Dead Air Silencers Buying Guide
Every current Dead Air silencer we carry, from the Sandman-X and Nomad to the Mojave and RXD: what each one is for, how the KeyMo, Xeno and P-Series mounts work, which accessories fit, and what independent testers found.
How to Choose a Dead Air Silencer
Dead Air builds silencers for hard use and for hunters who count every ounce, and most of the lineup shares the same mounting systems, so accessories carry over from one can to the next. Newer models like the Sandman-X, Lazarus 6, CT5P, Mojave and the Nomad XC series are 3D printed from titanium or Haynes 282, a nickel-based superalloy, which lets Dead Air use baffle shapes that can't be machined. The Triskelion gas management design in the Lazarus 6, CT5P, Mojave and RXD cans is built to cut back pressure and gas to the face.
Pick the job first, then the mount:
- Hard-use .30 cal: the Sandman-X, full-auto rated up to .300 RUM.
- 5.56 and 6mm: the Sierra 5 (stainless and Cobalt 6), the Lazarus 6 (low back pressure, 3D printed) and the CT5P (built for patrol rifles).
- Hunting and lightweight .30 cal: the Nomad 30 and Nomad-L in stainless, the Nomad Ti XC, Nomad LTi XC and Nomad Ti OTB in titanium, and the RXD30Ti.
- Big bore: the Primal (.458 bore, 9mm to .338 Lapua) and the Nomax 33 (.338).
- AK: the Wolverine.
- Pistol and subgun: the Wolfman, Mojave 9, Mojave 45 and RXD910Ti.
- Rimfire: the Mask HD and RXD22Ti.
- Mounts: most Dead Air rifle cans ship on KeyMo, Xeno or direct thread, and the 1.375x24 HUB rear lets you switch later.
If you're shopping for a Sandman-K, Sandman-S or Sandman-L, the Sandman-X replaces them. The Nomad Ti and Nomad LTi were replaced by the Nomad Ti XC and Nomad LTi XC, and the Wolf-9SD by the Wolfman.
Which Dead Air Silencer Should You Buy?
Hard-use .30 cal
Sandman-X
3D printed Haynes 282, full-auto rated up to .300 RUM, with no barrel length restrictions.
Dedicated 5.56
Sierra 5
Welded Cobalt 6 baffles in a stainless tube. 5.72 in. with its Xeno mount and no barrel length restrictions.
Low back pressure 5.56 or 6 ARC
Lazarus 6
Triskelion gas management for less gas to the face on suppressed ARs. Full-auto rated.
Patrol rifle
CT5P
Built for law enforcement duty rifles, 13.7 oz in direct thread, and tested to the SOCOM SURG standard.
Budget-friendly .30 cal
Nomad 30
14.5 oz of fully welded stainless, full-auto rated, with a direct thread mount in the box.
Lightest .30 cal
Nomad Ti XC
7.4 oz for the body and 9.6 oz with its direct thread mount. Built for hunters who hike.
Shortest on the rifle
Nomad Ti OTB
Slides over the barrel, so it only adds 4.6 in. to your rifle's length.
AK
Wolverine
One of very few AK-specific suppressors on the market. Mounts to AK threads and locks against the front sight block pin.
9mm pistol
Mojave 9
3D printed titanium, 8.2 oz short and 9.6 oz long. PEW Science called it one of the highest-performing combat handgun suppressors in recent history.
Rimfire
Mask HD
Our best-selling .22 suppressor, out for more than 10 years and still one of the quietest. Rated to 5.7x28.
Dead Air Mount Systems: KeyMo, Xeno, Xemax, P-Series and HUB
Most Dead Air rifle silencers have a 1.375x24 HUB rear. The mount threads into it, so you can switch between KeyMo, Xeno and direct thread, or use other brands' HUB mounts, without changing the suppressor. The pistol cans use Dead Air's P-Series socket instead.
