Suppressor Science: 3 Lug

Welcome to Suppressor Science! The video series where we explore anything and everything that has to do with suppressors.
EP 01: 3-Lug
There’s no faster way to attach and detach your suppressor than 3-Lug. With a flick of the wrist, you’re ready to go. However, just like with all things in life the 3-Lug system does have its limitations. Sit back and enjoy while we take a deep dive into the world of 3-Lug glory.

[@easbreid9879]

This guy has one of the coolest jobs in the world

[@atruetone]

Meanwhile the majority of the rest of us slave away in jobs we don't like so we can buy his products...

[@toddr2265]

The only way to make that job any cooler is to have naked Hooters girls reloading his magazines for him.

[@jasondutchman6736]

@@toddr2265 Hmmm, select-fire guns, suppressors AND naked Hooters girls...that would be the best job in history! ;)

[@COBBADAMS]

Hell yeah!!!! I would sweep up the brass and clean the weapons just to walk in his shadow

[@eFPronouns]

My thoughts exactly, but that's really when I watch almost any gun tube channel. Having any position on the Garand Thumb or Brandon Herrera teams wouldn't be a bad way to live either.

[@freshjnew]

This is the stuff that i appreciate. It brings a bit of realism for newer enthusiasts or people who are new to suppressors. Its not hollywood. There are limitations and catches to everything. I also love when a company cares so much about educating people about the products they sell it shows us that you love it too.

[@Glocktard]

Now this is my type of video! Suppressor nerds love these behind the scene videos.

[@SilencerCo]

We have plenty more in the pipeline coming your way!

[@DavidA20200]

@@SilencerCo What about a three lug on a fixed barrel handgun like a Beretta M9? I understand from the video that it doesn’t work on tilt barrel because all that extra weight preventing it from tilting and ejecting and loading a new round. But with a fixed barrel it’s not really an issue because the Beretta. Can you confirm or refute this?

[@spyder2782]

You should defiantly sell the 3 lug 22lr adapter

[@KG370]

spyder2782 gemtech makes one. It’s neat but pricy

[@spyder2782]

@@KG370 thank you

[@SwornHeresy]

A 3 lug adapter for the PPK 22lr would be awesome

[@Bearded_SARTECH]

Gemtech one sucks...too loose. I had light baffle strikes. Also, kinda long.

[@spyder2782]

@@KG370 finally bought my first suppressor. Just waiting on the stamp. I will look at getting the griffon mount. Srd22x

[@bf2wesley]

This video only needs one thing ... MOAR SCIENCE! Please keep making cool sciency suppressor videos

[@DimaProk]

Thanks for the honest overview! I didn't realize there was some play. I think I'll stick to direct thread for now.

[@tyclark8162]

Thanks Jake, I learned a couple things this morning listening to you. Some day I dream of having a suppressor. Until then, I soak up intel.

[@TommyTombstone]

Do it man. Its great

[@Wingman77tws]

great video, well edited and lots of detail... good stuff.

[@1BXB]

Informative and very well done. I like that you are doing suppressor-science videos, I've always thought that a lot of the issues around the MAAD mount could have been avoided if Silencerco had put out an instructional video on it.

[@TnoBambino]

3 lug is a game changer. I have a KP9 converted into a SBR and with the Rugged Obsidian, it will not fit in my case. So much easier to just pop off and twist on instead of screwing it all the way down and off to get in and out of the case. So nice

[@MrMrbrianbechtel]

I have the same suppressor did you have trouble with it unscrewing itself all the time

[@TnoBambino]

@@MrMrbrianbechtel just need to buy the tool to tighten everything up good. Always check it and make sure nothing is becoming too loose after shooting. Mine has became maybe a quarter turn loose after 200 rounds but, I'm not too worried about it. Probably normal. I gave it a good snug down after it cooled off.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Thank you for doing this eppisode of DIRTY JOBS with mike monroe 😁🤠💥

[@kevinjones2373]

Thanks for the Video of Three Lug Suppressor I have CZ Scorpion 9mm I would love to Add this to my CZ

[@bombmanize]

Appreciate the video. Definitely learned something new

[@gopgeorge1047]

Very informative! Thank you for the demos and intricacies of the 3 lug. Well done.

