Originally Posted by
gimp
That R&R test is old but pretty good, should be updated although it doesn't appear that there's been any real innovation in the suppressor market in NZ since then anyway
When you compare, for example, the DPT 4 baffle (overbarrel) with the Maniatis alloy, the DPT is better in every metric except 2mm longer muzzle forward which is really more or less identical.
Why would you pay $50 more for a heavier, louder, longer suppressor that is functionally the same length muzzle forward?
Pull 1 baffle out of the DPT and it's probably still quieter, it's cheaper, shorter and lighter.