| Mount | How it works | Ships on | Also fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KeyMo | Quick-detach taper mount with a mechanical detent that resists loosening under heat and vibration | Sandman-X, Sierra 5, Lazarus 6 and CT5P (KeyMo versions) | Any Dead Air HUB silencer, with the KeyMo Adapter |
| KeyMicro | A smaller KeyMo for pistol-caliber cans; KeyMicro devices have a 9mm bore | None | Wolfman, Mojave 9 and Mojave 45, with the KeyMicro Adapter |
| Xeno | Lightweight taper mount; the device threads into the adapter with left-hand threads | Sandman-X, Sierra 5, Lazarus 6 and CT5P (Xeno versions), Nomad LTi XC, Nomad Ti OTB (built in) | Any Dead Air HUB silencer, with the Xeno Adapter |
| Xemax | A larger Xeno for .33 and .45 caliber | Nomax 33 | Primal, with the Xemax adapter |
| Direct thread | A HUB mount that threads straight onto the barrel | Nomad 30, Nomad-L, Nomad Ti XC, Primal, CT5P (DT version); RXD30Ti (brake mount) | Any Dead Air HUB silencer, with the HUB Direct Thread Mount |
| P-Series | Pistol socket for boosters, fixed mounts, 3-lug and KeyMicro | Wolfman (direct thread); Mojave 9, Mojave 45 and RXD910Ti (piston) | Primal, with the HUB to P-Series Adapter |
KeyMo
KeyMo is Dead Air's quick-detach system for hard use. The KeyMo Adapter threads into the suppressor's HUB rear and locks onto a KeyMo muzzle device on your barrel: the KeyMo Muzzle Brake, KeyMo Flash Hider, the minimalist KeyMo Zero, or the shorter KeyMicro Brake and KeyMicro Flash Hider. KeyMo brakes come with shims for timing. Removal is easy, because the suppressor doesn't carbon-lock onto KeyMo devices. The KeyMo GOV adapter on the Sandman-X and Lazarus 6 adds secondary retention for law enforcement and military users.
Xeno
Xeno is the lighter, shorter option. The Xeno device doesn't sit deep in the blast chamber, which reduces erosion on the first baffle, and it threads into the Xeno Adapter with left-hand threads, so the adapter won't back out of the suppressor when you remove it. The adapter and devices are nitrided 4140 steel so they won't gall. Xeno devices include the Xeno A1 Flash Hider, Xeno 3-Prong Flash Hider, Xeno Omni Brake, the minimalist Xeno Xero and the 9mm-bore Xeno Pistol Wee Brake. The Nomad Ti OTB has Xeno built in and works with Dead Air Xeno devices, but not Browning's Xeno Recoil Hawg brakes.
Xemax
Xemax is Xeno made bigger for .33 and .45 caliber rifles. The Nomax 33 ships on it, and the Primal can use it with a Xemax adapter. Xemax and Xeno parts don't interchange, and the Xemax Muzzle Brake needs timing (shims included).
Direct thread
The Nomad 30, Nomad-L, Nomad Ti XC and Primal ship with a 5/8x24 direct thread HUB mount. Our HUB Direct Thread Mount converts any Dead Air HUB silencer to direct thread for a dedicated rifle. The RXD30Ti ships on a direct thread brake mount, which reduces felt recoil and protects the blast baffle. The CT5P drops the HUB rear entirely to save length and weight, so you choose direct thread, Xeno or KeyMo when you buy it.
P-Series (pistol)
The Wolfman, Mojave 9, Mojave 45 and RXD910Ti use Dead Air's P-Series socket. The Wolfman ships with a 1/2x28 direct thread mount; add the P-Series Booster Assembly and a P-Series Piston for tilting-barrel pistols, or the P-Series 3-Lug for 9mm subguns. The Mojave ships with its own booster and piston; use Mojave Piston thread options and the Mojave spacer with it, not the P-Series versions. PEW Science found that third-party pistons can hurt the Mojave 9's performance at the shooter's ear, so stick with Mojave pistons. The Primal takes all of these with the HUB to P-Series Adapter, which comes in the box.
Front caps
Rifle cans with Dead Air's R-Series front caps (the Sandman-X, Nomad series and Wolverine among them) can swap to a flash hider front cap or the E-Brake, and a damaged cap can be replaced without sending the suppressor back. The Wolfman's front cap accepts a user-supplied rubber wipe for extra suppression, and the Wipe Cap Assembly is available separately.
Dead Air Sandman-X Silencer
Dead Air Sandman-X
The Sandman-X is Dead Air's flagship .30 cal suppressor for semi-autos and bolt guns. It's 3D printed from Haynes 282 and built to balance sound, back pressure and flash on everything up to .300 RUM.
Caliber: .30 cal up to .300 RUM | Length: 6.4 in. Xeno; 6.9 in. KeyMo and KeyMo GOV | Weight: 14.5 oz Xeno; 16.8 oz KeyMo; 16.9 oz KeyMo GOV | Diameter: 1.65 in. | Material: Haynes 282 | Mounts: Xeno, KeyMo, KeyMo GOV (HUB rear) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Yes
The Xeno version ships with a 5/8x24 Xeno 3-prong flash hider, the Xeno adapter and Dead Air's tool pack. The KeyMo version ships with the KeyMo adapter, a 5/8x24 KeyMicro flash hider and the tool pack. It replaces the Sandman-K, Sandman-S and Sandman-L. Shop all .30 cal suppressors.
