BDGS: #060 - Suppressor Expert EXPOSES Which Brands to AVOID - Andrew Theisen - Dry Creek Arsenal

Join JP Garcia, Austin Menard (Sentry Manufacturing), and special guest Andrew Theisen from Dry Creek Arsenal for an in-depth conversation about the suppressor industry, NFA changes, and the future of firearm technology. Andrew shares his journey from full-time farming to running one of the Midwest's premier NFA dealers.

What You'll Learn:
🔇 Which suppressor mounting systems to AVOID (controversial takes ahead!)
🧪 The science behind suppressor technology and fluid dynamics
🎯 How to properly fit customers for their first suppressor
🏭 Why 3D printing is revolutionizing can design
💰 What happens when the $200 tax stamp goes to $0
📈 The exponential growth of suppressor technology
🛠️ Complete weapon system approach to suppressor selection

Industry Hot Takes:

Dead Air KeyMo mounting system issues
SilencerCo ASR problems Andrew won't ignore
Why Andrew won't sell suppressors under $800
The truth about titanium suppressors and sparking
Why adjustable gas blocks are often overkill

Featured Companies:

Dry Creek Arsenal (Nebraska): drycreekarsenal.com
Sentry Defense: sentrydef.com
Sentry Manufacturing: sentrymanufacturing.com
Companies mentioned: CAT Suppressors, PTR, Irregular Defense Group, Liberty Precision Machine, Diligent Defense

Andrew's Recommendations:
✅ Best 556 short barrel can: Alley Cat 556
✅ Innovative tech: Irregular Defense Group Hesekia 6K
✅ Reliable mounting: KeyMo (older production)
✅ Customer service champions: Daniel Defense, Barrett, Surefire

The Science Behind Suppressors:
Austin breaks down why suppressors are just complex fluid dynamics problems and how Reynolds numbers could lead to mathematically perfect suppressor designs for specific weapon/ammo combinations.

Upcoming Events:
📅 NTOA Show - Washington DC
📅 Silencers in the Heartland - September 20th, Grand Island, Nebraska
📅 Sentry Showdown Championship - Lafayette, Louisiana

Connect with Andrew:
Instagram: @dry_creek_arsenal
Website: drycreekarsenal.com
Phone/Email available on website

The Bottom Line: Whether you're buying your first suppressor or building a complete weapon system, this episode delivers the unfiltered truth about what works, what doesn't, and where the industry is headed.
#Suppressors #NFA #DryCreekArsenal #SentryManufacturing #2A #Firearms #TaxStamp #USPSA

Chapters:
00:00 - Meet Andrew Theisen: From Farmer to NFA Expert
13:16 - Dry Creek Arsenal Origin Story & Full-Time Transition
18:05 - Andrew's Favorite New Suppressors on the Market
22:30 - The "One Can Does Everything" Myth Debunked
25:14 - Suppressor Customer Fitting Process
31:11 - 3D Printing Revolution in Suppressor Technology
34:10 - Blast Propagation vs Back Pressure Explained
42:04 - Complete Weapon System Philosophy
48:00 - Gas Gun Tuning: Keep It Simple Stupid
51:05 - SIG P320 Controversy: Andrew's Take
59:20 - The Science of Suppressors: Fluid Dynamics
1:01:16 - Andrew's Hot Take: Mounting Systems to AVOID
1:06:45 - Customer Service Kings vs Industry Failures
1:15:24 - The Future of Suppressor Technology
1:25:24 - Tax Stamp Going to $0: What It Really Means
1:31:54 - Sentry Manufacturing Charging Handle Review
1:37:42 - How to Connect with Dry Creek Arsenal

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Web: sentrydef.com

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