Mike C
04-21-2016, 10:00 PM
After seeing LL'a post and recommendations for the Omega from SilencerCo I've been looking very hard at the Omega, the Omega 9K as well as SilencerCo's Osprey Micro. Lastly I've looked at the Deadair Mask II. Now, most recently during my research I found the Optimus by Griffin Armament and info about the SpeQ program hence my dilemma.
Initially I was thinking I wanted a .30 cal can that could be run on a 300 Win Mag. 7.62mm, 5.56mm, and 300 blk. with various mounting options. Obviously the Omega would fit all of these needs is spades. Going rate is less than 900 over all solid performer and good bang for the buck. Total cost with stamp somewhere around 1100.
The plan after that was to grab a mask or osprey micro which floats down below the 500 mark. My thinking was to go with the micro because I was pretty set on the Omega, pricing doesn't hurt as well as hearing and reading nothing but amazing stuff about their CS kind of pushed them over the top. With stamps I am looking somewhere around 1700 or so of I went this route.
My second plan was to grab up two of the Omega 9k's. Thought process there was for damn near the same price I could have 2 suppressors that can run 300 blk supers and subs, (which is the round that I am primarily looking at suppressing) 9mm and even 22lr. I was initially worried about it not being user serviceable just like the Omega but the dealer in my area said you can use hydrogen peroxide and something else to float out lead deposits, or use mineral spirits and transmission fluid as a soak then drain and shoot clear as a cleaning solution. Drawback is I would give up .300 Win Mag, 7.62 and 5.56 which sucks but I would gain the ability to have two exact same suppressors that will run the three calibers I will typically shoot. All for about the same price as option 1.
My last option and most expensive is two of the Griffin Armament Optimus' which will run everything from 300 Win Mag to 22LR, minus anything over .38 in size. Other advantages include complete user serviceability, replaceable end caps, (in the event one gets shot off) completely 17-4 stainless so it's durable, comes with everything needed right off the bat to mount to every pistol and rifle I own and a few that I plan to purchase in the near future. Can is also thinner that the Omega or the 9K by .20" which is cool and can be run in a short or long config. The only real drawback I see right now is cost which looks about 1100 a piece, with stamp it comes to grand total of 2600. This option is no compromise in terms of being able to suppress anything I have or that I would ever buy, but at the expense not only monetarily but buying from a company I know nothing about, can find little about and am unsure of long term support. Looking for info on the can I can't find anything but a few YouTube reviews on it.
When it comes down to it I am a buy once cry once kind of guy but funds are limited because I already went ape shit and bought reloading supplies for the next two years and SBR'ed two rifles. I would like to get a solution that would cover my entire collection but if the company isn't going to be around or will not stand behind their product then I will take the next best half solution that I can count on. I also have no qualms trading a few decibels and ounces for some versatility so long as things are hearing safe.
At this point does anyone have any good information on the Optimus? Thoughts on long term support or experience with Griffin Armaments CS and products? Maybe my Google fu is weak but I can't seem to find squat and need to make a decision quickly. I've looked at the specs on the 9k and the Omega in comparison and I'm really having a hard time deciding without more information on the Optimus. Thanks in advance to the hive mind here for any info, I look forward to the replies.
Initially I was thinking I wanted a .30 cal can that could be run on a 300 Win Mag. 7.62mm, 5.56mm, and 300 blk. with various mounting options. Obviously the Omega would fit all of these needs is spades. Going rate is less than 900 over all solid performer and good bang for the buck. Total cost with stamp somewhere around 1100.
The plan after that was to grab a mask or osprey micro which floats down below the 500 mark. My thinking was to go with the micro because I was pretty set on the Omega, pricing doesn't hurt as well as hearing and reading nothing but amazing stuff about their CS kind of pushed them over the top. With stamps I am looking somewhere around 1700 or so of I went this route.
My second plan was to grab up two of the Omega 9k's. Thought process there was for damn near the same price I could have 2 suppressors that can run 300 blk supers and subs, (which is the round that I am primarily looking at suppressing) 9mm and even 22lr. I was initially worried about it not being user serviceable just like the Omega but the dealer in my area said you can use hydrogen peroxide and something else to float out lead deposits, or use mineral spirits and transmission fluid as a soak then drain and shoot clear as a cleaning solution. Drawback is I would give up .300 Win Mag, 7.62 and 5.56 which sucks but I would gain the ability to have two exact same suppressors that will run the three calibers I will typically shoot. All for about the same price as option 1.
My last option and most expensive is two of the Griffin Armament Optimus' which will run everything from 300 Win Mag to 22LR, minus anything over .38 in size. Other advantages include complete user serviceability, replaceable end caps, (in the event one gets shot off) completely 17-4 stainless so it's durable, comes with everything needed right off the bat to mount to every pistol and rifle I own and a few that I plan to purchase in the near future. Can is also thinner that the Omega or the 9K by .20" which is cool and can be run in a short or long config. The only real drawback I see right now is cost which looks about 1100 a piece, with stamp it comes to grand total of 2600. This option is no compromise in terms of being able to suppress anything I have or that I would ever buy, but at the expense not only monetarily but buying from a company I know nothing about, can find little about and am unsure of long term support. Looking for info on the can I can't find anything but a few YouTube reviews on it.
When it comes down to it I am a buy once cry once kind of guy but funds are limited because I already went ape shit and bought reloading supplies for the next two years and SBR'ed two rifles. I would like to get a solution that would cover my entire collection but if the company isn't going to be around or will not stand behind their product then I will take the next best half solution that I can count on. I also have no qualms trading a few decibels and ounces for some versatility so long as things are hearing safe.
At this point does anyone have any good information on the Optimus? Thoughts on long term support or experience with Griffin Armaments CS and products? Maybe my Google fu is weak but I can't seem to find squat and need to make a decision quickly. I've looked at the specs on the 9k and the Omega in comparison and I'm really having a hard time deciding without more information on the Optimus. Thanks in advance to the hive mind here for any info, I look forward to the replies.