Rugged Suppressor Buying Guide
Every current Rugged Suppressors model we carry, from the Obsidian pistol cans to the Razor, SurgeX and Alaskan360 rifle cans: what each one is for, how the Dual Taper and HUB mounts work, which accessories fit, and what independent testers found.
How to Choose a Rugged Suppressor
Rugged Suppressors builds hard-use suppressors, and a few ideas run through the whole lineup. Most models are Belt Fed Rated, Rugged's term for a full-auto rating with no firing schedule limits. Many use Rugged's ADAPT modular system, which gives you two lengths on one tax stamp. The serial number is engraved on the thickest part of the suppressor or mount, which makes repairs simpler, and every Rugged product carries an unconditional lifetime warranty.
Pick the job first, then the suppressor:
- 9mm pistol: the Obsidian 9, the best-selling 9mm pistol suppressor on the market and one of our top handgun recommendations.
- .45 ACP pistol: the Obsidian 45, another of our top handgun recommendations.
- 9mm PCC and subgun: the Sub9.
- Rimfire: the Oculus 22 (all stainless, one of our top five rimfire suppressors) or the Mustang 22 (3.3 oz).
- 5.56: the Razor556.
- .30 cal rifle (5.56 up through .300): the Razor762 and Micro30 for compact, the Radiant762 for light, the SurgeX for two lengths, and the Axial for low gas blowback.
- One can for pistol calibers through .338 Lapua: the Alaskan360 or the all-titanium Alaskan360Ti.
- Mounts: the Razor, Micro30 and Radiant mount directly on Rugged's Dual Taper muzzle devices; the SurgeX, Axial, Alaskan360 and Sub9 have a HUB rear; the Obsidians use pistons.
If you're shopping for the Surge 762, the SurgeX is the current version.
Which Rugged Suppressor Should You Buy?
9mm pistol
Obsidian 9
The best-selling 9mm pistol suppressor on the market, and one of our top recommendations for handguns. Two lengths, 1.37 in. wide.
.45 ACP pistol
Obsidian 45
One of our top recommendations for handguns. Rated for pistol calibers up to .45 ACP, plus 300 BLK subsonic and 450 Bushmaster.
9mm PCC or subgun
Sub9
Built for PCCs and subguns, with low blowback and a Rugged Universal 3 Lug Mount in the box.
Rimfire
Oculus 22
All stainless, two lengths, and one of our top five rimfire suppressors. Rated to 5.7x28.
Compact .30 cal
Razor762
6.4 in. and rated from 5.56 up to .300 RUM. The lowest-priced Rugged .30 cal suppressor we carry.
Shortest .30 cal
Micro30
5 in. in its short setup, 6.5 in. standard, and rated from 5.56 up to .300 RUM.
Two lengths on a HUB rear
SurgeX
8.1 in. or 5.6 in., Belt Fed Rated from 5.56 up to .300 RUM, with the R.U.M. mount included.
One can, pistol to .338 Lapua
Alaskan360
Rated for any bullet .360 in. or smaller, from 9mm to .338 Lapua. The Alaskan360Ti is 5.6 oz.
Rugged Mount Systems: Dual Taper, R.U.M. and Obsidian
Rugged uses three mounting families. Rifle cans lock onto Dual Taper muzzle devices, either directly or through the R.U.M. HUB adapter. The Obsidians use pistons and their own pistol mounts.
