Suppressors 101: Mini Suppressors - K Cans and What You Need To Know

[@mikedebear]

Criminally underrated content as usual. Thanks for the quality work you put into this.

[@SilencerSyndicate]

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[@Ertactical]

thanks man! that means a lot to us!

[@TheSugarWeasel93]

"K silencers belong on short guns" YESSSS. Drives me bonkers when people make their SBRs long as hell with full size cans

[@Ertactical]

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[@Yeahbuddy300]

This deserves more likes

[@DevonReclaimed]

It's amazing how vibrant this market is even with all the restrictions. Never mind me of people who b**** about capitalism even though we don't live under capitalism because the market is so restricted and controlled but yet here we are kicking ass no matter what roadblocks are in our way. Hats off to you for having the capital to do these kinds of videos it's extremely informative and almost a service to the community

[@Ertactical]

thank you! we love sharing ad hope to save you all some $ along the way

[@johnhitchcock3139]

I used a 10.3 barrel because I have a full size can (saker 5.56 with the asr mount). It puts me at about 16 inches with the can on. So now I’m looking at the k cans to shorten my overall length. Thanks for the good info!

[@Ertactical]

totally get it. thanks man! we love sharing! thank you for supporting us!

[@whatiwant8898]

Really excited to see the full comparison video.

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Should be coming very very soon! Thanks for watching 🍻

[@Ertactical]

thanks! will be out soon!

[@Rediplayer1]

Best supp channel

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Thanks, we appreciate your support!🍻

[@Ertactical]

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[@mattcomchoc2957]

I have a DeadAir Wolf 9SD, which has the removable couple baffle piece for the end, goes from 4in to 7.5in. i run it on an MPX (8") and a 300blk AR (16", supers only). It really doesn't do a lot for suppression in the short config on the 300blk, which is a pretty easy to suppress caliber. Just takes the edge off and minimizes flash, while being pretty light.

[@Ertactical]

nice! good notes, thank you for sharing

[@albertptran]

Rocking the Aero Precision Lahar 30K on my 10.5

[@seanwhite304]

YHM Turbo K-RB and Fat Cat are my personal favorite Cans . I've been super impressed with YHM Turbo series. I have little over 12k ran thru my Turbo K . I use my Turbo for 6ARC all of the time .

[@Ertactical]

NICE! YHM makes well priced stuff for sure!

[@Minuteman-147]

I can't get enough of this channel's content.

[@Ertactical]

thank you for your support! it really means a ton to us!

[@code_red7744]

I Appreciate what you’re doing 🫡

[@Ertactical]

thank you!

[@maxximus2012]

Griffin Recce 5k is my vote. Price, weight, durability and performance just all hit right if you want a shorty on an AR.

[@Ertactical]

thats a good one!

[@WearilyCorrect]

A man of the people 🫡

[@Ertactical]

thank you for your support! it really means a ton to us!

[@keithcrandall1369]

anyone's thoughts on the FAT CAT (YHM)?...it new and looks promising...I like it when cans are thick because it cuts down on length for decent suppression...not sure why they all don't do that?

[@grvin19]

I just got to the range with mine for the first time last week. I think it sounds pretty good for how short it is on my 14.5. As for an answer to your question, it's got some weight to it despite only being 4.25", about 10.5oz

[@SilencerSyndicate]

It’s doing decent this far, you’ll definitely want to check out our K can head to head comparison video that we’ll be posting soon.

[@hardcharger67]

@@SilencerSyndicate Looks like you're running the fat cat with an ASR hub mount, what muzzle device are you using with it?

[@JimDangle-z5t]

@@hardcharger67brake master race big dawg. Makes life easier on the cans.

[@ItsBiscoitoIndeed]

​@@grvin19 what muzzle device are you using? Idk how to get a pin and weld AND accommodate my Fat Cat

[@nunyabiznes32]

Very interested to see how the OCL Polonium K performs. Can't wait!

[@Ertactical]

thanks! will post soon

[@richsabatina5045]

Can you please make a video for what surpressor is the best for pccs, specifically the scorpion 3+? Thanks again and I really appreciate all the information you produce.

