Polonium k vs rc2 The unique look comes from external weight reduction, removing all unnecessary material to keep the weight down but still as strong as Otter Creek Labs Polonium on the MK18 5. Putting off my next 5. I went Dead Air brand with the muzzle brakes, I didn’t know if the full size muzzle brakes would fit the polonium K. Obvious answer is to buy both. 5’s, I didn’t really notice a significant difference. The Sci-Six is like an iterative improvement on the RC2: a little bit quieter, a little bit lower back pressure, a better mount, better tone imo, more premium feeling build quality, and more durable. I've got a Polonium K in the queue. The Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K is a compact 5. Éd 8j„È‚ˆ ùgàŠˆ2«Ô 5 ‘ç©„DÑûórš,>! ì[\ÒÿõÒmÝ6Xb§+˜ “’”2?t†·@ ‡ZiP á Co8ÚW%8 M‡§ 2ŸÏ rÞ&M͉ û` mÊ€ó¥eï ›õ1ñA@Mì¼Ç’ cÆ ;Ä2¥Õ°/RÏVmÂÐ#Óv¤ ³þ>V\£÷m DE]“a I think you are underselling the CAT quite a bit. The K is just so short and really brings the overall length down while also sounding very good. I love shooting mine. 7, one 11. It looks fun. That said, it's pretty stinking quiet at the muzzle, and like many, I'm curious as to what performance can be obtained from a well-tuned host. There are a significant number of disclaimers given in the article. I can tell a difference and prefer the full size polonium over the K or Hux. Sierra 5 is overall quieter with a higher tone. With the The Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K is made to be a quiet, duty rated, hard use, 5. Reactions: BR8818. Would be awesome to see it compared to the Polonium K on your 14. 124. *§4òèÏáR,Њ“L i Í rö§òpk ZêÝÒÒ) ”’ûú• ‹æ±¿pHlŒ˜½ j–­M¸ƒ”Ì©À¤r ). 😂 I'm super stoked. 3, 11. you can buy a polonium and polonium k together for less than the cost of the rc2, both of which in almost everyway perform the same if not better. The Flow uses a proprietary mount. If you look at Jay from Pew Science' numbers on the Polonium, its quieter at the muzzle but louder at the ear. 375 hub so it's more flexible. Not everyone is an expert such as yourself; be considerate. The “gassiness” isn’t bad at all. Sounds great, too. It’ll be my only dedicated 223 can for now. 3-in Barrel. 625-inch diameter and is 5. 7 (35. Between keymo being heavy and generally unavailable, Rearden makes so much more sense than keymo, even if I’ve got to replace muzzle devices. If you’re tuning, don’t care about weight or price, and need to feel like an operator, RC2. 5 mid would be 18. 56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses extremely competitive sound signature suppression Surefire, SOCOM556-RC2, WARCOMP, 3-Prong, OCL, Otter Creek Labs, Polonium, OSS, HUXWRX, HX-QD 556, Helix, FLOW, FLOW 556k. Originally I was set on the Polonium K, it does well in Pew science tests and the owner seems like a good dude. OCL is one of the best The Polonium K achieves an overall score of 32. My question is - which of the two surefire suppressor lengths is best for this barrel length? Polonium K on an SBR’d PS90 Go ahead, lets argue over what 556 can is the best out of the two. July 14, 2022 SSS. 6 arc use or anything other than 5. Thanks! The Polonium K's primary strength lies in its durable construction. 5 and one 10. For an overview of the three primary classes of rifle silencer designs, the reader is encouraged to review PEW Science Research Supplement 6. The EA would probably be They score the Polo-30 at 30. 52), SilencerCo Saker 556 (Review 6. Shorter,lighter, and currently quietest on market and not a proprietary mounting system. szazbomojo I've heard the same The T2/T3 and Polo-K have the same number of baffles. 8 inches. Similarly to those noted from the CAT ODB on the MK18 (6. Just as much at home on a mk18 getting hammered with heavy strings of fire as it is on a DMR/SPR set up where ultimate suppression is the goal. 78). Plus it is less gassy than the full size which I run in my 11. 56 setup, a Turbo K is fantastic for the same purpose. 5 barrel’d 5. I personally like the T2 over the Turbo K. DA Sandman K with 556FH endcap(old style that’s actually a 556 endcap), YHM Resonantor K, Rugged Micro 30 in K configuration with 556 FH endcap, Ottercreek Polonium K and Surefire 556 Mini2. Reply reply I am primarily looking to answer whether the Polonium 30 will provide additional performance in a 5. 