Just a year or two ago things were looking up for suppressors. With the Hearing Protection Act written and in the legislative works, a semi-friendly House of Representatives and Senate, and the White House seemingly friendly towards signing a bill, things seemed positive for getting suppressors out of NFA jail. No more tax stamps, photos, fingerprints, body probes, and year-long waits just to make your gun run quieter.

Then, politicians did the politician dance, meaning they didn’t do a damn thing except fundraise and stump for reelection. Now, the House has flipped and there’s a better chance that Alyssa Milano will become the new NRA President than the Hearing Protection Act passing before Wolf Blitzer takes an anchor job with the Blaze.

Even still, you can buy one, just like before, as long as you’re prepared to wait. So, today’s question is, with all that headache and waiting around just to get your hands on a suppressor, should you ever consider using one on a home defense firearm? As with anything else, there are pros and cons to consider. Here’s a list of things to ponder.

When we looked at the then-new CMMG Banshee chambered in .45 ACP way, way back in May 2018 one of the very first comments by GRNC's Paul Valone was this one.

“10mm please.”

Actually, anytime a company releases a new pistol caliber carbine, there’s an immediate ask for the same, but in 10mm. Well, folks, your time is now with the launch of the new CMMG Banshee Mk10. We’ve had one for a while to test, and I must say, those 10mm ammunition aficionados are spot on. Beefy 10mm ammo and a pistol carbine do make a great combination.

I guess lots of folks like the mix of a powerful handgun round and a heavier carbine as opposed to a pistol. The combination makes a lot of sense. Recoil and muzzle flip are subject to the laws of physics, so the bigger and heavier the gun, the less you have to deal with during recoil — Ipso facto e. Pluribus Unum, you can shoot a bigger caliber with no downside.

Let’s consider an example. I’m testing a Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Elite Operator chambered in 10mm. Empty, it weighs 2.75 pounds. The new CMMG Banshee Mk10 shown here