The market for sound suppressors (colloquially known as “silencers”) has grown at an astonishing pace during the past decade-plus. They are now among the most popular accessories one can mount on a firearm, and thanks to multiple processes that make trudging through the regulatory landscape easier, they are remarkably simple to own in any of the 42 states where they are legal. Nearly as many states allow their use while hunting, further enhancing their popularity with today’s firearm enthusiast.
To that end, we have assembled a guide to the best new suppressor offerings available this year. Here you will find just about all you need to know when it comes to the latest and greatest “cans,” including the most powerful cartridge each model can handle (which generally means it can handle anything in the same caliber that’s less powerful). Since there is no true standard for measuring sound suppression, we chose not to report those confusing figures, but rest assured all of these suppressors reduce the noise signature of a gunshot by a significant amount.
Whether you’re looking for a can for your new firearm or are ready to take the plunge and become a first-time suppressor owner, there’s sure to be a product here that will fit your needs and budget.
Advanced Armament Co. | Element 3
This classic AAC suppressor is back, and now rated for 5.7×28 mm along with most other rimfire chamberings. It sports shielded, PVD-coated baffles and a design that promises to eliminate the first-round pop that sometimes compromises sound suppression.
Material: 6AL-4V titanium; 17-4 stainless steel
Length: 5.1 inches
Diameter: 1.1 inches
Weight: 5.5 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 5.7×28 mm
MSRP: $424.99
(800) 581-1610 advanced-armament.com
Advanced Armament Co. | Illusion 9
The bore of this suppressor is off-center, allowing factory Glock sights to clear the top of the can for a perfect sight picture. The Illusion 9 is also user-serviceable, so cleaning it after a range session is a cinch.
Material: 17-4 stainless steel; 6061/7075 aluminum
Length: 7.88 inches
Diameter: 1.25 inches
Weight: 10.4 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 9 mm
MSRP: $849.99
(800) 581-1610 advanced-armament.com
Advanced Armament Co. | Ranger 5 Mini
An oversize baffle helps reduce back pressure without sacrificing noise reduction in this compact, full-auto-rated suppressor that’s perfect for MSRs. The new Ranger 5 Mini is 1.375 HUB-compatible, making it able to be mounted on variety of muzzle devices.
Material: Inconel 718; 17-4 stainless steel
Length: 4.98 inches
Diameter: 1.5 inches
Weight: 9.84 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 6.5 Creedmoor
MSRP: $849.99
(800) 581-1610 advanced-armament.com
Aero Precision | Lahar 30
Aero Precision launched its line of suppressors this year with the Lahar 30, a .30-caliber offering for rifles up to .300 Win. Mag. This series is also available in shorter (30K) and longer (30L) configurations with attendant changes in decibel attenuation.
Material: 17-4 Stainless steel, Inconel
Length: 6.2 inches
Diameter: 1.58 inches
Weight: 16.6 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .300 Win. Mag.
MSRP: $699
(253) 272-8188 aeroprecisionusa.com
B&T USA | 22 Tiger
Whether plinking at the range or hunting small game, B&T USA’s first rimfire suppressor tips the scales at a mere 3.5 ounces—thanks to the addition of polymer baffles—and since it measures less than 6 inches long, the 22 Tiger may be the ultimate rimfire accessory that won’t weigh you down.
Material: Aluminum; polymer
Length: 5.5 inches
Diameter: 1.2 inches
Weight: 3.5 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .22 Mag.
MSRP: $375
(813) 653-1200 bt-usa.com
B&T USA | RBS9 SQD-M
B&T USA’s latest iteration of the RBS9 features a Super Quick Disconnect Mechanism (or SQD-M), that can mount to, among others the firm’s APC9, SPC9 and GHM9 firearms, as well as H&K’s MP5, MP5K and variants with in-spec three-lug barrels.
