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I Got The Dead Air Mask
November 03, 2026, 05:06 PM
Mars_AttacksI Got The Dead Air Mask
The .22cal suppressor which all others are judged.
There's a reason this traditional baffle suppressor is the one all other 22 suppressors are compared to. Even the new 3D printed suppressors have a tough time comparing to this.
The baffles aren't traditional. They are are modified titanium K baffles with a generous blast chamber and a final gas capture baffle.
They are notched for simple alignment and the first and last baffles are obvious where they are placed.
It weighs in at almost 9oz, but it will absolutely handle a BoreBuddy upper with an FRT with ease.
Hopefully I will have a video this weekend comparing it with the Tiger.
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Eeewwww, don't touch it!
Here, poke at it with this stick.
November 03, 2026, 07:15 PM
hrcjonother than cleaning the tiger wins in every category that I use a .22 suppressor. but you have some odd use cases compared to me.
“So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong, and strike at what is weak.”
November 03, 2026, 10:53 PM
ltz400After cleaning, reassemble using the nickel based anti seize to prevent any dissimilar metal corrosion or carbon buildup from beginning and will make disassembly easier next time. I use a tumbler with stainless pins to clean the baffles on mine, it can easily go 5k rounds without attention other than ensuring it is tight.
November 04, 2026, 03:41 AM
Mars_AttacksBy all means the Tiger is an amazing suppressor, but it gets really hot really quick.
It punches WELL above its weight and easily goes head to head with the Mask.
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Eeewwww, don't touch it!
Here, poke at it with this stick.
November 04, 2026, 04:56 AM
SW_SigI am interested in a video of your Mark IV comparing the Tiger and Dead Air.
November 04, 2026, 06:08 AM
Mars_AttacksThat will most definitely happen this weekend.
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Eeewwww, don't touch it!
Here, poke at it with this stick.
November 04, 2026, 08:52 AM
flesheatingvirusLove mine. I dig the 2-color scheme on that one. Also, another +1 on cleaning the baffles with a stainless pin/wet media tumbler.
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November 04, 2026, 09:27 AM
ibandaquote:
Originally posted by SW_Sig:
I am interested in a video of your Mark IV comparing the Tiger and Dead Air.
Me too. You can really tell a lot with the same host side by side comparison. My prediction? Tiger is 5 to 10% better, enough to notice a difference, but not enough to want to throw out a Mask. Looking forward to the video.
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November 04, 2026, 11:34 AM
ScreamingCockatooI was taken back how quiet the Tiger was.
I mean it goes against physics quiet!
I can’t wait to do the comparison video!
Rifles and all too.
He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.
November 04, 2026, 02:57 PM
HRKNice, I need to drive up and bring my Spikes Tactical Buckwheat 22lr for comparison

I have run it on my 22/45 Ruger and Sig 522 rifle, both will cycle with CCI Suppressor ammo, with the Buckwheat on all you hear is the sound of the bolt... Awesome stuff.....
November 04, 2026, 04:59 PM
ScreamingCockatooThat Tiger, with full power ammo, is dead silent!
I was shocked.
He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster.
November 05, 2026, 04:41 AM
trapper189I'm looking forward to not hearing it in your upcoming video.