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Thank you for the support! We’re looking at doing a suppressor host series in the near future where we go deep into which rifles pair well with suppressors. Stay tuned!

[@Ertactical]

great topic idea!

[@VB6000.]

I love my Polo K. I do want to try the Fat Cat because it’s also affordable like the Polo K.

[@Ertactical]

both are good cans, full review to come

[@1995nissan]

I like the format. Intelligent info, casual, professional, and not a dude banging away suppressed at Mach 3 just to show off. Keep it up!

[@BattleBean762]

waiting for my polonium k, really excited about it.

[@pereira.powerhouse]

You won’t be disappointed. Mine lives on a 14.5 PWS where back pressure is no issue and it’s amazing. Sounds better than some of my full size cans.

[@jasonriggs3655]

How long have you been waiting? I’m on 3 weeks waiting on my polo K….

[@Ertactical]

great can!

[@BattleBean762]

@@pereira.powerhouse thats excellent news, mine is going on a Mk116 pws so I also wasn't really worried about back pressure because of the piston and adjustable gas. Love my PWS rifle!!

[@BattleBean762]

@@jasonriggs3655 purchased it at my local shop on 6/18, got the eform finalized and sent on 6/25. so its been 2 weeks that its been sent via eforms.

[@ninjagold9244]

Cannot wait to see the comparison.

[@Ertactical]

thanks for the positive feed back! vid will be out soon

[@mattschmidt9333]

Been keeping an eye on your channel this year, and I think you hit the nail on the head with your approach to this Rob. As suppressors become more available and attainable, this will be one of the go-to channels for info. I bet the subscriber numbers jump in a big way over the next 9-12 months. You love to see it. 🤙

[@Ertactical]

thank you for your support! it really means a ton to us!

[@ChadCooper03]

For the algo. Great content. I ended up picking up a Hux flow 7.62 TI for my first do all can. 308 AR-10 to my new Geissele blem 11.5 super duty.

[@Ertactical]

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[@JeepinMaxx]

Great content as usual Rob! Your channel is my go-to when I'm looking for info on suppressors.

[@Ertactical]

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[@cleverman86]

The flow-through K cans battle video was really needed and look forward to your review. Admire all the work you are doing! I will be ordering some of your cool merch.

[@Ertactical]

thank you for your support! it really means a ton to us!

[@mavrikmavrik3032]

My expectations for K cans are similar. If I have to shoot in the house or an enclosed space for some reason, without earpro, I don’t want to blow out my ear drums. I expect that in an open, outdoor range I get no (zero) ear ringing shooting two or three rounds through the suppressor with no earpro (even with 10.5” barrels). I can tell you that my HUXWRX more than meets this requirement but my Sig SLXC does not.

[@Ertactical]

interesting findings, thank you

[@juanthelawnmowerthief1641]

Use case and preference will obviously dictate how you use them but I only run K’s on longer barrels to keep my 16 inch from becoming a 22 inch.

[@SilencerSyndicate]

It’s definitely a choose your own adventure situation. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@Ertactical]

many will agree with you on that. I like em small

[@scott2228]

As usual, enjoyed the vid.

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Thanks for watching 🍻

[@Ertactical]

thank you =)

[@shootinbruin3614]

Regarding expectations, all I’m after from an HD perspective is for a K can to bring a 5.56 SBR’s blast down to the level of unsuppressed 9mm or better. It need not be “pleasant,” just manageable. For a gun that’s meant to be primarily used in tight spaces with (hopefully) a low round count, maintaining as much compactness as possible is my priority, so long as the concussion is kept in check and flash is mitigated to where it’s not blinding the shooter. I really wish Delta P would start selling to the public again. I missed the chance to get their ultra-short Brevis II suppressor. I wonder how it’d stack up to YHM’s Fat Cat or Silencer Central’s Banish Speed K

[@Ertactical]

solid notes!

[@SIMONMONTGOMERY-ru6vn]

Love your channel. Awesome work.

