SilencerCo Suppressor Buying Guide
Every current SilencerCo suppressor we carry, family by family: what each one is for, how they compare, which mounts and accessories they take, and what independent testers found.
How to Choose a SilencerCo Suppressor
Start with the gun, not the suppressor. SilencerCo builds dedicated cans for rifles, pistols, rimfire and shotguns, plus multi-caliber models that move between a rifle and a pistol. Once you know what it's going on, the mount family narrows the choice, and after that it comes down to length, weight and how hard you'll run it.
- Modular models (Omega 36M, Hybrid 46M, Scythe STM, Switchback 22, Salvo 12) run long for more sound reduction or short when size matters.
- Sealed models are fully welded. The inside doesn't need cleaning, and you shouldn't shoot unjacketed lead through them. The Sparrow 22, Switchback 22 and Salvo 12 come apart for cleaning.
- PEW Science ratings are independent sound tests. A higher number means more suppression, but you can only compare ratings from the same host gun and ammo.
- DT and DTM mean the same thing. SilencerCo calls them the Omega 300 DT and Hybrid 46 DT, and many dealers, including us, list them as DTM. Both ship on a direct thread mount.
Our sales team starts with the host and how you'll use it:
- Semi-auto rifles: a low back pressure Velos LBP. Less gas comes back at your face, and you'll notice it on every mag.
- Bolt guns and subsonic hosts: back pressure matters less here, so a traditional higher back pressure can like the Omega 300 or Hybrid 46 gets you more suppression.
- Hunting on foot: weight and length matter most. The Scythe Ti is the light one; the Scythe STM trades weight for durability.
- PCCs and subguns: compact 9mm cans like the Omega 9K and Spectre. Their small size costs less in sound on a PCC than on a handgun.
- Handguns where sights matter: the Osprey, which sits below your line of sight.
- One can for most of the safe: the Omega 36M, or the Hybrid 46 and Hybrid 46M if you shoot big bores.
- Hard use: stainless, Inconel and Charlie-mounted cans over ultralight titanium.
- Mounting: Alpha and HUB (Bravo) have the widest range of mounts from SilencerCo and other brands. Charlie doesn't take HUB accessories, but it's the more secure mount for cans that will see hard use.
Which SilencerCo Suppressor Should You Buy?
One suppressor for rifles and pistols
Omega 36M
Rated for 5.56 through .338 Lapua Mag on rifles and 5.7x28 through 9mm on pistols, full-auto rated, and it runs long or short. If you shoot .45 ACP, .45-70 or other big bores, step up to the Hybrid 46M.
5.56 AR or SBR
Velos LBP 556K
The shortest Velos at 4.76 in. Low back pressure, no barrel length restrictions and full-auto rated, so it works on a 10.3 in. build without flooding your face with gas.
AR-10, 7.62x39 or other .30 cal gas gun
Velos LBP 762
The same low back pressure design, rated from 5.56 up to .300 RUM.
Lightest .30 cal hunting suppressor
Scythe Ti
7.3 oz of titanium, rated up to .300 RUM and designed with bolt-action rifles in mind. It is not full-auto rated, so keep strings slow.
Hard-use .30 cal for bolt guns and gas guns
Scythe STM
Stainless steel, full-auto rated, and modular (5.1 or 6.9 in.). It costs less than the Scythe Ti and weighs more.
Budget rifle suppressor
Omega 300 DT
The lowest-priced SilencerCo rifle suppressor we carry. Rated 5.56 through .300 Win Mag and full-auto rated.
Big bore and .45-70
Hybrid 46 DT or Hybrid 46M
Both handle up to .45-70 Government. The DT is a fixed-length direct thread can. The 46M is modular and magnum rated up to .460 Weatherby Mag.
9mm pistol with factory sights
Osprey 9 2.0
The offset body sits below your line of sight, so you can often keep standard-height sights. It's also tied with the Osprey 45 2.0 as the lowest-priced SilencerCo pistol suppressor we carry.
Smallest and lightest 9mm
Spectre 9K
3.69 in. and 3.17 oz of titanium. The Spectre 9 is about an inch longer at 3.9 oz.
Subgun or PCC
Omega 9K
A 4.54 in. tubeless suppressor that's full-auto rated for 9mm and rated for 300 BLK. It's our go-to for an MP5 on a 3-lug mount. The titanium Spectre 9 is the lighter alternative.