[@tylerhaney8492]

Exactly the information I was looking for! Thank you for actually considering the vastness of our curiosity.

[@FC_Jason]

Great video... and expert timing. Was just looking to add a 3 lug to my Octane 9 and CZ Scorpion SBR. Now you just need to get the Lo-pro Adapters back in stock!!!!

[@SilencerCo]

We are definitely working on it! Thanks for watching.

[@joshreynolds72]

You beat me to it. My 9k hasn’t come off my Evo since it got out of jail. But I have a gen 1 with those damn 18mm threads, with the adapter it’s just too long.

[@FC_Jason]

@@joshreynolds72 gotta get that barrel cut. Not only is the 18x1 a PITA to find accessories for... lots of them arent exactly concentric!

[@joshreynolds72]

@@FC_Jason yes I do, that 18mm is a PITA.

[@kidsanjose4707]

One of the coolest job I’ve ever seen !! God bless America 🇺🇸

[@SilencerCo]

And God Bless you Kid Sanjose!

[@citrus737]

Awesome video. Answered all my 3 lug questions. Definitely going to install a 3 lug system on a couple of my sub guns! Many thanks guys.

[@Kicken74]

Would love that the 3 lug worked with the osprey series for fixed barrels. Please make it happen!

[@vungbi3nvang]

I need a 3-lug for my osprey 45 too

[@KShadow1776]

Awesome video, keep them coming.

[@Bubnazty]

Great information, would love to see more videos like this! I still need to pick up a Omega 9k eventually, looks so good on everything :D

[@SilencerCo]

Don't worry, there's more on the way!

[@sergioharo5644]

Like these types of videos!

[@nomadlegacy897]

These dudes need a Netflix series.

[@soldieramerican5964]

Thank you for the information

[@certoner]

I wanted the non NFA Maxim so bad.

[@00christoph00]

very nice video!! thank you

[@youreright7534]

Q makes the only non spring loaded piston 3 lug. Screws on and tapers so it is precision as well, and lighter. And rifle rated because no springs, no o rings

[@selfmadetool]

Thank you! This video was super informative and provided a lot of insight to the concepts I've read on Reddit but weren't familiar with since my suppressors are still in jail.

[@jameslang1354]

Thanks! Very informative!

[@SilencerCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@metalcrow88]

Thank for this video

[@bev8200]

Best job ever

[@chriscox5568]

The man asked if I learned anything ? He'll yea, those MP5'S just made my mouth water !!!

[@tyclark8162]

BnT APC 10mm pistol just came out 2020.

[@ChoochContrino]

Very helpful

[@Version135]

I wasnt really interested in the maxim 9.. but the non-nfa one .. GIVE IT TO ME!

[@SilencerCo]

We will absolutely give you one in exchange for an undisclosed amount of U.S currency.

[@Version135]

@@SilencerCo disclose it and let's do some business!

[@SilencerCo]

@PhillyGarbageKing We've got one with your name on it. Sort of. Probably. Someday. Soon. Maybe.

[@ronpaul1978]

@@SilencerCo Funny. Count me IN on that one.

[@jasondutchman6736]

I want a non-nfa maxim 9 so I can then put my nfa item on it! ;) That is cool! The perfect companion to my radially-delayed blowback SBR.

[@atomicsmith]

Any Idea when that non-nfa model will come out?

[@nfaisnfgay]

Okay the “1…2… you guessed it… C” joke was actually funny

[@IRideLikeAnIdiot]

Loved it

[@brucelee1067]

Like always great work brada🤙

[@bloodyspirit058]

Thank you for the info on the 3-lug. As a side note, the bolt hold open on ruger mk series .22 pistols shouldn't be used as a bolt release. I had to touch up one on a mk2 target model when it became rounded over from doing just that. Again, great info!

[@colkilgore9973]

Blue tape on the MP3 mag. Hmmmm … yippee kuy yay, those are blanks, McClane!

[@giddy6196]

OMG can I move in there!!

[@JDGless]

Thanks. Answered many questions.

[@eddieballew2914]

Great information, thank you for sharing.

[@SilencerCo]

Thanks for stopping by and giving the video a watch!

