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Looking for AAC Element2 info (vs. Spectre II)
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:41 pm
by FSCJedi
So the holder of the purse strings has told me I can purchase a second .22 suppressor so that she and I can both have some fun shooting suppressed in the back yard. I have the SWR Spectre (upgraded to Spectre II) and am EXTREMELY happy with it. I'm not necessarily opposed to purchasing a second one, but thought I might branch out. I'm curious if anyone has any comparison information on decibels for the Element2 versus the Spectre II or Sparrow, etc...? I like the fact that it's lightweight and a baffle stack (as opposed to monocore... I like limited FRP).
Re: Looking for AAC Element2 info (vs. Spectre II)
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:40 pm
by Emilio
Re: Looking for AAC Element2 info (vs. Spectre II)
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:56 am
by FSCJedi
Pistol. I've seen this video, but unless SWR just left off the "2", that's the original Element they use, not the Element2.
Re: Looking for AAC Element2 info (vs. Spectre II)
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:51 pm
by Emilio
The only change to the Element was Ti tube and end cap so should sound the same.
Great pistol can, light, small, always at the top for pistols, always consistent. (Not so quiet on Rifles.)
I was surprise the SpectreII beat it in that >one< test on pistol. The Spectre II will be much easier to clean but as you know heavier/longer.
Don't worry about sound, the real issue is cleaning and size/weight between the two (on pistol). I own one but would love to have both!
Maybe price will help you pick.
Re: Looking for AAC Element2 info (vs. Spectre II)
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:38 pm
by FSCJedi
Emilio wrote:The only change to the Element was Ti tube and end cap so should sound the same.
Great pistol can, light, small, always at the top for pistols, always consistent. (Not so quiet on Rifles.)
I was surprise the SpectreII beat it in that >one< test on pistol. The Spectre II will be much easier to clean but as you know heavier/longer.
Don't worry about sound, the real issue is cleaning and size/weight between the two (on pistol). I own one but would love to have both!
Maybe price will help you pick.
The Element2 is only user-serviceable through the front endcap, correct? The rear doesn't screw off, right?
Re: Looking for AAC Element2 info (vs. Spectre II)
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:28 pm
by Emilio
The problem with the new rear cap is you can't use the rod to keep the baffles align like the old one so its a major pain Putting it back together.
I would get the Spectre .
