I have 3 Gemtech cans and one AAC. I have compared many cans from different manufacturers side by side and feel AAC makes a product superior to Gemtech in every way.
Gemetch is rapidly going the way of AWC: Great work and craftsmanship (but not better than AAC, SWR, Ops Inc, Surefire), decent customer service, but they are loosing in the areas of creativity, durability and innovation.
Sure AAC might be dicks occasionally, but they’ve contributed a lot to their industry and they are probably the best out there. I would rather buy form a company who’s a little cocky about their products. I want to buy form someone who is proud of what they’ve made. When AAC has a problem with another manufacturer they don’t go complaining to the ATF and screw us ALL over like Gemtech just recently did. They take it to lightly moderated public forums where all sides are free to respond.
And if you are looking for a 9mm can absolutely avoid the Trinity unless you like shooting silenced weapons with earplugs. I compared the AAC Evolution 9, SWR Trident, and Gemtech Trinity all side by side with multiple observers and the Trinity was by far the loudest. Evo 9 and Trident were almost even with the win going to the Evo 9. SWR supposedly has an improved Trident out now which is quieter and probably beats the Evo 9; but it is a noticeable larger can.
I would also check out James DeGroat. He’s probably going to be a big player in the years to come as far as suppressors are concerned.
Dan