Material: Aluminum
Length: 8.80 inches
Diameter: 2.12 inches
Weight: 22 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 9 mm
MSRP: $850
(813) 653-1200 bt-usa.com
B&T USA | Rotex 762 Ti Full Size
The Rotex 762 Full Size Titanium is an ideal choice when weight savings is Job One. Forty-percent lighter than its 718 Inconel brethren, the Rotex Ti offers substantial weight savings, yet maintains the same high-performance consumers expect from the Rotex line.
Material: Titanium
Length: 7.2 inches
Diameter: 1.53 inches
Weight: 6.9 ounces w/DM Hub
Maximum Chambering: .300 Win. Mag.
MSRP: $1,250 w/Rotex-SF Ti Hub
(813) 653-1200 bt-usa.com
Banish | Speed K Ti
Our inaugural Golden Bullseye Award winner for Suppressor of the Year is now available made out of lightweight titanium to help shave nearly 6 ounces off its heft, making it an even better option for close-quarters use on an MSR. It may be the ideal can for a home-defense carbine or large-format pistol.
Material: Titanium
Length: 4 inches
Diameter: 2 inches
Weight: 8.2 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 5.56 NATO
MSRP: $1,399
(866) 891-4494 silencercentral.com
CAT Suppressors | Noah
In addition to more common calibers/chamberings, CAT Suppressors also offers the 6 mm ARC Noah. (Noah, Ark. Get it?) Utilizing Surge Bypass technology, the Noah is sleek in appearance and impressive in performance. Also available in Inconel, the Noah bridges the muzzle-velocity gap between the 5.56 NATO and the 6 mm ARC, offering a two-for-one product for both a classic chambering and the new hotness.
Material: Titanium
Length: 6.15 inches
Diameter: 1.60 inches
Weight: 9.2 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 6 mm ARC
MSRP: $1,150
(512) 931-4556 silencershop.com
CMMG | Defcan-45
Ideal for a pistol-caliber carbine chambered in .45 ACP, the Defcan-45 is made from precision-machined stainless steel and aluminum and features a high-temperature Cerakote finish. It is full-auto rated and comes with a common-dimension, .45-caliber, three-lug muzzle device and CMMG’s QD tri-lug suppressor HUB mount.
Material: Stainless steel; aluminum
Length: 8.3 inches
Diameter: 1.81 inches
Weight: 15.6 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .45 ACP
MSRP: $849.95
(660) 248-2293 cmmg.com
CMMG | Defcan-762
3-D printed Inconel construction delivers durability and heat tolerance, helping this .30-caliber can be a workhorse on your rifle or carbine. Attachment is easy thanks to the included Zeroed SVD Muzzle Brake, or on a mil-spec A2 flash hider. The Defcan 7.62 is also 1.375 HUB-compatible.
Material: Inconel
Length: 8.5 inches
Diameter: 1.57 inches
Weight: 22.3 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 7.62 NATO
MSRP: $999.95
(660) 248-2293 cmmg.com
Dead Air | Lazarus 6 mm
Dead Air’s first hard-use rifle suppressor designed and produced using 3-D printing, the Lazarus is engineered to fire any 6 mm cartridge up to 6 mm ARC. A built-in adapter at the front allows you to easily adjust the gas flow to your gun, while the rear is HUB-compatible and accepts any Dead Air mount.
Material: Haynes-282
Length: 5.3 inches
Diameter: 1.63 inches
Weight: 18.4 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 6 mm ARC
MSRP: $1,059
(801) 857-4232 deadairsilencers.com
Dead Air | Mojave 9
Constructed from 3-D-printed titanium, the Mojave 9 features a modular, segmented design that allows users to configure the suppressor in either a short or long configuration, making it ideal for use on either handguns or rifles. It’s also compatible with Dead Air’s mounts.
Material: 6AL-4V DMLS titanium; 7075 aluminum; stainless steel
Length: 7.64 inches
Diameter: 1.41 inches
Weight: 9.6 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 350 Legend
MSRP: $1,099
(801) 857-4232 deadairsilencers.com
Dead Air | Nomad Ti XC
The Dead Air Nomad Ti XC (for cross country) is a suppressor that lets you go farther in the field thanks to its nominal weight. A new, two-stage coaxial baffle system with pressure-harnessing structures has been added, which regulates both low- and high-pressure rounds.