| Mount | How it works | Ships with | Also fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Taper (built in) | Front taper seals gas and centers the can; rear taper locks it in place | Razor556, Razor762, Micro30, Radiant762 | Any Rugged Dual Taper muzzle device |
| R.U.M. (HUB) | Threads into a 1.375x24 HUB rear and locks onto Rugged Dual Taper devices | SurgeX and Axial (stainless); optional on the Alaskan360 and Alaskan360Ti | Any HUB suppressor, with the R.U.M. |
| Universal Direct Thread | A HUB mount that threads straight onto the barrel | Alaskan360 (5/8x24); Alaskan360Ti (titanium) | Any HUB suppressor, with the Universal Direct Thread Mount |
| Universal 3 Lug (RU3) | HK-spec 9mm 3-lug mount for HUB suppressors | Sub9 | Alaskan360 and other HUB cans, with the Universal 3 Lug Mount |
| Obsidian piston | Booster and non-slotted piston for tilting-barrel pistols | Obsidian 9 (1/2x28), Obsidian 45 (.578x28) | HUB cans like the Sub9 and Alaskan360, with the Universal Cage |
Dual Taper Locking System
Rugged's Dual Taper mounts have two tapers. The front taper centers the suppressor and forms a gas seal that keeps carbon off the threads; the rear taper is a friction lock that keeps the suppressor from loosening. A No Go/Go gauge on the mount confirms it's seated. Dual Taper devices include the M2 Brake (1.3 in. and 1.5 oz), the Rugged Muzzle Brake, the R3 Flash Hider and longer R3L Flash Hider, and the Rx Blast Diverter, which switches between a blast diverter and a brake. Brakes come with shims for timing.
R.U.M. (Rugged Universal Mount)
The R.U.M. threads into any 1.375x24 HUB suppressor and lets it lock onto Rugged's Dual Taper devices. It comes in stainless (3.2 oz) and titanium (2.4 oz). Because the SurgeX, Axial, Alaskan360 and Sub9 have a HUB rear, they also take other brands' HUB mounts, like the SilencerCo Bravo ASR Mount, Dead Air Key-Mo Adapter, Dead Air Xeno Adapter and Q Plan-B. For direct thread, the Universal Direct Thread Mount comes in 5/8x24, 1/2x28, 3/4x24, M18x1 and M18x1.5.
Obsidian pistol mounts
The Obsidian 9 and Obsidian 45 ship with a non-slotted piston that seals all the way around to cut blowback, and Obsidian pistons also work with SilencerCo slotted pistons. The two Obsidians share accessories: the Obsidian Piston, the Obsidian Fixed Mount for fixed-barrel carbines, the Obsidian Fixed Barrel Spacer for running a piston on a fixed barrel, and the Obsidian 3 Lug Mount, which sits inside the suppressor to keep overall length down (pair it with a 3 Lug Adapter on the barrel). The Obsidian Dual Taper Mount lets an Obsidian lock onto Rugged's rifle muzzle devices on 300 BLK rifles, PCCs and .357 lever guns; the R3L flash hider is too long for it.
HUB cans on pistols and 3-lug
The Universal Cage converts a HUB suppressor like the Sub9 or Alaskan360 to Obsidian threads, so it can run a booster and piston on a handgun or use Obsidian pistol mounts. It includes the retainer and spring; add a piston. The Universal 3 Lug Mount puts a HUB suppressor on HK-spec 9mm 3-lug barrels and uses a taper lock for a more concentric lockup than spring-style mounts. It's for handgun and straight-wall calibers, and neither fits the Obsidians.
Front caps
Rugged rifle suppressors take interchangeable front caps, including the Flash Hider Front Cap for low-light shooting, and the Obsidians have separate 9mm and .45 caps. The Totem Multitool covers the front caps, retainers and mounts on Rugged pistol, rifle and rimfire cans.
Rugged Pistol Suppressors: Obsidian 9, Obsidian 45 and Sub9
The Obsidians are built around handguns: 1.37 in. wide so they fit suppressor-height sights, modular with ADAPT, and user-serviceable with keyed stainless baffles that seal against carbon buildup. The Sub9 is the one to pick for PCCs and subguns. All three are rated for full auto. Shop all pistol suppressors.
Rugged Obsidian 9
The Obsidian 9 is the best-selling 9mm pistol suppressor on the market, and one of our top recommendations for handguns. It sounds excellent on a pistol, and with the ADAPT module you can run it long for the most suppression or short at 4.85 in. for carry and compact hosts.
