{"id":3921,"date":"2024-04-20T21:48:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T21:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firearmman.com\/?p=3921"},"modified":"2024-04-20T21:48:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T21:48:06","slug":"silencer-saturday-325-small-simplicity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firearmman.com\/?p=3921","title":{"rendered":"SILENCER SATURDAY #325: Small Simplicity"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB\u2019s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the brand new YHM 338 Bad Larry Suppressor<\/a>. I would like to thank Erik for running point on last weeks edition with a look at the very obtainable suppressors from The Nordic region. This week we get back on the range with a simple and compact direct thread rifle suppressor \u2013 the SIG Sauer SLX556C. When it comes to longer barrels and supersonic rifle rounds, compact silencers are a blessing. Let\u2019s take a look at this small but mighty can from SIG.<\/p>\n

More SIG Sauer SLX and SLH Suppressors @ TFB:<\/h4>\n

Firearms\/Gear used in today\u2019s review:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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SILENCER SATURDAY #325: Small Simplicity \u2013 SIG Sauer SLX556C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

IMPORTANT: I believe regulations on firearms like short barrel rifles (SBRs) and silencers should be eliminated, and hopefully one day that will happen. However, current laws restrict barrel lengths and the making, ownership, and transfer of these firearms. Before modifying any firearm, please take the time to understand your local, state, and federal firearms laws. Adding a stock to a pistol constitutes making an SBR and requires an approved ATF application and tax stamp (for non-licensees).<\/em><\/p>\n

SILENCER SATURDAY #325: Small Simplicity \u2013 SIG Sauer SLX556C<\/h2>\n
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SILENCER SATURDAY #325: Small Simplicity \u2013 SIG Sauer SLX556C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We are back in the saddle with some reviews after a few weeks of editorials \u2013 new product releases have been in relatively short supply for the past few months. I have a short list of new models queued up, but if you have any suggestions, please drop me an email or a post a comment below. Again, I\u2019d like to thank Erik for handling the series last week; it\u2019s really nice to be back in the U.S. after literally having to circle the globe to get home.<\/p>\n

Fresh off the truck from my favorite FedEx delivery driver less than 24 hours ago is the SIG Sauer SLX556C compact direct thread rifle suppressor. SIG was nice enough to let me borrow this pocket-sized 5.56mm silencer for an upcoming review of the new MCX-Regulator. I have to say, they know me so well that I didn\u2019t even have to ask for a compact 5.56 suppressor for the MCX-R review. I do have a deep appreciation for the MCX platform, and my love of suppressors makes for a perfect pairing.<\/p>\n

For those of you who are turning up your nose at this sporterized version of a fighting carbine, I would ask you to withhold your final judgements until I can get more trigger time on the MCX-Regulator. It is a unique adaptation of a capable platform and my initial impressions are all positive. I will also admit that I have not had the chance to finish James Reeves\u2019 video on this rifle, mostly because I don\u2019t like watching other reviews before completing my own, but also my eyes start to glaze over when his 5\u201d inseam shorts take the stage.<\/p>\n

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SILENCER SATURDAY #325: Small Simplicity \u2013 SIG Sauer SLX556C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

At the risk of alienating both SIG Sauer and FN America, the SLX556C make an appearance on the FN SCAR 15P in today\u2019s review. I recently picked up the SCAR-SC stock from Arms Unlimited<\/a> and have been waiting for an excuse to debut it here on Silencer Saturday. Admittedly, my love for the MCX is solidly entrenched in 300BLK. Also, FN does not currently offer a 5.56 suppressor. So I\u2019m hoping that both manufacturers will let my transgressions slide in the name of both science and enjoyment.<\/p>\n

