Suppressor on an XD?

[ForTehNguyen]

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[harpyau]

Just wanted to let those looking into getting a threaded barrel for your XD Service model that the barrel has to be cut longer then "most" threaded barrels. This is due to the captive recoil spring and the front "nut" of the recoil assembly. When you shoot the slide comes back and the barrel comes out of battery and if it was cut "normal" then the suppressor would hit the front of the recoil assembly ending in a major malfunction (or just banging up your $500+ can). My barrel was made by Barsto and I sent it back (after waiting 3 months for production) for more "customization". I had them reduce the barrel length to as short as possible without the recoil spring hitting the back of the suppressor. They were awesome to work with and since they gave me the wrong specs (barrel length) at first, they applied the black passivate finish for wholesale cost! Great company and would highly recommend their products. Also that is a Sig thread protector which I think is better then the Barsto one because it protects the crown and has a o-ring to help keep it from unscrewing (Thanks to Micheal from usmachinegun.com)

[xcpd69]

Originally Posted by flashdragoon

just curious, why oh why would you want a suppresor(sp)? I am just asking because as I was running the uses of a silenced weapon through my head only assassination and covert ops came to mind as professions where a supressor would be useful in the least.

I can give you one excellent reason to own a supressor.

IF you own a LEGAL full auto and wish to shoot it outdoors, in a LEGAL location, there is one problem that usually crops up:

The sound of full auto fire carries a long way and draws attention. Someone calls the local law, they respond, not knowing if they have a terrorist training, a gangbanger hit or any number of things. The possibility of a legal weapon is down the list a ways, properly, due to caution.

This can make for a bit of tension upon their arrivial at the scene, until the situation is understood that all is legal and they leave, or hang around to watch (maybe shoot if offered).

With a suppressor, the sound doesn't carry as far, doesn't disturb the local hoplophobes, so the local law doesn't get called and no one gets nervous.

Oh, there is ONE more reason.......




















Because I CAN!

[Loves2Shoot]

My wife much prefers shooting quite guns, less noise, less recoil = more fun.

[selectedmarksman]

If you set a new shooter up with a suppressed .45acp and don't tell them it's supposed to be a 'difficult' caliber to shoot, you will be amazed at their performance. Suppressors make shooting more comfortable and are great for beginners.

[Charlesdht]

Originally Posted by TRIGRHAPPY

I know, tax stamp, applicable laws, cleo/trust approval.....i know about all that already (been building a 300 whisper AR )

Now, since i will have a completely silenced AR, I want to suppress my XD .45. My question is simple.....

Does anyone make a suppressor for an XD.........does anyone make threaded barrels or adapter/boosters for suppressors for XDs?

If nobody here has a better (read: cheaper) idea, i'm going to see if DeGroat tactical can custom fab one for me, as I've only heard good things about them.

A 45 really is the perfect round for suppression, since even the +P rounds are still subsonic.....and my all black XD goes nicely with my EBR.

Yes and no. Do not go to EFK because it has to be a match grade barrel to cycle correctly. Barsto makes them twice a year or so and apparently they are the only way to go if you are seriously going to do this. The Barrel will have to be fitted to your gun by a smith. After all that is said and done, putting a supressor on an XD is just like putting one on a 1911. They are NOT made for it. Therefore, you still may have cycling issues because the gun is not made to work with a supressor. I know people who have aparently done one before without problems. Namely Coal Creek Armory - 865.966.4545 - Military, Law Enforcement, Civilian, once again i don't work for them but they are my favorite gun shop. Your best bet is to go with...sigh...an H&K tactical and a gemtech blackside supressor. The H&K was made specifically to have a silencer on it, problems will be non-existant. Basically do you want to spend 350 for the barrel and threading, +695 for supressor, +200 for the tax stamp and take a chance of it all being for nothing. Or spend $1999 on a H&K with a Blackside and be sure you won't have issues.

[Charlesdht]

Originally Posted by TRIGRHAPPY

I know, tax stamp, applicable laws, cleo/trust approval.....i know about all that already (been building a 300 whisper AR )

Now, since i will have a completely silenced AR, I want to suppress my XD .45. My question is simple.....

Does anyone make a suppressor for an XD.........does anyone make threaded barrels or adapter/boosters for suppressors for XDs?

If nobody here has a better (read: cheaper) idea, i'm going to see if DeGroat tactical can custom fab one for me, as I've only heard good things about them.

A 45 really is the perfect round for suppression, since even the +P rounds are still subsonic.....and my all black XD goes nicely with my EBR.

Yes and no. Do not go to EFK because it has to be a match grade barrel to cycle correctly. Barsto makes them twice a year or so and apparently they are the only way to go if you are seriously going to do this. The Barrel will have to be fitted to your gun by a smith. After all that is said and done, putting a supressor on an XD is just like putting one on a 1911. They are NOT made for it. Therefore, you still may have cycling issues because the gun is not made to work with a supressor. I know people who have aparently done one before without problems. Namely Coal Creek Armory - 865.966.4545 - Military, Law Enforcement, Civilian, once again i don't work for them but they are my favorite gun shop. Your best bet is to go with...sigh...an H&K tactical and a gemtech blackside supressor. The H&K was made specifically to have a silencer on it, problems will be non-existant. Basically do you want to spend 350 for the barrel and threading, +695 for supressor, +200 for the tax stamp and take a chance of it all being for nothing. Or spend $1999 on a H&K with a Blackside and be sure you won't have issues.

[Charlesdht]

PS with an xd Your sights wont be able to see over the can

[harpyau]

Yeah...guess no one has ever thought of getting suppressor sights...made by ameriglo I believe. Suppressing a XD is just like suppressing a sig p220 (just have to make sure you get a suppressor that provides a Nielsen device (ie AAC Evo .45) I called AAC personally (great company) and they said they have put plenty of suppressors on XD's with no problem.

[harpyau]

Plus, how many HKs do you see with a suppressor???? A Ton! Nothing Unique about them...How many XD's do you see??? Few! Here's to being Unique