Suppressors, silencers, cans, regardless of what you call them, it’s smart to know a thing or two about them. Today we are talking all about the various types of suppressors out there so you can make an informed decision.
When we start talking about the different kinds of suppressors, it’s easy to get lost in the weeds. Suppressors are made from a variety of different materials, at different lengths, and with different overall shapes.
Today we are going to focus on essential differences. Sure, some materials are lighter than others, and the Osprey’s shape allows you to use standard height sights versus a round suppressor, but those are small differences. Let’s talk about the major differences between types of suppressors and keep things a bit more grounded.
Types of Suppressors — The Big Four
You can’t just buy one suppressor and expect it to do everything perfectly on every platform. In fact, it’s actually impossible to do that. With the wide variety of firearms out there, suppressors must also vary in design and function to be able to accommodate them correctly.
There are four main types of suppressors.
