Kevin/AAC wrote:A lot more goes into a silencer than making something quiet for a hundred round test.
I was originally impressed with the HTG. My local gun shop/range transfered one to a guy about six months ago.This was the first one I had seen ...it destroyed the pistol in 50 rounds. The booster only has .250" of travel.
I believe that HTG is on to something, but it takes a lot of R&D and testing in order market a proper booster.
Is it quiet?...Yes.
Is it revolutionary?...No.
Is it an improvement over current products?...I don't believe so.
Is 1.38" too big?...I don't think so.
Would I buy one?...Not yet.
Can we get some pics of the destroyed gun? What did HTG say when the can destroyed the gun after only 50 rounds? I will call him tomorrow and ask him about it.
I have to call bullshit here. Al said in the review that
"First, I conducted rapid action drills with HTG's Cycle suppressor mounted on the Baretta 92f for 500 rounds to check for handiness, reliability, and pistol wear. I then repeated the exercise using a GLOCK 17. I disassembled and cleaned the booster after every 500 rounds. The HTG CYCLE proved 100% reliable on both pistols. Moreover, both suppressed pistols delivered good practical accuracy within the close quarters battle environment. Neither pistol exhibited any signs of wear." Then and only then did he do the DB test.
I just got done reading the article.
I have to say that the AAC attitude from the employees/owners and the need to put all other products down, has been a major factor in my deciding not to buy AAC cans multiple times now.
No matter how good your product is, your attitude has already lost you at least 3 can sales with me alone, and no telling how many others here. Frankly its become boring and predictable.
Oh yeah, for everyone else,
126.3 average Dry on the Evo9, and 122 average dry on the Cycle "4.3db less" using the same meter and specs that Robert gave us
The Cycle only weighs 8oz.
I talked to the HTG guy on the phone today, and he said if you buy a can from him, he will thread your barrel for free to match it, and his cans have a lifetime warranty. Nice guy.
Thanks AAC, I was wavering on the line between an Evo9 and the Cycle. You just made him a sale.