Fly 45 Suppressor

The amount of data to compare here on pistols, PCC’s/Subguns, then Long and Short, and full-power vs. “low-blast-subsonic” ammo is kind of overwhelming. Here’s the data summary of the FLY 45 and several of the most well-known and regarded .45 suppressors. We’ll have the metering videos that demonstrate this data posted shortly.

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• 100% titanium body construction
• “Tubeless” construction
• Hard-use / full-auto ratings for 9mm and .45 ACP
• 360-degree fully-welded baffle core
• .300 Blackout, Subs and Full power rated

“At the muzzle” (M) sound measurements are measured in accordance with MIL-STD-1474D using a B&K PULSE SLM one meter offset from muzzle of the suppressor. These are also referred to a “milspec-left” (ML) and “milspec-right” (MR)

“At Shooter’s Ear” (SE) measurements are measured in accordance with MIL-STD-1474D using a B&K PULSE SLM at the position of the shooter’s right ear in a normal shooting position. SE measurements are affected by overall rifle length.

For centerfire semi-auto pistols, the sound pressure that escapes the breech is considerable and, due to shorter barrel lengths, influences both muzzle dB and shooter’s ear dB numbers.

Cleaning?
Because it’s all titanium, the FLY45 can be very effectively cleaned chemically with CLR. We recommend weighing them every 500 rounds. At this point, if the weight added due to deposited carbon exceeds 1 ounce, we recommend using our cleaning procedure until the suppressor is back to its orginal weight. Link to TBAC recommended cleaning procedures. Remove the o-rings, booster, booster cap, piston, and spring before soaking.

Can I shoot this on my 300 Blackout?
Yes. For full-power supersonic ammunition, the minumum barrel length is 8″. For subsonic, 5.5″. You should shoot enough unsuppressed rounds on paper and then count and examine holes to make sure your bullets are fully stabilized before using the suppressor.

What about 8.6 Blackout?
Yes. Same notes as .300 Blackout. NOTE- we have seen a disproportionate number of problems with 8.6 Blackout involving bullets tumbling or being over-spun. Verify your 8.6 barrel and ammunition are correctly stabilizing the bullets and not blowing them up before suppressing your 8.6.

What pistol host did you meter on?
The meter numbers quoted in the left-hand column are from a Glock 21. Sound reduction numbers from other hosts were basically identical.

What is the quietest .45 ammunition?
Ammo Inc STELTH 45 ACP.

What other adapters can be used? How do I use TRI-LUG?
The rear of the FLY45 is a standard HUB. It can take most compatible HUB adapters. If you screw in the booster basket adapter, it accepts 1.125″ x 28tpi adapters from, e.g. KVP, SilencerCo, etc.. Note that ‘self-contained’ style tri-lugs are recommended for compatibility.

I need a metric piston, do you make one?
For pistons other than 0.578, our booster is compatible with Rugged pistons and they are what we used for testing on HK’s.