What reviewers found
Guns and Ammo: Ran it on a .308 bolt gun and a Colt AR on the KeyMo mount. The reviewer found it deadened the .308, kept back pressure low and cut gas coming back at the shooter. Read the review
Dead Air 5.56 Silencers: Sierra 5, Lazarus 6 and CT5P
All three are full-auto rated with no barrel length restrictions. The Sierra 5 is the traditional welded hard-use can, the Lazarus 6 adds 3D printed Triskelion gas management, and the CT5P is the lightest of the three and built for patrol rifles. The Lazarus 6 and CT5P also handle 6mm ARC. Shop all 5.56 suppressors.
Dead Air Sierra 5
The Sierra 5 is Dead Air's dedicated 5.56 suppressor for heavy firing schedules: welded Cobalt 6 baffles in a stainless tube, with a knurled outside you can grip hot or cold.
Caliber: 5.56 NATO, .224 Valkyrie | Length: 4.87 in.; 5.72 in. with Xeno | Weight: 10.8 oz; 13.3 oz with Xeno | Diameter: 1.5 in. | Material: Cobalt 6 baffles, stainless steel | Mounts: Xeno or KeyMo (HUB rear) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Yes
The Xeno version ships with a 1/2x28 Xeno flash hider and Xeno adapter; the KeyMo version ships with a 1/2x28 KeyMo flash hider and KeyMo adapter.
What reviewers found
Guns and Ammo: Reviewed the KeyMo version and found it hid flash and dampened noise, suppressing as well as much larger cans. The reviewer liked the KeyMo mount, which attaches in less than one rotation, and called it a great value. Read the review
Dead Air Lazarus 6
The Lazarus 6 is a hard-use 5.56 and 6mm ARC suppressor with Dead Air's Triskelion gas management, for low back pressure and good suppression at the shooter's ear on suppressed ARs.
Caliber: 5.56 NATO, 6mm ARC | Length: 5.89 in. Xeno; 6.4 in. KeyMo and KeyMo GOV | Weight: 16.5 oz Xeno; 18.4 oz KeyMo; 18.5 oz KeyMo GOV | Diameter: 1.63 in. | Material: Haynes 282 and 17-4 PH stainless | Mounts: Xeno, KeyMo, KeyMo GOV (HUB rear) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Yes
The body is 3D printed Haynes 282. The front cap is torqued at the factory and can be replaced if you get an end cap strike. The Xeno version ships with a 1/2x28 Xeno flash hider and Xeno adapter; the KeyMo version ships with a 1/2x28 KeyMicro flash hider and KeyMo adapter.
What reviewers found
PEW Science: Tested it on a 10.3 in. MK18 (SSS.6.225) and rated it 30.8 on its Xeno mount. PEW Science called it a mid- to full-size hard-use 5.56 silencer with extremely balanced suppression performance and flow rate, and ranked it in the top 15 of its MK18 rankings for suppression at the shooter's ear.
Dead Air CT5P
The CT5P Patrol is Dead Air's patrol-rifle suppressor for law enforcement duty rifles: compact, light, low back pressure and low flash. It drops the HUB rear to save length and weight.
Caliber: 5.56 NATO, 6mm ARC | Length: 5.49 in. direct thread; 5.89 in. Xeno; 6.55 in. KeyMo | Weight: 13.7 oz direct thread; 14.3 oz Xeno; 14.9 oz KeyMo | Diameter: 1.6 in. | Material: Haynes 282 | Mounts: Direct thread, Xeno or KeyMo (chosen at purchase) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Yes
It uses a compact Triskelion baffle and Dead Air's Gas Management System to cut back pressure and fume exposure, and it reduces flash to near undetectable levels on 5.56 barrels as short as 10.5 in. It's tested to the SOCOM SURG standard.
What reviewers found
Guns and Ammo: Tested the direct thread version on a 14.5 in. 5.56 carbine. Sound at the shooter's ear dropped from 137 to 140 dB unsuppressed to 129 dB, and the reviewer found it easy to shoot for long periods with little gas coming back. Read the review
Sierra 5, Lazarus 6 or CT5P?
For a traditional welded 5.56 can at the lowest weight of the three with its mount, the Sierra 5. For the least gas to the face on a short AR, and 6mm ARC, the Lazarus 6. For a duty rifle where length, weight and flash matter most, the CT5P, which is the shortest of the three in direct thread.
Dead Air Nomad Series and RXD30Ti
The Nomad series covers everyday and hunting .30 cal use. The Nomad 30 and Nomad-L are fully welded stainless and full-auto rated. The Nomad Ti XC, Nomad LTi XC and Nomad Ti OTB are 3D printed titanium for hunters who count ounces. They aren't full-auto rated and need at least 12.5 in. of barrel on supersonic 5.56 (6 in. for subsonic 300 BLK). All of them take KeyMo and Xeno through the HUB rear, except the OTB, which has Xeno built in.
