I'm in the market for a .22 can for a Ruger Mark IV. I want a lightweight can. I read that .22 cans are a pain to clean. There are lots of 3D printed cans that look light on paper, as delivered. My question is this:
Do you think a heavier can that can be completely disassembled (Switchback?) would be a better idea, over many thousands of rounds, than a 1 piece can that might retain more and more lead and carbon? Do you weigh, track and log your suppressor weight over time? If so, do the one-piece can get heavier than the cleanable ones?
Bruce
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June 21, 2026, 06:25 PM
Mars_Attacks
I have a CMMG Zeroed 22 that is fantastic. It's user serviceable with steel baffles, and aluminum shell, front cover and a steel adapter.
I also have a Shaw Industries Thundercan in 22 that is even better than the CMMG, but they are extremely hard to get. It's Titanium with steel baffles.
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June 21, 2026, 06:29 PM
SIGfourme
My opinion--stainless steel or titanium baffles that can be placed in an ultrasonic or rock tumbler. The lead and carbon build up on the baffle stack adds up over time. Aluminum-no Monocore-no I think the popular vote will be Dead Air Mask. Lightweight can= Energetic Arms Nyx
June 21, 2026, 07:49 PM
hrcjon
I'm not well versed in all the options as things change so fast but I do have a lot of .22lr cans. What I know from actual experience is that the older generation tradional baffle cans are trivial to maintain with an ultrasonic or similar options when made of ss or ti. And they all sound about the same. The mask, occulus (nice since you can adjust size but heavier for that), the surefire, the TBAC are all from personal experience completely competent and livable forever. The newer either monocore printed or fully 3d printed ones I am less sure about. I have the B&T tiger and its a big reduction in weight and nearly perfect overall EXCEPT I don't know the long term situation on cleaning. I soak it to clean but does that actually get the job done long term I don't know. I can't see unlike baffles. Now I would not suggest anyone get any B&T product given the situation so it shouldn't ever be on your list. But Nyx suggested above would be a Ti option with traditional baffles but no personal experience. To the actual OP question no I don't track the weight, I know the thing is getting dirty the minute I shoot it, so its a matter of when I find the time to deal with it. They get quieter actually as they get dirty. There is no magic 'when' with a hard problem date.
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June 22, 2026, 03:40 PM
Mars_Attacks
My Shaw is MUCH lighter than my CMMG, but on the 22/45 the little bit of weight is welcome as it balances it out.
Also, I replaced the front sight with a TruGlo and it made it MUCH easier to shoot.
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