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Thank you, we appreciate your support!🍻

[@Ertactical]

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[@chrisgoober712]

just stumbled upon your channel, great stuff! Just got my hands on the velos 556k and love it thus far. looking forward to the comparison video

[@Ertactical]

welcome to our team

[@JG_1998]

Really surprised the KAC MCQ isnt in here. by far the best compact suppressor on the market.

[@tristandevlin6667]

I think that would be the CAT WB

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Our list is growing, but we certainly don’t own everything. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@Ertactical]

wish we had one. please feel free to email them asking to get one over to us for testing as we already have

[@GldenRetriever]

Hope you can get an energetic arms ARX. unlimited barrel length 556 at around 9oz with hub mounting.

[@Ertactical]

sounds sick! please email them requesting testing! its a team sport

[@Viperjjr]

Looking forward to the full comparison video.

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Coming very soon! Thanks for watching 🍻

[@Ertactical]

will be out soon, thanks for the feed back =)

[@boltgun7266]

Cobalt scrambler needs to be on the list

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Thanks for the suggestion 🍻

[@Ertactical]

agreed, please email them as we already have

[@Beefsupreme13]

Love the content, keep crushing it bro

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Thanks for watching🍻

[@Ertactical]

thank you for your support! it really means a ton to us!

[@MrNOAH504]

I'm running a 8.5 in. .300 blk out. I'll be going through all your videos.

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Thanks, we appreciate you watching. We’re going to cover .300 BLK specifically in the near future.

[@MrNOAH504]

@SilencerSyndicate Awesome! Looking forward to it, I'm sub'd up!

[@Ertactical]

awesome! please do and enjoy

[@gtlizzard]

Thanks for the info, very informative

[@Ertactical]

Thanks for watching and supporting! =)

[@christianarrington6492]

Please do a full PCC can video where you talk about how each kind of design(especially K) interact and are better or worse for blowback, roller delayed, etc.

[@Ertactical]

Good idea!!

[@manzano5620]

Awesome info rob 🤙

[@Ertactical]

thank you for your support! it really means a ton to us!

[@Deltamikeacademy]

Great video. Thx for all the comparison videos

[@Ertactical]

we love doing them! thank you for your support! it really means a ton to us!

[@lukeflaugher5334]

Love the content Rob!

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Thanks for watching 🍻

[@Ertactical]

thank you for your support! it really means a ton to us!

[@Briathos1]

Really looking forward to the full comparison video. I hope it comes out soon! I am moving to Idaho in a week and want to get some suppressors bought soon after.

[@msquared9605]

Form 3 on a polonium k just went through, should be able to submit it Wednesday or Thursday. Fingers crossed it’s a one day like my first can in April 🤞🏼

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Awesome, good luck! Cans have been clearing super fast for us lately, let us know how quickly this one clears for you.

[@msquared9605]

@@SilencerSyndicate for sure 🤙🏼

[@Ertactical]

nice!

[@msquared9605]

Polo k was submitted Friday morning, just got approved and picked it up this morning 🤙🏼 just a couple hours under a 5 day wait

[@allthingsconsidered3211]

Exit baffles are generally .06”overbore so a 5.56 is 7mm but you’ll risk an end cap strike the closer you get to 7mm due to tolerances in barrel to suppressor concentricity/alightment. And bending due to heat (not with k/mini suppressors tho) A gauge is nice to make sure you won’t get a endcap strike

[@Ertactical]

I like when the manufacturer tells me “yes” to 6mm. They are considering factors and liabilities as well as warranty. This means I like their permission.

[@allthingsconsidered3211]

@@Ertactical yea it is nice. when they give you permission it means they have good quality control

[@aos7194]

what i learned about my CGS MOD9 SK is that its best used on my ruger10/22

[@l.robertvandyke4398]

Thanks

[@Ertactical]

thank you!

