Guest Writer | Sierra Bullets Blog We offer the best in rifle slings, suppressor covers, beer and booze bivys, MOLLE pouches, gun cases, field cases, rucks & sacks. It’s like having a “best machine gun” poll. Plus, the Nomad-30 is compatible with all Sandman front caps. The Nomad-Ti ships in direct-thread configuration common with 7.62mm and .30 caliber rifles with 5/8×24 threads, with the ability to swap direct threaded adapters for other muzzle configurations, or to add the KeyMo adapter for quick-attach to Dead Air Keymount brake or flash hider, regardless of muzzle thread or barrel caliber. Let’s keep the conversation going in the Comments below! The SureFire SOCOM762-MINI2 Fast-Attach® suppressor is optimized for use with 7.62×39 and 7.62×35 caliber rifles and will also adequately suppress 7.62×51 NATO caliber rifles with a barrel length of 16 inches or longer. Dead Air Nomad. Add to Cart. If you are in the game of rimfire silencers as a manufacturer, more and more shooters want modularity in their suppressors. The Sandman K is cute/cool, but is basically just knocking concussion, and instant deafness off you rifle, and is only a 1.5” shorter than the S and it is much louder. With the way the voting panned out though, Dead Air’s good silencers might have cannibalized each other in the voting diminishing their chances of taking home 1st place. Welcome to Bauer Precision! That means your Nomad-30 can have the same robust and proven quick attachment method as our Sandman models, giving you the best of both worlds. In Stock. Dead Air NOMAD-30 $ 819.00. The dead air mount is far superior to the surefire. I have both cans - For me, from an SBR and Full-Auto standpoint, the Surefire 7.62RC wins the race 10/10. In Stock. Surefire, which has a military contract, took home the Gold Medal of 1st Place with 20.56% of the voting making them a deserving winner. My primary concern is suppressing 5.56 I … Description MSRP: 1099. If we would have forced voters to only vote on one silencer per manufacturer Dead Air could have edged out Surefire by 0.04% in an incredibly tight race. The pressure of a .22 is so low it seems like it could be doable in polymer form. You’re covered. Surefire mounts are expensive, complex and I find their performance to be not equal to the cost of the product. When we run the Reader’s Choice every month what can be more entertaining than the results you guys and gals create through your voting is your side commentary. FWIW, the warcomp is loud as shit, particularly on an SBR. so I’m between getting a Surefire SOCOM II or a Dead Air Nomad. Fixed – At ear values for the Dead Air Sandman S Added – Shots fired column on “Full” worksheet Added – iFrame embedded view. The Nomad-L is still light, versatile, and maintains the same modular mounting system. The SureFire SOCOM300-SPS is a bit of a deviation to SureFire's normal rifle-suppressor lineup. That is awesome so THANK YOU to all of our readers for participating. The Rugged Obsidian45 edged out all other competitors to take home 1st place with 24.23%, but then we have a tie technically for 2nd place. (MSRP: $1,099.00). Thread starter DPReef; Start date Dec 14, 2020; Dec 14, 2020 #1 D. DPReef Junior Member. Something else that is a trend on that list is modularity. Hey guys. The Dead Air Nomad has made it to our top five sellers as a compact yet versatile suppressor choice. AR15.COM is the world’s largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. Right now I only have 5.56 rifles and don't have any immediate plans to change that, but it is likely in the distant future. I’m in the process of piecing together an 11.5 SBR. In Stock. Your voting came in droves and provided us with over 4,000 responses! Already got Dead Air muzzle devices? I just bought my first one today! Sale. Its wider diameter allows for a shorter length without compromising sound reduction. You’ll be happy to know the Nomad-30 is Key-Mo compatible and mounts the same way as the Sandman line and the Nomad-30 is compatible with all Sandman front caps so you can squeeze every bit of reduction out of this can. RYDER 9-TI MOD 9MM 1/2X28 DE, SF RYDER 9M-TI-1/2-28-DE. With your voting on the BEST Suppressors in the Rimfire category, we witnessed a pretty strong victory for the Dead Air Mask! Once again, thank you to everyone who participated in our August poll of Reader’s Choice for the BEST Suppressors on the market in Rifle, Rimfire, Pistol and Specialty categories. The only gun I’m looking to suppress besides my AR is a KP-9 9mm AK, but I’m sure the Nomad can’t suppress that. If you're interested in Dead Air, with a barrel that short in 5.56, you should be looking at the Sandman line, as those are made for harder use. Thanks guys! But there are positives and negatives to both manufacturers from a suppressor perspective. Dead Air Nomad Ti 30 Cal Suppressor 5/8×24 Direct Thread. For the results since we are going to be covering a lot, we will provide you with the Top 5 in each category. Silencerco took 1st, 2nd, and 5th with three different silencers and owned over 57% of the voting in this category! I have an Ultra 7 now and looking for a second suppressor that is not an ultra. Both the Dead Air Odessa-9 and Silencerco Osprey 45 pulled in 19.28% of your votes. SILENCER SATURDAY: 300BLK Vs. 7.62x39 - The Dead Air