Dead Air Nomad 30
The Nomad 30 is the everyday Nomad: light for a stainless can, modular, and easy to move between rifles.
Caliber: .30 cal up to .300 Norma Mag | Length: 6.5 in. | Weight: 14.5 oz | Diameter: 1.735 in. | Material: 17-4 PH stainless, fully welded | Mount: 5/8x24 direct thread (HUB rear) | Full-auto: Yes
It ships with a 5/8x24 direct thread mount and takes Dead Air KeyMo and Xeno mounts and all R-Series front caps. It's Dead Air's budget-friendly .30 cal silencer.
Dead Air Nomad-L
The Nomad-L is the long Nomad, for the most suppression on high-pressure .30 cal cartridges while staying light enough to move between rifles.
Caliber: .30 cal up to .300 Norma Mag | Length: 8.4 in. | Weight: 18.3 oz | Diameter: 1.735 in. | Material: 17-4 PH stainless, fully welded | Mount: 5/8x24 direct thread (HUB rear) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Yes
It ships in direct thread with 5/8x24 threads and takes KeyMo, Xeno and R-Series front caps.
What reviewers found
PEW Science: Tested it in 2021 on a 20 in. .308 Savage (SSS.6.55) and rated it 52.0, calling it one of the highest-performing supersonic centerfire rifle silencers PEW Science had tested to that date.
Dead Air Nomad Ti XC
The Nomad Ti XC is Dead Air's lightest .30 cal suppressor. XC stands for Cross-Country: it's built for hunters who cover ground, with a 3D printed titanium two-stage baffle system.
Caliber: .30 cal up to .300 RUM | Length: 6.35 in. body; 6.74 in. direct thread; 7.03 in. Xeno | Weight: 7.4 oz body; 9.6 oz direct thread; 9.7 oz Xeno | Diameter: 1.76 in. | Material: Grade 5 titanium | Mounts: Direct thread or Xeno (HUB rear) | Full-auto: No
The direct thread version ships with a 5/8x24 direct thread mount; the Xeno version ships with a 5/8x24 Xeno Omni brake and Xeno adapter.
What reviewers found
AllOutdoor: Shot it on a 6.5 Creedmoor Springfield Model 2020 Waypoint. The reviewer found it did a good job eliminating first-round pop, controlled flash well, and cooled fast enough to remove by hand in about 2 minutes. Read the review
Dead Air Nomad LTi XC
The Nomad LTi XC is the long titanium Nomad: 8.8 in. and 12.2 oz with its Xeno mount, for hunters who want a longer can and can carry the extra ounces.
Caliber: .30 cal up to .300 RUM | Length: 8.12 in. body; 8.8 in. Xeno | Weight: 9.9 oz body; 12.2 oz Xeno | Diameter: 1.76 in. | Material: Grade 5 titanium | Mount: Xeno (HUB rear) | Full-auto: No
It ships with a 5/8x24 Xeno Omni brake and Xeno adapter. With Xeno mounts, it's 1.8 in. longer and 2.5 oz heavier than the Ti XC.
Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB
The Nomad Ti OTB (over the barrel) extends its blast chamber back over the barrel, so it only adds 4.6 in. to your rifle while keeping full-length suppression.
Caliber: .30 cal up to .300 RUM, 7mm Backcountry | Length: 7.65 in. (adds 4.6 in.) | Weight: 10.5 oz | Diameter: 1.76 in. | Material: Grade 5 titanium | Mount: Xeno, built in; 5/8x24 Xeno Radial Brake included | Barrel limits: 12.5 in. (5.56); 16 in. (.300 RUM, 7mm Backcountry) | Full-auto: No
It fits barrels up to 1 in. in diameter and works with Dead Air Xeno muzzle devices, but not the Browning Xeno Recoil Hawg brakes.
What reviewers found
Petersen's Hunting: Tested it on a 7mm PRC and a 300 BLK. The 7mm PRC dropped from over 140 dB to 129 dB, and 220 gr subsonic 300 BLK dropped from 130 to 120 dB. The reviewer liked the balance and short overall length. Read the review
Dead Air RXD30Ti
The RXD30Ti is a titanium hunting and precision suppressor Dead Air developed with Ruger. It combines Dead Air's Triskelion and Nomad baffle designs with porting that reduces felt recoil.
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308, up to .300 PRC | Length: 7.34 in. | Weight: 12.4 oz with brake mount | Diameter: 1.74 in. | Material: Titanium | Mount: 5/8x24 direct thread brake mount (HUB taper) | Barrel limits: 20 in. magnums; 12.5 in. 5.56 and .308; 6 in. subsonic 300 BLK | Full-auto: No
It ships with the direct thread brake mount, an RXD flash hiding front cap and a wrench.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: Ran it on a Ruger American in 300 BLK. Subsonic loads were very quiet, and the brake mount reduced recoil as intended. Read the review
Which Nomad?
