Originally Posted by jerrywoodswalker
Paul,

I shot the Optimus Micro, alongside my Dead Air Mask and TI Quest.

I used my Ruger Mk 4, with a Tactical Solutions barrel.

Optimus Micro; 9.55 oz 1.22"D X 5.375"L

Dead Air Mask; 8.35 oz 1.07"D X 5.125"L

TI Quest; 7.4 oz 1.0"D X 5.0"L


I ran two magazines of CCI Mini Mag's through the Optimus & the Mask (without hearing protection).

I could not tell any difference between the Dead Air Mask and the Optimus Micro in suppression. Both are quiet enough to be hearing safe.

The TI Quest was loud enough that I quit after three rounds, and shot the rest through the Optimus Micro.

There's less difference in the weight of the Mask and the Optimus than I thought==> only 1.2 ounces.

Jerry

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From the Optimus Micro manual;
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Help me understand this Jerry. All of my rimfires and my 223 have 20 inch barrels. Is the Optimus Micro not rated for a barrel longer than 14.5"?

My hope was that I could find a suppressor that I could move freely back and forth. One that can be disassembled for cleaning rimfire crud. The suppressor will not see a whole lot of use on any platform. I am most interested in silence at subsonic 22LR velocities.

Last edited by PaulBarnard; 11/15/22.