Material: Grade 5 6AL-4V titanium
Length: 6.74 inches
Diameter: 1.76 inches
Weight: 9.6 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .300 RUM
MSRP: $1,099
(801) 857-4232 deadairsilencers.com
FN America | Catch 22 Ti
Lightweight, user-serviceable and designed to be ultra-reliable even during rapid, high-round-count use, this rimfire suppressor mounts directly to a 1/2×28 threaded barrel. It sports an HT Cerakote finish (in either black or flat dark earth) and is supported by FN’s limited lifetime warranty.
Material: Titanium; aluminum
Length: 5.25 inches
Diameter: 1.12 inches
Weight: 5 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .22 Mag.
MSRP: $499
(703) 288-3500 fnamerica.com
Gemtech | Abyss 5.56
Designed as the ultimate in hearing protection for America’s most popular rifle, the AR-15, Gemtech’s Abyss 5.56 suppressor offers lower pressure, less muzzle flash and significant sound reduction for the enjoyment of modern sporting rifle enthusiasts.
Material: 17-4 PH Stainless steel; 6AL-4V titanium
Length: 6.1 inches
Diameter: 1.64 inches
Weight: 14.5 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 5.56 NATO
MSRP: $849
(833) 350-9517 gemtech.com
Gemtech | Abyss 7.62
Looking for a versatile suppressor for your rifle? The Abyss 7.62 is rated for calibers ranging from the diminutive 5.7×28 mm up to the powerful .300 Win. Mag. Designed for lower back pressure to reduce fouling and gas venting, the proprietary end cap is engineered to reduce muzzle flash.
Material: 17-4 PH Stainless steel; 6AL-4V titanium
Length: 6.6 inches
Diameter: 1.64 inches
Weight: 16.3 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .300 Win. Mag.
MSRP: $945
(833) 350-9517 gemtech.com
Gemtech | Neutron 7.62
Rated for full-auto applications, the Neutron 7.62 suppressor accepts a number of mounting options and comes with Gemtech’s Elite Taper Mount to provide correct alignment and resist carbon lock. Its tubeless construction keeps weight to a minimum, while high-efficiency baffles offer superior sound reduction.
Material: 17-4 PH stainless steel; 6AL-4V titanium
Length: 6.6 inches
Diameter: 1.64 inches
Weight: 14.6 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .300 Win. Mag.
MSRP: $829
(833) 350-9517 gemtech.com
Griffin Armament | Checkmate-HD
An updating of the vaunted Checkmate-QD, the Checkmate-HD is a rimfire suppressor rated for 5.7×28 mm. Using Ecco-Flow and Carbon-Gard technologies, this modernized suppressor is both highly effective and easily consumer-maintained, requiring no tools for routine disassembly.
Material: 7075-T6 aluminum: 17-4PH stainless steel
Length: 5.04 inches
Diameter: 1.07 inches
Weight: 5.8 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 5.7×28 mm
MSRP: $459.99
(262) 200-0003 griffinarmament.com
Griffin Armament | Dual-Lok HRT-762
The Dual-Lok mounting system incorporates a taper, assuring concentric alignment. Originally created for hostage rescue teams, durability, low flash and high performance were paramount concerns in its design. Its active locking retention system solidly secures the device in one of 120 positions, with minimal point-of-impact shift.
Material: 17-4PH stainless steel; 718 Inconel
Length: 7.65 inches
Diameter: 1.5 inches
Weight: 18.25 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .300 Win. Mag.
MSRP: $1,045
(262) 200-0003 griffinarmament.com
HuxWrx | FLOW 556 Ti
Entirely 3-D-printed from Grade 5 titanium, the FLOW 556 Ti is HuxWrx’s quietest full-size, 5.56 NATO-dedicated suppressor. It’s designed to mitigate flash and toxic fumes as well as sound by its use of Flow-Through, Torque Lock and GeoFlash Cap technologies. Performance, accuracy and durability were design goals, but convenience is also offered, as only a QD muzzle device is required for mounting on your rifle.
