Octane or Osprey looking at buying a pistol suppressor and I cant decide between them

[Michael Black 47]

I'm almost there with my spec war that went pending 12/8/14 last year. I'm looking at a pistol can so i thought to myself if it aint broke don't fix it and going with silencero for the can. The only thing that is nagging me is choice between the octane and the osprey. What has been your experience with them. The pros and cons to both would be nice as well.

[RJT]

Both are excellent. Osprey's only con (IMO), not user serviceable. Of course not really an issue if all you plan to shoot are jacketed bullets. The Octane offers more mounting options, and can be user serviced. I went with the Octane for those reasons, and I like the looks of a round suppressor when used on a rifle.

[Michael Black 47]

thank you for the information. did you notice a DB difference between them as well.

[Joshua@CapitolArmory]

The Osprey has a hair more first round pop than the Octane as well.

[Michael Black 47]

I guess im leaning torwards the octane like to keep it clean. Does anyone know the cost on average for it?

[RJT]

Didn't compare them head to head, just factored in my wants before buying. I paid 668.00 through Silencer Shop.

[MJF1911]

I have an Osprey now and an Octane in process. I plan to continue use of the Osprey on my pistols, because I don't want to put tall sights on them all. I have a Form 1 SBR for my 9mm JR Carbine that I am going to cut down to 5" and will use the Octane with the far superior fixed mount.

They are both top tier cans, I just believe the Octane wins for user serviceability and the better fixed mount. The Osprey has a lower profile and to my ear a better tone that seems quieter.

[Joshua@CapitolArmory]

We're at $675 Osprey 45, and $655 for the Octane 45. The other variants (9, 40, K for the Osprey, 9 for Octane) are cheaper.

[Tom in Arizona]

I considered the Osprey but bought the Octane for the ease of cleaning, and glad I did. I use it for various .22RF rifles and pistol hosts as well 9mm, 40 and 45 ACP with both my cast lead and copper jacketed projectiles. I use an inexpensive ultrasonic jewelry cleaner with a purple degreaser and it gets the job done easily. Very happy with the Octane!

[Michael Black 47]

I would have to say. this forum has been more informative then most site that I've been too. without all of the drama.

also other than the stand ammo we all know can either handle 357 sig, 357 mag ,44 mag

[HK Nole]

I have the octane really wasn't even a tough decision for me...I like having the ability to takedown the suppressor and pop the parts in a ultrasonic cleaner...wasn't really crazy about the looks of the osprey but did not need the slim profile since I'm running a ups with raised sights, but different strokes for to different folks there. Can't go wrong with either one silencerco makes high quality stuff.

[Michael Black 47]

I placed my order today for the Octane and picked up my Specwar 7.62 dam it looks good. but yet another wait to go through yet a again.

[imfrogman]

I considered the Osprey but bought the Octane for the ease of cleaning, and glad I did. I use it for various .22RF rifles and pistol hosts as well 9mm, 40 and 45 ACP with both my cast lead and copper jacketed projectiles. I use an inexpensive ultrasonic jewelry cleaner with a purple degreaser and it gets the job done easily. Very happy with the Octane!

Not sure what you mean here, but there is no way an ultrasonic is going to get rid of the lead build-up

[Michael Black 47]

So if i choice to fire non jacketed ammunition through my Octane what is your preferred cleaning method?

[RJT]

Lots of elbow grease(brushes, and picks), The Dip(hazmat, but easiest), soda blast(good mask, and outdoors), or rock tumbler and SS pins(easy, but slow).

[imfrogman]

The Dip

[Michael Black 47]

The Dip

What kind of dip per say. sonic cleaner or just a bucket with solvent?

[imfrogman]

Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide

[Michael Black 47]

Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide

thank doesn't cause any corrosion from the hydrogen peroxide?

[RJT]

Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide

thank doesn't cause any corrosion from the hydrogen peroxide?

Not to SS, but Al, and Ti are a no-go. Make sure you have a haz-mat "dump" in your area, and be careful. Lead acetate is some bad s**t.

[huanab]

Not sure what you mean here, but there is no way an ultrasonic is going to get rid of the lead build-up

Try using vinegar in the ultra sonic cleaner and report back.

[Michael Black 47]

When i get the form 4 in my hand and run a ungodly amount of rounds through it. I let you know.