Nomad LT - This week we shift gears back into a review - the Dead Air Nomad LT combines the weight savings of the Nomad T with the added length of the Nomad L - both of which are fantastic suppressors. Like, uncomfortable to shoot in a range with a roof over the firing position loud, even with plugs and … A community of hobbyists interested in NFA items, topics, history, and news. Thanks for commenting on our article and participating in the discussion . I’m in the process of piecing together an 11.5 SBR. Well, between those two, I would recommend the RC2. A couple interesting suggestions from some smaller-known manufacturers, but very good products nonetheless. Then, you have in 2nd and … Firefighter/EMS I pay too much for cans to risk trashing them like that, haha. 810042342125. The Nomad-L is constructed with top-of-the-line materials. For the month of August, we asked our readers the colossal question of what are some of the BEST Suppressors on the market today! The body is fully-welded Grade 5 Titanium. All of them were too loud. You aren't wrong, just need all the parts! Soooo… we are going to take a guess that you are not a mechanic of quantum? The Nomad is probably fine for most shooters who are not going mental at the range, it’s quieter than the sandman S, and has a nicer deeper tone. If it’s going to live on a short barrel 556 then get the socom, if there’s just the smallest possibility of you wanting to suppress anything bigger then go for dead air. Dead Air Sandman-S 7.62mm QD Mount At 6.8 inches in length and a weight of 18.5 oz the Sandman-S™ is the perfect cross-over suppressor for your 5.56mm, … Got Dead Air end caps? If your gonna be doing lots of rapid fire shooting, the sandman S is the can to go for, it is imo the best Sandman can. Guest Writer | NRA “Shooting Sports USA” It’s loud even on 16-20” rifles. It looks like the lightweight SureFire can went through a name change. so I’m between getting a Surefire SOCOM II or a Dead Air Nomad. I have a sandman S and it’s awesome but I’m also pending an RC2 for my MK18. A couple of weeks ago I found myself in Salt Lake City which of course meant I just had to make the trek out to visit Mike Pappas and Todd Magee of Dead Air Silencers.As luck would have it, at the time they were mere days away from announcing the newest suppressor in the Dead Air line, the Nomad-30.. Dead Air Nomad-30 Lightweight. Sadly, most who participate have no real world experience to base their opinion on. That means your Nomad-30 can have the same robust and proven quick attachment method as our Sandman models, giving you the best of both worlds. I posted a poll earlier today and got a lot of responses (thank you!) Version 1.52 Silencer Shop – Gemtech Aurora Silencer Shop – Tactical Solutions Ascent. While it's not as tough as the bomb-proof Sandman series, it's more than durable enough for aggressive schedules of fire and training classes. If you could have one rifle suppressor what would it be?Hear Mike Pappas, from Dead Air Silencers, talk about what he would take. Dead Air Silencers. Buy Now. Plus, the Nomad-30 is compatible with all Sandman front caps. Disagree? Another pound and then some on the muzzle end does change the balance and feel of a rifle. Glock Certified Armorer Do you agree? Press J to jump to the feed. … If you are already a fan of the Dead Air muzzle devices, you’ll be happy to know the Nomad-L is KeyMo compatible. Home NFA *Available to Order* SureFire 9mm NFA - Silencer SureFire: RYDER 9 Titanium. The Nomad-L can be directly threaded onto the end of a rifle with a 5/8×24″ pitch (as I did in this review) or attached using Dead Air’s KeyMo attachment system. Since that is such a blanket question when there are so many niche silencers out there, we divided the voting into 4 unique categories: rifle, rimfire, pistol and specialty. We seek to expand general understanding of the laws collectively referred to as the National Firearms Act and their implications for gun owners and citizens of today. Dead Air vs. Surefire and why. Let’s get this rolling, and as always, shoot us some of your thoughts in the Comments below! – Dead Air Nomad – RMS2 Hopaii/Shadow – Any suppressor with 1-3/8 x 24 rear cap threads. This month was no exception because you bust our chops and you have some pretty good one-liners. Plus, the Nomad-30 is compatible with all Sandman front caps. Personally, the Sandman L is too long/extra weight for the extra suppression, plus it ends up higher back pressure. There were tons of suggestions from our staff, and you provided ample suggestions of your own as well. Good to know! Call for Price. Dead Air Nomad Ships Free! They build suppressors towards the needs of the military, not necessarily the desires of civilians. SiCo Charlie Mount fits – SilencerCo Saker – SilencerCo Chimera – SilencerCo Omega 36M Note: When installing this mount, the small silver/gold insert that’s inside your can from the factory must be removed. This reader puts out a decent point that silencers are not legal in all 50 states, are not readily available everywhere, and there are still quite a few barriers to entry into the silencer market with the additional $200 tax stamp fee and the colossal amount of paperwork. Right now I'm going back and forth between the Dead Air Sandman-S and the Surefire