Post by Wasp on Feb 2, 2017 0:41:58 GMT -5
I have posted about TBA before because Todd makes some cool suppressors and I think his attention to detail is apparent.
The Sicario
Many of you are aware of Rugers recent release of the MK IV .22 pistol, the one with the easy takedown button and other enhanced features. Todd has redesigned his Ruger MK suppressor from the traditional K Baffle design to a modern mono-baffle core. A mono-core is easier to disassemble and much easier to clean, if designed correctly it can be as efficient as traditional baffle designs or even more so. Another benefit of a monobaffle is that it takes up less space inside the can which means more room for gas expansion and "trapping".
A can, or muzzle threaded suppressor, is equal to an integral suppressor using subsonic ammunition which often includes standard velocity. However one thing integral suppressors excel at is suppressing high velocity ammo to subsonic levels. They accomplish this by having porting early in the bullets travel through the barrel which bleeds off a controlled amount of gas into an expansion chamber slowing the bullet to subsonic levels. If you look at the disassembled picture you can see the ports, when the monobaffle (also in photo) is screwed onto the end of the barrel it creates the expansion chamber. You can also clearly see each baffle, with the back of the monobaffle and the endcap it has six baffles total bringing HV ammo down to 115 db, and standard down further. Subsonic ammo may not cycle, I haven't asked him, but that would mean its even more quiet since the action won't cycle (manually) for the ultimate quiet shot.
Todd tries to think outside the box which is hard to do in the suppressor world, but anything you can do to make things better or easier is welcome none the less. In this particular design he makes a cool looking endcap, but its more than just cool looking, you can use the magazine baseplate to remove the cap which is an integralpart of the monobaffle for full disassembly and cleaning of the suppressor in the field. That's awesome if your putting a lot of ammo down range and thats not hard to do when shooting with a suppressor.
If you visit his website and read the 'About' section you will better understand why Todd has a focus on attention to detail, more specifically accuracy. While many companies cut their integral barrels down to two inches, Todd leaves his much longer at close to 4 inches. Sure you can use a shorter barrel, but a longer barrel gives you more accuracy at longer ranges, especially important if you add a red dot or scope.
If you add the features of the new Ruger MK IV with the TBA Sacario integral suppressor you will have a quiet, accurate and versatile suppressed .22 that is completely field servicable with absolutely no tools whatsoever. Don't get me wrong I love my muzzle can, and I have personally shot both muzzle and integral suppressors on MK pistols and I hands down prefer the integral. If you're still on the fence about getting your first suppressor this would be an excellent candidate. Quiet, accurate, user serviceable, and it shoots one of the cheapest and most fun ammos on the market. The TBA Secario is the whole package.
More information and pictures of the Sicario and its internals and the magazine takedown here:
www.tbasuppressors.com/Sicario-Ruger-MK-IV-Silenced-Pistol_p_79.html
High Velocity vs Integral High Velocity TBR Ruger Suppressor
The Sicario
Many of you are aware of Rugers recent release of the MK IV .22 pistol, the one with the easy takedown button and other enhanced features. Todd has redesigned his Ruger MK suppressor from the traditional K Baffle design to a modern mono-baffle core. A mono-core is easier to disassemble and much easier to clean, if designed correctly it can be as efficient as traditional baffle designs or even more so. Another benefit of a monobaffle is that it takes up less space inside the can which means more room for gas expansion and "trapping".
A can, or muzzle threaded suppressor, is equal to an integral suppressor using subsonic ammunition which often includes standard velocity. However one thing integral suppressors excel at is suppressing high velocity ammo to subsonic levels. They accomplish this by having porting early in the bullets travel through the barrel which bleeds off a controlled amount of gas into an expansion chamber slowing the bullet to subsonic levels. If you look at the disassembled picture you can see the ports, when the monobaffle (also in photo) is screwed onto the end of the barrel it creates the expansion chamber. You can also clearly see each baffle, with the back of the monobaffle and the endcap it has six baffles total bringing HV ammo down to 115 db, and standard down further. Subsonic ammo may not cycle, I haven't asked him, but that would mean its even more quiet since the action won't cycle (manually) for the ultimate quiet shot.
Todd tries to think outside the box which is hard to do in the suppressor world, but anything you can do to make things better or easier is welcome none the less. In this particular design he makes a cool looking endcap, but its more than just cool looking, you can use the magazine baseplate to remove the cap which is an integralpart of the monobaffle for full disassembly and cleaning of the suppressor in the field. That's awesome if your putting a lot of ammo down range and thats not hard to do when shooting with a suppressor.
If you visit his website and read the 'About' section you will better understand why Todd has a focus on attention to detail, more specifically accuracy. While many companies cut their integral barrels down to two inches, Todd leaves his much longer at close to 4 inches. Sure you can use a shorter barrel, but a longer barrel gives you more accuracy at longer ranges, especially important if you add a red dot or scope.
If you add the features of the new Ruger MK IV with the TBA Sacario integral suppressor you will have a quiet, accurate and versatile suppressed .22 that is completely field servicable with absolutely no tools whatsoever. Don't get me wrong I love my muzzle can, and I have personally shot both muzzle and integral suppressors on MK pistols and I hands down prefer the integral. If you're still on the fence about getting your first suppressor this would be an excellent candidate. Quiet, accurate, user serviceable, and it shoots one of the cheapest and most fun ammos on the market. The TBA Secario is the whole package.
More information and pictures of the Sicario and its internals and the magazine takedown here:
www.tbasuppressors.com/Sicario-Ruger-MK-IV-Silenced-Pistol_p_79.html
High Velocity vs Integral High Velocity TBR Ruger Suppressor