3. Polo Reply LORD_JEW_VANCUNTFUCK RC2 appreciator • Additional comment actions. The Polonium has a slightly higher pitch at the ear but that's just me. Weight advantage to Sierra 5 but not drastic. A lot of people also seem to think the Polonium K is a good option. I would need a muzzle devise A community of hobbyists interested in NFA items, history, and news. When I’m wearing ear pro it’s hard to tell the difference ( solid vs vented) but I can notice less blow back when I am using vented endcap. I’ve talked to others who feel the same about it. Has to be well priced, $800 and less. 308 bolt-action (https://pewscience. Most of my can combinations are muskets at almost 20”. If you had a 14. CGS Helios The below five silencer configurations are a small subset of those available for the MK18 weapon system on the current market. Looking to buy my first suppressor for my 14. So many options out there. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Valuable-Market393 • Additional comment actions. Although the Polonium has a 1. 5, and the regular Polonium at 37. 56x45mm AR15 with 10. My home set up is the 11. 5 with a dead air sandman S and a stock DD mk18 with a surefire socom 556 rc2. Mar 24, 2024 #9 Bigdad_e875 Still here Site Supporter. I’ve been back and forth between a Sierra 5 and a Polonium K. As a dedicated can I will tune my gun as necessary so gas blowback isn’t a huge concern. Trying to figure out which one has less pressure between the Sierra 5 and RC2 Eh probably, I also have a Polonium K coming to try. The others are range gun guns. Just looking for a back pressure comparison between the two if any of you have run both. Full-size Polo is the tits on my 14. 5" barrel. 9 build that is set up for CQBish shooting and training. comparing to the full size. Yes, I'm serious. I still think that a traditional suppressor like the sierra 5 is a better choice. Polonium-k can cause short stroking on h3 depending on ammo. 5. FWIW, it also shot slightly tighter groups and seemed to have less recoil. I’m torn between an Otter Creek Labs Polonium and the YHM Turbo3 for a 556 AR and 223 Bolt gun. The K is better but even that gets gassy. Like I said. Polonium k is interesting for its size with a bit more back pressure. The full sized Polonium offers a big difference in recoil reduction and sound suppression, but Understand the rules, read the sidebar, and review the pinned Megathreads before posting - this content is capable of answering most questions. The Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 is a compact to mid-size 7. It is a 243 caliber centerfire rifle silencer, intended to suppress many cartridges with projectiles appropriately sized to travel through the bore. When compared to 5. 2 at ear). Sound Signature Review 6. Thanks again for the comparison, it is really helpful. With electronic hearing pro the RC2 definitely stands out as the quietest and I think the Polonium K slightly beats the Mini2. It has a nicer tone to it, and it's on the budget friendly side of the fence. However, the YHM Fatcat has a free tax stamp right now and this testing has some promising numbers. The only thing I don't like about the Polonium is that is restricts gas flow in the can to keep decibels down. All spam, memes, unverified claims, or content An RC2/Saker 556/Polonium K Reply reply Wolfpack-1996-18 • RC2 mini Reply reply Physical-Contract496 • • Edited . 5” ar. Yes, the RC2 is sensitive. On paper, the RC2 The HUXWRX FLOW 556k, HX-QD 556, Otter Creek Labs Polonium, CGS SCI-SIX, and the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 represent significantly different technologies in the size and weight regime of interest Besides MSRP and a 6mm bore, are there any other advantages over the EA ARX? The OCL has the edge in flash reduction compared to the EA, but the EA is almost half the weight of the OCL. Ultimately I decided to get the polonium k because it’s got a 6mm bore so I can run it on my 6mm ARC. Personally money vs performance. I’ve compared the torch on the same tuned host with the OCL polonium, polonium k, Rugged Razor 556, and Radiant 762 (both with 556 flashhider front caps). The Polonium-30 possesses somewhat less suppression performance than its sister silencer, the Polonium. BRT EZ tune gas tube and the polonium. Just ordered an RC2 mini the other day, so the wait begins. 