[@kalanipitmon7817]

For me I use a full length recce 5 on my 10.3, but a k can on my 14.5 to keep length in check

[@JimDangle-z5t]

I have an LWRC 8.5 inch PDW upper. It’s a 5.56 piston upper. Think I’ll have any issues running my RC2 on it with a brake as a sacrificial baffle? RC2s say don’t go below 10.3 for 5.56 but I always assumed that restriction was for sound reduction effectiveness. Not abuse on the can. How much rougher is an 8.5 inch barrel than a 10.3 on a can?

[@Ertactical]

its not just 2" its a lot of blast! Id stick to manufactures recommendations and restrictions

[@Mountain_Man]

NOICE!!!

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Thanks for watching 🍻

[@Ertactical]

😍

[@alemoe1625]

This information is outstanding!! Thank you!! I'm on the market for my first suppressor, this helps a lot. Would you have an opinion on an option for a 16" and an 11.5" (kind of a 1 can fits all)? Also, any thoughts on the SC Speed K?

[@Mrgunsngear]

🇺🇸

[@Ertactical]

🔥

[@areekalaan]

I think it's funny how most "K" cans are QD. Half of the mini suppressor ends up being the mount and clearance for the muzzle device taking up internal volume. If short is the goal, I'd rather have a reflex suppressor with more internal volume to tame a short barrel. My 10.5" 5.56 with Griffin Armament SPR is my "go to" rifle metering impressively at: 170DB unsuppressed baseline. 134.5DB 1M left of muzzle. 136.5DB at left ear. 138.8DB at right ear. The overall length of the SPR is 8.6" but only 4.5" extend past the muzzle granting similar maneuverability to these "K" cans. I don't understand why reflex suppressors aren't more popular.

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Thanks for contributing to the conversation and sharing your perspective 🍻

[@colkilgore9973]

Rearden/plan B? Pretty darn compact.

[@Apalm12]

I can tell You I have a lot of guns and suppressors and experience I use a dead air sierra 5 on a 8” ar and it is hearing safe the best compact setup and it’s hearing safe on a short gun but not on a 16”

[@Ertactical]

thats a sick and small set up!

[@urgentcarestories]

When you gonna test an AB A-10 556?

[@Ertactical]

we have reached out a few times with no response, please feel free to email them too requesting testing on our channel, team sport

[@rootjr.3658]

Why don't you see more of these K-cans pushing to even larger diameters (like 2"+) to get more volume out of them? I don't see many people trying to run cans under handguards on to many ARs anymore.

[@Ertactical]

good Q, like the fat cat but make the whole thing fat.. good idea

[@controlledchaos8851]

You are a hella good reviewer and very thorough. But when are we getting to the 762’s my guy ??? I really wanna get a can but I need a review of the Velos 762 , vent 1 , and the R&D 762GPS

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Funny and ironic you mention 762…stay tuned, something special is coming very soon.

[@Ertactical]

we have the rifle from Sig being set up now and will will dive into that soon =) thank you for your support! it really means a ton to us!

[@exodusz19]

Just because you brought it up, let me run this question by you. Do you see 6 ARC staying around? I’m very interested in a precision AR build and it certainly meets my performance expectations. I am just hesitant because of ammo availability.

[@msquared9605]

@@exodusz19 77 grain 5.56 will be plenty precise enough for you

[@exodusz19]

@@msquared9605 oh believe me, both will be more precise than I will ever be. I’m drawn to the performance of the 6 over 5.56

[@msquared9605]

@@exodusz19 I didn’t mean that as derogatory as it sounded lol I was just saying it will be plenty precise before even thinking about ammo availability, and then especially parts availability. I hear you on the performance too, it catches my eye as well. But I wouldn’t ever be doing any shooting to take advantage of it’s advantages if ya know what I mean

[@exodusz19]

@@msquared9605 no worries! I appreciate the advice!

[@HunterMikeWI]

Hopefully 6ARC has the trajectory of growth like the 6.5CM…didn’t really catch on for many years. The best thing is Starline is not making brass since it’s been unobtainium for Hornady.

[@lancealkire8681]

I have a Maxim Defense 5.5” barreled in 556. I’d like to suppress it, but wondering if it would do anything due to the super short barrel. Any Suggestions or thoughts on what to do if anything?

