Suppressor Buying Guides
Buying guides for the suppressors and NFA firearms we carry, organized by caliber and brand. Each one covers the current models we carry, intended use, mounts, side-by-side specs and independent test results where available.
Suppressor Buying Guides by Caliber
Compare the suppressors we carry by caliber. Each caliber guide compares the models side by side, with PEW Science results where available and notes from our sales team. More caliber guides are coming. The available guides and category pages are below.
Rimfire Suppressors
.22 LR to 5.7x28: the Mask HD, 22 Take Down, Switchback 22, RXD22Ti, FLOW 22 Ti, CAT SR A2 and more side by side, with sound test results, cleaning, threads and adapters.
Pistol Suppressors
9mm, .45 ACP and other pistol suppressors compared across the brands we carry: boosters, size and weight, and which cans also work on a PCC.
5.56 & .223 Suppressors
5.56 and .223 suppressors compared across the brands we carry: sound, back pressure, weight, length and mounts.
.30 Cal Suppressors
300 BLK, .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor suppressors compared across the brands we carry: sound, weight, length, mounts and hunting use.
.338 & Large Bore Suppressors
.338 Lapua, .50 BMG and other large bore suppressors compared: ratings, weight, length and mounts.
Multi-Caliber Suppressors
.36 vs. .46 cal, plus the Omega 36M, Hybrid 46M, Universe 36, TiTrex 360Ti, Alaskan360 and more side by side, with sound test results, mounts, end caps and notes from our sales team.
Shotgun Suppressors
12 gauge shotgun suppressors compared: length, weight and mounting options.
Full-Auto Rated Suppressors
Suppressors rated for full auto fire, sorted by caliber, for machine gun owners.
Suppressor Buying Guides by Brand
Choose a brand to compare its lineup. Each guide includes model recommendations by use.
B&T
The Print-XH RBS (XH-556), SRBS 762, VERS36, SQD-M9, MP5 SD-M, Impuls and TiGER22: how B&T's RBS reduces back pressure, mounts and how they compare.
BOSS
The Guillotine 556, Chairman K and Ti-K, Commander K and Top Shot, plus the Camacho, Executive and El Jefe: end caps, mounts, PEW Science results and how they compare.
Canik
The VOID-556, VOID-556K, VOID-762 and VOID-9, built with Otter Creek Labs: specs, barrel limits, the two end caps, mounts and suppressing a Canik pistol.
CAT
Combat Application Technologies' 3D printed suppressors, from the SR rimfire can to the ST, ODB, JL and BBK rifle cans, plus titanium vs. Inconel and HUB vs. 1x16LH mounts.
Dead Air
The Sandman-X, Nomad, Mojave, RXD and the rest of the lineup, plus how the KeyMo, Xeno and P-Series mounts work.
Diligent Defense
The Enticer .30 cal family, Wolf Hunter, DTF and Road Hunter: steel vs. titanium, the HUB rear thread and Zilch adapter, and what PEW Science and the Silencer Summit measured.
Diligent Defense buying guide →
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Dillon Rifle Company
The DRC556 and DRC308 Hush Kits: Inconel vs. titanium, PEW Science results, mounts and the Dillon heat gear.
Energetic Armament
The Vox S, Vox K2, Peak 30, Lux, Ferox, Big Sixy, Sonus and Nyx, plus how the Serial ID Ring lets the factory replace a damaged core.
Exigent Defense
The FireTeam556, RICO309, Overwatch762, Pointman9 and FireCat22, with specs, sound data, mounts and how they compare.
Griffin Armament
Recce and Dual-Lok duty cans, the Explorr, Sportsman, Bushwhacker and Checkmate, and how Griffin's Taper Mount, Dual-Lok and HUB mounts work.
HUXWRX
The HUXWRX lineup, family by family, and how the Flow and Ventum lines differ.
LayerX
The Strake 9, Strake 9K and Raster 5K: specs, barrel limits, PEW Science results, mounts and how they compare with the 9mm and 5.56 cans we carry.
Liberty Precision Machine (LPM)
The steel Anthem 2 and titanium Mach families, the Torch and Duty 5.56: steel vs. titanium, how the HUB mount and LPM muzzle devices work, and test results.
Magco Arms
The EDS-30K, EDS-30S, EDS-30L and EDS-30XL: one 17-4 stainless .30 cal design in four lengths, plus the Canned Ham, minimum barrel lengths, PEW Science results and how Magco compares.
Otter Creek Labs (OCL)
The Polonium, Polonium K and Polonium 30, plus the Hydrogen, Infinity, Titanium 22, Lithium and Universe 36, with PEW Science results and how OCL compares.
Precision Armament
The TiTrex 300Ti and 360Ti: how X-CORE and the serialized XBand let the core be replaced, what NURBS baffles are, and what PEW Science measured.
Precision Armament buying guide →
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PTR VENT
The VENT 1, VENT 2, VENT 3 and VENT Spiritus 5.56i: how PTR's PIP technology works, PEW Science results and how the VENTs compare by caliber.
Q
The Trash Panda, Thunder Chicken, Speakeasy, Tall Boy, Porq Chop and Erector, plus titanium vs. steel and the Quickie Fast-Attach mount.
Resilient Suppressors
The Jolene, Jolene S, Simple Man, Stacy's Mom, Putnik, Free Bird, Ramblin Man and RS9, with specs and PEW Science results.