[@kevinlynch3588]

Any updates on when the non Nfa maxim will come out?

[@tyte90]

Awesome, thank you for making and sharing this video.

[@nicholasyanez8992]

Great products, my only can is from you guys and my next ones will be as well

[@SilencerCo]

Thanks for watching Nicholas. We are happy to hear you enjoy your suppressor!

[@9x19steve7]

How long must we wait for more info on the non-nfa maxim 9mm?

[@SilencerCo]

This is determined by many factors. It all just depends on current projects (NNFA Maxim 9 being one of them) and what hurdles, if any, need to be navigated.

[@benhaulenbeek9715]

@@SilencerCo That is the most vague and evasive answer ever. Are you testifying in front of congress? We just want the non-NFA Maxim (Hopefully with some styling updates to make it less ugly. Hint, less is more.), please make it happen!

[@Stickyshoez]

@John Williams What the hell are you talking about? Stupid questions deserve stupid answers but SilencerCo actually gave a solid reply to this one that sounds honest instead of blowing smoke up your ass. They don't know when it's going to be released. And even if they did are you dumb enough to think they would announce the release date on some random KZbin comment? lol - How are people this stupid? Also.. what is a "Q"? Did you stroke out while typing?

[@Stickyshoez]

​@josh major Wow Josh, it's not very often that I run into an actual moron on the internet. Most people that act like jackasses are doing it just to be clever. You however, are actually a dumb person. I own 3 SiCo cans, 3 Rugged cans and 1 Dead Air Can with a 4th SiCo can pending. SilencerCo products are easily some of the best on the market. Anyone who thinks otherwise is just a butthurt fanboy of another company. You just look stupid when you make claims that are obviously wrong and anyone who knows anything about suppressors can smell that bullshit a mile away.

[@chrismartinez8393]

@@SilencerCo make it in 45 ACP too

[@garykappes4654]

Great information. I learned a lot.

[@jpdmeek]

Great vids

[@UtahCGG]

Talk about a dream job!

[@RayStephenson]

Thanks, just got my first 3-lug adapter and this answered a lot of my questions! Do you ever have the suppressor come loose on a 3-lug mount? The wiggle makes be a bit concerned about baffle strikes.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

Still waiting for that Non-NFA Maxim. I bought a standard Maxim 9, but it needs an unregulated brother.

[@i_am_tom777]

You guys should make that coupler at 5:00!!!

[@robert1539]

Great video. 👍

[@FFLDealerNetwork]

Excellent video! Very informative.

[@mig1nc]

Dude. Make that 3-lug 22 adapter!

[@sonnygunz9207]

Great stuff!

[@NACAM42]

I need that 1/2x28 3 lug adapter!

[@SilencerCo]

Write your congressmen!

[@danbrown586]

Agreed!

[@NACAM42]

@@SilencerCo Lol. I did not write my congressman but I did write your customer service.

[@SilencerCo]

@@NACAM42 That also works!

[@NACAM42]

@@SilencerCo It's been a couple years now. Any word on that 1/2x28 3 lug?

[@tarj526]

Coolest job 💪🏽

[@EasyMoneySG]

What a great informative video.

[@alexglenn2122]

Heads up for anyone curious, you can use a 3 lug on certain pistols that don't use the tilting barrel. Couple that instantly come to mind are: 1. Beretta M9a3, or any other M9/92 series with a threaded barrel 2. 1911 with threaded barrel

[@pcblah]

I know it's an old comment, but isn't the 1911 famous for its tilting barrel?

[@maxfanin1792]

I think it drops not necessarily tilts

[@nfaisnfgay]

You have no idea what you’re talking about

[@kotahurt]

orange blossom special with steel wool and petroleum jelly!

[@noretreat151]

watching this for a friend

[@ghostgk5888]

Cool job much😮

[@eddyflo2978]

We need a class course on this topic

[@stefanc2242]

Amazing video!

[@TMHonfire102]

Shame they discontinued the octane suppressor line.

[@coolasice22]

TMHonfire102 wait why’s that?