For one stainless can you can run on anything, including full auto, the Nomad 30, or the Nomad-L for more suppression. For a hunting rifle you'll carry, the Nomad Ti XC is the lightest, and the Nomad LTi XC is the longer titanium option. For the shortest rifle, the Nomad Ti OTB. For less recoil on a hunting rifle, the RXD30Ti.
Dead Air Primal and Nomax 33
Dead Air Primal
The Primal is Dead Air's do-everything suppressor: a .458 bore rated from 9mm and .45 ACP to .45-70 and .338 Lapua energy. Mount it direct thread, KeyMo, Xeno, Xemax, on a pistol booster or on 3-lug.
Caliber: .458 bore, energy up to .338 Lapua | Length: 7.9 in. | Weight: 16.4 oz | Diameter: 1.618 in. | Material: 17-4 PH stainless | Mount: 5/8x24 direct thread (HUB rear) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Yes
It ships with a 5/8x24 direct thread HUB mount, the HUB to P-Series adapter and the tool pack, so it's ready for Dead Air's pistol and 3-lug mounts out of the box. Shop all multi-caliber suppressors.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: Tested it on 9mm and .45 ACP pistols, a full-auto SP5K and M16, 300 BLK, .308 and .45-70. The reviewer found pistol suppression better than expected and called versatility the Primal's real power. Read the review
Dead Air Nomax 33
The Nomax 33 is Dead Air's .338 suppressor for long-range shooters and hunters: 3D printed titanium, and 15.4 oz with its mount.
Caliber: .33 caliber, including .338 Lapua and 33 XC | Length: 9.1 in. body; 9.6 in. with Xemax | Weight: 12.9 oz body; 15.4 oz with Xemax | Diameter: 1.75 in. | Material: Grade 5 titanium | Mount: Xemax (HUB rear) | Barrel limits: 18 in. (.338 Lapua) | Full-auto: No
It ships with a 5/8x24 Xemax muzzle brake and Xemax adapter. Shop all .338 and large bore suppressors.
Dead Air Wolverine AK Silencer
Dead Air Wolverine
The Wolverine is Dead Air's AK suppressor, and one of very few AK-specific suppressors on the market. It has classic PBS-1 looks with modern internals, mounts to your existing AK threads without modifying the rifle, and locks against the front sight block pin so it doesn't loosen, even on full auto.
Caliber: .30 cal up to .300 RUM | Length: 7.4 in. | Weight: 19.8 to 24.4 oz, depending on mount | Diameter: 1.5 in. tube; 1.93 in. overall | Material: Cobalt 6 baffles, 17-4 PH stainless core, stainless tube | Mount: Thread insert and collar | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Yes
Its bore and internal taper are designed to handle the off-center muzzle threads common on AKs, which cause baffle strikes on suppressors not built for the platform. It ships with a 14x1 LH thread insert, the collar and a wrench. Other Wolverine Thread Insert options cover 24mm (AK-74 and Krinkov), 1/2x28, 5/8x24 and more, with the matching Wolverine Collar. The Wolverine HUB Adapter lets it use Dead Air's HUB mounts, including KeyMo and Xeno. Its front cap is interchangeable with Sandman front caps.
What reviewers found
Small Arms Review: Highlighted the bore taper that lets the Wolverine run on all but the worst non-concentric AK threads, and the collar that engages the AK's front sight pin to keep it tight without modifying the rifle. Read the review
Dead Air Pistol Silencers: Wolfman, Mojave 9, Mojave 45 and RXD910Ti
All four are full-auto rated on pistol calibers with no barrel length restrictions, and all use the P-Series socket or a piston. The Wolfman is welded stainless for subguns and light rifle use; the Mojave and RXD910Ti are 3D printed titanium with Triskelion baffles for less back pressure. Shop all pistol suppressors.
Dead Air Wolfman
The Wolfman is a modular, fully welded stainless suppressor built for subguns, PCCs and light-duty rifle use, with a long setup for the most suppression and a short setup for less length.
Calibers: 9mm, .357 Mag, 300 BLK, 5.56, 7.62x39, .338 ARC, 350 Legend | Length: 7.5 in. long; 5.13 in. short (no mount) | Weight: 14.4 oz long; 9.8 oz short (no mount) | Diameter: 1.618 in. | Material: 17-4 PH stainless, fully welded | Mount: 1/2x28 direct thread (P-Series) | Full-auto: Yes
It ships with a 1/2x28 direct thread mount and a wipe-compatible front cap with its tool. Add the P-Series Booster Assembly and a P-Series Piston for pistols, or the P-Series 3-Lug for 9mm subguns.
