Short barreled AR-15s and suppressors are a natural pairing. The compact footprint of an SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) keeps your overall length manageable even with a suppressor mounted, and the right platform can dramatically reduce felt recoil, muzzle blast, and sound signature when paired with the right can. But with so many options on the market, choosing a factory SBR that's truly optimized for suppressed use — rather than just a chopped-down carbine — takes some research. This gu …