The Sparrow is a bit dated but it still tests well: http://blog.silencershop.com/22-suppressor-test-results/
The ability to suppress 5.7x28mm is another strong point of the Sparrow.
Mike
greyling22: * * * I have tried the surefire Ryder and was very unimpressed. I'd avoid all cans with aluminum in them so you can dip them clean.
my dealer shot the spectre, the sparrow and the ryder back to back to back out of a pistol host at his indoor bullet trap with standard velocity ammo. 3 rounds each. spectre and sparrow were demo cans, the ryder was new in box (he had just gotten them in). The spectre was quiet on every shot. The sparrow had first round pop that was uncomfortable to me, but hearing safe, and the next 2 sounded like the spectre. All 3 shots on the ryder sounded like the first round pop on the sparrow. neither the dealer nor myself were impressed.My local Class 3/SOT has a couple of SF Ryder aluminum rimfire cans priced at $200. What was so unimpressive about the Ryder?
This video is a first-round pop test. For me the average of 5-10 rounds is the most important criteria.my dealer shot the spectre, the sparrow and the ryder back to back to back out of a pistol host at his indoor bullet trap with standard velocity ammo. 3 rounds each. spectre and sparrow were demo cans, the ryder was new in box (he had just gotten them in). The spectre was quiet on every shot. The sparrow had first round pop that was uncomfortable to me, but hearing safe, and the next 2 sounded like the spectre. All 3 shots on the ryder sounded like the first round pop on the sparrow. neither the dealer nor myself were impressed.
That said, that is not an extensive test, but me first impressions were not good.
and as far as picking a can, this was pretty much the definitive video for me (I bought a deadair, and the video is produced by deadair, so take it with a grain of salt)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiWBaizCf3Y
compares the mask, spectre, liberty regulator, sparrow, ryder, sig sdr-22 and the gemtech g-core on both rifles and pistols.
Is it too late to cancel? Do a little reading about Huntertown. They don't have a good reputation, and since a can is essentially a lifetime purchase you might want to consider buying a decent one to start with.I ended up getting a Huntertown Kestrel. I went anticipating getting the Ruger, but at $225 less, I figure what the hell...plus it's a locally made can.
Now....the wait...
That I did not do..Did you listen to it side-by-side with other cans?