Looking to suppress my Encore

Willie Lowman · October 8, 2022, 04:30 PM

I want to get a .44 mag barrel for my Encore rifle with a suppressor.

an integral would be really cool. I do not want a ported barrel because I want to fire full velocity rounds for hunting. (If you are going to say something about the super sonic crack, stop now. I KNOW!)

Match Grade Machine makes short threaded barrels for use with a suppressor on custom order.

Is there anyone who makes a 16+ inch barrel with an integral suppressor. Google has failed me so far.

What's out there? Has anyone tried this so far?

mikejonestkd · October 9, 2022, 10:29 AM

SKS will make a barrel for you:

https://www.sskfirearms.com/thompson...g-barrels.html

Willie Lowman · October 9, 2022, 02:30 PM

Just ordered a custom barrel from SSK. They say the lead time is 22 weeks. So If I order my suppressor soon I may get them both in time for deer season next year.

dogtown tom · October 11, 2022, 06:14 PM

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Willie Lowman .....Is there anyone who makes a 16+ inch barrel with an integral suppressor.....

Sure......in .22LR and 5.56. But I would imagine the market for an integral in .44 would be extremely small.

taylorce1 · October 14, 2022, 02:36 PM

I wouldn't do an integral suppressor. Just buy a .45 caliber suppressor like the Harvester and run it on several barrels. Leave your options open.

Willie Lowman · October 14, 2022, 03:02 PM

I'm going to get a Bowers Vers 458 as soon as they come back in stock. In case I decide to get a 45/70 or .444 marlin barrel made.

GarrettJ · October 22, 2022, 11:39 AM

I find I get a pretty excessive POI shift shooting .44 through the Contender with a 10” barrel & suppressor. Longer barrel may do better. Maybe. Not a big deal if you only shoot it suppressed.

As long as you’re jumping through the NFA hoops, you might as well SBR your Encore. Short barrel with a suppressor makes a fun package. Lots of caliber options.

October 8, 2022, 04:30 PM	#1
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 3,006	Looking to suppress my Encore I want to get a .44 mag barrel for my Encore rifle with a suppressor. an integral would be really cool. I do not want a ported barrel because I want to fire full velocity rounds for hunting. (If you are going to say something about the super sonic crack, stop now. I KNOW!) Match Grade Machine makes short threaded barrels for use with a suppressor on custom order. Is there anyone who makes a 16+ inch barrel with an integral suppressor. Google has failed me so far. What's out there? Has anyone tried this so far? __________________ "9mm has a very long history of being a pointy little bullet moving quickly" --Sevens

October 9, 2022, 10:29 AM	#2
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	SKS will make a barrel for you: https://www.sskfirearms.com/thompson...g-barrels.html __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

October 9, 2022, 02:30 PM	#3
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 3,006	Just ordered a custom barrel from SSK. They say the lead time is 22 weeks. So If I order my suppressor soon I may get them both in time for deer season next year. __________________ "9mm has a very long history of being a pointy little bullet moving quickly" --Sevens

October 14, 2022, 02:36 PM	#5
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,250	I wouldn't do an integral suppressor. Just buy a .45 caliber suppressor like the Harvester and run it on several barrels. Leave your options open. __________________ NRA Life Member Last edited by taylorce1; October 15, 2022 at 02:07 PM.

October 14, 2022, 03:02 PM	#6
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 3,006	I'm going to get a Bowers Vers 458 as soon as they come back in stock. In case I decide to get a 45/70 or .444 marlin barrel made. __________________ "9mm has a very long history of being a pointy little bullet moving quickly" --Sevens

October 22, 2022, 11:39 AM	#7
GarrettJ Member Join Date: April 13, 2008 Posts: 94	I find I get a pretty excessive POI shift shooting .44 through the Contender with a 10” barrel & suppressor. Longer barrel may do better. Maybe. Not a big deal if you only shoot it suppressed. As long as you’re jumping through the NFA hoops, you might as well SBR your Encore. Short barrel with a suppressor makes a fun package. Lots of caliber options.