8.6 Silencer Showdown

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8.6 Blackout Introduction video. • 8.6 Blackout Intro Ou...
GQ Armory Paragon 9. • GQ Armory Paragon 9
Dead Air Wolfman. • Dead Air Wolfman
CGS Hekate. • CGS Hekate | Quietest ...
0:00 Intro
2:36 Rifle used for testing
3:20 Ammo used in testing
3:37 Parameters used in testing
4:27 Test Begins
4:27 GQ Armory Paragon 9
5:58 Silencerco Hybrid
7:06 Dead Air Primal
8:23 Resilient RS9
10:36 Dead Air Wolfman
12:22 Diligent Defense DTF
14:04 CGS Hekate
16:23 Conclusion
"This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. All guns displayed off the range are safety checked and only displayed pointing in safe directions. All footage at the range is private range and the gun is handled by a Range Officer certified by the National Range Officer Institute. This video is not promoting or attempting to sell guns. Sale of guns is heavily regulated and I am not associated with any federally licensed firearms dealer. The actions of all firearms displayed are unmodified and presented as commonly available from original equipment manufacturers. This video is not instructional on building or modifying firearms. Nothing has been done to increase the rate of fire or lethality of the firearms displayed nor would I advocate making such modification as it presents a huge liability and potential risk of harm or death."

[@pieceofmindguns]

Great video and thanks for the shoutout Tim! 🙏🏼 We aim to be an 8.6 headquarters, carry everything mentioned in the video and then some! Happy to help anyone get their setup dialed 🚀

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Appreciate you brother!

[@pieceofmindguns]

@@AlabamaArsenal goes both ways my friend!

[@surfcleanlines13]

Awesome video and loved the format. Can’t beat can comparisons - keep them coming and incredible work!

[@uspatriot5962]

Great video! Perfect time spent on each can, and the head to head comparison is a valuable tool! Good work!

[@clarkrichards1907]

Glad to see another great video AA. Always grateful for the enjoyable informative content.

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!

[@bootlegengineer2367]

I come back to this video every few weeks to keep me pumped about my 8.6 BLK project. Awesome video

[@ChrisBalas-jn8ws]

Truly the best channel for absolute 2A pleasure. The relaxing voice paired with soothing music and subject matter that I always appreciate..I really value this channel. Sometimes I watch you guys right away, and sometimes I deliberately miss a bunch of videos so I can catch up and binge watch , so my good mood can last a bit longer.

[@SilencerShop]

Awesome round-up, we've been enjoying 8.6BLK, it has great performance and suppresses REALLY well. Nice work Tim!

[@tonyh7990]

The most comprehensive test I’ve see with this caliber suppressed. Awesome content as always , really appreciate the unsuppressed clip before each can was used!

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Appreciate you taking the time to watch man!

[@online247365]

​@@AlabamaArsenal What barrel length is on the build shown in this video?

[@stevegilchrist4173]

Sweet Video. 8.6 is on my bucket list. I really enjoy your content. Keep up the good work.

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Awesome! Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

[@Juhls_]

Starting and ending the video with a CGS can 👌🏼 man of class as always Bama

[@AlabamaArsenal]

🤣 indeed! Appreciate you watching man!

[@RougeSanta]

Awesome video format. Appreciate that you utilized the bare rifle before putting on the new can

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Thanks man! I think it ended up being a pretty cool video. Appreciate you watching!

[@sethhughes2163]

The " SHOOTOUT " format where a specific caliber gun with numerous choices... in a countdown... is where my interest lies my friend. KUDO'S for another pinnacle presentation! ( I go back several times and rewatch the most pertinent ) Respectfully, Seth

[@texas3003]

Excellent video, ya'll! Well done, still researching a platform for my first 8.6, definitely will be a bolt gun now. Thank you!

[@rogersreview]

Great breakdown, and I especially loved the sneak peak into the CAT thread adapters. I’ve been asking for those ever since 8.6 was announced and I bought the 3/4x24 Hekate 😅

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Appreciate that and hopefully those along with some other cool stuff will be out real soon! Thanks for watching!

[@demetriusnicolas2969]

Awesome collection! Let freedom ring. Thank you for another great video.

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Thanks you for watching!

