Thread: Which suppressor? DPT or Hardy?

I have both.

Note the Hardy is an older Gen 4, on a .308. No issues with what so ever, but the continued costumer services thing is a concern, and I have heard a number of catastrophic failures with Hardys. Main gripe with my Hardy is that it has to have a number of holes taped at the end, and I'm not sure if that is a good thing.

My DPT is brand new, I've put 30-40 round through it (.223) and I can already see wear in the first baffle. However it can be replaced, and who knows what's going on in other brands as you can't easily look inside. Get the SS baffle if you do get one. I know of one that blew up but was on a semi-auto used be a professional goat culler.

If and when I replace the Hardy, it will probably be with a DPT.

Also, consider the Gunworks 35mm for value for money. Especially at the moment with the special price.

Well I'm happy with my Hardy.
The shorter length is worth something to me. That's an extra 1" of Barrel I can keep. Shorter overhang has also got to be stronger when you bash it in the bush.
They have responded to all my emails and questions. I have brought 2 already and will be getting another shortly. Have not had any problems with mine to be fair. Gen 5 and Gen 5 Stealth.
I think that the talk of the DPT having an advantage in that you can strip it and clean them is somewhat of a red herring as the Hardy core is machined from a solid piece of metal so is inherently
more resistant to start with than a series of baffles.
Also should point out that I suspect that Hardy are more focused on their dealer sales that 1 off cash customers, And that's a sensible business decision, deal with 1 man and make 1 sale or make 20 sales at a lower margin. Volume brings down manufacturing costs.

Re the DB scale. An increase of 3Db equals doubling of sound intensity (acoustic energy). A +10 dB increase is the level of twice the perceived volume or twice as loud (loudness) in psychoacoustics − mostly sensed. (Asked Google)

Originally Posted by ZQLewis

I think that the talk of the DPT having an advantage in that you can strip it and clean them is somewhat of a red herring as the Hardy core is machined from a solid piece of metal so is inherently
more resistant to start with

+1 on this cleaning suppressors seems some sort of fad around here.
I once saw a hardy can on a 223 was used for culling from a chopper had over 20 thousand rounds through it was slightly heavier than a new one but still didn't need cleaning that must say something.
Yup I've had a hardy rem mag can let go on me was fixed up no questions.
Dpt may have better customer service but that's all.

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There is a spray available called silensave from Napier of London. About $10 ish spray it in each end and coats the inside from corrosion. While hardy can be an a hole and have waited 4 months for one of his rifles to be repaired, I’ve had no issues with the 3 cans I have. I have a stealth gen 5 which is real quiet but long. An gen 5 short one have used a lot I like the shortness and is quiet. It’s pretty similar to the asesl5 which is the only can I use now as the hardy doesn’t fit on the 16” 308. All the cans on the long rifles were replaced wit t3 brakes. Have shot a few peoples rifles that I fitted with dpt. All good too. My favorite is the ase though. For ar15 I have a sonic 35 using only 2 baffles. 2” longer than muzzle. It has had shit loads 1000’s rounds and got hot plenty and looks perfect inside. Weighs 200gr with 2 baffles. Not the quietest like that but fine without ear plugs. Great when walking around the hill.

Not listed but of course I would recommend our suppressors as well

Best Regards!

Tuukka Jokinen
Ase Utra sound suppressors

Originally Posted by Tuukka

Not listed but of course I would recommend our suppressors as well

Best Regards!

Tuukka Jokinen
Ase Utra sound suppressors

You bet - i'll second that

While porky, ASE cans are superb.

I have a DPT that has been thrashed on a 16" .308, a .270, a 6.5 Grendel AR and now lives on my 6.5CM. I have always been happy with the sound reduction and feel the erosion in the baffles is very reasonable for the life it has had.

If you have money, buy an ODL and don't look back. Certified fanboy here.