User Panel
Posted: 4/29/2024 3:36:33 PM EDT
My suppressors keep multiplying in my safe. I need some mirage covers for them. I have one unknown mfg currently. I typically shoot a string with it on and pull it off to let thing cool. In the meantime I shoot another rig.
What do you all like! Cheers! |
|
|
[#1]
i have burn proof ones.
they do not tolerate a lot of heat. for $200 bones, id like them to do more. they are not anything special. IMO, they should be priced around the 125-150 ish mark. if anyone here works at BPG: please make a cover that actually tolerates heat. check out liberty defense. theyre pretty much the premium can cover. |
|
|
[#2]
I have a BPG and love it. Looks cool, goes in nicely, however, I only use it for precision rifles to fight mirage. I wouldn’t use it for any sort of sustained fire or run and gun type shooting.
|
|
|
[#3]
@libertysdefense Cover smoking after break in (normal!). No sweat!Code FA11 for 11% off. #guns Liberty’s Defense is the Rolls Royce of hard-use suppressor covers. I’ve got one that I’m reviewing right now and I love it. It won’t walk off, no matter how hard you try, and it laughs at your attempts to melt it. If you use code FA11, you’ll get 11% off (full disclosure: I will get a percentage kickback if you use my code). |
|
|
[#4]
Originally Posted By SpeyRod: I typically shoot a string with it on and pull it off to let thing cool. In the meantime I shoot another rig. View Quote Originally Posted By JohnnyUtah427: I have a BPG and love it. Looks cool, goes in nicely, however, I only use it for precision rifles to fight mirage. I wouldn't use it for any sort of sustained fire or run and gun type shooting. View Quote I don't think having a layer of insulation keeping the heat inside the can is very good for it. You want to let the can cool off. With a bolt action precision rig, the rate of fire is slow enough it probably doesn't matter as much. |
|
|
[#5]
Rifles Only HAD or MAD depending on use case.
|
|
“Necessary? Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? No, but I do it anyway because it’s sterile and I like the taste.” -Patches O’Houlihan
"I don't eff with poorsies." -Mona-Lisa Saperstein |
[#6]
Originally Posted By dmk0210: This. I don't think having a layer of insulation keeping the heat inside the can is very good for it. You want to let the can cool off. With a bolt action precision rig, the rate of fire is slow enough it probably doesn't matter as much. View Quote I am using them on precision rifles both bolt and semi. A string of fire with both is usually @ 10-20 rounds before mirage is making life difficult. I rotate guns or take a break and let them cool. With the one cover I have I pull it off to let things cool faster. The only guns I run hot are my sbr’s in cqb stages of 3gun. I’m not doing much of that right now so not really worried about those guns. |
|
|
[#7]
Originally Posted By bluedog82: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tl9zIc2JrE Liberty’s Defense is the Rolls Royce of hard-use suppressor covers. I’ve got one that I’m reviewing right now and I love it. It won’t walk off, no matter how hard you try, and it laughs at your attempts to melt it. If you use code FA11, you’ll get 11% off (full disclosure: I will get a percentage kickback if you use my code). View Quote Nice covers. Need to work one into my budget. Nice that they have one specifically for my Socom SPS. |
|
|
[#8]
Its a sock for a suppressor. I use the $20 mechanix from Amazon. I dont really feel the need to drop 150 or 200 for a sock, but thats just me.
|
|
|
[#9]
Originally Posted By 2JokersWild: Its a sock for a suppressor. I use the $20 mechanix from Amazon. I dont really feel the need to drop 150 or 200 for a sock, but thats just me. View Quote I would respectfully disagree. If all you need is mirage mitigation, or light duty, I think that the cheaper stuff does just fine. If you’re running a gun hard, and need both mirage mitigation as well as protection from the heat (for stuff like pistol transitions, etc), then a quality cover that won’t melt or move can be pretty important. Just my .02. |
|
|
[#10]
Originally Posted By bluedog82: I would respectfully disagree. If all you need is mirage mitigation, or light duty, I think that the cheaper stuff does just fine. If you're running a gun hard, and need both mirage mitigation as well as protection from the heat (for stuff like pistol transitions, etc), then a quality cover that won't melt or move can be pretty important. Just my .02. View Quote |
|
|
[#11]
Originally Posted By 2JokersWild: This is true. Which is why I went Big Money and spent 15 bucks on a Mechanix cover rather than using an actual sock. If the size works for your suppressor its a good deal. View Quote How do you deal with the cord/drawstring. I just got one of those covers and it seems like it gets in the way. Their transport bag is pretty cool too. |
|
|
[#12]
Libertys Defense. I have them on all of mine and I also use their hand guard wrap on 2 rifles. Hands down the best…and the owner is super cool too
|
|
|
[#13]
I feel pretty good about my 2 Cole-Tacsuppressor covers. They don’t walk off and control the heat well.
