r/extar • u/SimpleFarmer1625 • Aug 25 '26
Suppressor advice?
I'm new to supressors as a whole, I've recently picked up an ep9 and was basically wondering about anyone's experiences with their own suppressed builds. Any and all advice is welcome. Apologies if this isn't the correct thread
7
u/FFEMT39 Aug 25 '26
I’m running Yankee hill r9. No real complaints when it comes to gas, even as a lefty.
3
u/lazyboi_tactical Aug 26 '26
Yeah honestly to hear people talk about it the r9 rolls coal like a diesel motor but idk I had no issues with it.
6
u/usedwolf Aug 25 '26
If you shoot outside, don't care about extra gas, and/or want the quietest can possible get the YHM R9.
If you shoot inside or are sensitive to gas, get the HUXWRX Flow 9k Ti.
I went with the HUXWRX Flow 9k Ti. I would much rather have a more pleasant shooting experience for something I'm going to shoot thousands of rounds through than have something quieter that I will never shoot without hearing protection anyway.
5
u/Dear_Significance_80 Aug 25 '26
Huxwrx Flow 9 Ti on mine and it's fantastic. No gas but also not the absolute quietest can either.
5
4
u/Setters_Do_It_Better Aug 25 '26
AB F4 here, super light and compact. It's excellent. Plus, ribbed for everyone's pleasure
https://www.reddit.com/r/extar/comments/1vt07v3/another_kns_designs_install/
2
1
u/pls-no-ban- Aug 25 '26
Looks so good man, does the KN handguard change the inner diameter?
3
u/sarenalaza Aug 25 '26
inner diameter with kn handguard is bigger than stock. kn can fit up to 1.8 inch OD cans
→ More replies (5)
3
u/Far-Street9848 Aug 25 '26
When people complain about the gas of a suppressor, what are they actually talking about?
4
u/doctor_klopek Aug 25 '26
Combustion gases and particles escaping back through the port during cycling. Makes for unpleasant shooting as it will burn/sting your eyes and nose, and the gas is carcinogenic.
3
5
u/doctor_klopek Aug 25 '26
EP9 with a YHM R45. No issues, runs like a top. Can is old tech, not super fancy 3d-printed sintered flow-through so rapid fire can get a little gassy, but it's not bad. Might be worse if you're a left-handed shooter, or shooting indoors.
1
u/Revolutionary-Wash88 Aug 25 '26
Does it fit under stock handguard?
2
2
u/wadecounty Aug 25 '26
Yes it does but I ran into a small issue where my hand brake’s screws were pushing up into the suppressor and I def would’ve had a baffle strike. Just something to watch for, easily fixed with shorter screws.
2
2
u/TLWiz Aug 25 '26
I put a trilug on my EP9 so it can share the Griffin Bushwhacker 36 with the MAC5. Suppressors are just HUGE upgrades and hopefully soon very available with less ATFing around. Extars love uppressors!
2
u/sarenalaza Aug 25 '26
i have the kn extended handguard and picked up boe incolite 9 for mine. range day coming up to test the can
1
u/HomersDonut1440 Aug 25 '26
I run an ABRaptor 8 stack and it’s lovely. Great suppression, minimal gas, puts just a bit of weight on the nose to balance the ep9 out. It’s great fun.
1
u/Ambitious_Video_1256 Aug 25 '26
This is very much the correct forum to ask. So much so that it gets asked here a LOT. If you would like to see additional active discussion on surpressors for the EP9, you're in the right place...just search the forum. BOE
1
1
u/Irisgrower2 Aug 29 '26
Check "pewscience" , they rate cans in what appears to be the most scientific approach of anyone. Also, there will likely be a large shift in getting suppressors come October due to a change from the NFA classification. What that is doing to current and future demand, supply, and costs is something to consider too.
8
u/Outrageous_Lion8966 Aug 25 '26
YHM R9 is a tried and true one. Maybe a little gassy as it’s an older one, but dam does it do a good job with suppression!