Socom556-RC2. Then, you have in 2nd and 3rd place the same company of Dead Air. Versitile. Buy Now. Dead air is more solid in a couple different ways, I like the lower back pressure designs they have, and the mounts are hands down better. Writer | Tyrant Designs CNC Blog Posted September 3, 2019 in Editorial, NFA / Suppressors / Class III by Adam Scepaniak with No CommentsTags: AAC, Allen Engineering, Best Suppressors, Bowers, Dead Air, q, Rugged, Silencerco, surefire, Thompson Machine, Thunderbeast. If you are already a fan of Dead Air muzzle devices, you’ll be happy to know the Nomad-30 is Key-Mo compatible. We always appreciate your feedback. The Surefire Socom Flash Hider is available for calibers 2.23, 5.56, 7.62, 50 BMG. They are putting out lots of “specialty” silencers to fill the unique needs of suppressor shooters. Having heard several DA products on short 556, I would go sandman S or nomad because they sound good to my ear and comfortable to shoot, don’t have any experience with SF stuff. Don’t discount the Emergetic Vox-S or Rugged products either, they are usually spoken highly of as well. Nomad is more similar to silencerco stuff. Ships Within 2 Business Days. I've also considered the Sandman-K, but I think it may be a bit louder than I want for my only suppressor. I was in a similar dilemma for my 556 sbr. Congratulations to all of the products and manufacturers that made it into the Top 5 though! If you are already a fan of Dead Air muzzle devices, you’ll be happy to know the Nomad-30 is Key-Mo compatible. The mounts, brakes and setup in and of itself are unbeatable. One hand removal in … Editor | AllOutdoor.com Thanks to its ultra-light weight of just 9.6 oz it will feel as if it disappears on your rifle until you need it. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. Threaded segments that can just be screwed on to one another to make it as long or short as you want? This might be a great question for our resident expert in all things regarding silencers, Pete. You’re solid. For most of their cans, SureFire has really leaned toward ultra-low backpressure and flash suppression. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. If you are already a fan of Dead Air muzzle devices, you’ll be happy to know the Nomad-30 is Key-Mo compatible. The Nomad series bring plenty versatility. Nomad-Ti The Nomad-Ti is an exercise in displaying our latest engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Joined Jul 10, 2020 Messages 32 Location Texas. This rifle category for BEST Suppressors presents some interesting data. Leviathan —-hehehe (They had potential…just went the way of Hudson) Arcadia Pantera is a beast for any PRS shooters out there…. Dead Air Nomad-TI vs. TBAC Dominus. The problem with this poll is that most readers don’t actually own a suppressor. Agree with this, the SOCOM wins for purely 5.56 purposes. Surefire is sure to have the correct Surefire Flash Hider that will fit your needs, from Sniper Platforms, Semi Automatic AR-15/AR-10 Rifles and Machineguns. I would go with a .30 cal can for versatility. Dead Air Nomad-30 Suppressor, 7.62mm 5/8" x 24 Direct Thread, Black. I posted a poll earlier today and got a lot of responses (thank you!) Caliber: 9mm, Type: NFA – … Dead Air Nomad Series: My current favorite 300BLK suppressor is the Nomad series from Dead Air Armament (specifically the longer Nomad-L). That, I am honestly not sure. Instagram: strength_in_arms, Check Prices on Surefire SOCOM556 RC2 Rifle Suppressors, Check Prices On Rugged Obsidian 45 Pistol Suppressors, Remaining Miscellaneous Voting Choices – 41.31%, Remaining Miscellaneous Voting Choices – 18.23%, Remaining Miscellaneous Voting Choices – 15.88%, Remaining Miscellaneous Voting Choices – 23.71%. Guest Writer | Boyds Gunstocks Blog Voting beneath 1st place was pretty close and the list as a whole rounds out a group of very solid silencers for anyone who is looking to get their first or seventh. With all of the being said, it is all the more reason to go out and buy one to defy the NFA and support strong associations like the American Suppressor Association (ASA) who are fighting for our NFA rights. Por que no los dos? I've been using Surefire, actively for over a decade. I got to try several 556 cans in a recent meet, including the rc2 and I was not impressed with any of them. Smith & Wesson Certified Armorer These are the names of the game as Dead Air set out to further their legacy of Sandman series silencer with their newest offering: The Nomad-30. Surefire, which has a military contract, took home the Gold Medal of 1st Place with 20.56% of the voting making them a deserving winner. Dead Air if only because Surefire mounts can get carbon locked and the official surefire approved procedure is to unlock the can and fire the gun to blast the can off downrange like a rifle grenade. That being said the sandman line is the bombproof DA suppressor line. We always appreciate your feedback. Flexible, lightweight, short. Deadair Sandman line is more of a direct competitor to the Socom cans. 9mm, NFA - Silencer, NFA *Available to Order*, SureFire SureFire: RYDER 9 Titanium. The Sandman? Modular. That is a truly impressive feat and speaks volumes as to what Silencerco accomplishes as a company. $975.00. 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