Exigent Defense Buying Guide
The FireTeam556, RICO309, Overwatch762, Pointman9 and FireCat22: what each Exigent Defense suppressor is built for, Inconel vs. titanium, Exigent's published sound data, mounts, and how they compare.
How to Choose an Exigent Defense Suppressor
Exigent Defense builds suppressors for law enforcement, out of Lexington, Kentucky, and sells the same cans to civilian shooters. Its motto is "Over Built. Under Budget." Every Exigent suppressor is 3D printed as one piece in Inconel 718 or grade 5 titanium, with no welds, and every one is full-auto rated.
Pick by caliber:
- FireTeam556: the 5.56 duty can. Inconel, 5.75 in., 14.9 oz, designed and produced with B&T USA, and one of the most popular suppressors of 2026.
- RICO309: 9mm and subsonic 300 BLK in one titanium can, 7.25 in. and 9 oz, for PCCs, PDWs and compact rifles.
- Overwatch762: a titanium .30 cal for AR-10 DMRs and bolt guns, 6.75 in. and 10.1 oz.
- Pointman9: an Inconel 9mm subgun can for the MP5, MPX and APC9.
- FireCat22: an Inconel rimfire can that also handles 5.7x28, full-auto and forced reset triggers.
Every centerfire Exigent uses the HUB (1.375x24) rear thread. Mounts are sold separately; see mounts.
Built for Duty Use
- One-piece printed cores. Each suppressor is made by direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) as a single piece, with no welds to fail.
- Hard-use materials. Inconel 718 on the FireTeam556, Pointman9 and FireCat22 for heat and erosion resistance; grade 5 titanium on the RICO309 and Overwatch762 to save weight.
- Full-auto rated across the line. Even the FireCat22 rimfire can is rated for full-auto, forced reset triggers and 5.7x28.
- Less back pressure and blowback. Each centerfire Exigent routes gas away from the bore or forward through vents to reduce back pressure and gas blowback at the shooter. On the Overwatch762, that also helps gas guns cycle reliably.
- Built for law enforcement. Exigent works directly with state and federal agencies on duty suppressors, and the FireTeam556 was designed and produced with B&T USA (Exigent Defense video).
Exigent's Published Sound Reduction
| Model | Sound reduction |
|---|---|
| FireTeam556 | 32 dB (MIL dBA) |
| Pointman9 | 36 dB (MIL dBA) |
| Overwatch762 | 32 dB (MIL dBA) |
| RICO309 | Not yet published |
| FireCat22 | Not yet published |
These are Exigent's own figures, and Exigent posts B&T-certified sound data for the FireTeam556. They measure reduction compared with the unsuppressed gun, so they can't be lined up directly against other brands' numbers.
What our customers say
Colin, FireTeam556 owner: Ran about 600 rounds on the first range trip: "556 isnt the easiest to suppress but this does a great job."
Caleb, RICO309 owner: Runs it on an AP5SD and full-size AP5: "incredibly quiet," fits inside the SD handguard, and he recommends it for any MP5 clone.
Exigent Defense Suppressor Models
Exigent FireTeam556
The FireTeam556 is Exigent's 5.56 duty suppressor: Inconel 718, 5.75 in. and 14.9 oz, built for durability, sound reduction and flash control on carbines and SBRs.
Part number: FT556 | Calibers: 5.56 NATO, .223, 5.7x28, 6mm ARC | Length: 5.75 in. | Weight: 14.9 oz | Diameter: 1.62 in. | Material: Inconel 718 | Mount: HUB (1.375x24); mount sold separately | Minimum barrel: 10.3 in. | Full-auto: Yes | Finishes: Black, Coyote, FDE, raw
It brings the sound design of Exigent's earlier titanium Vanish556 into a tougher Inconel can, and it was designed and produced with B&T USA. It has 32 dB of sound reduction.
The FireTeam556 is one of the most popular suppressors of 2026, along with the Stealth Additive Works Tisha and the Ridgeback Rhodie 6, and it's often hard to find in stock. If it's out of stock, sign up for the back-in-stock email on its product page, or call us at 512-879-1068 to pre-order one. We'll guarantee you one from the next shipment.
Exigent RICO309
The RICO309 is a hybrid 9mm and subsonic 300 BLK suppressor for PCCs, PDWs and compact rifles: titanium, tubeless, 7.25 in. and 9 oz.
Part number: R309 | Calibers: 9mm, .357, .38 Spl; subsonic 300 BLK, 8.6 BLK and .338 ARC | Length: 7.25 in. | Weight: 9 oz | Diameter: 1.62 in. | Material: Grade 5 titanium | Mount: HUB (1.375x24) with wrench flats; mount sold separately | Minimum barrel: 7 in. on subsonic 300 BLK | Full-auto: Yes
One can for a 9mm subgun and a subsonic 300 BLK SBR. Its gas management system vents blowback away from the shooter.