[@M0onM0nkey]

Waiting on Wolfman to come back in stock at silencershop..seems like an amazing do all. Thx Alabama, always looking forward to your content

[@BSaunders3754]

Easily one of the best gun channels on KZbin! I should know, I’m subscribed to almost all of them! Keep doing what you do. After watching your videos, I always get an strange acute case of “Let’s move to Alabama!” Specifically, wherever Alabama Arsenal is located. Then I come too and realize it was just a gun fever dream. It gets real down here in the trenches!! For example; immediately after watching this video I was forced to make an emergency run to one of our local ranges to shoot my suppressed Sig 226 Legion with 165 gr Stealth 9mm on a SilencerCo 9mm can. It was just in the nick of time because, I was starting to shake, speak in tongues, and sweat from my ears. Luckily, I got my fix in time thus preventing any irreversible debilitations. We all dodged a bullet this time…….!😉

[@chrissewell1608]

I love the real life comparison tests. I hope you guys get a decibel meter, as it would be nice to see the numbers too! But it was obvious who the winner was today!

[@drewbaggett8515]

Yesssssss! I have been waiting for this video!!!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@AlabamaArsenal]

You are so welcome! Appreciate you watching!

[@GregMartinezRealty]

Awesome review. Thank you!

[@jaredandrews379]

That was a dope test of all the different cans!!

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Appreciate you watching!

[@charlesolrich5898]

Best channel on the tube!!! Awesome video as always

[@jamesfarmer63]

I love the way y'all did this video & I love the heck yeah can

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching!

[@nathanv9562]

Keep doing God’s work!!! Love this format of video. Please keep the comparisons coming!!!

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching !

[@kevinkiser9553]

Thanks I have a wolfman and was worried it wouldn’t be enough for 8.6. Great video

[@marvincoley3544]

Awesome job. I might have 2 cans I can use. R9 and Resonator R2 thank you for this video

[@guamasjones]

You are one of my favorite KZbin channels

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Really appreciate that man! Thanks for watching!

[@chitterlingsrtasty]

Maaan this channel is very underrated. Love your vids.

[@machine6487]

This was excellent please more

[@kevinelliott9679]

I like both styles of reviews, but I believe this style is more helpful, and the deep dive on a given can is more entertaining.

[@brad2340]

Fantastic test. Thanks

[@seanp1096]

Been waiting for this comparison

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Hope it was worth the wait. Thanks for watching !

[@seanp1096]

Just heard about the new dead air NOMAX 33. Will you be getting that one to compare?@@AlabamaArsenal

[@Witty76]

Great content as always. Glad the Wolfman did well should I decide to go to 8.6. It was my first can from a couple years ago due to your review. Thanks for your time and research for this video.

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Really appreciate you watching man!

[@bobborlog1677]

Same I watched his wolf video and was sold by the time I bought it had become the Wolfman and I was even more impressed

[@hkp20009mm]

OMG I can't wait to get home and put on some high quality headphones and watch this! Thanks Tim! And quit dodging my DMs😂😂

[@stevecline8666]

Another awesome video!

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching!

[@WickdPerfekT]

I like the lineup vids thanks.

[@Builtbybross]

I got my barrel for my fix and Christensen Arms mpp conversion from Piece of Mind, and am running it with a Wolfman, I got a 360 M18x1.5 adapter from JMac to put them together. It’s an awesome combination

[@MFMP007]

Great video. Thank you.

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Thank you for watching! Please tell your friends!

[@snowchuck]

I like how you compare them agains each other

[@toddjenest3212]

Another great video. I would love to see you add a 100-200 yard/meter audio test to these type of videos.

[@gqarmory]

Nice job Tim!

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Thanks! Appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@Gatorone30]

This was awesome!

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Appreciate you watching man!

[@jayesen76]

Thanks for doing this video. Just finished an 8.6 build, and was disappointed with the sound signature with the Silencerco 46 universal, even tho it works well with 300 BLK. Will have to get a 338 silencer. 👍🏻

[@chipsterb4946]

I was planning on getting one can for 8.6 Blackout and 45-70. However, your presentation makes me think that may not be such a great idea. The Dead Air Primal is on my list but the difference between that and the Hekate was night and day.

[@TrashAnyway]

@RexSilentium has 8.6 cans, and you can custom order a WIDE range of lengths and various end cap options.

[@serbandobetancourt1942]

I was really hoping the 36m would be on here but great video! Looking forward to get my Hyperion out of jail in another 200+ days or so

[@brentwinkelman1990]

Great vid as always...OG hybrid was my first can as well...wonder if a true to bore end cap would help?

[@joshmajor8662]

Wow!!! Lol if I didn’t have to ask permission, twice!!! I’d build that haha 😂 it’s gorgeous and effective!! 👍

[@ninjadave1970]

Love the video, test and evolution! I'm a first time buyer, bought my first 308 can today, a Smith Enterprise M14 can... I'm already looking for my next suppressor! Maybe a 45 can or 9mm.... or who knows a 8.6 Blackout too!