|
|
Diplomate, wikigoogle upstairs medical kindergarten
|
[#14]
I have 2 of the BPG. I purchased the second one after going about 1k rounds with the first.
I've put over 1k rounds through the second over the last couple weeks. After doing 5 consecutive Bill Drills and then some, it was billowing smoke. A rep from BPG has said that they will smoke when new as chemicals inherent to the cover material burns off. I don't usually fire at that rate, but any smoking has decreased a lot. Are people interpreting the smoking and smell of the chemicals burning off as "damage" or "melting?" I have no damage, so I wonder what people are doing to these to destroy them. The elastic string at the end will probably lose it's elasticity, but that doesn't keep it from working. I also disagree that they are for mirage only. I really like not having a 3rd-degree-burn risk waving around. I understand the concern about insulating the heat inside, but an old post from Jack Leuba about KAC's testing of covers and my own experience have mitigated much of my worry. I can't confidently recommend them for full-auto mag dumps and the like but that's not what I do. The Liberty's Defense is probably more durable, but I can't really speak for other covers. |
|
|
[Last Edit: Mesooohoppy]
[#15]
Originally Posted By dmk0210: This. I don't think having a layer of insulation keeping the heat inside the can is very good for it. You want to let the can cool off. With a bolt action precision rig, the rate of fire is slow enough it probably doesn't matter as much. View Quote if youre doing rifle to pistol transition drills with shorter barrels, youll want a can cover. this is why i buy cans that i can beat on. yes they keep heat in, but id much rather it do that than burn the shit out of my leg. |
|
|
Ownership doesn't equal knowledge or ability
NV, USA
|
[#16]
|
Emotional attachment doesn't trump generational advancements.
|
[#17]
I use Cole-Tac for all of mine
|
|
|
[#18]
|
|
|
[#19]
Good stuff, thanks everyone!
|
|
|
[#20]
Rifle only HAD > thread
|
|
|
[#21]
i’ve got liberty defense for nomad30 and a cole tac. LD definitely handles the mag dumps (FA) best but i realize they’re not cheap, either.
|
|
|
[#22]
Originally Posted By MikeSearson: How do you deal with the cord/drawstring. I just got one of those covers and it seems like it gets in the way. Their transport bag is pretty cool too. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By MikeSearson: Originally Posted By 2JokersWild: This is true. Which is why I went Big Money and spent 15 bucks on a Mechanix cover rather than using an actual sock. If the size works for your suppressor its a good deal. How do you deal with the cord/drawstring. I just got one of those covers and it seems like it gets in the way. Their transport bag is pretty cool too. |
|
|
[#23]
Armageddon gear
|
|
|
[#24]
Originally Posted By 2JokersWild: You can take the knot at the end of the drawstring and tuck it in under the split where the drawstring comes out of the cover. Its not terribly elegant but it helps keep from having a long dangly there. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 2JokersWild: Originally Posted By MikeSearson: Originally Posted By 2JokersWild: This is true. Which is why I went Big Money and spent 15 bucks on a Mechanix cover rather than using an actual sock. If the size works for your suppressor its a good deal. How do you deal with the cord/drawstring. I just got one of those covers and it seems like it gets in the way. Their transport bag is pretty cool too. |
|
|
[#25]
The Rolls Royce of Suppressor Covers: Liberty's Defense Straight Jacket (As seen in Extraction 2!) For any interested, my full review of the Liberty’s Defense Straight Jacket. |
|
|
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.