Calibers: Pistol calibers up to 9mm; 300 BLK and 9x39 subsonic (8 in. or longer); 350 Legend (16 in. or longer) | Length: 7.8 in. standard; 4.85 in. short | Weight: 12.7 oz standard; 8.7 oz short | Diameter: 1.37 in. | Material: 17-4 stainless baffles and mount, aluminum tube | Mount: 1/2x28 piston (included) | Full-auto: Belt Fed Rated, pistol calibers up to 9mm
It ships with a 1/2x28 piston, a 9mm front cap and the ADAPT module. The baffles are machined from 17-4 stainless with three indexing tabs, and every Obsidian 45 accessory fits it. It's built around handguns; for a PCC or subgun, the Sub9 is the better fit. It's also one of the lower-priced pistol suppressors we carry.
What reviewers found
PEW Science: Tested it on an HK P30L with subsonic 147 gr (SSS.6.172). In its long setup, PEW Science rated it 58.3 at the muzzle and called it one of the highest performers it has tested for overall suppression on a 9mm pistol.
Guns and Ammo: Liked its versatility across calibers and mounts, its durable 17-4 baffles and removable baffles for cleaning, and the value it offers. Read the review
2024 Silencer Summit: In its long setup on a 9mm pistol, the Obsidian 9 read 125.0 dBA on the MIL-STD microphones, 6th lowest of the 32 suppressor setups tested on that host. Thunder Beast Arms hosted and scored this test. See the results
Rugged Obsidian 45
The Obsidian 45 is one of our top recommendations for handguns. It's rated for practically every centerfire pistol caliber up to .45 ACP, plus common lever-action calibers, and uses the same ADAPT modular design as the Obsidian 9.
Calibers: Pistol calibers up to .45 ACP; 300 BLK subsonic (8 in.); 350 Legend and 450 Bushmaster (16 in. or longer) | Length: 8.6 in. standard; 6.7 in. short | Weight: 12.8 oz standard; 10.7 oz short | Diameter: 1.37 in. | Material: 17-4 stainless baffles and mount, aluminum tube | Mount: .578x28 piston (included) | Full-auto: Belt Fed Rated, pistol calibers up to .45 ACP
It ships with a .578x28 piston, a .45 front cap and the ADAPT module. Pistons, fixed mounts, fixed barrel spacers and 3-lug mounts are interchangeable with the Obsidian 9.
What reviewers found
PEW Science: Tested it on a 1911 with subsonic 230 gr .45 ACP (SSS.6.234) and found that in its long setup, it produced the highest pure muzzle suppression of the group of .45 suppressors compared.
Shooting Illustrated: Measured 129.3 dB on .45 ACP and 123.7 dB on 9mm in the full-length setup, and liked its versatility, durability and the serialized mount, which lets Rugged replace a damaged tube. Read the review
2024 Silencer Summit: In its long setup on a 9mm pistol, the Obsidian 45 read 125.7 dBA on the MIL-STD microphones, 10th lowest of the 32 suppressor setups tested on that host. See the results
Rugged Sub9
The Sub9 is Rugged's PCC and subgun suppressor, tuned for 9mm carbines and SMGs with coaxial chambers for low blowback. It's the pick over the Obsidian 9 when your host is a carbine rather than a handgun.
Calibers: 9mm, 300 BLK, 8.6 BLK, 350 Legend, 9x39, .357 Mag, .38 Special | Length: 6.6 in.; 6.8 in. with RU3 mount | Weight: 11.9 oz; 14.1 oz with RU3 mount | Material: 17-4 stainless | Mount: Rugged Universal 3 Lug Mount (HUB rear) | Full-auto: Built for full-auto use
It ships with the Rugged Universal 3 Lug Mount, a 9mm front cap and multi-tools. The HUB rear also takes the R.U.M., direct thread mounts and other brands' HUB mounts, and the Universal Cage adds a booster for pistol use.
What reviewers found
Athlon Outdoors: Found it delivered excellent sound reduction with very low blowback, and noted the Sub9 was even quieter than the Obsidian 9 on a subgun. Read the review
Obsidian 9, Obsidian 45 or Sub9?
For a 9mm handgun, the Obsidian 9. For .45 ACP, or one can across 9mm, .45 and lever-action calibers, the Obsidian 45. For a 9mm PCC or subgun, the Sub9.