Exigent Overwatch762
The Overwatch762 is a titanium .30 cal for gas-operated DMRs like the AR-10 and for bolt-action rifles, with a radial turbine baffle system to cut back pressure.
Part number: OW762 | Calibers: 5.56 up to 7.62 NATO; optimized for .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor | Length: 6.75 in. | Weight: 10.1 oz | Diameter: 1.62 in. | Material: Grade 5 titanium | Mount: HUB (1.375x24) with wrench flats; mount sold separately | Minimum barrel: 7 in. on supersonic 300 BLK; 10.3 in. on 5.56; 14.5 in. on 7.62 NATO | Full-auto: Yes
It has 32 dB of sound reduction.
Exigent Pointman9
The Pointman9 is an Inconel 9mm suppressor for submachine guns like the HK MP5, SIG MPX and B&T APC9, with forward flow venting to cut back pressure and blowback.
Part number: PM9 | Calibers: 9mm (optimized); also 5.56, 300 BLK, 7.62x39 and 7.62 NATO | Length: 7 in. | Weight: 13.9 oz | Diameter: 1.5 in. | Material: Inconel 718 | Mount: HUB (1.375x24); mount sold separately | Minimum barrel: None on 9mm; 7 in. on 300 BLK and 7.62x39; 10.3 in. on 5.56; 12.5 in. on 7.62 NATO | Full-auto: Yes
It has 36 dB of sound reduction. Pick it over the RICO309 for heavy subgun use where Inconel's heat resistance matters more than weight.
Exigent FireCat22
The FireCat22 is a printed Inconel rimfire suppressor rated for full-auto, forced reset triggers and higher-pressure calibers that most rimfire cans can't take.
Part number: FC22 | Calibers: .22 LR, .22 Mag, .17 HMR, 5.7x28, single-shot 5.56 | Length: 5 in. | Weight: 6.75 oz | Diameter: 1.125 in. | Material: Inconel 718 | Mount: 1/2x28 direct thread | Full-auto: Yes
It has an internal flash hider and no weld seams.
If the Exigent you want is out of stock, sign up for the back-in-stock email on its product page, or call us at 512-879-1068 to pre-order one. We'll guarantee you one from the next shipment.
Exigent has retired the StreetGoblin556 and Vanish556; the FireTeam556 is the current 5.56 pick. Exigent also makes the LE556, a 1/2x28 direct thread 5.56 can with an integral flash hider, which we don't list.
How Exigent Compares
FireTeam556 vs. Other Short 3D Printed 5.56 Suppressors
| Length | Weight | Material | Mount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FireTeam556 | 5.75 in. | 14.9 oz | Inconel 718 | HUB; mount sold separately |
| CAT WB | 5.45 in. (HUB) | 14.6 oz (HUB) | Inconel 718 | HUB or QD |
| PTR VENT Spiritus 5.56i | About 6 in. | 15.2 oz | Inconel | HUB |
| Stealth Additive Works Tisha | 4.1 in. without mount | 10.5 oz without mount | Titanium; Inconel version also offered | HUB; Plan B HUB adapter included |
All four are 3D printed 5.56 suppressors built for short barrels. The FireTeam556 mount is sold separately.
The Tisha is the shortest of the four. It's rated for 6mm and smaller cartridges on barrels 10.3 in. and longer, and for full-auto only with its approved muzzle brake, which ships with it. On a 10.3 in. MK18, PEW Science rated the Tisha 49.6 and said its "performance is unprecedented, regardless of size" (SSS.6.209). On the same host, it rated the Spiritus 5.56i 37.5 (SSS.6.175) and the CAT WB 35.3 (SSS.6.129).
RICO309 vs. Other 9mm and 300 BLK Suppressors
| Length | Weight | Material | Calibers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICO309 | 7.25 in. | 9 oz | Titanium | 9mm, .357, subsonic 300 BLK, 8.6 BLK, .338 ARC |
| CAT MOB | 7.39 in. (HUB) | 9.9 oz (HUB) | Titanium | 9mm PCC and SMG |
| Resilient RS9 | 7 in. with mount | 12.5 oz | 17-4 stainless | 9mm, .357, subsonic 300 BLK, 350 Legend |
| Otter Creek Labs Lithium | 6 in. | 5.7 oz | Titanium | 9mm, .357, subsonic and supersonic 300 BLK, 350 Legend and more, with barrel limits |
The RICO309 is the one here rated for subsonic 8.6 BLK and .338 ARC as well as 300 BLK. The Lithium is the shortest and lightest of the four, and it's rated for the widest range of calibers, from 9mm handguns on a booster to some .30 cal hunting rifles.