Ridgeback Defense
The Rhodie 6, 6K, 6J and 6Ti, Rhino X and S, Sahara and Mamba: specs, muzzle device limits, HUB mounts and how the Rhodie compares with other top 5.56 cans.
Rugged Suppressors
The Obsidian pistol cans, Razor, SurgeX and Alaskan360, plus how the Dual Taper and HUB mounts work.
Science of Suppression (SOS)
The Einstein K and L, Dark Matter K and L, Nebula 36 and Atom 46: full-auto rated, 17-4 stainless suppressors built in Arizona, plus the HUB rear, the included direct thread adapter and how SOS compares.
SilencerCo
The SilencerCo lineup, family by family, with mounts, accessories and how the models compare.
Stealth Additive Works
The Tisha 5.56 and Tisha 30 in titanium and Inconel: PEW Science results, mounts, how to get one and how it compares.
Stealth Additive buying guide →
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Strategic Sciences
The MFMD, a flash hider, muzzle brake and suppressor in one: how it works, how to read the model names and which one fits your rifle.
Strategic Sciences buying guide →
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SureFire
The SOCOM556-RC4, MINI4, RC2, MINI2 and SB2, the SOCOM762 cans, SOCOM338-Ti and SOCOM300-SPS, plus how Fast-Attach works and which muzzle device to run.
Thunder Beast Arms (TBAC)
The TBAC lineup, family by family, and what the CB, SR, BA and HUB mounts mean.
Unknown Suppressors
The Reaper, OG 30, OG 6.5 and OG 6-S: one-piece 3D printed titanium hunting suppressors, plus over-the-barrel pros and cons, sound test results, mounts and how Unknown compares.
Yankee Hill Machine (YHM)
The YHM lineup, plus how the Phantom Q.D., sRx and HUB mounts work.
NFA Firearms Buying Guides
How to buy a short-barreled rifle, shotgun or machine gun, plus guides to the NFA firearms we carry and the suppressors that pair with them.
SBR & SBS Buying Guide
How to buy a short-barreled rifle or shotgun in 2026: the $0 tax, Form 4 or 4473, barrel length rules and crossing state lines.
Machine Gun Price Guide
2026 transferable machine gun prices, the cheapest models, and how the $200 Form 4 works for every transfer.
B&T Firearms
The APC9K SD, SPC9, TP9, APC45, APC223, SPR300, Station Six, Hush Puppy, BWC9 and GL-06, plus which B&T suppressor fits each.
Daniel Defense
The MK18, DDM4 V7, DD4 RIII, DDM4 PDW and ISR, the 9mm DD PCC and Breacher's PCC SD, the .308 DD5, and the MUTE 30Ti and NULL 9Ti suppressors.
Noveske
The Ghetto Blaster (N4-PDW), Diplomat, Shorty Micro-Switchblock, Commando DDF, Noveske9, Space Invader and N6 Leonidas, plus N4 vs. N6 vs. N9 and the Switchblock.
PTR Firearms
The 9SDM-B, a three-stamp suppressed 9mm SBR, and The Jack 12 gauge SBS, plus how roller-delayed blowback works and how the PTR 9 series relates to the MP5.
Q Firearms
The Honey Badger, Sugar Weasel, Boom Box, The Fix and Mini Fix: which versions are SBRs, and which Q suppressor fits each one.
ZEV
The ZEV x Magpul FDP, the folding 9mm that runs on Glock magazines: SBR vs. pistol, our threaded barrel version and how to suppress it.
More Suppressor Resources
- How to Buy a Suppressor: The process from checkout through delivery to your door.
- NFA Trusts: Why many buyers use a trust, and how to set one up.
- At-Home Fingerprinting Guide: Take your fingerprints at home with our kit, or upload an EFT file if you already have one or want your prints done digitally.
- ATF Approval Dates: Current Form 4 approval times.
- NFA Ruling Update: What the recent federal court injunction means for your order.
- Hello New Year, Goodbye Tax Stamps!: On January 1, 2026, the $200 federal tax on suppressors and SBRs dropped to $0. Here's what changed and what didn't.
- Partner Brands: Buy from one of our Partner Brands, and we handle the paperwork and delivery.
- Common Thread Pitches: Find your barrel's thread pitch before you pick a mount.
- FAQs: Answers to the questions we hear most.
Buying Guide FAQ
Which suppressor brand should I buy?
Start with the caliber and host, then compare the mount, weight and other specs. Each brand guide includes model recommendations by use and a comparison table.
Do these guides cover every model a brand makes?
Most of them. Each guide covers the models we carry, and some include models we don't always have in stock. You can pre-order those. A few guides also cover brands we sell through our fulfillment partners.
Can I buy a suppressor that isn't on your site?
Often, yes. Through our Partner Brands program, you buy directly from the manufacturer, and we handle the ATF paperwork, eForm 4 and delivery to your door.
Do I still pay for a tax stamp?
Not for suppressors, SBRs or SBSs. As of January 1, 2026, that federal tax is $0. Machine guns and destructive devices still carry the $200 tax. See our NFA Ruling Update for the latest.
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Every suppressor purchase includes electronic filing, and your suppressor ships from our facility to your home. We can also provide an NFA trust and fingerprint kit.