Rugged Rimfire Suppressors: Oculus 22 and Mustang 22
Rugged Oculus 22
The Oculus 22 sounds excellent and is one of our top five rimfire suppressors. It's machined entirely from 17-4 stainless, so it holds up to hard use and aggressive cleaning, and ADAPT gives you a long and a short setup.
Calibers: .22 LR (Belt Fed Rated), .22 WMR, .17 HMR, .17 WSM, 5.7x28 | Length: 5.25 in. standard; 3.25 in. short | Weight: 6.9 oz standard; 4.3 oz short | Diameter: 1.06 in. | Material: 17-4 stainless throughout | Mount: 1/2x28 direct thread
It ships with a 1/2x28 direct thread mount, a front cap and front cap tool, and the ADAPT module. The keyed baffles seal against carbon buildup and index for repeatable zero after cleaning, and because it's all stainless, you can use practically any cleaning method, including ultrasonic cleaners and harsh solvents. Shop all rimfire suppressors.
What reviewers found
PEW Science: Tested it on a CZ 452 .22 LR rifle (SSS.6.1) and rated it 92.8 long and 86.8 short, calling it a high performing rimfire silencer with extremely durable construction.
Rugged Mustang 22
The Mustang 22 is Rugged's lightest suppressor: titanium and aluminum, 3.3 oz long and 2.4 oz short, for .22 LR hosts where weight matters most.
Caliber: .22 LR | Length: 5.3 in. standard; 3.4 in. short | Weight: 3.3 oz standard; 2.4 oz short | Diameter: 1.06 in. | Material: Grade 5 titanium mount, 7075 aluminum tube and baffles | Mount: 1/2x28 direct thread | Full-auto: .22 LR
It ships with a 1/2x28 direct thread mount, a front cap and front cap tool, and the ADAPT module. The serial number is on the titanium mount. Pick the Oculus 22 instead if you shoot .22 WMR, .17 HMR or 5.7x28, or want all-stainless construction.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: Found it very quiet on both pistols and rifles and called it feathery light at 3.3 oz in its longest setup. Read the review
Rugged Razor556 Suppressor
Rugged Razor556
The Razor556 is Rugged's dedicated 5.56 suppressor for AR-15s, built to cut blowback, recoil and flash while staying at 13.4 oz.
Caliber: 5.56 NATO | Length: 6.4 in. | Weight: 13.4 oz | Diameter: 1.5 in. | Material: Cobalt 6 core, 17-4 stainless tube and mount | Mount: Dual Taper (built in) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Belt Fed Rated
It ships with a 1/2x28 5.56 M2 brake and a 5.56 front cap, and takes Rugged's flash hider front cap. Shop all 5.56 suppressors.
What reviewers found
PEW Science: Tested it on a 10.3 in. MK18 (SSS.6.76) and noted relatively low back pressure, with a muzzle rating on par with the much larger SureFire SOCOM762-RC2.
Rugged .30 Cal Suppressors: Razor762, Micro30, Radiant762, SurgeX and Axial
All five shoot everything from 5.56 up through .30 cal, so one can covers your AR-15 and your .308. The Razor762, Micro30, Radiant762 and SurgeX are rated up to .300 RUM with no barrel length restrictions, and all five are rated for full auto. The Razor762, Micro30 and Radiant762 have a built-in Dual Taper mount; the SurgeX and Axial have a HUB rear and ship with the R.U.M. Shop all .30 cal suppressors.
Rugged Razor762
The Razor762 is Rugged's compact .30 cal suppressor: 6.4 in., with a fully welded Cobalt 6 core for heat and abrasion resistance.
Caliber: 5.56 through .300 RUM | Length: 6.4 in. | Weight: 15.3 oz | Diameter: 1.5 in. | Material: Cobalt 6 core, 17-4 stainless tube, mount and front cap | Mount: Dual Taper (built in) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Belt Fed Rated
It ships with a 5/8x24 M2 brake, a 7.62 front cap and an end cap tool, and takes 7.62 and 5.56 front caps. It's the lowest-priced Rugged .30 cal suppressor we carry.
