Suppressor Buying Guides
Brand-by-brand guides to the suppressors and NFA firearms we carry. Each one covers every current model: what it's for, how the mounts work, specs side by side, and independent test results where they exist.
Suppressor Buying Guides by Brand
Pick a brand to compare its full lineup. Not sure which brand? Each guide has a quick-picks section that matches models to how you'll use them.
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.
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
Every HUXWRX suppressor, family by family, and how the Flow and Ventum lines differ.
Q
The Trash Panda, Thunder Chicken, Speakeasy, Tall Boy, Porq Chop and Erector, plus titanium vs. steel and the Quickie Fast-Attach mount.
Rugged Suppressors
The Obsidian pistol cans, Razor, SurgeX and Alaskan360, plus how the Dual Taper and HUB mounts work.
SilencerCo
Every SilencerCo suppressor, family by family, with mounts, accessories and how the models compare.
Thunder Beast Arms (TBAC)
Every TBAC suppressor, family by family, and what the CB, SR, BA and HUB mounts mean.
Yankee Hill Machine (YHM)
Every YHM suppressor, plus how the Phantom Q.D., sRx and HUB mounts work.
NFA Firearms Buying Guides
Guides to the short-barreled rifles and other NFA firearms we carry, with the suppressors that pair with them.
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.
More Suppressor Resources
- How to Buy a Suppressor: Every step from checkout to delivery at 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.
- ATF Approval Dates: Current Form 4 approval times.
- NFA Ruling Update: What the August 5 federal court ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF 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 how you'll use it: caliber, host, mount and weight. Each brand guide has a quick-picks section that matches models to uses, and a comparison table with every model's specs.
Do these guides cover every model a brand makes?
They cover every current model we carry. The Griffin guide also explains how to buy Griffin models we don't list through our Partner Brands program.
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?
No. As of January 1, 2026, the federal tax on suppressors and SBRs is $0. Our Form 4 process stays the same for now. See our NFA Ruling Update for the latest.
Ready to Buy Your Suppressor?
Every suppressor purchase includes electronic filing, and your suppressor ships from our facility to your home. Need a trust or fingerprints? We handle those too.