The Purpose

The firearms industry is full of diverse individuals who own and shoot firearms for various reasons.

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Terms & Identifiers

For the purposes of this survey, the following terms and definitions should be established:

Direct Thread

The suppressor (or suppressor adapter) is mounted to the barrel via threading onto the exposed threads of the barrel

Taper & Thread

The suppressor (or suppressor adapter) is mounted to a muzzle device. The muzzle device utilizes a thread and taper for alignment and sealing gas inside the suppressor.

Mechanical QD

The suppressor (or suppressor adapter) is mounted to a muzzle device. The suppressor base (or adapter) combined with the muzzle device utilizes some kind of mechanical system to lock the suppressor onto the muzzle device - typically with some kind of taper, spring tension and locking system. 

HUB Compatibiilty

The suppressor utilizes an industry standard 1-3/8 x 24 female thread at the base of the suppressor. This unique thread allows the user to utilize various HUB compatible suppressor mounting systems available.

Required information:
Name
How many suppressors do you own?
How familiar with Direct Thread mounting systems?
How familiar with Taper & Thread mounting systems?
How familiar with Mechanical QD mounting systems?
Regardless of which mounting system you use - which system overall is your favorite?
For long-range precision shooting using larger calibers i.e. .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm, .338 Lapua etc. - Which mounting system are you most likely to use?
For modern sporting rifles like the AR15 - Which mounting system are you most likely to use?
When shopping for a suppressor, how important is HUB Compatibility?
Not ImportantMildly ImportantNeutral ImportanceImportantExtremely Important
Not Important
Mildly Important
Neutral Importance
Important
Extremely Important

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When considering a Direct Thread mounting system - please indicate the level of importance or value as it pertains to making a purchasing decision:

0 = Not Important   |   10 = Extremely Important

Overall Weight
Not Important Extremely Important
Weight of the suppressor adapter.
Accuracy
Not Important Extremely Important
Accuracy when the suppressor is installed
Mounting Speed
Not Important Extremely Important
How quickly you can install / remove suppressor from firearm.
HUB Compatible
Not Important Extremely Important
HUB Compatible options to choose from.
Length
Not Important Extremely Important
Overall length added to the suppressor.

When considering a Taper & Thread mounting system - please indicate the level of importance or value as it pertains to making a purchasing decision:

0 = Not Important   |   10 = Extremely Important

Overall Weight
Not Important Extremely Important
Weight of the suppressor adapter.
Accuracy
Not Important Extremely Important
Accuracy when the suppressor is installed
Mounting Speed
Not Important Extremely Important
How quickly you can install / remove suppressor from firearm.
HUB Compatible
Not Important Extremely Important
HUB Compatible options to choose from.
Length
Not Important Extremely Important
Overall length added to the suppressor.

When considering a Mechanical QD mounting system - please indicate the level of importance or value as it pertains to making a purchasing decision:

0 = Not Important   |   10 = Extremely Important

Overall Weight
Not Important Extremely Important
Weight of the suppressor adapter.
Accuracy
Not Important Extremely Important
Accuracy when the suppressor is installed
Mounting Speed
Not Important Extremely Important
How quickly you can install / remove suppressor from firearm.
HUB Compatible
Not Important Extremely Important
HUB Compatible options to choose from.
Length
Not Important Extremely Important
Overall length added to the suppressor.
When considering a Taper & Thread mounting system - do you prefer traditional right-hand threads or Left-Hand threads?
How much experience do you have with Left-Hand threaded mounting systems?