What reviewers found
PEW Science: Tested it on subsonic 300 BLK (SSS.6.108). PEW Science called the mount very secure, with an overwhelmingly positive and trouble-free history, and found its subsonic performance on par with other compact .30 cal suppressors.
Rugged Micro30
The Micro30 is built for when length matters most: 5 in. in its short setup, adding less than 3.5 in. past the muzzle device, with the ADAPT module for more suppression when you need it.
Caliber: 5.56 through .300 RUM | Length: 6.5 in. standard; 5 in. short | Weight: 15.1 oz standard; 11.8 oz short | Diameter: 1.5 in. | Material: Cobalt 6 baffles, 17-4 stainless tube and mount | Mount: Dual Taper (built in) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Belt Fed Rated
It ships with a 5/8x24 M2 brake, a 7.62 front cap, the ADAPT module and an end cap tool. It's designed for reduced gas blowback on semi-auto and full-auto hosts.
Rugged Radiant762
The Radiant762 is Rugged's lightweight modular .30 cal suppressor: Cobalt 6 baffles in the main body, titanium in the module, tube and mount, at 12.5 oz long and 9.4 oz short.
Caliber: 5.56 through .300 RUM | Length: 7.5 in. standard; 5.1 in. short | Weight: 12.5 oz standard; 9.4 oz short | Diameter: 1.5 in. | Material: Cobalt 6 core, Grade 5 titanium tube and mount | Mount: Dual Taper (built in) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Yes
It ships with a 5/8x24 M2 brake, a 7.62 titanium front cap, the ADAPT module and an end cap tool, and it's rated beyond the US SOCOM firing schedule.
What reviewers found
PEW Science: Tested it on a 20 in. .308 Savage in 2020 (SSS.6.12) and called it compact, modular and extremely durable, one of the lighter silencers on the market for its size, with 20% lower back pressure potential than the SilencerCo Omega 300 in its long setup.
Rugged SurgeX
The SurgeX gives you two suppressors in one on a HUB rear: the long setup for the most suppression, and the short setup tuned for reduced gas blowback.
Caliber: 5.56 through .300 RUM | Length: 8.1 in. standard, 9 in. with R.U.M.; 5.6 in. short, 6.5 in. with R.U.M. | Weight: 16.2 oz standard, 19.4 oz with R.U.M.; 11.7 oz short, 14.9 oz with R.U.M. | Diameter: 1.55 in. | Material: Cobalt 6 and stainless baffles, stainless body | Mount: R.U.M. (HUB rear) | Barrel limits: None | Full-auto: Belt Fed Rated
It ships with the stainless R.U.M., a 5/8x24 M2 brake, a 7.62 front cap and the ADAPT module. The HUB rear takes other brands' mounts too.
Rugged Axial
The Axial uses Rugged's Coaxial Venting Technology to direct gas away from the shooter while keeping good sound quality, with a Cobalt 6 baffle stack for durability. It's the Rugged rifle can for the least gas in your face.
Caliber: 5.56 through .30 cal | Length: 5.7 in.; 6.6 in. with R.U.M. | Weight: 15.7 oz; 19 oz with R.U.M. | Material: Cobalt 6 baffles, 17-4 stainless tube, stainless mount | Mount: R.U.M. (HUB rear) | Full-auto: Belt Fed Rated
It ships with the stainless R.U.M., a 5/8x24 M2 brake and a 7.62 flash hider front cap.
Which Rugged .30 cal?
For the shortest can, the Micro30. For a compact, hard-use can at the lowest price, the Razor762. For the lightest, the Radiant762. For two lengths and HUB mounting, the SurgeX. For the least gas blowback on a semi-auto, the Axial.
Rugged Alaskan360 and Alaskan360Ti
The Alaskan360 series is rated for any caliber with a bullet diameter of .360 in. or smaller, so one can covers 9mm pistols and subguns, 5.56, .308 and up to .338 Lapua. Both have a HUB rear. Shop all multi-caliber suppressors.
