Justice, There are good deals on suppressors to be had if you shop around. Lots of smaller manufacturers are getting into the business, and are making some high-quality, moderately-priced cans. Take, for example, Huntertown Arms in Indiana. They are making 5.56 and 7.62 cans with an MSRP of around $499 (I've seen them listed for sale at $399). Add the $200 check to Uncle Sugar and that gets you a user-serviceable suppressor that comes apart for cleaning for well under the $1,000 mark. I've met the owner of the company and have shot their cans, and they are incredibly quiet for costing what they do.
Plus, if you go with a .30 caliber can, you are able to use it on most any caliber that is smaller. For example, using a 7.62 can on your 5.56 AR. That way you can get the most use out of your investment.
Silencers are starting to go mainstream, and several states have either passed or are considering legislation to allow hunting game animals with silencers. To those of you who think the price of entry for suppressors is too high, take note of all the newcomers to the industry. Healthy competition will bring prices down.