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by sigstoat 3007 days ago
> Subsonic ammunition is easy to press and real suppressors use closed rubber wipes which are only good for a couple shots.

"real"? i don't think any of those are even available for purchase. take a look at thunderbeast arms or silencerco for what "real" suppressors look like.

they're astonishingly effective, and last for forever. (which is important when it takes 12 months to get one.)

> When would I need a suppressor? If I'm not shooting on a range where everyone SHOULD have headgear

ugh, have you ever even stood next to someone setting off a hunting rifle?

suppressors are additive with ear protection (super useful for anyone with hearing damage), and also eliminate the whole-body experience of the blast.