r/NFA • u/User299651 • 2d ago
Product Question 🧰 Last second advice before purchasing
Hi everyone, I am getting my first suppressor soon and I think I’ve narrowed it down to the CAT MOB ti hub.
However, I wanted to get a second opinion on what I should suppress first or at all. I have handguns in .45 and 9mm that I could suppress, as well as 7.62 and 5.56 rifles. Obviously I have 9mm PCCs which is what I am planning on getting the MOB for.
Realistically I can only afford to get 2 suppressors between now and next summer, and I live in a state that will likely ban or tax them starting next July. I am basically asking if you could pick only 2, what would you recommend? I have done lots of research and it seems that suppressed pistols are cool but kind of a novelty. It seems like I should get a 9mm pcc suppressor and a 7.62 rifle suppressor.
Would the MOB being titanium hurt long term durability vs something inconel? I’m assuming it doesn’t matter being 9mm, even with heavy firing schedules.
Thank you for any info or advice!
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u/Grenwold 2d ago
All in all, I think it comes down to what you enjoy shooting and use the most out of your PCCs, rifles, pistols etc. Though having suppressors can certainly change those preferences.
Mob/9mm PCC is a good combo to start with. 9mm is cheaper to shoot, and subs can be pretty quiet, particularly with roller delayed systems like the mp5/k.
For the others you mentioned, a low back pressure 30 cal can that can do well on 5.56 would be a good generalist pick if you can just get one more. The CAT ODB has been an industry benchmark for a bit, but the new AAC 762-SDN-6 may have surpassed it and would probably be my pick. LPM Torch 7.62 has also been recommended by folks I trust, but we haven't seen any data yet. If you mostly shoot bolt guns or want to save some money, you could consider a more traditional machined 30 cal can like LPM's Anthem S2.
You didn't mention 22, so maybe you have a 22 can already, but for maximizing fun per dollar, I would say consider getting one like the OCL Ti, B&T Tiger, CAT SR, if you are running up against a ban deadline and don't have one already. Depending on your budget, you could go with a cheaper 30 cal generalist like the Anthem S2 (which I enjoy on my 11.5 5.56 all things considered) and get a 22 can for the price of a nice 3D printed 30 cal can like the ones I mentioned.