What reviewers found
PEW Science: Tested it on an HK SP5 with subsonic 147 gr (SSS.6.182) and rated it 60.1 in the long setup and 49.8 short. PEW Science noted relatively high suppression at the muzzle, a high degree of versatility and fully welded durability.
Dead Air Mojave 9
The Mojave 9 is Dead Air's 9mm pistol suppressor: 3D printed titanium with the Triskelion baffle, built for low blowback and strong suppression. Run it long for the most suppression or short for less size.
Calibers: 9mm, subsonic 300 BLK (full auto); supersonic 300 BLK, .338 ARC, 350 Legend (semi-auto) | Length: 5.89 in. short; 7.64 in. long | Weight: 8.2 oz short; 9.6 oz long | Diameter: 1.405 in. | Material: Titanium, 7075 aluminum, stainless | Mount: 1/2x28 Mojave piston (included) | Full-auto: Yes
It ships with its booster and a 1/2x28 Mojave piston. On a carbine, a P-Series fixed mount, KeyMicro or Xeno mount is the better choice, and the Mojave Fixed Barrel Spacer is a simple conversion.
What reviewers found
PEW Science: Tested it on an HK P30L (SSS.6.177) and rated it 58.3 long and 48.8 short. PEW Science ranked it second only to the CAT SC for combining muzzle and shooter's-ear hazard reduction, and called it one of the highest performance examples of centerfire combat handgun suppression technology in recent history. It also found that third-party pistons can hurt performance at the shooter's ear, so use Dead Air Mojave pistons.
Dead Air Mojave 45
The Mojave 45 brings the Mojave design to .45 ACP, with the Triskelion system for low back pressure. It works on tilting-barrel and fixed-barrel hosts.
Calibers: Pistol calibers up to .45 ACP and subsonic 300 BLK (full auto); supersonic 300 BLK, 350 Legend, .338 ARC, subsonic 400 Legend and 450 Bushmaster (semi-auto) | Length: 6.812 in. short; 8.6 in. long | Weight: 10.44 oz short; 12.7 oz long | Diameter: 1.48 in. | Material: Titanium, 7075 aluminum, stainless | Mount: .578x28 Mojave piston (included) | Full-auto: Yes
Subsonic 300 BLK needs an 8 in. barrel for full auto. It's also rated for .357 Mag and .44 Mag lever actions with 16 in. barrels.
What reviewers found
On Target Magazine: Gave the Mojave 45 an Editor's Choice Award in January 2026 for its performance, versatility and engineering. Read the announcement
Dead Air RXD910Ti
The RXD910Ti is a titanium 9mm and 10mm suppressor Dead Air developed with Ruger, using the Triskelion baffle. It's rated for everything from 5.7x28 to 400 Legend.
Calibers: 5.7x28, 9mm, .38 Special, .357 Mag, 10mm, 300 BLK, 400 Legend | Length: 7.7 in. | Weight: 11.4 oz with piston | Diameter: 1.48 in. | Material: Titanium | Mount: 1/2x28 piston (included) | Full-auto: 9mm, 10mm, 5.7x28, subsonic 300 BLK
It ships with a 1/2x28 piston and Dead Air's tool.
What reviewers found
Guns and Ammo: Liked its range of calibers, light titanium build, full-auto rating, interchangeable end caps, and a tone the reviewer noted was designed to be pleasant. Read the review
Wolfman, Mojave or RXD910Ti?
For a 9mm subgun or PCC that sees heavy use, or one can for 9mm and rifle calibers, the Wolfman. For a 9mm pistol, the Mojave 9, which is the lightest of the four and was rated by PEW Science as one of the highest-performing combat handgun suppressors in recent history. For .45 ACP, the Mojave 45. For 10mm, or one can across 9mm, 10mm and 5.7x28, the RXD910Ti.
Dead Air Rimfire Silencers: Mask HD and RXD22Ti
Dead Air Mask HD
The Mask HD is Dead Air's .22 rimfire suppressor for pistols and rifles, and our best-selling .22 suppressor. It's likely the industry's best-selling .22 suppressor too. It has been on the market for more than 10 years. It was the quietest .22 suppressor when it came out; newer additive-manufactured models can be slightly quieter, but we still rank it among the top five for sound reduction. The difference is hard to hear. We recommend it for buyers who want a quiet suppressor that's easy to clean and simple to maintain.
Calibers: .22 LR, .22 Mag, .17 HMR, .17 WSM to 5.7x28 | Length: 5.1 in. | Weight: 6.6 oz | Diameter: 1.07 in. | Material: 17-4 stainless baffles, Grade 9 titanium tube | Mount: 1/2x28 direct thread | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Yes
It has low first-round pop and a sealed baffle stack that's easy to clean. It ships with a 1/2x28 direct thread mount and a front cap tool. Thread adapters are available for the Walther P22, SIG Mosquito and GSG 1911. Shop all rimfire suppressors.
