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Resilient Suppressors Buying Guide

Every Resilient suppressor we carry, from the Jolene and Simple Man .30 cals to Stacy's Mom, the Putnik AK can, the Free Bird and Ramblin Man multi-cals, the RS9 and Jessie's Girl AL: what each one is for, how they compare, and what PEW Science measured.

How to Choose a Resilient Suppressor

Resilient Suppressors is a veteran-owned company founded in late 2021 by Tyler Reeves, a U.S. Army veteran, and every Resilient suppressor is made in the USA. You'll know them by the names: each model is named after a classic rock song.

Pick by caliber first:

• .30 cal rifle: the titanium Jolene and Jolene S for hunting and precision rifles, or the stainless Simple Man for a full-auto rated all-rounder.
• 5.56: Stacy's Mom or the shorter Stacy's Mom K, stainless duty cans with swappable end caps.
• AK: the Putnik, built around AK threads and tolerances.
• One can for many calibers: the stainless Free Bird (.36 cal) or the titanium Ramblin Man (.46 cal). Both run long or short.
• 9mm and rimfire: the RS9 for PCCs and subguns, and the Jessie's Girl AL for .22 LR.

Every centerfire Resilient uses the HUB (1.375x24) rear thread, so it works with most major mounting systems. See mounts.

Strong Performance at a Lower Price

Several Resilient models are among the lower-priced suppressors in their category, and the independent testing holds up:

• Simple Man: one of the lowest-priced .30 cal suppressors we carry, and full-auto rated.
• Jolene S: costs less than most titanium .30 cal suppressors we carry, at 8.3 oz with its mount.
• Stacy's Mom and Stacy's Mom K: among the lower-priced 5.56 suppressors we carry.
• Jessie's Girl AL: one of the lowest-priced rimfire suppressors we carry, at 3.1 oz.
• Jolene: rated 50.4 on a 20 in. .308. PEW Science said it and its closest competitors "objectively outclass most 30 caliber rifle silencers evaluated on this host weapon system" (SSS.6.137).
• RS9: PEW Science called its technology "a novel contribution to the submachinegun suppression state of practice" (SSS.6.91).

Resilient Quick Picks by Use

What PEW Science Measured

• Jolene: PEW Science found its sound reduction on par with the OCL Hydrogen-L while the Jolene is shorter and lighter, at 10.8 oz as tested. Its included direct thread mount has a built-in brake section that's part of how it performs.
• RS9: it gets quieter on shorter barrels: 61.5 on the 5.8 in. SP5K-PDW vs. 53.1 on the 8.9 in. SP5. PEW Science called that performance differential unprecedented in its testing, and noted extremely high suppression at the shooter's ear for its size.
• Putnik: also does better as barrels get shorter. PEW Science expects users will find it relatively high performing on standard AK rifles compared with several other .30 cal suppressors, with a deeper tone.
• Jessie's Girl: PEW Science tested the original titanium and steel Jessie's Girl and called it a high performing rimfire suppressor on both bolt guns and short pistols. The Jessie's Girl AL is the aluminum version.

PEW Science hasn't published tests of the Simple Man, Stacy's Mom, Stacy's Mom K, Free Bird or Ramblin Man.

What our customers say

Ray, Jolene owner: Used it for over a year at the range and hunting. "For the price/weight/performance, this silencer can't be beat."

Cole, RS9 owner: "Great 9mm can. Lives on an MP5."

Resilient .30 Cal Suppressors: Jolene, Jolene S and Simple Man

Resilient 5.56 Suppressors: Stacy's Mom and Stacy's Mom K

Both are stainless duty suppressors with a multi-port coaxial baffle system and recessed end caps you can swap to tune back pressure and flash. Both have wrench flats on the blast chamber, a reinforced blast baffle, and a tool-less end cap. Both are rated for 5.56, .223 and 6mm ARC on 10.3 in. barrels and up, and 6mm cartridges like 6 Creedmoor and .243 on 12.5 in. and up.

Resilient Putnik AK Suppressor

Resilient Multi-Caliber Suppressors: Free Bird and Ramblin Man

Resilient RS9 and Jessie's Girl AL

Resilient also makes the Miami, a 3.4 oz printed titanium rimfire suppressor rated from .22 LR to 5.7x28, with a serialized mount built to take future core upgrades. We don't list it, but you can order it on Resilient's site and choose Capitol Armory to handle the Form 4 and ship it to your door.

