Should I get a new silencer?

[C. Robasse]

Here's a question I wanted to get out of my head and get some new perspectives on.

I have an AAC SDN-6 that I use on 5.56, 300blk, .308 (all AR style rifles) and a .308 bolt gun. It doesn't always like to mount up tight and lock on the last tooth. It's not much of a problem although it did have an end cap strike (as many cans do). My friend is offering to buy it, which would give me the funds to upgrade to a can that will handle magnums.

Bottom line: Do I sell the SDN-6 and get something like the SilencerCo Omega?
Pros: I get a better quick detach can that isn't as likely to have mounting issues or wear-prone parts. It'll cost me around $500
Cons: More wait time, I'll only have one silencer.

I can also keep the SDN-6 and get a direct thread mount can that can handle magnums. Pros: I have two silencers for me and my buddies, it's lighter and more of a precision suppressor.
Cons: It'll cost $700+ even for a GemTech Tracker

What do ya'll think? Did I miss anything?

 

[C. Robasse]

Another thought: I could keep the SND-6 and run it on a 7mm rem mag. The 6 is good on a 12" .308 barrel. I don't think the pressure at the muzzle of a 24" 7mm rem mag would be higher than a 12" .308 given SAAMI specs show a lower max pressure for 7mm rem mag.

 

[jmorris]

Transfer costs?

 

[acdodd]

I'm also wanting a silencer but have decided to wait.
I'm hoping congress will finally pass the hearing protection act.

 

[dogtown tom]

...... My friend is offering to buy it....

Does he know about the $200 tax stamp?

 

[greyling22]

I'm holding off until I see what happens politiclly. will safe hearing act pass? Will 41p executive ordersñ be repealed? Will the wait times drop below a year?