it deeply

I lost a lot of mine in the Army as well. But unless you are shooting subsonic .22, you still should wear some kind of ear protection. Only subsonic .22's are quiet enough for me to not use anything. High powered stuff will always have a blast.