.45 ACP pistol
Osprey 45 2.0
Rated for 9mm through .45 ACP with the same below-the-sights body as the Osprey 9.
Rimfire on a budget
Sparrow 22
All stainless, comes apart without tools, and it's one of the lowest-priced rimfire suppressors we carry. The Switchback 22 is lighter and modular.
Why Our Sales Team Recommends SilencerCo
Warranty and customer service are the first reasons our sales team recommends SilencerCo. SilencerCo suppressors are easy to warranty, and problems usually get fixed quickly. Outside standard warranty claims, our team has seen SilencerCo help customers after fires and thefts.
“Their warranty is unmatched.”
“They actually care.”
SilencerCo also keeps a wide range of guns and calibers on hand for testing. Ask about an unusual caliber or host, and they'll look into it instead of handing you a generic answer.
“If they don't know, they'll find out.”
Several SilencerCo designs are easier to repair, too. On models where the serialized part can be kept, like the Omega 300 tube and the Velos LBP, damaged internal parts can often be replaced without replacing the whole registered suppressor.
SilencerCo Mount Systems: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta and Echo
Every SilencerCo suppressor belongs to a mount family. The family sets the rear thread on the suppressor, and that decides which mounts, pistons and muzzle devices fit it. Get this right and one suppressor can move between several guns.
| Family | Rear thread | Current suppressors | Mount options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 1.125x28 | Spectre 9, Spectre 9K, Omega 9K | Direct thread, ASR, piston, 3-lug |
| Bravo | 1.375x24 (same as HUB) | Omega 300 DT, Hybrid 46 DT, Scythe Ti, Scythe STM | Direct thread, ASR, TOM, 3-lug, piston (Hybrid 46 only) |
| Charlie | 1.375x32 | Omega 36M, Hybrid 46M, Velos LBP 556K, Velos LBP 556, Velos LBP 762 | Direct thread, ASR, TOM, piston and 3-lug (36M and 46M) |
| Delta | 1/2x28 host thread | Sparrow 22, Switchback 22 | Thread adapters for rimfire hosts |
| Echo | Choke threads | Salvo 12 | Choke adapters for your shotgun |
| Osprey | Piston only | Osprey 9 2.0, Osprey 45 2.0 | Piston or fixed barrel spacer |
Alpha
Alpha is SilencerCo's pistol and subgun family, with a 1.125x28 rear thread. The Spectre 9, Spectre 9K and Omega 9K use it. Run a direct thread mount on fixed-barrel hosts like subguns, a piston on tilting-barrel pistols, or a 3-lug mount on hosts like the MP5.
Bravo (HUB)
Bravo is the 1.375x24 thread SilencerCo introduced, which the rest of the industry now calls HUB. That's the big advantage: Bravo suppressors like the Omega 300 DT, Hybrid 46 DT, Scythe Ti and Scythe STM take HUB mounts from other brands, and SilencerCo's Bravo mounts fit other brands' HUB suppressors.
Charlie
Charlie uses a 1.375x32 thread, so it is not HUB compatible. SilencerCo built it for hard use: the tapered mount insert makes it shorter, lighter and more repeatable than Alpha or Bravo. The Omega 36M, Hybrid 46M and every Velos LBP use Charlie mounts. Some third-party mounts come in Charlie versions, including Dead Air's KeyMo adapter and Q's Plan-B.
Delta and Echo
Delta is the rimfire family. Delta adapters convert odd host threads, like the FN Five-seveN's M10x1, to the 1/2x28 thread the Sparrow 22 and Switchback 22 use. Echo is the shotgun family: the Salvo 12 threads onto an Echo choke adapter that replaces your shotgun's choke.
ASR, direct thread or TOM?
ASR (Active Spring Retention) is SilencerCo's quick-detach mount. It's a taper mount with a spring-loaded locking collar that keeps the suppressor from backing off under recoil and vibration. It locks onto ASR flash hiders and brakes, so you can move one suppressor between rifles in seconds.
A direct thread mount screws the suppressor straight onto the barrel. It's shorter and lighter than ASR and costs less, which is why the Omega 300 DT, Hybrid 46 DT and both Scythes ship that way. The TOM (Thread Over Mount) sits in between: a quick attach mount that threads over the TOMD Compact Radial Brake, which doesn't need to be timed to the rifle.
