Optimus Micro first impressions

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Now that I’ve had the can in hand for 24 hours I thought I’d post some first thoughts and impressions. Thanks again, @TARHEELSTATE !!!

The can is very solid, and the fitment of the taper mount adapter, the baffles, and the end caps are very solid/secure, everything threads on easily and the finish of the can looks good.

The dual end caps are designed with field expedience in mind, so that something like a washer or a quarter can fit in the slots without needing a special tool that could be lost or left at home. I’ve had no issues so far using a quarter, but a tool that fits in four of the slots versus just two with the quarter (pic) might be handy for those of us disassembling the can on a work bench. I added a quarter to my range bag just in case.

I shot the OPM using the taper mount adapter on my 16” Rainier Arms build (intermediate gas, adjustable block). The first round on the AR had a noticeable pop, but not so loud it hurt my ears, as I was outdoors and left off earpro. I fired a couple strings and the tone immediately quieted down after the first shot and actually had a deeper tone than I was expecting. It wasn’t a *SNAP* but more like a *THUD*. Can’t really explain it but I interchanged my Recce 5 Mod 3 and the OPM and to my ears I couldn’t really tell a difference in suppression. I’m sure there might be a difference on a dB meter and maybe how it sounds to other people around the shooter, but I was really surprised (in a good way) and absolutely blown away by the performance.

I took the taper mount adapter off and put the 1/2x28 thread adapter back on and ran it on my Sig 1911-.22 and my Marlin bolt action .22. With the Sig, The added weight over my aluminum suppressor just made it feel like I was shooting a 1911 with a full mag of 230gr .45acp. I could not detect any first round pop shooting it on my .22 pistol or rifle. No blowback (pistol) to speak of, and it sounded great on both.

I took it apart once I got back inside, even though I had only shot 30 rounds of 5.56 and 50 rounds of CCI standard velocity just to see. The end caps popped off with my new tactiquarter and a standard 3/4” wrench removes the direct thread adapter and I was able to push the baffles out easily, wipe things down and reassemble.

Bottom line? I’m amazed at the performance versus size. Even if it’s a few dB louder than my Recce 5 or other similar 5.56 can, what you get in return for the size and weight. I want another one!


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Congratulations. I know you have been anxious for this to come in. Sounds like it was worth the wait. Nice to hear.

Look forward to shooting it soon :D
 
Sounds awesome. Shame it's not certified for my Mk18.

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Griffin posted on AR15.com that it could handle a 12.5” barrel. But I mean dang lol it’s an EIGHT OUNCE 5.56 can...gotta draw the line somewhere
 
Interestingly I have a Griffin Recce 7 on my 10.3" Mk18, which ironically is damn near the same overall length as a 12.5" with an Optimus Micro. And a lot heavier.

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Damn, I wish I passed over this thread, I am at 176 days after ATF cashed my checks on the Optimus Micro, Rugged Razor and Obsidian 9. :)
 
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