Thread: Blown suppressor baffle - Launched 20m downrange

Originally Posted by BRADS

I think he's giving dpt more than a fair go. There was no follow-up, not really surprising for Nz companies in my experience.
It's certainly not the first suppressor to explode, and they're all prone to it.
If you shoot enough guns, it will happen.You need to decide if you want a suppressor that requires regular maintenance or one that doesn't.

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Thanks BRADS, i appreciate that!

My only phone call with DPT was with Rick- Rick mentioned returning the suppressor for removal of the baffle and checking it out. I responded that i had machined out the bushing already and preferred not to send it back if i didn't have to as i use the rifle(.223) regularly. Rick said he wasn't very good at explaining the reasons about getting it checked as he was "just the computer guy and that he would get the Boss (i assume Darren?) to call me to discuss it further." I thought that was great and thanked him. I mentioned i would be happy to purchase a replacement baffle (preferrably SS to avoid a future problem) at a discounted price so i wouldn't have to send it.

I didnt receive that phone call. Only an email stating it must be corrosion due to age, not covered by warranty and they would sell me a replacement baffle at full RRP + Postage.

While waiting for the call i actually was thinking i should send it back. But i never got the chance, only the re-buff email, which didnt mention sending it back. No other communication, just the post in here by DPT that wasn't even directed at me, AND i tried to re-engage with my reply.

What else am i supposed to do? other than bend over and take it!

I like my other DPT suppressor and had no issue with DPT until their poor aftersales service.