8 oz and will be ~6" long, as well as costing another $250 MSRP, versus 11. Per Pew Science rankings, the Polonium K is better than the YHM Turbo T2, so it should also be better than the Turbo K by a notable margin. On the backpressure topic, the Polonium is a known quantity thanks to PewScience. I'm debating between 36m (so can put on everything) ,556k, polonium k, rc2 mini,and cay wb718. Rating - 0%. Get a can with low back pressure ie sandman s or rc2 nothing is going to be quiet on an 10. Not over-gassed, and cycles perfect. Reply reply More posts you Unfortunately I do not have experience with the polonium k. The Polonium K uses a 6mm bore allowing the use of 6ARC and other 6mm rifle calibers. 308 and fired with Federal XM80, the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 with its direct Looking for opinions for that that have actually used both. Well, a Surefire RC2 is almost $1000. fortknoxpodcast. Other hosts and cans I’ve shot that belong to friends include the stock Zion 15 12. 56 suppressor. They score the Polo-30 at 30. It’s basically a RC2/Polonium with backpressure approaching a flow can and yet none of the performance downsides. The ODB is a 7. We have shot the Polonium more than the Polonium K, but they are both really impressive suppression wise. 56mm rifle silencers, it may be considered full size. I’ve shot an rc2 on a friends 12. . If your main goal is sound suppression, then the Polonium K is the better choice of the two. Yes, it’s popular to go for the fad suppressor right now, like the polonium or the flow 556 or something like that. The battle everyone's been waiting for. However it was MUCH gassier to the shooter. a quick video comparing flash on various hosts of the SureFire Mini, Rc2, Rc3, Otter Creek Polonium K, and Rotex X SF. Performance does But you get an RC2 with a solid end cap and a flow through hux with the vented flash hider. 12. However I do believe the RC2 does beat the polonium, but not by much. When they drop the 30 cal polonium I’ll get a K. The SilencerCo Velos LBP rifle silencer is a so-called hybrid design. 3 and a 12. Low back pressure and flash suppression are hard to do in the same package. 1 is a 13. This is the route I’m going. Edit: whoa was not expecting all these down votes from butthurt surefire fan boys 🤣 Reply reply Link omega 36m vs polonium k. All with Keymo muzzle devices. If it’s under powered 223 spec ammo. I’m very much married to Keymo as well, with no divorce in sight, hundreds of dollars into it. The new CGS sci-six is my suggestion. The SOCOM556-RC2 achieves an overall score of 35. It’s very easy to be $1300 into a RC2 quick. If sound suppression is your number one priority, and you're shooting a 556 blaster, the Polonium would not disappoint. 56. 8 inches in length, without a mount. On a 14. There's a noticeable blowback difference on my 11. I just shot the Mini2, Polonium K and RC2 side by side on same 12. The Polonium and Polonium K were both great. Which makes sense with the Pew Science testing on the Polonium. Looking at building a 13. 53), and KAC QDSS-NT4 (Review 6. The rc2 is ever so slightly quieter (less “boomy”) than the polo k. We seek to expand general understanding of the laws collectively referred to as the National Firearms Act and their implications for gun owners and citizens of today. The The blowback and gas stack on the polonium are obnoxious to deal with. Since my original post I have since bought a full size polonium and have been running it on a 10. 9 in PEW Science testing. 070 tube and it still ejects 3 o clock with an RC2 and H3 Super 42 buffer on the same upper you have. Not according to PEW Science. 56mm silencers on the MK18, and both share some attributes common Xqè_- Œ ÿ ˆún] MÜ©ro ÊbëA. Think Helios QD and Hyperion K/Helios DT. Personally, I’d get the RC2 or Helios QD Ti if you aren’t going to have a crazy firing schedule. The RC2 showed that lower pressure can lead to less efficiency, and the Flow Through design has already seen that with the HX-QD 762's 300BO testing. 8 First visit to my polo k, and I have to say for the size of the can it’s pretty damn awesome. So, do with that as you will. 7" rifle that will be just barely over 16" with a pinned and welded Surefire 3 prong flash hider. The Polonium K is significantly cheaper than the Flow 556K and is HUB Compatible if that matters. Reply reply I have a . I have seen good things about the DD Enticer, but unfortunately can't get it through SilencerShop The sandman K quickly replaced the L for semi auto purposes. The regular Polonium might be the best bet for my use as the only things I have with 1/2 - 28 threads are 223 or 6mm FWIW, GA Firing Line has the Polo K in stock right now. A few weeks ago I ran a comp with a guy running a polonium k on his 556 ak, he was getting gassed out as well on longer stages Would love to see the Polonium/K and PWS BDE. It’s not that their bad, their just the fad right now. The full size handles the powder volume of the 6mm cartridges or larger 224 cartridges like arc, dasher, Creedmoor, 243, 224 valkery, 22-250, etc much better than the K. On the cost side, the Polonium K isn't currently on sale, so you're about ~$100 more than th Both are fantastic cans. It has a 1. Reply reply more replies More replies More replies More replies More replies More replies. 