What reviewers found
American Rifleman: In its 2015 review, measured 114 to 115.6 dB with subsonic .22 LR on a Walther PPQ 22 and an M&P 15-22, and found it exceptionally well made with low first-round pop. Read the review
The Firearm Blog: In a 2025 RXD review, the writer called the Mask HD the quietest rimfire can he had worked with. Read the review
Dead Air RXD22Ti
The RXD22Ti is the rimfire member of the RXD line: a titanium tube around a 3D printed single-piece Triskelion core, with a muzzle brake mount that catches lead before it reaches your barrel threads.
Calibers: .22 LR, .22 Mag, .17 HMR, .17 WSM, 5.7x28 | Length: 5.6 in. | Weight: 5.6 oz with XRF brake; 4.6 oz without | Diameter: 1.1 in. | Material: Titanium | Mount: 1/2x28 XRF muzzle brake (included) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: .22 LR
It ships with the XRF brake and a wrench kit. The single-piece core makes cleaning simpler.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: Ran it on a Ruger Mark IV and liked the XRF quick-attach mount for moving between guns and the lead-catching design that protects the barrel threads. Read the review
Dead Air Silencer Comparison Table
Ranges cover the mount options or long and short setups. Wolfman numbers are without a mount; pistol can weights include the piston where Dead Air lists it that way.
| Model | Caliber | Length | Weight | Diameter | Material | Ships on | Full-auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandman-X | .30 cal to .300 RUM | 6.4 to 6.9 in. | 14.5 to 16.9 oz | 1.65 in. | Haynes 282 | Xeno, KeyMo | Yes |
| Sierra 5 | 5.56 | 5.72 in. (Xeno) | 13.3 oz (Xeno) | 1.5 in. | Cobalt 6, stainless | Xeno, KeyMo | Yes |
| Lazarus 6 | 5.56, 6mm ARC | 5.89 to 6.4 in. | 16.5 to 18.5 oz | 1.63 in. | Haynes 282 | Xeno, KeyMo | Yes |
| CT5P | 5.56, 6mm ARC | 5.49 to 6.55 in. | 13.7 to 14.9 oz | 1.6 in. | Haynes 282 | DT, Xeno, KeyMo | Yes |
| Nomad 30 | .30 cal to .300 Norma | 6.5 in. | 14.5 oz | 1.735 in. | Stainless | Direct thread | Yes |
| Nomad-L | .30 cal to .300 Norma | 8.4 in. | 18.3 oz | 1.735 in. | Stainless | Direct thread | Yes |
| Nomad Ti XC | .30 cal to .300 RUM | 6.74 in. (DT) | 9.6 oz (DT) | 1.76 in. | Titanium | DT or Xeno | No |
| Nomad LTi XC | .30 cal to .300 RUM | 8.8 in. (Xeno) | 12.2 oz (Xeno) | 1.76 in. | Titanium | Xeno | No |
| Nomad Ti OTB | .30 cal to .300 RUM | 7.65 in. (adds 4.6 in.) | 10.5 oz | 1.76 in. | Titanium | Xeno (built in) | No |
| RXD30Ti | Up to .300 PRC | 7.34 in. | 12.4 oz | 1.74 in. | Titanium | DT brake mount | No |
| Primal | .458 bore to .338 Lapua | 7.9 in. | 16.4 oz | 1.618 in. | Stainless | Direct thread | Yes |
| Nomax 33 | .33 cal | 9.6 in. (Xemax) | 15.4 oz (Xemax) | 1.75 in. | Titanium | Xemax | No |
| Wolverine | AK, .30 cal | 7.4 in. | 19.8 to 24.4 oz | 1.93 in. | Cobalt 6, stainless | Insert and collar | Yes |
| Wolfman | 9mm and rifle | 5.13 to 7.5 in. | 9.8 to 14.4 oz | 1.618 in. | Stainless | 1/2x28 DT | Yes |
| Mojave 9 | 9mm | 5.89 to 7.64 in. | 8.2 to 9.6 oz | 1.405 in. | Titanium | Piston | Yes |
| Mojave 45 | .45 ACP | 6.812 to 8.6 in. | 10.44 to 12.7 oz | 1.48 in. | Titanium | Piston | Yes |
| RXD910Ti | 9mm, 10mm | 7.7 in. | 11.4 oz | 1.48 in. | Titanium | Piston | Yes |
| Mask HD | .22 LR to 5.7x28 | 5.1 in. | 6.6 oz | 1.07 in. | Titanium, stainless | 1/2x28 DT | Yes |
| RXD22Ti | .22 LR to 5.7x28 | 5.6 in. | 5.6 oz | 1.1 in. | Titanium | XRF brake | .22 LR |
Lightest .30 cal: Nomad Ti XC (9.6 oz in direct thread). Shortest on the rifle: Nomad Ti OTB (adds 4.6 in.). Widest caliber range: Primal. Lightest pistol can: Mojave 9 (8.2 oz short). Lightest overall: RXD22Ti (5.6 oz with its brake).