One of the reasons that the FN SCAR 15P, now an FN SCAR-SC short barrel rifle, is important for today\u2019s review is because of the 7.5\u201d barrel length. The reason barrel length restrictions exist for some models of suppressors is because of the dramatic rise in muzzle pressure as barrel lengths decrease. For instance, the muzzle pressure of a 5.56 round in a 7.5\u201d barrel is nearly twice the muzzle pressure of a 5.56 round in a 12\u201d barrel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That pressure, heat, and unburnt powder can exceed the max safety limits in some suppressors. In others that do not have defined barrel length restrictions, that heat and pressure will increase baffle erosion rates. Needless to say, it is important to read all of the user documentation and understand the limits of your suppressors. When in doubt, contact customer service before risking damage to your suppressor or serious injuries to yourself or bystanders.<\/p>\n

While I am generally opposed to 5.56 chambered guns with barrel lengths less than 11.5\u201d for reasons I articulated in the FN SCAR 15-P review, I understand that there are users who have a need\/requirement for more compact platforms like the MK18 and the SCAR-SC. And because of the amount of unburnt powder exiting the muzzle, these guns will always be loud. Really loud. Even with the best suppressors on the market. Somewhat counterintuitively, my suggestion is to run a compact suppressor on ultra-short barrels because, if the muzzle blast is always going to be loud, you might as well preserve the short overall length of the whole platform. If you are going to add inches anywhere, I would suggest that the barrel is the best place for that to happen.<\/p>\n

Manufactured with Inconel and using additive manufacturing processes, the SIG Sauer SLX suppressors are practically bomb-proof. With no listed barrel restrictions, running the SLX556C on the FN SCAR 15P should not be a safety issue. And with the multi-flow gas pathways, the SLX556C will let pressure vent forward and out of the muzzle instead of back into the action of the weapon where it could cause malfunctions and possibly damage to the receiver. As I mentioned in the SCAR 15P review, it\u2019s always best to contact FN before adding a suppressor on to the end of a SCAR.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the numbers.<\/p>\n

SIG Sauer SLX556C Suppressor<\/h4>\n
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SILENCER SATURDAY #325: Small Simplicity \u2013 SIG Sauer SLX556C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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SILENCER SATURDAY #325: Small Simplicity \u2013 SIG Sauer SLX556C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Moving from short barrels to longer barrels in a 5.56 platform, I still suggest that a short suppressor might be a decent choice for most shooters. Because longer barrels have the ability to burn more powder behind the bullet instead of outside of the muzzle, a suppressor has to do less work to tame the report. But long barrels with long suppressors make for unwieldy platforms. And because no supersonic rifle rounds will ever be \u201chearing safe\u201d, my suggestion is to once again prioritize overall length over trying to squeeze out a few more decibels with a longer can.<\/p>\n

The SLX556C performs admirably on both the FN SCAR 15P and the SIG MCX-Regulator. The \u201cBaby SCAR\u201d will never get close to \u201cquiet\u201d, but it will contain the concussive blast enough for you to maintain your senses. On the other hand, on the 16\u201d MCX-R, the SLX556C does a nice job of reducing the report considering it\u2019s small size.<\/p>\n

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SILENCER SATURDAY #325: Small Simplicity \u2013 SIG Sauer SLX556C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

My two detractors for this suppressor are price and weight. With a street price somewhere between $899 and $999, the direct thread SLX suppressors are on the upper side of the industry pricing scale. And at 12.6 ounces, it\u2019s not as light as I would like it to be (10 ounces would have been perfect).<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the SLX silencers are expertly engineered, about as robust as you can get without adding six or more additional ounces, and perform very well on longer barrels. I won\u2019t attempt to comment on the ultra-short barrel performance since any suppressor trying to tame the muzzle blast from a 7.5\u201d barrel will be labeled as an \u201cunderperformer\u201d.<\/p>\n

As the family SIG suppressors go, this is probably the best value to performance ratio model available, providing a no-nonsense tapered direct-thread attachment, solid performance for it\u2019s size, priced lower than the QD models, while still maintaining the near indestructible properties of a 3D printed Inconel pressure vessel. If size is your biggest problem, this is a great solution.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s what she said.<\/p>\n

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SILENCER SATURDAY #325: Small Simplicity \u2013 SIG Sauer SLX556C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Thanks for reading. Be safe, have fun, and we\u2019ll see you back here next week for another Silencer Saturday.<\/p>\n\n

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