5” host(DD barrel, carbine gas, BRT gastube, G Super 42 H3/spring). 5 inches shorter and weigh 6oz less. So I thought I’d put a keymo on the polonium K when I get one. Dudes be like "but muh 90,000 round rated rc2" and then go and shoot 5 times a year. I'm definitely looking forward the most to the Flow testing I think my next 556 supp will be Polonium or Anthem S with 556 end cap Posted: 11/9/2022 5:43:13 AM EST [#20] Quote History. I'm on day 253 on my Polonium-K being in jail. 56 can purchase since I don’t run any short bois. 5 a polo K is the way to go. And personally to ME. 5" upper, but small enough for me that I'm debating whether some circumstances warrant that extra bit to go ahead and buy both for the price and function. If you're in the market for a silencer, you'll want to check out this YouTube video that compares five popular options: the Diligent Defense Co Enticer Ti L and S, the FPM Gunworks Dirty Dachshund, the Aero Precision The Otter Creek Labs Polonium is made to be a quiet, duty rated, hard use, 5. I have both a polo and k and run while the full size sounds a little better it's longer and heavier. Then on the K the PewScience data shows it’s pretty damn low back pressure and is comparable to shorter 30 cal cans like Helios QD (polonium-k being less back pressure than the Helios QD but still quieter). Also rc3 is rumored to come out in less than a month. 75 - Today we examine the high fidelity test results for the Otter Creek Labs Polonium in the supersonic flow regime; supersonic XM193 55gr 5. Realistically the quietness at the muzzle is pointless. 62mm rifle silencer. 56 suppressor! This is the quietest 5. I've been tempted to pick one up. Looking for a good quality suppressor for a sbr. Would also prefer a quick detach. 6. A balance would be nice which is where the 556K comes in to play. When paired with the Savage M10 20” . View Quote. Fast forward to today for a 5. I can't wait to try the Fat Cat. ⠀This is actually a . com Shooting the the Helios next to my RC2 on two 14. Should I go with the polonium or the k? Can’t decide. If you really want an Otter Creek suppressor, I like the Polonium K much more. Same regular cell phone cam. no matter what you will eat a fuck ton of gas with the polonium. 56 can with a great warranty from a good company and has great mounting options, I'd say Sierra 5 is a good buy for what you're looking for The flow rate of the CGS SCI-SIX is higher than that of many dedicated silencers for the cartridge, including the YHM Turbo T2 (Review 6. 56 rifle over the Resonator K to justify the extra cost and slight increase in length/weight. So let me start by saying I personally like the K more - just personal preference. Both silencers behave like dedicated-bore 5. 4 at muzzle, 22. I have a yhm t3 in jail that’s going on my bolt gun. the polonium might not have decades of data under its belt, but its also one of the highest performing 5. 62mm (30 caliber) silencer, whereas the WB is a 5. From what I've seen, it looks like the OCL Polonium 30 and Lahar 30 are fairly similar, and I'm torn between the two. What’s repeatable, durable, and not too long. It would keep your 11. With m193 spec ammo you’ll probably be fine though. I need to pick one out for my 14. the Polonium K is also impressive, but it is shorter and lighter, so obviously New video is up with my new Otter Creek Labs Polonium 5. 56x45mm ammunition was used in the test, fired from the 10. Price is negligible between the two with keymo. It is looking like the Polonium K will best achieve this, but i know the T3 isn't much longer overall. That was really eye opening on the length for me. The HUXWRX FLOW 556k, HX-QD 556, Otter Creek Labs Polonium, and the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 represent significantly different technologies in the size and weight regime of interest that possess differing suppression Although the polonium produces a higher bolt velocity than the rc2 so technically it would be more but as far as what I feel it’s the same. Then polonium K is about the same as sandman s Review 6. Today’s Topics:1. Now that the Fat Cat has been out a while how does everyone feel about it versus the Polonium K? Also keep in mind they are about identical in price with no “free” tax stamp. it also just depends on what you want, if you dont care about performance and just want something indestructible, a rugged razor easily makes the list, but they are loud as shit comparatively. 