Sound suppressors cut in half - photo

[desbromilow]

Thanks Murph... you answered my question.
"monolithic core" is a term I hadn't seen or heard of before... and the mediocre performance answered the second bit about efficiency.

I do see corrosion resilience advantages with the monolithic construction, but maintenance of the suppressor should be as much a part of the firearm using it. That would explain the prevalence of the K and washer styles - efficiency, ease of manufacture, and maintainable parts.

thanks,
Des

You answered your own question. #9 was made for a .22, and #11 for a larger caliber, IIRC. They're both monolithic core cans. and weigh WAY too much for their mediocre performance.

Murph