How the Resilient Models Compare

Jolene vs. Jolene S vs. Simple Man

The Jolene and Jolene S are titanium and built for bolt guns and slow strings of fire. The Simple Man is about the same length as the Jolene S, 5.1 oz heavier, stainless, and full-auto rated, so it's the one for ARs, AR-10s and short barrels.

Stacy's Mom vs. Stacy's Mom K

Same baffle system, same ratings and the same end cap options; the K is 1.29 in. shorter and 2.9 oz lighter. Pick the full-size Stacy's Mom for 13.7 to 16 in. rifles and room for a long muzzle device, and the K for the shortest 5.56 setup.

Free Bird vs. Ramblin Man

Both are modular multi-cals that run long or short. The Free Bird is stainless, .36 cal and rated to .338 Lapua, with a full-auto rating on 9mm and subsonic rifle loads. The Ramblin Man is titanium and much lighter (8.8 oz long without a mount, vs. 16.3 oz for the Free Bird), opens up to .46 cal for .45 ACP, 45-70 and the big-bore AR cartridges, and is light duty on rifle cartridges.

Jolene vs. Other Titanium .30 Cal Baffle Suppressors

Full size:

Both were tested on the same 20 in. Savage .308 with Federal XM80 and rated within 1.5 points of each other (SSS.6.137, SSS.6.67). The Jolene is rated up to 300 RUM on a 22 in. barrel; the Enticer L-Ti is shorter and lighter.

Short and light:

These are all short titanium baffle suppressors for hunting and precision rifles. The Jolene S costs less than most titanium .30 cals we carry, and its 8.3 oz includes its mount. On PEW Science's 20 in. .308, the TiTrex rated 44.3 and the Enticer S-Ti 42.5 (SSS.6.212, SSS.6.68); PEW Science hasn't published tests of the Jolene S or Scythe Ti.

Stacy's Mom vs. OCL Polonium vs. Dead Air Sierra 5

All five are full-auto rated steel duty suppressors. The Stacy's Moms and Poloniums are among the lower-priced 5.56 suppressors we carry. The Stacy's Moms stand out for their swappable recessed end caps, which let you tune back pressure and flash, and the full-size Stacy's Mom has 2.5 in. of mounting depth for the oversized muzzle devices on pinned and welded rifles. The Polonium and Polonium K are the closest match in size and price; the Sierra 5 is the shortest with Dead Air's welded Cobalt 6 baffles. PEW Science hasn't published tests of the Stacy's Moms.

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Resilient Mounts and Accessories

• HUB rear. Every centerfire Resilient uses HUB (1.375x24), so you can run HUB direct thread mounts, QD mounts and 3-lug adapters from most major brands. Check the allowable mounting depth listed for your suppressor against your QD mount and muzzle device before you buy.
• Titanium Tri-Lug (Gen 2): a 9mm-only titanium 3-lug mount, 2.7 oz in HUB, for the RS9, Ramblin Man and Free Bird and other brands' HUB 9mm cans like the CAT MOB, OCL Lithium and SilencerCo Hybrid 46.
• Titanium Booster Housing: a 2.1 oz HUB booster for tilting-barrel handguns on the RS9 and Ramblin Man. It takes Resilient, SilencerCo, Rugged and YHM pistons (sold separately).
• Muzzle devices: Skip flash hiders, which speed up erosion; if you need one, a closed tine is better than a pronged one. A muzzle brake is the best choice if you want to run a QD mount. Shop rifle suppressor mounts.
• Tools and torque: no Resilient suppressor needs a proprietary tool. Torque mounts to 30 to 35 ft-lbs.

Resilient Suppressors FAQ

Who makes Resilient Suppressors?

Resilient Suppressors, a veteran-owned company founded in late 2021 by U.S. Army veteran Tyler Reeves. Every Resilient suppressor is made in the USA.

Are Resilient suppressors any good?

Yes. PEW Science rated the Jolene 50.4 on a 20 in. .308 and said it and its closest competitors outclass most .30 cal suppressors it has tested on that rifle. It called the RS9's technology a novel contribution to submachine gun suppression.

Jolene vs. Simple Man: which should I get?

The Jolene is titanium, 12 oz and light duty, for bolt guns and the most sound reduction. The Simple Man is stainless, 13.4 oz, 6.575 in. and full-auto rated, for gas guns, short barrels and rapid fire. For a light, short hunting can, look at the Jolene S.

Jolene vs. Jolene S: what's the difference?

Length and weight. The Jolene is 9.125 in. and 12 oz with its mount; the Jolene S is 6.59 in. and 8.3 oz. Both are titanium, light duty and rated up to 300 RUM.

