Why So Expensive?

[BladeCaptain]

I am at odds as to why so many silencers/suppressors are more expensive than most budget friendly firearms. I mean it's not like they are all that difficult to make, not compared even to a Taurus, a Glock, or a Smith & Wesson.

Thoughts?

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[Gratefuljer]

Maybe because they're more of specialized product? I think the tax stamp fee is a barrier to making them more attractive to average buyer. At least it is for me. I agree that they seem costly for what they are.

 

[Knobgoblin]

I am at odds as to why so many silencers/suppressors are more expensive than most budget friendly firearms. I mean it's not like they are all that difficult to make, not compared even to a Taurus, a Glock, or a Smith & Wesson.

Thoughts?

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What is this particular model, and was it made %100 in the USandA?

 

[tac]

I'm reminded of a recent post about a suppressor that cost $3200, but did not even come with a protective storage bag.....

There are a GREAT many firearms of all kinds that could be bought for that amount of money.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

A simple answer might be because they can be expensive.
Companies know folks want these items...and know that they will get whatever they ask for them price wise.

Also current laws / restrictions / requirements / etc ...all play a role in pricing.
Right now this is the "only game in town " so to speak in regards to buying a suppressor.
So...again..the price can be whatever the manufacture wants it to be.
Andy

 

[BladeCaptain]

What is this particular model, and was it made %100 in the USandA?

Oh, that's just a generic photo I could find without showing any particular manufacturer. I want to get two units, but they are just silly expensive.

 

[Stomper]

Oh, that's just a generic photo I could find without showing any particular manufacturer. I want to get two units, but they are just silly expensive.

You get to vote with your wallet, it all "rolls uphill" from there.

 

[kassenz]

In my experience, silencers are about a 12% to 30% markup margin, ( FFL only makes 100-300 profit, plus transfer fee, which is waived on silencershop transfers)
But expensive tools to own, and expensive to outsource. Very few sold in reality, dispite ATF showing 5+million NFA transfer done since 2004

For silencers your gun shop has in stock, you can deal and ask for a discount, but they cannot advertise below MAP (suggested retail)
Used ones are a buyers market, and used to sell for a fraction of new

 

[dangerranger60]

Until Americans are buying them in numbers that are considered Mass Produced, the makers are paying a machinist to make each part.
Once the $200 tax stamp goes away the Chinese will mass produce them and the price will drop just like budget rifles.
In the short term once the tax drops and before mass production starts the price of suppressors will go up. so, if you want one buy now for delivery in Jan. or be ready to wait it out for when mass production works the bugs out! DR

 

[1911Fanatic]

Well, if they get rid of the NFA, I may buy one. But not until then.

 

[Kandosi]

It seems there's been a lot of advancements and many more options in the suppressor scene over the last couple years so hopefully continued competion will help lower prices

 

[Rat44]

How do our prices compare to other countries where they are more common and not as controlled as here ?

 

[bcp]

How do our prices compare to other countries where they are more common and not as controlled as here ?

Here's one source:

1 Pound sterling equals 1.32 United States Dollars

Rifle - Suppressors

If you need an item that is not on the website please ask and we are always happy to help you find it.

www.sportingservices.co.uk

Another:

Sound Moderators | R. Macleod & Son

We offer noise-reducing Sound Moderators to help suppress the sound of a gun when firing. View our current stock now!

rmacleod.co.uk

Bruce

 

[gmerkt]

Suppressors due to their regulated nature still retain a quality of exclusivity. Meaning, items with a feature of exclusivity typically command a higher price. The human mind finds them more desirable. If suppressors ever become deregulated, the exclusivity will vanish. Any anus will be able to buy one. Not just the $200 fee; selling these things unregulated would become very competitive. In my opinion.

 

[CountryGent]

Supply and demand, coupled with significantly more legal issues. Up until very recently, to acquire one required a tax, paperwork, and a long wait. And that is assuming it is even legal in the buyer's jurisdiction. The number of folks wanting a can and are willing to deal with legal compliance has been a minority within the gun buying public. And those that were willing to deal with the hassle and taxes, generally, wanted to buy quality, so that it lasts. In a way, it reminds me of some of the guns (and their owners) in Europe, where acquiring such can be a PITA, so they often buy higher end, and an arm capable of multiple rôles.

Remove the statutory bullplop from the equation and I'd have to imagine the silencer market would be like any other class of firearm: garbage on one end, Gucci on the other, and the rest of the stuff somewhere between those two points.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I am at odds as to why so many silencers/suppressors are more expensive than most budget friendly firearms. I mean it's not like they are all that difficult to make, not compared even to a Taurus, a Glock, or a Smith & Wesson.

Thoughts?

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Agree. Think of materials cost of for example a tube and some baffles. Very little.

I understand how a $1.5 million 3d titanium printer they have to make that cost up, but there should be standard suppressors made of aluminum or Steel out there for around $80-$100 if there were no stamps and people bought like any other gun part. Titanium materials of course would cost more. I bought a 22 can for $109 new once (on clearance at Brownells).