Rugged Alaskan360
The Alaskan360 is Rugged's multi-caliber suppressor, built for hard days at the range and backcountry hunts alike. It now ships standard with a 5/8x24 direct thread mount.
Calibers: 9mm through .338 Lapua (.360 in. bore) | Length: 6.6 in.; 7.5 in. with direct thread mount | Weight: 9.4 oz; 11.1 oz with direct thread mount | Diameter: 1.6 in. | Material: 17-4 stainless baffles, tube and mount | Mount: 5/8x24 Universal Direct Thread (HUB rear); R.U.M. optional
It ships with the 5/8x24 Universal Direct Thread Mount. For quick-detach on Rugged's Dual Taper muzzle devices, add the R.U.M. (11.8 oz and 7.5 in. with the titanium R.U.M.). Add the Universal 3 Lug Mount for 9mm subguns or the Universal Cage for pistols.
Rugged Alaskan360Ti
The Alaskan360Ti is the all-titanium Alaskan360: 5.6 oz for the suppressor and 6.6 oz with its titanium direct thread mount, with the same pistol-to-.338 Lapua rating.
Calibers: 9mm, .357 Mag, 5.56, .308, 8.6 BLK, .338 Lapua and more (.360 in. bore) | Length: 6.6 in.; 6.9 in. with direct thread mount | Weight: 5.6 oz; 6.6 oz with direct thread mount | Diameter: 1.6 in. | Material: Grade 5 titanium throughout | Mount: Titanium direct thread (HUB rear)
It ships with a titanium direct thread mount. Like the Alaskan360, it takes the optional titanium R.U.M. for Dual Taper quick-detach.
Rugged Suppressor Comparison Table
Ranges cover the short and standard ADAPT setups. Rifle can lengths and weights are without the R.U.M. or direct thread mount.
| Model | Caliber | Length | Weight | Diameter | Ships with | Full-auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian 9 | 9mm pistol | 4.85 to 7.8 in. | 8.7 to 12.7 oz | 1.37 in. | Piston | Belt Fed (9mm) |
| Obsidian 45 | .45 ACP pistol | 6.7 to 8.6 in. | 10.7 to 12.8 oz | 1.37 in. | Piston | Belt Fed (.45) |
| Sub9 | 9mm PCC | 6.6 to 6.8 in. | 11.9 to 14.1 oz | Not listed | RU3 3-lug (HUB) | Yes |
| Oculus 22 | .22 LR to 5.7x28 | 3.25 to 5.25 in. | 4.3 to 6.9 oz | 1.06 in. | 1/2x28 DT | Belt Fed (.22 LR) |
| Mustang 22 | .22 LR | 3.4 to 5.3 in. | 2.4 to 3.3 oz | 1.06 in. | 1/2x28 DT | .22 LR |
| Razor556 | 5.56 | 6.4 in. | 13.4 oz | 1.5 in. | Dual Taper | Belt Fed |
| Razor762 | 5.56 through .300 RUM | 6.4 in. | 15.3 oz | 1.5 in. | Dual Taper | Belt Fed |
| Micro30 | 5.56 through .300 RUM | 5 to 6.5 in. | 11.8 to 15.1 oz | 1.5 in. | Dual Taper | Belt Fed |
| Radiant762 | 5.56 through .300 RUM | 5.1 to 7.5 in. | 9.4 to 12.5 oz | 1.5 in. | Dual Taper | Yes |
| SurgeX | 5.56 through .300 RUM | 5.6 to 8.1 in. | 11.7 to 16.2 oz | 1.55 in. | R.U.M. (HUB) | Belt Fed |
| Axial | 5.56 through .30 cal | 5.7 in. | 15.7 oz | Not listed | R.U.M. (HUB) | Belt Fed |
| Alaskan360 | 9mm to .338 Lapua | 6.6 in. | 9.4 oz | 1.6 in. | Direct thread (HUB) | Not listed |
| Alaskan360Ti | 9mm to .338 Lapua | 6.6 in. | 5.6 oz | 1.6 in. | Ti direct thread (HUB) | Not listed |
Lightest overall: Mustang 22 (2.4 oz short). Lightest centerfire: Alaskan360Ti (5.6 oz). Shortest .30 cal: Micro30 (5 in. short). Widest caliber range: Alaskan360 series (9mm to .338 Lapua).