[@online247365]

The “Osprey" is still fantastic for .45!

[@ninjadave1970]

@@online247365 , That sounds great, I just got the first generation Ospreys 45. can that's anodized a golden FDE color. The new FDE ones are all ceramic coated.

[@jalexandr55]

Great video

[@jamesgray143]

I want calaway ballastics ammo but gorrilla has still been cheaper. Great video!!!!! Wanted to know about different silencers on this.

[@The_Truther]

Can you link the pieces used for the built please? Awesome video!!

[@urbanalbino619]

Great video!!!!! #8.6

[@neilobusk]

when the sound of the bolt gives you away and the silencer does not........ Grat vid...N x

[@rednecksniper4715]

Hope to get to try my hybrid 46m with a 338 end cap see if that makes a difference

[@bennyhouse1764]

Good review, since Q designed the 8.6 and designed a "steel" silencer for this caliber, a comparison with the two Q 8.6 silencers and the CGS silencer would be informative.

[@chipsterb4946]

Yes please!

[@Whitehaar]

Double YESSSSSSSS Please!

[@jeremymcauliff8485]

I don't have an 8.6 Blk, nor do I plan on ever getting one. This video however was awesome!

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Lol well I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheFlea1987]

Looking for to build an 8.6 bolt action and get a suppressor for it. That CGS Hekate looks damn nice!

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Definitely a solid choice! Thanks for watching!

[@robertbrown3142]

FYI.... I have a Hybrid 46 on my 16" bolt action. If you put the 30 cal endcap it lowers the sound level more than the 46 endcap. The 30 cal endcap has an opening of .4060 inches. The just happens to be the exact same size of the 8.6 porq chop. The 30 cal endcap on the hybrid sound level is as quiet, if not quieter on the bolt action than the porq chop is on my 12" ar-10.

[@B-rad303]

i like that shorty rifle

[@Captain-Donut]

❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤

[@tristancase8546]

Aye good to see an arken on the channel wonder how you like it?

[@BasementOps]

Will like to see your opinion on the Lahar series of supressors.

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Please mention that to Aero Precision. I would like to feature them on the channel. Thanks for watching!

[@davisautosalon1705]

8.6 is the new 300blk ? Bad ass round and dumb quiet with insane versatility with suppressors is super nice. Also that rifle is straight gun porn. Good video as usual!

[@DillIshOn]

8.6 is the 300blk for larger gun platform. 300blk for the AR-15 8.6 for the ar-10

[@damiendaughtrey3432]

Great video! I was curious to know what size Faxon Barrel did you use? You never mentioned it when you went over the rifle.

[@AlabamaArsenal]

It is a 12 inch. Thanks for watching!

[@logant4217]

Q's 8.6 cans seem awesome. 9inches 12oz and its steel

[@AlabamaArsenal]

I hope to get to try them soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Glandash]

I picked one up this last weekend at an event with Q in Ohio. The Short Chop was lighter than a Trash Panda, even with the larger wrench interface on the back and being made of steel. Absolutely sick. Can’t wait for their steel 5.56 can.

[@logant4217]

@Glandash thats awesome to hear! Stoked for their new line

[@willyjankins]

Porq chop😮

[@kyle4910]

Should have put the 9mm end cap on the Hybrid. It sounds amazing on my 338 Spectre

[@chrissewell1608]

Oh crap! This competetion was RIGGED! LOL...

[@kyle4910]

@@chrissewell1608 yep

[@wheelzandgillz]

Heres a weird idea that crossed my mind, blowing into the suppresor to evacuate some of the ambient air to help minimize that first round pop or blowing into the breach end? Sounds kinda weird but its just something that crossed my mind

[@vv-o-l-f9155]

For the love of God , I want this set up !!! Wry good vid and thanks !!!! Can you use the hekate with a 6.5 creed moor?

[@VDarksteel]

Can't wait for prices to drop on this round

[@JohnDough1776]

Gotta do a video on the porq and short chop

[@moko-oskupartanen1935]

I suggest you try out silencers from Scandinavia and Finland, they have special experience of them since they have been legal always and "evolved"...!!!😉👌

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Very hard to nearly impossible to get imported silencers in the states. But I’d love to if I ever got the opportunity. Thanks for watching

[@chrissewell1608]

Teach us Obi Juan!

