I'll necro this since I was in the neighborhood
For reasons already mentioned, I think QD makes a ton of sense for cans that don't live on one gun. You're putting wear on the barrel threads and suppressor threads every time you attach/detach a DT can. It's also nice to be able to spur-of-the-moment choose to bring the can or not for a range day, or if you want to lend a rifle to a buddy you can just pop the can off in a few seconds. Perhaps the biggest thing with QD cans is that I don't have to worry about the can walking off and getting wobbly, leading to a baffle strike. If you have ever shot a DT can on a pistol or a rifle you know the pain of making sure that thing hasn't busted loose every few shots. With my QD cans I just rock and lock that sucker on and go wild. I'm strongly considering the investment into the Griffin Cam-Lok system so I can just shoot my pistols suppressed without needing to worry about the can walking. Personally, I think things like the Griffin Cam-Lok system will start to catch on more and more, and then people are going to move away from DT even for pistols.
That said, I think DT cans have their place. I think a specialized DT can could be the best solution for a precision bolt action. I think a DT suppressor can even make sense for a tactical carbine that was only ever going to be shot suppressed with a specific can, especially if it was in .300blk or something similar. If I was buying my FIRST can, I'd either do a .30 cal that was QD compatible or a .22lr can. The rationale is that a QD 30cal suppressor can service the entire centerfire arsenal of most folks, and if you fork over the cash for the devices it can do so quickly. Or the .22lr suppressor because it's the cheapest and easiest way to get "Hollywood" quiet shooting.
For reasons already mentioned, I think QD makes a ton of sense for cans that don't live on one gun. You're putting wear on the barrel threads and suppressor threads every time you attach/detach a DT can. It's also nice to be able to spur-of-the-moment choose to bring the can or not for a range day, or if you want to lend a rifle to a buddy you can just pop the can off in a few seconds. Perhaps the biggest thing with QD cans is that I don't have to worry about the can walking off and getting wobbly, leading to a baffle strike. If you have ever shot a DT can on a pistol or a rifle you know the pain of making sure that thing hasn't busted loose every few shots. With my QD cans I just rock and lock that sucker on and go wild. I'm strongly considering the investment into the Griffin Cam-Lok system so I can just shoot my pistols suppressed without needing to worry about the can walking. Personally, I think things like the Griffin Cam-Lok system will start to catch on more and more, and then people are going to move away from DT even for pistols.
That said, I think DT cans have their place. I think a specialized DT can could be the best solution for a precision bolt action. I think a DT suppressor can even make sense for a tactical carbine that was only ever going to be shot suppressed with a specific can, especially if it was in .300blk or something similar. If I was buying my FIRST can, I'd either do a .30 cal that was QD compatible or a .22lr can. The rationale is that a QD 30cal suppressor can service the entire centerfire arsenal of most folks, and if you fork over the cash for the devices it can do so quickly. Or the .22lr suppressor because it's the cheapest and easiest way to get "Hollywood" quiet shooting.
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