The suppressor weighs 3.5 ounces with a 1-inch diameter, keeping it from upsetting the balance of lightweight rimfire rifles and pistols. The body is 6061-T6 aluminum with a Type III hardcoat anodized black finish. Thread pitch is 1/2×28, which covers the vast majority of threaded .22 LR barrels on the market. I have a few .22LRs, and they’re all threaded in this pitch.
On the performance side, WSM claims the Legionary 22 reduces sound levels to 114.10 dB on .22 LR, which works out to roughly 27 dB of noise reduction compared to unsuppressed fire. That should put it in a competitive territory for aluminum rimfire suppressors in this price range. 22s are one of the few rounds I dare to shoot suppressed without hearing protection, apart from the odd sub-9mm here and now.
Maintenance is simplified by a baffle stack that is not timed, meaning the suppressor can be taken apart and reassembled without worrying about baffle alignment. WSM recommends cleaning after approximately 300 rounds, which is typical for a rimfire can due to the heavy fouling nature of .22 LR ammunition. If you have ever cleaned a .22LR can, you know how messy they can become depending on the ammunition.
The Legionary 22 ships with a direct thread end cap, a 7/8-inch wrench, and an instruction manual and is covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
Legionary 22 Specifications:
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Weight: 3.5 oz
- Diameter: 1 inch
- Material: 6061-T6 aluminum
- Finish: Type III hardcoat anodized black
- Thread Pitch: 1/2×28
- Sound Reduction: ~27 dB (to approximately 114.10 dB)
- Included: Direct thread end cap, 7/8 wrench, instruction manual
- Warranty: Limited lifetime
- MSRP: $189.99
The Legionary 22 is available now. More information here: https://warriorsystemsusa.com/legionary-22-suppressor/
At $189.99 for a 3.5-ounce aluminum rimfire can, does the Legionary 22 offer enough value to compete with established options in the budget suppressor market?
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