10/22 Integral Build

nosbocaj · Apr 16, 2024

Being an integral suppressor fan (I've got two in 9mm), I've started the ambitious project of creating a custom 10/22 centered around a specific integral barrel. I've never built one before, so I wanted to ask for some general feedback on my build.

Receiver - Fletcher OpenTop 11/22. My thought process here is since this thing will only ever be suppressed, having the ability to more easily clean it is a must. I know the drawback to these is mounting a scope, but I'm just going to do a red dot.
Barrel/Suppressor - AB Suppressor MELB. The centerpiece of the build and the only part that I've actually ordered as of now.
Bolt - KIDD
Charging Handle - KIDD Silver Ring
Trigger - Ruger BX. It's not going to be a precision gun so I don't need anything too crazy.
Stock/Chassis - either a Samson B-TM or an Enoch Deep Six. Still figuring out the "style" I want to go for.
Hardware - Tandemkross/Pike Arms

Welcome to any and all suggestions and feedback. Thanks!

ilikegunspdx · Apr 16, 2024

Personally I would rather spend the same $ on up to 10 quality and fun .22s with a suppressor that works on all of them. But everyone is different.

Nosferatu · Apr 16, 2024

I like it! Especially with the Samson "A-Team" stock!

Tlock · Apr 17, 2024

I used a awc tech for 10/22 for years on the job and loved it! I liked the fact that no one knew it was suppressed. If I was to buy one for personal use I too would go with a screw on can that fit multiple guns. Just my 0.02$

nosbocaj · Apr 17, 2024

ilikegunspdx said:
Personally I would rather spend the same $ on up to 10 quality and fun .22s with a suppressor that works on all of them. But everyone is different.

Yeah I get that. I have a few .22 suppressor's already and a lot of other rifle and pistol hosts, otherwise I would have gone with a standard threaded barrel.

CD Smith · Apr 17, 2024

The open top receiver looks cool but it doesn't look like you can push a cleaning rod straight through...

Knobgoblin · Apr 17, 2024

CD Smith said:
The open top receiver looks cool but it doesn't look like you can push a cleaning rod straight through...

Looks like a hole in the back of reciever for cleaning rod. I assume the pop top is for bolt access.

CD Smith · Apr 17, 2024

Knobgoblin said:
Looks like a hole in the back of reciever for cleaning rod. I assume the pop top is for bolt access.

That's a nice feature, I should have studied it a bit further. I've always hated cleaning a 10/22, I kinda want one now. Also a good solid mounting for a Red dot!

Knobgoblin · Apr 17, 2024

CD Smith said:
That's a nice feature, I should have studied it a bit further. I've always hated cleaning a 10/22, I kinda want one now. Also a good solid mounting for a Red dot!

Spendy for sure. But I hate the bolt /,charging handle assembly process so much I might have to grab a couple

nosbocaj · Apr 17, 2024

CD Smith said:
That's a nice feature, I should have studied it a bit further. I've always hated cleaning a 10/22, I kinda want one now. Also a good solid mounting for a Red dot!

Yeah the 11/22 is pretty cool from my research, especially for suppressed shooting. Quality is supposed to be excellent as well. With a Brownells 15% coupon you can get it for around $190.

Kcee · Apr 17, 2024

What would concern me (for all that money for a single build) is the lead buildup on the internal threads of the Little Bird suppressor.

Here's a torture test for the lead buildup:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNMYoElMEs8

I'm just wondering how many cleanings the Little Bird can hold up to.

ilikegunspdx · Apr 17, 2024

Kcee said:
What would concern me (for all that money for a single build) is the lead buildup on the internal threads of the Little Bird suppressor.

Here's a torture test for the lead buildup:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNMYoElMEs8

I'm just wondering how many cleanings the Little Bird can hold up to.

Integral makes zero sense to me. Pay for a stamp for one gun vs suppressor (one stamp) can be used in several. 3.7-3.9 oz for a lightweight can is all it adds. How much weight for an integral barrel? I bet it's a lot more.

The sound of the action alone of a gun like that shown in the video is 115 db. A regular suppressor can get the gun down to 110-112ish using subs. So integral can't be any quieter cuz action is already the loudest sound. Plus it's more expensive for less utility. Makes no sense to me.

nosbocaj · Apr 17, 2024

ilikegunspdx said:
Integral makes zero sense to me. Pay for a stamp for one gun vs suppressor (one stamp) can be used in several. 3.7-3.9 oz for a lightweight can is all it adds. How much weight for an integral barrel? I bet it's a lot more.

The sound of the action alone of a gun like that shown in the video is 115 db. A regular suppressor can get the gun down to 110-112ish using subs. So integral can't be any quieter cuz action is already the loudest sound. Plus it's more expensive for less utility. Makes no sense to me.

Yeah I get that. It's not a "logical" purchase. My collection is very much centered around unique or rare weapons. Like I said earlier, I have three .22 suppressors and six different hosts, ranging from pistols to lever action.

That's gun collecting in a nutshell though right? I think a .50AE Desert Eagle is about as pointless as it gets, but if I see one at the range I'm going to drool over it.