[@msquared9605]

@@lancealkire8681 I believe Maxim makes their own chode of a suppressor for that gun. Check out Micah Mayfield’s video on that combo

[@lancealkire8681]

I did see that Maxim offers a suppressor, but they are very expensive and I don’t like the fact that they say they won’t warranty the gun unless you use their suppressor. I’m thinking about the new B&T 556 suppressor.

[@msquared9605]

@@lancealkire8681 I’m confused, you don’t like the fact they won’t warranty the gun without their suppressor, so you’re gonna NOT get their suppressor?

[@Ertactical]

ouch, that small may cause problems

[@youeladamas7840]

Is the barrel length issues only cause of powder after burn in the suppressor?

[@Ertactical]

Yes, too short is bigger blast to contain

[@andreasfieser2821]

This will likely be addressed in the comparison video, but what’s the suppressor to the right of the fat cat in the thumbnail?

[@Ertactical]

KGM 556 A1

[@darud3sandst0rm]

Wish AAC still made the m4-2000 8

[@Ertactical]

I sold mine, it had issues

[@gnomesukno]

I'm assuming you shot this before you got the Tion Dragoon Mini? Will that one be part of the showdown?

[@Ertactical]

that can is closer to a full size IMO so we did not include it in this test.

[@bryanbowlv]

❤

[@Ertactical]

🔥🔥

[@Weediddy]

ready for VELOS v HUX ...lfg

[@JNOSNOW]

Its always been unfair cause of course a full size velos is going to sound quieter than a flow k

[@msquared9605]

@@JNOSNOW well each model comes in a K size as well as full size, soooo

[@JNOSNOW]

@@msquared9605 they do now.

[@Ertactical]

the Flow k and velos 556k go head to head on this one.

[@d3adlyz3bra]

Flow556k is really the only good K can

[@Ertactical]

I don't think i feel the same

[@scottweisenfluh1232]

No DeadAir?

[@Ertactical]

I don't have a S5 can. I have 4 cans on order with them since Feb!!

[@coreymoyers]

It does not make sense to me how a .223 silencer could work on a .243 unless it is a 6mm can sold as a 5.56.

[@Ertactical]

There are some 556 cans that can do 6mm

[@jordanbagwell32]

How come no Q cans ??????

[@Ertactical]

we have reached out and no response, please email them and ask for their cans to be tested here, team sport

[@ericsrussell]

🤫

[@Ertactical]

[@mytmousemalibu]

Loohing forward to seeing how the Velos K stacks up against the rest! Should have one soon. For the money, thinking about adding a Polo K to the roster.

[@SilencerSyndicate]

Stay tuned, video coming very soon

[@Ertactical]

I do like that one!

[@kevinpavlich4136]

Any GSL Gemtech?

[@Texpete88]

Gemtech customer service is horrendous after being bought by Smith & Wesson

[@Ertactical]

we have reached out and no response, please email them and ask for their cans to be tested here, team sport

[@clarencemiller3]

Comment

[@Ertactical]

🔥🤣

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

No Speed K T.T

[@Ertactical]

we have reached out and no response, please email them and ask for their cans to be tested here, team sport

[@drufause]

No Lahar K

[@Ertactical]

No have

[@EmpTy-kf2rq]

Nah, full size can on a shortie and a K on a longer barrel

[@Ertactical]

many will agree with you on that

[@EmpTy-kf2rq]

@@Ertactical I do also agree with your preference

[@Brimwald]

Yep, same here

[@scottzagger]

My favorite SBR has a small, loud can on it but it’s got my night fighting equipment on it so when I’m shooting it I have a helmet and headset. If I reach for a gun in the dark it’s got something quieter on it because I likely won’t be wearing earpro. My 16” guns have full size cans because the only reason for a gun that big is to shoot from a bipod, tripod or pack.

[@stormtropper88]

I wish more companies would make girthier cans . For that volume

[@Ertactical]

Yeah it would be nice

[@FronkG]

Huxwrx

[@Ertactical]

too loud