Dead Air Accessories: Mounts, Muzzle Devices, Pistons and Front Caps
KeyMo and KeyMicro
- KeyMo Adapter for any Dead Air HUB silencer, and KeyMicro Adapter for the Wolfman and Mojave
- KeyMo Muzzle Brake, KeyMo Flash Hider, SCAR Flash Hider and the minimalist KeyMo Zero
- KeyMicro Brake and KeyMicro Flash Hider (fit KeyMo and KeyMicro adapters)
- Shim Kit for timing a brake
Xeno and Xemax
- Xeno Adapter for any Dead Air HUB silencer
- Xeno A1 Flash Hider, Xeno 3-Prong Flash Hider, Xeno Omni Brake and Xeno Xero
- Xeno Pistol Wee Brake for 9mm subguns
- Xemax Muzzle Brake for the Nomax 33 and Primal
Direct thread and pistol
- HUB Direct Thread Mount for any Dead Air HUB silencer
- P-Series Fixed Mount, P-Series Booster Assembly, P-Series Piston, P-Series Fixed Barrel Spacer and P-Series 3-Lug for the Wolfman and Primal
- HUB to P-Series Adapter to put P-Series mounts on the Primal
- Mojave Piston and Mojave Fixed Barrel Spacer for the Mojave 9 and Mojave 45
Wolverine
Front caps and blast control
- E-Brake front cap for Sandman and Nomad suppressors
- Wipe Cap Assembly for the Wolfman
- Pyro Blast Shield Insert to cut blast when shooting without the suppressor
- Front Cap Tool
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Dead Air Silencer FAQ
What is the best Dead Air silencer?
It depends on the gun. For a hard-use .30 cal, the Sandman-X. For a dedicated 5.56, the Sierra 5, or the Lazarus 6 for less back pressure. For a patrol rifle, the CT5P. For a light hunting rifle, the Nomad Ti XC. For one can across the most calibers, the Primal. For an AK, the Wolverine. For a 9mm pistol, the Mojave 9, and for a subgun, the Wolfman. For rimfire, the Mask HD.
What is the best budget Dead Air silencer?
The Nomad 30 is Dead Air's budget-friendly .30 cal silencer. It's 14.5 oz of fully welded stainless, full-auto rated, and ships with a direct thread mount.
What is the difference between Dead Air KeyMo and Xeno?
Both are quick-detach mounts that thread into a Dead Air HUB silencer. KeyMo uses a taper with a mechanical detent and is built for hard use. Xeno is shorter and lighter, sits less deep in the blast chamber to reduce baffle erosion, and threads into its adapter with left-hand threads so the adapter stays put. Many Dead Air rifle cans come in either version.
What replaced the Dead Air Sandman-K, S and L?
The Sandman-X. It's 3D printed from Haynes 282, full-auto rated up to .300 RUM, and comes on Xeno, KeyMo or KeyMo GOV mounts.
Which Dead Air silencers are full-auto rated?
The Sandman-X, Sierra 5, Lazarus 6, CT5P, Nomad 30, Nomad-L, Primal, Wolverine, Wolfman, Mojave 9, Mojave 45, RXD910Ti (9mm, 10mm, 5.7x28 and subsonic 300 BLK), Mask HD and RXD22Ti (.22 LR). The Nomad Ti XC, Nomad LTi XC, Nomad Ti OTB, RXD30Ti and Nomax 33 are not.
What is the lightest Dead Air .30 cal silencer?
The Nomad Ti XC: 7.4 oz for the body and 9.6 oz with its direct thread mount.
What is the Dead Air RXD line?
RXD suppressors are titanium suppressors Dead Air developed with Ruger: the RXD30Ti for rifles, the RXD910Ti for 9mm and 10mm, and the RXD22Ti for rimfire. They use Dead Air's Triskelion baffle technology.
Can I use a Dead Air silencer on a pistol?
Yes. The Mojave 9, Mojave 45 and RXD910Ti ship with a piston for tilting-barrel pistols. The Wolfman needs the P-Series Booster Assembly and a piston, and the Primal needs the included HUB to P-Series adapter plus the booster and a piston.
What is the difference between the Nomad Ti XC and Nomad LTi XC?
Length and weight. The Nomad Ti XC is 7.03 in. and 9.7 oz with a Xeno mount; the Nomad LTi XC is 8.8 in. and 12.2 oz with Xeno. Both are 3D printed titanium, rated up to .300 RUM, and not full-auto rated.
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