Material: Grade 5 Titanium
Length: 6.8 inches
Diameter: 1.8 inches
Weight: 11.4 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 5.56 NATO
MSRP: $1,394
(801) 542-0425 huxwrx.com
Liberty Suppressors | Agent
With a titanium tube and Inconel baffles, the Agent suppressor is light and durable, with a vented front cap to reduce back pressure. It’s available with three different options for attachment, from direct-thread to a version compatible with KeyMount systems.
Material: Titanium; Inconel
Length: 6.3 inches
Diameter: 1.5 inches
Weight: 12 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 5.56 NATO
MSRP: $1,083
(706) 661-6911 libertycans.net
Maxim Defense | PRS 338
Designed to dramatically reduce sound and flash signatures while mitigating recoil and enhancing accuracy, the PRS 338 is nonetheless light in weight. It represents a breakthrough in strength-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for long-range precision shooting or going afield.
Material: 7075 aluminum; Grade 5 titanium
Length: 11 inches
Diameter: 1.75 inches
Weight: 19 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .338 Lapua Mag.
MSRP: $995
(239) 580-7800 maximdefense.com
Nosler | SR-30K
Despite being able to handle the vast majority of .30-caliber chamberings, this minimalist can (the “K” is for Kurz) provides outstanding sound suppression and maneuverability. Its relatively short length and light weight make it ideal for field use.
Material: Aluminum; titanium
Length: 5.83 inches
Diameter: 1.74 inches
Weight: 7.2 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .378 Wby.
MSRP: $729
(800) 285-3701 nosler.com
Nosler | SR-33 AlTi
If you’re looking for a suppressor for your long-range, precision rifle, the SR-33 AlTi may be your best option. Able to handle everything up to the whopping .338 Lapua Mag. and substantially reduce sound and blast signature, it is HUB compatible for added versatility.
Material: Aluminum; titanium
Length: 10.5 inches
Diameter: 1.88 inches
Weight: 18 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .338 Lapua Mag.
MSRP: $1,149
(800) 285-3701 nosler.com
Primary Weapons Systems | BDE 45
With the surge in popularity of lever-action rifles, many chambered in .45-70 Gov’t and available with threaded barrels from the factory, Primary Weapons Systems introduces a suppressor to match. Offering a compact design and ultra-light weight, the BDE 45 will make that lever gun more hearing friendly.
Material: Titanium
Length: 8.18 inches
Diameter: 1.45 inches
Weight: 11.1 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .45-70 Gov’t
MSRP: $749
(208) 344-5217 primaryweapons.com
Rugged Suppressors | SurgeX
Featuring the company’s Adapt Modular Technology, the SurgeX means you can have either compactness or full-length performance. The Rugged Universal Mount R.U.M means it’s compatible with Rugged’s Taper Locking System and industry-standard mounts. Moreover, the SurgeX is indeed rugged, being full-auto, belt-fed rated.
Material: Cobalt 6; stainless steel
Length: 8.1 inches
Diameter: 1.55 inches
Weight: 16.2 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .300 RUM
MSRP: $1,169
(864) 810-0513 ruggedsuppressors.com
Savage | AccuCan AC22
With its absurdly light weight and premium construction, the AC22 is field-serviceable, ultra-quiet and extremely durable. It sports built-in, self-cleaning carbon cutters and a Cerakote finish, helping to enhance reliability with notoriously dirty rimfire ammo.
Material: 7075-T6 aluminum; 6AL-4V titanium
Length: 5.9 inches
Diameter: 1 inch
Weight: 3.5 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .22 Mag.
MSRP: $399.99
(800) 370-0708 savagearms.com
Savage | AccuCan AC30
Among the lightest .30-caliber suppressors, the AC30 was designed from the ground up to be perfect for PRS-competition shooters. It is user-serviceable and features an upgradable core, meaning that repair or replacement of the interior is possible without changing the serialized component of the suppressor.