[@LordStickMax]

.22 3-lug adapter please. yes i know gemtech offers one but a generic 3-lug would be nice

[@gsyoung54]

The Gemtech's are nice except one has to mark their cans and lug mount because one lug is bigger than the others. It is a positive lock-up but I'm not sure that feature is needed. I've marked and scratched all of mine so I can see or feel them but I'd vote for a more universal or generic type.

[@denniswatkins4666]

If you make one lug bigger than the other two it would always clock the same on each weapon you move it to.

[@acewings221]

What about a 3 lug for 5.7x28? Would that burn up the o-ring too quick?

[@clist9406]

What a job, I want to work there .

[@allcapsboy9139]

PLEASE INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION RATE I NEED LIKE 3 OF THESE THEY ARE SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE FOREVER

[@adiadi5948]

Thats great, now can u guys make some more Omega9s please lol, been waiting months for it to be back in stock at silencershop

[@GunSlinger_Peanut]

Great video

[@roamintheslums4851]

I machine these tri lugs. Very cool to be making a real world application.

[@AkumaQiu]

Ya'll releasing that non NFA Maxim 9

[@TacticalBeard]

Awesome video hope to see more. What ear pro is that? Wish the octane wasn’t discontinued

[@jacobturnblom573]

Ear pro is Peltor Sport Tactical 500, with optional 3M Gel Sealing Rings. (Which are amazing!!)

[@dustinkrejci6142]

So when a zombie out break happens and you need a silencer, who you going to call?

[@SilencerCo]

Hopefully yourself because you'll be the proud new owner of two dozen brand new silencers!

[@dave9116]

So you showed a three lug for a 300blk 5/8 x 24 but didn't say anything more about it. I assume with 300blk it would be for subsonic ammo only. I was thinking I could use that with my Octane 45 on an 10.5 barrel. Any reason I couldn't?

[@collinis1]

Max The Wonder Dog I too would like to know

[@Turbo.M777]

Yep, it exists specifically for .300blk subs! Supers, are ok as long as you’re not doing mag dumps and getting it super hot. A mild/moderate firing pace is fine

[@SilencerCo]

You can run subs all day long with 3 lug.

[@SwornHeresy]

Would love a 3 lug adapter for the PPK in 22lr

[@mkivbb]

I currently have your Octane 45HD with the new style low profile 3 lug adapter and love it. I use it all the time on my 300blk pistol (.45 low pro adapter with your 5/8x24 .45 muzzle mount). If the 3 lug geometry is the same, can I use your 9mm 3 lug muzzle device with my .45 adapter I installed in my can? I'm getting different answers from people on this. I'd like to be able to use it on my 9mm Scorpion without having to buy another adapter to install in my can.

[@Turbo.M777]

mkivbb No, you can mount the 45 3 lug mount on a 9mm muzzle device, but there will be excessive wobble which increases the risk of a baffle or endcap strike. Also there will be a gap around the muzzle device due to the larger 45 bore in the mount which will make the can loud, and send a lot of gas back at you.

[@mkivbb]

@@Turbo.M777 but if the outside geometry of both 3 lug muzzle devices are "supposed" to be the same, I'm not sure why it would matter. Also I'm not sure why @Silencerco won't respond and give me an official answer on here or from the various emails I've sent them about it :(

[@Turbo.M777]

@@mkivbb The lug geometry is the same, the outside diameter of the straight cylinder portion is not. I'm the guy in the video. You can trust me on this :D You can test fit it on a 9mm muzzle device if you'd like. Wiggle it around by hand, and you will see why its not a good idea.

[@7.62x39G]

6:17 talking about the tool and screwing it on the barrel, do you recommend any kind of Lactate? and if not what kind of foot pound would you say?

[@zerodvek]

Can you shoot the 3 lug solo without the silencer, and will it harm the o ring ?

[@350volvo]

When is non nfa maxim coming out?

[@mikepeterson9362]

Okey-doke, so I've owned a two-lug Gemtech M4-96D since 1998, and it's been on an all-Colt full-auto M4 ever since. It's got a spring-depression twist mount, much like the HK 3-lug, and it's survived many, many 5.56 mag dumps over two decades. The original mainspring has never been replaced, and it's still tough as nails and just as tight as the day I bought it. So tell me guys, what did Dater figure out 25 years ago that you still haven't?