[@Jdharrelson1999]

I’m curious what the Rugged Alaskan 360 would sound like on the 8.6 Blackout. Any thoughts?

[@tomi6261]

Truly awesome video! What is the barrel length of this build?

[@williamboggs1682]

Awesome

[@AlabamaArsenal]

Appreciate you watching!

[@tortol4847]

I'd like to see a head to head between the 300blk and 8.6blk. See which one is truly quieter. Bolt action vs bolt action, with the best suppressors available for each caliber.

[@-Agent_47_]

Pls review the b&t APR 8.6 when it's released

[@SabertoothDefenseSystems]

Can you only run 8.6 subsonic through the wolfman? Or supers as well..? Was going to get a primal, but seeing how the subs did in the wolfman was awesome!

[@Cucuy-so9dn]

Do you have a video on the spec of your 8.6 blk build ?

[@huntersmark917]

I got a silencerco harvester big bore for mine. Stupid quiet.

[@MealTeam6_]

I have 3 suppressors I am waiting on as well as suppressors I currently have. All have 1-3/8 HUB and I am looking for a universal mounting system to switch to. My two choices are Griffin Armaments' Dual-Lok and Reardon Atlas system. In your opinion, which would you go with? Griffin Dual-Lok or Atlas? I am thinking the Dual-Lok as it has the extra safety locking system so the can cannot come loose during high round count and thermal growth. Please help me make up my mind🤔😅

[@anthonyjancek2774]

@alabamaarsenal Hey boss after watching tons of 8.6blk videos with and without suppressors. So my question is what is the best for 458 socom and 8.6blk. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Love your content keep up the great work.

[@bobborlog1677]

I wonder if you stacked 3 extra Wolfman front modules on how it would do on 8.6 blk.

[@jimyeats]

I’m gonna wait for Q to come out with the 12.7 blackout and just get a suppressor for that. It will be the best cartridge ever.

[@jimyeats]

@@rogerl8488 12.7mm baby! Way better than 8.6. The best.

[@jimyeats]

@@rogerl8488 it was totally a joke my friend. There is no 12.7 blackout. I was making fun of Q coming out with another "latest and greatest" round. Next year there will be another latest and greatest blackout cartridge I'm sure.

[@chipsterb4946]

I understand that Q and its founder rub people the wrong way … However, a 300+ grain projectile with a .338 diameter waddling along just below the speed of sound with a 1:3 twist is something new and interesting.

[@jimyeats]

@@chipsterb4946 12.7 is going to be really new and interesting. 1 in 0.5 twist.

[@chipsterb4946]

@@jimyeats I’m curious - did Kevin whatshisname piss in your Wheaties this morning? Or was it Bruce Jenner? 😜

[@TheSavanto]

Anything you would have done differently on the rifle? What’s the barrel length?

[@ryanniksch4174]

Holy cow! you action is so loud, you should do something about that.

[@CraneDaddy27]

Is there any way you could test a oss rad 45 and rad 9 on this? It would be nice to get one can that will work with my CMMG MK 10 and a 8.6. It would be greatly appreciated! Happy holidays from Nebraska!

[@kilosoutdoors2706]

It would be cool to do a back to back comparison of: Energetic Armament VOX & Peak 30 AB Raptor 7.62 Enfield SPX30 Small Arms Technology Cool Core Carbon Fiber

[@AlabamaArsenal]

That’s definitely a list of suppressors… thanks for watching!

[@dontbetreadin4777]

hybrid 46... I use it on anything 30cal and up to 46 cal. I dont need ear protection, anything below 27cal becomes kind of worthless on suppressing sound.

[@xxviceslikevipersxx]

That rifle man. Where do i get one

[@illestdomer2005]

I in no way need an 8.6blk rifle, but now I want to build one.

[@ArturoEvolto10]

What stock is this? Looks awesome

[@johnA012]

Christie’s black powder & precious metals venue

[@frak357]

Perception is nice in judging sound however, it would have been good to set up db sensors just off the muzzle and just behind the shooters ear. Then you have actual measurements to the sound dampening of the suppressor.

[@pecanrevenant6962]

WOW.

[@joophunt5569]

Wish you would have tried the rex

[@chrissinclair4442]

Not a complaint, but are 9mm silencers for 8.6 to be used on 16 inch barrels? Just started watching and thought that may be the case but i have never looked at it. Especially when you are shooting a shorty.

[@martinidemon]

Now try the 8.6 BO Killer… the .375 Raptor!!

[@davidhughes5824]

Are there any comparisons to the banish 338 can?