So, with 41P looming on the horizon, I, like most people, have been fast tracking my NFA purchases. So far I've form 1'd two SBR's (one for 300 blk and one for 5.56) and purchased a Rugged Surge that is currently at Hansohn awaiting pick-up.
The general advice from those more knowledgable about suppressors than I (hat-tip LL) seems to be, get a rimfire suppressor and then one or multiple centerfire rifle suppressors as funds/interests allow. I initially thought, I'll get a rimfire suppressor (about to order a Dead Air Mask), a 30 cal suppressor for the 300 blk and a 5.56 suppressor for the other SBR. Now that I'm to the point of deciding whether to get the 5.56 suppressor, however, I'm beginning to wonder if this is a purchase that makes sense and has a specific use or am I just doing this because I'm caught up in getting NFA purchases in, potentially unnecessary ones, before the 41P deadline?
I realize that part of that question is a personal one for me to decide, but in general, given that 5.56 isn't hearing safe when suppressed, is the juice worth the squeeze? Is this just a fun/novelty item? Do people usually shoot their SBR's suppressed vs unsuppressed?
If relevant, I'm leaning towards an 11.5 or 12.5 length upper to function as a general purpose carbine.