[@ja0298]

Mike Peterson I’m pretty sure gemtech made a 338 that was a 2 lug right?

[@mikepeterson9362]

@@ja0298 I wish I could remember brother, I honestly don't know. I don't see why not though. I'm sure a two-lug on a 5.56 M249 gets way hotter than any Lapua ever, LOL.

[@spyder2782]

I hope they release the non nfa maxim 9

[@mattburke9308]

Are 300 blackout supers alright with the 3 lug, or do I need to stick to subs?

[@collinis1]

Matt Burke I too would like to know

[@Turbo.M777]

You’re fine to shoot supers at a slow/moderate firing schedule. If you dump mags like a madman, you may want to use a more rifle-specific Mount.

[@SilencerCo]

You'll pretty much want to stick to sub sonic. It can handle supers, but only with a slow fire rate. Even then you are risking the possibility of having to replace the o-ring or the spring.

[@billstevens5277]

@@SilencerCo I tried my Octane 45 with subs, and it was damm loud. Do I need to get a direct thread coupler to make it hearing safe?

[@arikjohnson412]

Glad I watched this before I swapped in a bunch of 3-lug adapters on my 300 blackout rifles - had planned to run an Omega 9K with supers for an HD Tavor X95 but will use a different can and rifle mount.

[@genericproductions5165]

You should make a maxim 380 integrally suppressed in a concealed carry size. And use p320 380 mags

[@TommyTombstone]

Theres a .380 P320?

[@genericproductions5165]

TrapTombstone I’m pretty sure. I know there was a 380 P250 which is the same gun just hammer fired

[@TommyTombstone]

@@genericproductions5165 I don't think they exist, but I could be wrong.

[@TommyTombstone]

@@genericproductions5165 they don't.

[@genericproductions5165]

It’s a shame. You can buy the mags for $10 on line (250 mags)

[@a10sim]

Thanks so much for these excellent and informative videos.

[@carsonmarschall8040]

I guess 300 super is what cooked my tri lug o ring… I didn’t see a replacement on your website, where can I find it?

[@atruetone]

He literally has a dream job.

[@_nick_stark]

So, a 3-lug should work just fine with a Beretta, right?

[@mikeg7363]

Any planned 3-lug muzzle device options for the MPX... given Sig's tapered barrel profile and metric threading?

[@cw1461]

I talked to Silencerco a few times on the phone about this. Told me they've kicked around the idea but no plans in place. Told them I preferred to buy their product but I needed one now so I went with a Griffin Armament 3 lug mount and it matches up perfectly with the Omega 9k Silencerco 3 lug adapter.

[@akilfahd]

Mike G. I'm an AR guy but you find what you're looking for hear inleadwetrust.com/product-category/parts-for-mpx/page/2/

[@schulze420]

I want a .22 3 lug adapter!

[@sharedpollard4407]

I went ASR on everything eventhough the lug resonated with my lazy side

[@jerryandkerri]

using an elastomeric blended with nansulate as a heat shield coating.....you can drastically reduce the heat. it will not handle sustained auto. It certainly handled HI 416 and was vastly superior to the melted velcro pos currently in use.

[@thelikebutton2464]

I have an idea to allow handguns and rifles to fast swap a surpressor.

[@visiter127]

Really cool video and great Info, ps can I pl have a job, I feel in qualified as I've watched all the James bonds ha ha,

[@KainamHD]

I need one of those HK 3 Lug to 1/2x28 adaptors!

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Do you ever go out shooting after "work"? 🤔

[@fredboat]

I have several of your suppressors and 21 all together. It would be nice to sell a sound suppressor that is Hearing safe. That is one of the Main problems with most cans as most are not really hearing safe/indoors. Under ideal conditions. And then lets not even talk about Blow back. .I am running the Omega 300 on an AK47 machine gun with ball FMJ blow back is rough. Thanks

[@SilencerCo]

A properly gassed gun can significantly reduce blow back, however, when it comes to suppression you generally have to choose between having a quiet suppressor or low blow back.

[@fredboat]

I have seen the adjustable AK gas piston ,But wondered if they worked or just another gimmick. Thanks