MAC-10 9mm original suppressor - where to find? Form 1?

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lemonysword
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MAC-10 9mm original suppressor - where to find? Form 1?

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I just purchased my first machinegun, a MAC-10 in 9mm, and I want an original style two stage suppressor for it. I have found a few in .45ACP but the thread pitch is wrong, I've been completely unable to find one in 9mm with the 3/4 x 10 thread pitch. I understand these cans are pretty mediocre in comparison to modern options. I want the retro look more than I care about max performance.

How available are these things, should I just keep waiting? If I find one, what is a fair price to pay? I've seen some people say they've become collectible, others say that they basically are free with the price of the gun, so I have no real gouge on what the price should be.

Finally, I've found one forum post on here from 6 years ago referencing doing a Form 1. That may be the easiest and quickest way to get my hands on a can in this style, the advantage is I could put modern guts into it, but I don't have a mill, lathe, or the technical skills to make a tube with the two diameters and thread it and everything, so it would have to be a custom job I'd have to send out to someone I guess. Any insight on doing a Form 1 build on a can like this? Would it be possible to use one of the fake cans available all over the place such as this one linked below? Looks like the endcaps can come off but idk if its just a hollow tube or what.

https://www.ftfindustries.com/mm5/merch ... M102SFS-G2
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Re: MAC-10 9mm original suppressor - where to find? Form 1?

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Congratulations on your M-10! I have a M-12 that I bought from a "Law Enforcement Official" over 20 years ago and am in the process of overhauling it now. I know of a couple places that may be of help with your can and upkeep on your new friend. First is https://cobray.com/ they have all the original parts needed to keep it running. Second https://curtistacticalsuppressorsandrifles.com/ They recore suppressors and do custom work. They may be able to break open a fake two stage for you and fill it (form 1) or possibly just make you a better one (form 4).
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