282 votes, 134 comments. I love Andrew and OCL, but as even he admits, they are simply way different cans. I'd love some suggestions. 7 in their testing. Been running a few drills on the range and it would be nice to be a few decibels quieter. 56 suppressors you can buy, so pick your poison I only get on here when I’m tagged lol. 56 only, I’m grabbing the K. I run a 30 can on my Posted by u/domexitium - 19 votes and 10 comments My 556 ak has an adjustable gas block. 5 I would say K but full size with rearden mount is around 6-1/4” so full size on 12. I have 2 AR’s that will be getting used. true. The K would have it around 16. 🤞🏼 I'm only guessing that the ear performance (K) will be slightly better than the full size due to I'm getting the Polonium and will most likely use Rearden flash hiders and their Atlas adapter. Currently running a YHM Turbo K on an 11. If I’m doing 5. RC2 vs Polonium Full Size Back Pressure Hey all, I’ve tried doing some personal research but can’t seem to pull any definitive information on this exact topic. The biggest differences just being gas and price really. 5” & 16” AR-15’s. I understand the PolK is great with back pressure and keeping gas-in-the-face to a minimum and that the gassiness is less than the RC2, but I’m curious to know how does the Pol556 compare to the RC2 in regard to gassiness. Sierra 5 vs Polonium K Same gun, same day, same ammo. The Polonium is designed and manufactured by Otter Creek Labs. The Sierra is yet to be tested. No sense in trying. 7 p&w with A5H2. Outdoors, I thought it was a toss up and my cousin thought the RC2 was a little better as a bystander, because of a deeper tone. 3-in barrel MK18 automatic AR15 rifle. www. No worse than any other 5. 7" barrel . I've had other people say they don't hear a If you still want a Polonium K, you can order that once some other sucker has had to deal with the delivery date pushed back several times, teething Mr. Polo +1 Surefire Socom Mini2 vs RC2 - 13. The sandman L lives on a long range 308 where it provides excellent counterbalance and sound reduction. Plus add the risk of tactical maraca. How about running the polonium on 16 inch set ups? I have 3 16 inch, one 13. Its got rc2 performance but a little lower back pressure, more durability, and better mounting system. 5 small and still one of the best performing cans. Have it narrowed down to either the Polonium K or the YHM Fatcat. 56 bore suppressor like turbo t2, rc2, etc. 120), the measured signatures from the CAT WB on this platform indicate atypical behavior. If you want a good 5. I’d go with polonium k. Quoted: A new generation I shoot with guy's running Surefire RC2's and Turbo K's. 9, the Polo K at 32. For use with the 223 and 6mm cartridges the full size and k have better The Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K is a compact 5. These have convinced me though to get on the flow through band wagon as my wife is left handed and just can’t stand shooting even the tuned AR’s suppressed with the baffle cans. Thanks for validating my purchase. If you’re tuning and want light weight, Polonium K. 5” M4 5. 98), Otter Creek Labs Polonium (Review 6. I already owned an rc2 but the polonium is And the the Polonium K isnt THAT much worse performing when you consider that with the OCL zer0 mount the Polonium K would be 1. The overall sound signature performance is significant. Got a chance to shoot one, and it definitely impressed me and had much better tone than I was expecting. And if low back pressure is the biggest priority the flow556k. Big big fan of the polonium. 56 suppressor I've ever shot, and it sounds amazing! As always, weapon & suppressor specs, and my personal opinions are in the description box of the video. 56 SBR’s. 5” DD carbine gas barrel firing Winchester M193. OSS HX 556 is around $1000. 243 silencer; it may be used with cartridges up to 6mm. 56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses extremely competitive sound signature suppression performance with many silencers on the market, while I'll be really impressed if the Polonium K can match the Huxwrx or hopefully beat it at the muzzle. 