Pilot 2

[afshirt]

So the local shop just got some Pilot 2 cans that were missing the take down tool. They are selling these for 150 bucks rather than send them back to AAC. I have a few 30 cal cans but no 22 caliber. For 150 (plus the tax stamp of course) is that a good deal?

[tallburnedmidget]

So the local shop just got some Pilot 2 cans that were missing the take down tool. They are selling these for 150 bucks rather than send them back to AAC. I have a few 30 cal cans but no 22 caliber. For 150 (plus the tax stamp of course) is that a good deal?

Not sure but I can say it is $130-$200 less than any place I can find online so I would assume it's a heck of a deal.

[TMD]

For $150 I'd definitely buy another one. I've had my Pilot II for about 2 years now and it's actually a great performing can for the money. I do have a gripe about it though. I purchased it on an impulse when I was buying my SDN-6 can. At the time I figured I might as well get a rimfire can at the same time if I was going to do all the paper work for one can might as well do it for two (I didn't have a trust at the time). Now back to my gripe, not doing much research at the time on rimfire cans I knew I wanted one that could be disassembled and picked it on a whim. The first baffle in it is stainless steel but the remaining are aluminum. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but it limits options for cleaning. You cant use the acid dip it an ultrasonic cleaner because it may damage them. Also if using it on a pistol it needs to be cleaned every two to three hundred rounds or you may not get it apart.

http://www.rrdvegas.com/silencer-cleaning.html

A few months I stumbled across this article recommending using dot 5 brake fluid after cleaning to prevent leading. I was a bit skeptical but thought after 3 hours of cleaning, what the heck. Guess what, it works. After trying it I purposely took it out attached to my Ruger 22/45 Lite and put 300 rounds of Blazer ammo through it which isn't plated and exceptionally dirty. Sans a few spots on the first two cones all the leading wiped right off. It cut my cleaning time down from two hours to about 20 minutes.

[farm use]

I'd jump all over it.

[afshirt]

For $150 I'd definitely buy another one. I've had my Pilot II for about 2 years now and it's actually a great performing can for the money. I do have a gripe about it though. I purchased it on an impulse when I was buying my SDN-6 can. At the time I figured I might as well get a rimfire can at the same time if I was going to do all the paper work for one can might as well do it for two (I didn't have a trust at the time). Now back to my gripe, not doing much research at the time on rimfire cans I knew I wanted one that could be disassembled and picked it on a whim. The first baffle in it is stainless steel but the remaining are aluminum. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but it limits options for cleaning. You cant use the acid dip it an ultrasonic cleaner because it may damage them. Also if using it on a pistol it needs to be cleaned every two to three hundred rounds or you may not get it apart.

http://www.rrdvegas.com/silencer-cleaning.html

A few months I stumbled across this article recommending using dot 5 brake fluid after cleaning to prevent leading. I was a bit skeptical but thought after 3 hours of cleaning, what the heck. Guess what, it works. After trying it I purposely took it out attached to my Ruger 22/45 Lite and put 300 rounds of Blazer ammo through it which isn't plated and exceptionally dirty. Sans a few spots on the first two cones all the leading wiped right off. It cut my cleaning time down from two hours to about 20 minutes.

Dot 5 brake cleaner. That is pretty cool. Does it have to be clean first then just wipe down the baffles or will it clean already dirty ones?

[TMD]

For $150 I'd definitely buy another one. I've had my Pilot II for about 2 years now and it's actually a great performing can for the money. I do have a gripe about it though. I purchased it on an impulse when I was buying my SDN-6 can. At the time I figured I might as well get a rimfire can at the same time if I was going to do all the paper work for one can might as well do it for two (I didn't have a trust at the time). Now back to my gripe, not doing much research at the time on rimfire cans I knew I wanted one that could be disassembled and picked it on a whim. The first baffle in it is stainless steel but the remaining are aluminum. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but it limits options for cleaning. You cant use the acid dip it an ultrasonic cleaner because it may damage them. Also if using it on a pistol it needs to be cleaned every two to three hundred rounds or you may not get it apart.

http://www.rrdvegas.com/silencer-cleaning.html

A few months I stumbled across this article recommending using dot 5 brake fluid after cleaning to prevent leading. I was a bit skeptical but thought after 3 hours of cleaning, what the heck. Guess what, it works. After trying it I purposely took it out attached to my Ruger 22/45 Lite and put 300 rounds of Blazer ammo through it which isn't plated and exceptionally dirty. Sans a few spots on the first two cones all the leading wiped right off. It cut my cleaning time down from two hours to about 20 minutes.

Dot 5 brake cleaner. That is pretty cool. Does it have to be clean first then just wipe down the baffles or will it clean already dirty ones?

Dot 5 brake fluid not cleaner. And yes it's best to clean and remove the carbon and lead buildup off the baffles first.

[certifiable]

Paid $524 including stamp for mine so I would say it is a good deal at $150 plus stamp

[pvanwagner]

It's a great deal and of course contact Customer Service and they will send you the tool, I'm sure.