Rugged Accessories: Muzzle Devices, Mounts, Pistons and Front Caps
Dual Taper muzzle devices (Razor, Micro30, Radiant, and R.U.M.-equipped cans)
- M2 Brake, Rugged Muzzle Brake, R3 Flash Hider and R3L Flash Hider
- Rx Blast Diverter, which switches between a blast diverter and a brake
- Shim Kit for timing a brake
HUB mounts (SurgeX, Axial, Alaskan360, Sub9)
- R.U.M. in stainless or titanium, and the Universal Direct Thread Mount
- Universal 3 Lug Mount for 9mm 3-lug hosts and Universal Cage for pistol boosters and Obsidian mounts
- Third-party HUB mounts: SilencerCo Bravo ASR Mount, Dead Air Key-Mo Adapter, Dead Air Xeno Adapter and Q Plan-B
Obsidian 9 and Obsidian 45
- Obsidian Piston, Obsidian Fixed Mount and Obsidian Fixed Barrel Spacer
- Obsidian 3 Lug Mount and the 3 Lug Adapter for your barrel
- Obsidian Dual Taper Mount to run an Obsidian on Rugged rifle muzzle devices
- Obsidian 9mm Front Cap and Obsidian 45 Front Cap
Front caps and tools
- Flash Hider Front Cap and Flat End Cap for Rugged rifle cans
- Totem Multitool
Browse everything in muzzle devices, rifle mounts and pistons and pistol mounts.
Rugged Suppressor FAQ
What is the best Rugged suppressor?
It depends on the gun. For a 9mm handgun, the Obsidian 9, the best-selling 9mm pistol suppressor on the market. For .45 ACP, the Obsidian 45. For a 9mm PCC or subgun, the Sub9. For rimfire, the Oculus 22. For a 5.56 AR, the Razor556. For a compact .30 cal, the Razor762 or Micro30. For one can across pistol calibers and rifles up to .338 Lapua, the Alaskan360.
What is the best budget Rugged suppressor?
The Razor762 is the lowest-priced Rugged .30 cal suppressor we carry, and the Obsidian 9 is one of the lower-priced pistol suppressors we carry.
Is the Obsidian 9 good for a PCC?
It works on PCCs with the fixed mount, fixed barrel spacer or 3-lug mount, but it's built around handguns. For a 9mm PCC or subgun, the Sub9 is the better fit.
What is Rugged's ADAPT modular technology?
ADAPT lets you remove a module to switch between a standard and a short setup, so you get two suppressor lengths on one tax stamp. The Obsidian 9, Obsidian 45, Oculus 22, Mustang 22, Micro30, Radiant762 and SurgeX use it.
What does Belt Fed Rated mean?
It's Rugged's term for a full-auto rating built to handle any rate of fire. The Obsidian 9 and 45 are Belt Fed Rated for pistol calibers, the Oculus 22 for .22 LR, and the Razor556, Razor762, Micro30, SurgeX and Axial for their rifle calibers.
Can I use other brands' mounts on a Rugged suppressor?
Yes, on the models with a 1.375x24 HUB rear: the SurgeX, Axial, Alaskan360, Alaskan360Ti and Sub9. They take mounts like the SilencerCo Bravo ASR, Dead Air Key-Mo and Xeno, and Q Plan-B. The Razor, Micro30 and Radiant use Rugged's built-in Dual Taper mount, and the Obsidians use pistons and Obsidian mounts.
What is the difference between the Oculus 22 and Mustang 22?
The Oculus 22 is all stainless, 6.9 oz long, and rated for .22 LR through 5.7x28. The Mustang 22 is titanium and aluminum, 3.3 oz long, and rated for .22 LR. Both use ADAPT for a short and a long setup.
What warranty do Rugged suppressors have?
Every Rugged product has an unconditional lifetime warranty.
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