Material: 7075-T6 aluminum; 6AL-4V titanium
Length: 7.9 inches
Diameter: 1.75 inches
Weight: 10.8 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .300 PRC
MSRP: $699.99
(800) 370-0708 savagearms.com
Savage | AccuCan AC338
Like all of the AccuCan suppressors, the AC338 features Savage’s MonoKore design for simple maintenance. That core also promises to enhance sound reduction and improve accuracy by limited point-of-impact shift, a major benefit for a can designed specifically to work with the powerful and hyper-accurate .338 Lapua Mag.
Material: 7075-T6 aluminum; 6AL-4V titanium
Length: 10.9 inches
Diameter: 1.75 inches
Weight: 18.5 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .338 Lapua Mag.
MSRP: $899.99
(800) 370-0708 savagearms.com
SIG Sauer | NG68SpearQD
SIG Sauer has launched a new line of quick-detach suppressors including one specifically for the new 6.8×51 mm/.277 Fury caliber introduced for the Next Generation Squad Weapon program. There’s also a 7.62 version available for calibers up through the powerful .300 Win. Mag.
Material: Inconel
Length: 6.96 inches
Diameter: 1.75 inches
Weight: 23 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .277 Fury
MSRP: $1,749.99
(603) 610-3000 sigsauer.com
SIG Sauer | SLX-SURG
With a protective titanium cage to guard against damage, the SLX-SURG is clearly designed to take whatever your training throws at it. Now available separate from the original suppressed upper receiver group, the SLX-SURG is a direct-thread option for standard 1/2×28-tpi threaded barrels.
Material: Inconel
Length: 7.31 inches
Diameter: 1.75 inches
Weight: 23.8 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 5.56 NATO
MSRP: $1,999.99
(603) 610-3000 sigsauer.com
SilencerCo | Spectre 9
Constructed from titanium and designed for pistol and submachine gun platforms, the Spectre 9 is extremely lightweight and compact. It is compatible with 9 mm and subsonic .300 BLK ammunition and is full-auto rated. SilencerCo’s Spectre Piston Housing Assembly is included with the Spectre 9.
Material: Titanium
Length: 4.76 inches
Diameter: 1.37 inches
Weight: 3.9 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .300 BLK (subsonic only)
MSRP: $879
(801) 417-5384 silencerco.com
SureFire | SOCOM556-RC3
Far from a conventional can, the SureFire SOCOM556-RC3 features a low-pressure design that absorbs a substantial amount of gas—reducing the amount of blowback and back pressure—which ultimately makes for a cleaner and lighter-recoiling firearm.
Material: Inconel
Length: 6.3 inches
Diameter: 1.5 inches
Weight: 17 ounces
Maximum Chambering: 5.56 NATO
MSRP: $1,799
(800) 828-8809 surefire.com
Thunder Beast | Magnus-S-RR-CB
The Magnus RR is Thunder Beast’s “reduced recoil” version of its popular suppressors, offering shooters a reliable and effective solution for reducing muzzle blast and recoil when firing powerful magnums. It is offered in .30 caliber (shown), .338, and .375 caliber. The RR provides a 65-percent reduction in recoil when firing a .300 Win. Mag., for example, improving physical and aural comfort as well as the overall shooting experience.
Material: Titanium
Length: 8.4 inches
Diameter: 1.85 inches
Weight: 13.8 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .300 Norma Mag.
MSRP: $1,540
(307) 543-7818 thunderbeastarms.com
Yankee Hill Machine | Bad Larry
Designed specifically for rifles chambered in big-bore cartridges, the Bad Larry utilizes a tubeless design of heat-treated 17-4 PH stainless steel along with a high-strength Cobalt 6 blast baffle. It ships with a direct-thread adapter and is compatible with all YHM HUB accessories. The Bad Larry is also full-auto rated.
Material: 17-4 Ph stainless steel
Length: 7.38 inches
Diameter: 1.75 inches
Weight: 17 ounces
Maximum Chambering: .338 Lapua Mag.
MSRP: $969.95
(877) 892-6533 yhm.net
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