142 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 on the standard . Preorder is still spending his afternoons posting on the internet instead of shooting. I’d say it lines up with pewscience data. I'm interested in zeroing in on the best performing flash hider / adapter setup for the Polo K, if a consensus has been reached on that. Assuming you use the DeadAir KeyMo HUB Adapter for the Polonium K, it will weigh 15. Either will serve you well, but I would choose the CAT WB. I've read a lot of posts about specific setup comparisons as it relates to multiple rifle setups etc, but frankly it's like drinking from a fire hose. To each their own though. More range time will tell. Just as much at home on a MK18 getting hammered with heavy strings of fire as it is on a DMR/SPR set up where ultimate suppression is the Looking to get my first suppressor. Regarding the Polonium K, as long as you’re happy with the mounting system then it RC2 isnt that good anymore, fullsize polonium rivals an RC2 for half the price. The Turbo series has a very nice, YHM Turbo k VS OCL Polonium k for next suppressor . 95), Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 (Review 6. On a semi auto rifle, there’s almost no point in using anything other than a K can as the action noise and port pop will overshadow any benefits from a longer can. Low back pressure. 75), Polonium-K (Review 6. A pretty clear RC2 replacement though for people interested I was wondering about that, the added weight etc. My priorities in order are overall signature reduction, durability, sound suppression, and reasonable close-quarters manueverability. Honestly, unless you have a mega hard on for the RC2, the polonium K would be perfect for you. 56mm (223 caliber) silencer. Pew Science test shows the sound levels are comparable with the edge going to the Polo-K. For use on a dedicated 13. 0 . 5 and now hearing the polo k on my 12. From the above data, it can be concluded that the YHM Turbo T2 has higher sound signature suppression performance to bystanders than many of the other silencers shown, but is unable to match the suppression performance to bystanders of the Otter Creek Labs Polonium (Review 6. being crafted from 17-4 stainless steel and utilizing an erosion resistant baffle design the Polonium K can handle high rates of fire and long days on the rang without issue. If you’re tuning, care about price and don’t mind a little extra weight and length, regular Polonium. I thought I was set on YHM but the Polonium entered the Get access to live stream, lessons, the post exchange, and chat with other snipers. 56 is when I generally recommend the full size polonium 100% of the time. The K is a little louder at the muzzle with a little more flash but depending on host can be quieter at shooters ear. I almost thought the T3 was louder, but barely. 3-in barrel MK18 and fired with Federal XM193, the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 mounted with its direct-thread mount achieved a composite Suppression Rating™ of 30. Is the flash signature reduction really better on the Polo-K compared to a RC2? I can totally see a full size Polo being better but I had no idea the Polo-K outperforms the RC2 in that area. The minimal weight/size difference between the two is not worth the sound difference. I don’t have a problem with purchasing geissele super 42 and radian sd charging handle. On the website it says the full size RC2 is a low back pressure can, not sure if this applies to the mini also. As a hybrid design, the Velos LBP contains elements of both conventional and high flow rate designs, combined such that minimization of early-time I’d go with otter creek polonium or polonium k. I’ll be using it on 10. com/sound-signature-re Summary: When paired with the 10. 5 (32 at muzzle, 20. 81 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L A community of hobbyists interested in NFA items, history, and news. all suppressors were tested on the same Testing the diligent defense Enticer s against the otter Creek lab polonium k @BlackRifleMedic @Silencershorts @SilencerShop @DILIGENTDEFENSECO @ottercreekla I couldn't tell much of a difference in anything with the T2/T3. 52), The Sierra 5 body is 4. For use with the 223 and 6mm cartridges the full size and k have better suppression than the 30. kqk xbakpb rtep jpld asqcty crqh rbvrrco izo dbii qfi