First supressor... 9mm

https://www.silencershop.com/rugged-suppressors-obsidian-45.html

Or

https://www.silencershop.com/silencerco-octane-45-hd.html

Go with a .45 can because options. .45 cans work just as well on 9mm as dedicated 9mm cans, sometimes better due to increased internal volume.

Another vote for a .45 sized can. Very versatile.

MachIVshooter said:

https://www.silencershop.com/rugged-suppressors-obsidian-45.html

Or

https://www.silencershop.com/silencerco-octane-45-hd.html

Go with a .45 can because options. .45 cans work just as well on 9mm as dedicated 9mm cans, sometimes better due to increased internal volume.

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9mm end-caps are available for both of these ... almost makes it silly to limit yourself exclusively to 9mm can. I personally couldn't tell much of a difference between the 9 & .45 cal end-caps on my Octane.

Another_Kelley said:

I personally couldn't tell much of a difference between the 9 & .45 cal end-caps on my Octane.

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I can't either. They sell them because people want them and will pay, but I think it's a waste of money.

As with the rest of the posters, I went to a 45 can to cover both 9mm & 45 acp.
I too went with the Obsidian 45 linked above.

If it matters, the Octane 45 can be used on .44 mag rifles as well, Rugged didn't get back to be with a definite answer when I asked. Probably wouldn't matter to most people, but a suppressed 77/44 thumper keeps popping into my head.

Double Tap, the site is so laggy, what's up?

I am going to make the decision to purchase the Obsidian 45 soon to be used on Hk VP9. Is the sound reduction enough to make the expense worthwhile?

MachIVshooter said:

https://www.silencershop.com/rugged-suppressors-obsidian-45.html

Or

https://www.silencershop.com/silencerco-octane-45-hd.html

Go with a .45 can because options. .45 cans work just as well on 9mm as dedicated 9mm cans, sometimes better due to increased internal volume.

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+1 for the Rugged Obsidian.
It will handle .357 & .44 Mag. with barrel lengths 16" and longer.
I e-mailed about that question and a couple others, the owner of Rugged took the time to call me at home to answer my questions instead of e-mailing me.

It was a surprise.................that doesn't happen often in this world.

Bentonville said:

I am going to make the decision to purchase the Obsidian 45 soon to be used on Hk VP9. Is the sound reduction enough to make the expense worthwhile?

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Depends on how much you like your hearing

Yes, suppressors are worth the cost and wait. We wouldn't do it if they weren't.

Of the production pistol cans, the Osprey is still my favorite, but it's not as tough as the Octane or Obsidian, and the fact that the Obsidian can be configured short or long gives it the nod over the Octane in my book.

My personal opinion, I've been disappointed with suppressed 9mm pistols. They were still too loud for me to comfortably shoot without ears on, and they were messy messy. The last one I shot was an octane k on a cz75 that was very oily, and it blew crap back into my face the whole magazine.

Now don't get me wrong, I love suppressors and have a 9mm can on order, but it is for my carbines. In a pistol, 22lr is where it is at.

MachIVshooter said:

Depends on how much you like your hearing
Yes, suppressors are worth the cost and wait. We wouldn't do it if they weren't.

Of the production pistol cans, the Osprey is still my favorite, but it's not as tough as the Octane or Obsidian, and the fact that the Obsidian can be configured short or long gives it the nod over the Octane in my book.

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I guess what I was asking is if a suppressor is quiet enough to protect hearing, therefore “worth it”. I need more protection than even plugs and muffs now. Whatever the final answer is, I have ordered it. Doing the trust thing today. Jay and Mike at Silencer Shop are really accommodating. They have made the process very convenient.

Bentonville said:

I guess what I was asking is if a suppressor is quiet enough to protect hearing, therefore “worth it”. I need more protection than even plugs and muffs now. Whatever the final answer is, I have ordered it. Doing the trust thing today. Jay and Mike at Silencer Shop are really accommodating. They have made the process very convenient.

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Well, decent cans like the Obsidian are gonna be in the 30-35 dB reduction range. Good ear pro is another 25-35. So in conjunction, you're looking at bringing subsonic 9mm loads down by ~60-70 dB, which will put them at around 90-100 dB at your ears if you were 3 feet to the side of the muzzle, which is about the intensity of a hand drill. Behind the gun, you'll get even less.

greyling22 said:

My personal opinion, I've been disappointed with suppressed 9mm pistols. They were still too loud for me to comfortably shoot without ears on, and they were messy messy. The last one I shot was an octane k on a cz75 that was very oily, and it blew crap back into my face the whole magazine.

Now don't get me wrong, I love suppressors and have a 9mm can on order, but it is for my carbines. In a pistol, 22lr is where it is at.

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If you weren't running subs, you're still gonna get your ears snapped a little. Subsonic 9mm through a good can will be 125-130 dB, which is quite comfortable for most people. The "K" cans, however, tend to be more like 135-138 dB, which is getting pretty borderline. They take the edge off, but hearing safe is questionable. The Omega 9K is "hearing safe" by dB levels, but I find it unpleasant with naked ears. Tone matters, too, and some cans produce sharper pitch than others, making the same dB level more obnoxious to most people.

Great input. I really appreciate the education . I am looking forward to shooting suppressed. Until it arrives , it’s still 33 NRR plugs and 34 NRR Cleararmor or Decibel Defense. Thanks again for the help.

greyling22 said:

My personal opinion, I've been disappointed with suppressed 9mm pistols. They were still too loud for me to comfortably shoot without ears on, and they were messy messy. The last one I shot was an octane k on a cz75 that was very oily, and it blew crap back into my face the whole magazine.

Now don't get me wrong, I love suppressors and have a 9mm can on order, but it is for my carbines. In a pistol, 22lr is where it is at.

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Was that with subsonic 9 mm or standard?

I have no problem with subsonic 9 mm. It’s quiet enough for me.