Another part of the equasion - part of atf"s rules says it is ok for Gamo to put built in silencer on air guns if it - can not be removed without being destroyed or air gun can not be converted to a firearm by its definition. So Gamo and others that make shrouded barreled air guns have had them...

Does anybody know when it is being held this year?

HAVE USED THEM IN 300 WHISPER AND 22 WILDCAT, OPS INC. AND HALO. NO PROBLEMS

Does gas check bullets help solve the problem, or just slow it down? Does or will the lead buildup get worse the hotter the firearm-can gets? Have shot about 500 in a TC 300 WHISPER, OPS INC., still looks pretty good in there....

Should have noted - I will be putting them on TC Encore barrels. Have an OPS. INC. on a 300 Whisper, but wanted something larger for hogs and deer. Another TOY...

Does anybody have any experience with the LCW gov. .45 cal. sup. made by Lauer? Thinking about it and the Trident 9.