How quiet is the Jolene?

PEW Science rated it 50.4 on a 20 in. .308 with Federal XM80 and 67.6 on subsonic 300 BLK.

Stacy's Mom vs. Stacy's Mom K: what's the difference?

The K is 4.935 in. and 11.8 oz; the full-size Stacy's Mom is 6.225 in. and 14.7 oz. Both are stainless, full-auto rated and take the same end caps. The full-size version ships with a full vent end cap and has room for oversized muzzle devices; the K ships with a solid end cap.

Stacy's Mom K vs. OCL Polonium K: what's the difference?

Both are short, stainless, full-auto rated 5.56 and 6mm suppressors on a HUB mount. The Stacy's Mom K is 4.935 in. and 11.8 oz with swappable recessed end caps; the Polonium K is 4.8 in. and 11.5 oz.

Jolene vs. Diligent Enticer L-Ti: which is quieter?

They're close. On PEW Science's 20 in. .308, the Jolene rated 50.4 and the Enticer L-Ti 51.9. The Jolene is rated up to 300 RUM; the Enticer L-Ti is shorter and lighter.

What end caps does Stacy's Mom use?

Recessed end caps that tune back pressure and flash. The Stacy's Mom ships with a full vent end cap (least back pressure); the K ships with a solid end cap (full back pressure). Others are sold separately.

Can Stacy's Mom suppress 6mm ARC?

Yes, on 10.3 in. barrels and longer. Other 6mm cartridges like 6 Creedmoor, 6 Dasher and .243 need a 12.5 in. barrel or longer.

What's the minimum barrel length for the Simple Man?

5 in. on subsonic 300 BLK, 7 in. on supersonic 300 BLK and 7.62x39, 10.3 in. on 5.56, 14.5 in. on .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor, 16 in. on .30-06 and .270, and 22 in. on magnums. It can't be used with 9mm or 350 Legend.

Can the Simple Man suppress 300 Blackout?

Yes. It's rated for subsonic 300 BLK on barrels 5 in. and longer and supersonic 300 BLK on 7 in. and longer. It can't be used with 9mm or 350 Legend.

How long is the Simple Man, and how much does it weigh?

6.575 in. and 13.4 oz with its mount, and 1.615 in. in diameter.

What mount or adapter does the Simple Man use?

HUB (1.375x24), with a 5/8x24 direct thread mount in the box. Any HUB direct thread or QD mount works; check the 1.275 in. allowable mounting depth against your QD and muzzle device.

Is the Putnik compatible with my AK?

It's built for AKs, with a 24x1.5mm direct thread and a progressive bore to allow for loose AK tolerances. Every AK is different, so check bore clearance with an alignment rod before use. It also has a HUB rear for other mounts.

How quiet is the Putnik?

PEW Science rated it 33.3 on a 16.3 in. Arsenal SAM7R and 36.0 on a 12.6 in. SAM7C, both 7.62x39. It does better as barrels get shorter.

Free Bird vs. Ramblin Man: which multi-caliber Resilient should I get?

The Free Bird is stainless, .36 cal, rated to .338 Lapua and full-auto rated on 9mm. The Ramblin Man is titanium, .46 cal, 8.8 oz long vs. the Free Bird's 16.3 oz, and covers .45 ACP, 45-70 and big-bore AR cartridges, but is light duty on rifles.

How quiet is the RS9?

PEW Science rated it 53.1 on an 8.9 in. HK SP5 and 61.5 on a 5.8 in. SP5K-PDW. It gets quieter on shorter barrels, which PEW Science found unprecedented.

Does the RS9 work on a 9mm pistol?

Yes, with a booster. Resilient's Titanium Booster Housing fits the RS9 for tilting-barrel handguns and takes Resilient, SilencerCo, Rugged and YHM pistons.

What tools do Resilient suppressors need?

None proprietary. Mounts take an adjustable wrench, the Jessie's Girl end cap a 3/4 in. 12 point socket, the Ramblin Man end cap a 5/8 in. 12 point socket and the Putnik mount a spanner wrench. Torque mounts to 30 to 35 ft-lbs.

What warranty do Resilient suppressors have?

A Limited Lifetime Warranty. On conventional welded suppressors it covers defects, baffle strikes, end cap strikes and long-term wear under normal use. On 3D printed suppressors it covers manufacturing and material defects.

Can I buy a Resilient suppressor you don't list?

Yes. On Resilient's site, choose Capitol Armory as the shipping option and we'll handle your Form 4 and ship it to your door.

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