Overwatch762 vs. Other Short Titanium .30 Cal Suppressors
| Length | Weight | Diameter | Full-auto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overwatch762 | 6.75 in. | 10.1 oz | 1.62 in. | Yes |
| Resilient Jolene S | 6.59 in. with mount | 8.3 oz with mount | 1.61 in. | No (light duty) |
| Diligent Enticer S-Ti | 6.75 in. | 9.3 oz with mount | 1.625 in. | Limited |
| Precision Armament TiTrex 300Ti | 6.2 in. with mount and cap | 9.2 oz with mount and cap | 1.65 in. | Application dependent |
The Overwatch762 is the only one of the four with an unrestricted full-auto rating. Exigent built it for gas-operated DMRs like the AR-10 as well as bolt guns, with a radial turbine baffle system to cut back pressure.
Exigent Defense Mounts
- HUB rear. The FireTeam556, RICO309, Overwatch762 and Pointman9 use the 1.375x24 HUB thread (Bravo compatible), so they work with HUB direct thread and QD mounts from most major brands. Shop rifle mounts or pistol mounts.
- Mounts are sold separately. Exigent doesn't include a direct thread adapter with its HUB suppressors, so add the mount that fits your barrel thread.
- FireCat22: threads straight onto a 1/2x28 barrel.
Exigent Defense Suppressor FAQ
Who makes Exigent Defense suppressors?
Exigent Defense, a suppressor company in Lexington, Kentucky that builds duty suppressors for law enforcement and sells them to civilians. Its motto is "Over Built. Under Budget."
Is the FireTeam556 made with B&T?
Yes. The FireTeam556 was designed and produced with B&T USA, and its sound data is B&T certified.
How much does the FireTeam556 weigh, and how long is it?
14.9 oz and 5.75 in. long, 1.62 in. in diameter, in Inconel 718. The mount is sold separately.
What comes with the FireTeam556?
The suppressor, B&T USA certification documentation and Exigent's warranty information. The direct thread adapter is sold separately.
Why is the FireTeam556 hard to find?
It's one of the most popular suppressors of 2026, along with the Stealth Additive Works Tisha and the Ridgeback Rhodie 6, so it's often out of stock. If it is, sign up for the back-in-stock email on its product page, or call us at 512-879-1068 to pre-order one. We'll guarantee you one from the next shipment.
What calibers can the FireTeam556 suppress?
5.56 NATO and .223, 5.7x28 and 6mm ARC, on barrels 10.3 in. and longer.
Does the FireTeam556 come with a mount?
No. Exigent sells the direct thread adapter separately. It uses the HUB (1.375x24) thread, so any HUB mount works.
How quiet is the FireTeam556?
32 dB of sound reduction (MIL dBA), with B&T-certified sound data.
Is the FireTeam556 full-auto rated?
Yes. Every Exigent suppressor is full-auto rated.
What is the RICO309?
A titanium hybrid suppressor for 9mm and subsonic 300 BLK, 7.25 in. and 9 oz. It also covers .357, .38 Spl, subsonic 8.6 BLK and .338 ARC.
Is the RICO309 good on an MP5?
Yes. One of our customers runs it on an AP5SD and full-size AP5 and calls it incredibly quiet.
RICO309 vs. CAT MOB: which should I get?
Both are titanium 9mm cans about 7.3 in. long. The RICO309 also covers subsonic 300 BLK, 8.6 BLK and .338 ARC; the MOB is built for 9mm PCCs and subguns. The RICO309 is 9 oz; the MOB is 9.9 oz on a HUB mount.
RICO309 vs. Pointman9: what's the difference?
The RICO309 is titanium, 9 oz and covers subsonic rifle calibers. The Pointman9 is Inconel, 13.9 oz and built for heavy 9mm subgun use.
What is the Overwatch762 for?
Gas-operated .30 cal DMRs like the AR-10 and bolt-action rifles. It's titanium, 6.75 in., 10.1 oz and full-auto rated, optimized for .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor.
What happened to the StreetGoblin556 and Vanish556?
Exigent has retired both. The FireTeam556 is its current 5.56 suppressor.
Can the FireCat22 handle 5.7x28?
Yes. It's rated for .22 LR, .22 Mag, .17 HMR, 5.7x28 and single-shot 5.56, and it's full-auto rated.
What warranty do Exigent suppressors have?
A lifetime warranty from Exigent Defense.
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