If you install an ASR muzzle device yourself, torque it to 20 to 30 ft-lbs with threadlocker, and time it with the included shims rather than a crush washer. Our shim kits cover most thread pitches.
Pistons, boosters and fixed barrel spacers
Most centerfire pistols have a tilting barrel, and they need a piston (also called a booster) to cycle with a suppressor. Pick the piston that matches your barrel's thread. Fixed-barrel guns like many subguns and PCCs use a fixed barrel spacer or a direct thread mount instead. The Omega 9K, Spectre 9 and Osprey all take SilencerCo pistons, and the Omega 36M and Hybrid 46M need the Charlie Piston Mount to run one.
Multi-Caliber SilencerCo Suppressors: Omega 36M, Hybrid 46M and Hybrid 46 DT
If you want one suppressor for your AR, your hunting rifle and your pistol, this is the family to look at. All three are full-auto rated and fully welded. You'll trade a little sound reduction and some weight on a pistol compared with a dedicated pistol can.
SilencerCo Omega 36M
The Omega 36M is SilencerCo's all-around multi-caliber suppressor for calibers up to .338 Lapua Mag. Pull the front module and it drops from 6.85 in. to 4.9 in., which makes it just as useful on an SBR or subgun as on a bolt gun.
Calibers: 5.56 to .338 Lapua Mag and 350 Legend on rifles; 5.7x28 to 9mm on pistols | Length: 4.9 to 6.85 in. | Weight: 9.8 to 12.5 oz | Mount: Charlie ASR and Charlie 9mm front cap included | Full-auto: Yes
Minimum barrel lengths are 10 in. for 5.56, 16 in. for .308, 18 in. for .338 Lapua and 20 in. for .300 Win Mag. It ships with a Charlie ASR mount, a Charlie 9mm front cap and tools. For pistol use, add the Charlie Piston Mount and a Piston for your barrel thread. For a rifle, add an ASR Flash Hider or ASR Muzzle Brake.
Pick the 36M over the Hybrid 46M if you don't need .45 caliber or big bore. It's about 0.9 in. shorter and 2.4 oz lighter in each configuration.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
This is the can our sales team points to when someone wants one suppressor to cover most of their guns. It runs 9mm on a PCC, 5.56 on an AR, and .308, 6.5 Creedmoor and up to .338 Lapua Mag on rifles. We call it the first step toward a true one-suppressor-for-everything setup.
On a PCC it suppresses more than the smaller 9mm cans, and you still have a rifle suppressor when you're done. It ships with a Charlie ASR mount, so you only need a muzzle device to get started.
Where it shines: Covering a lot of hosts with one registered suppressor. For the short setup, pull the extension and move the end cap to the main body.
Where it falls short: Every additional gun needs its own muzzle device or mount, and that adds to the total cost. Charlie mounts don't swap with HUB (Bravo) accessories, so HUB mounts you already own won't carry over. Caliber-specific end caps are available, but on the 36M our team doesn't think swapping them is worth much.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: On pistols, suppression in the short configuration was on par with the Omega 9K. The tradeoff is weight and length on a small handgun. Read the review
The Mag Life: Liked the suppression and ASR mount and zeroed within three shots, but saw point of impact shift as it heated up over long strings. Read the review
SilencerCo Hybrid 46M
The Hybrid 46M is the big-bore version of the idea. It handles 9mm through .45 ACP on pistols and 5.56 up to .45-70 Government and .460 Weatherby Magnum on rifles, and it runs long or short.
Calibers: 5.56 to .45-70 and up to .460 Wby Mag on rifles; 9mm to .45 ACP (including 10mm) on pistols | Length: 5.78 to 7.72 in. | Weight: 12.2 to 14.9 oz | Mount: Charlie ASR included | Full-auto: Yes, both lengths
It's rated down to 16 in. barrels for .45-70 and .458 SOCOM and 18 in. for magnums up to .338 Lapua. It ships with a Charlie ASR mount and a Charlie .46 caliber front cap. Like the 36M, pistol use takes the Charlie Piston Mount and a Piston.
If you shoot .45 ACP, a lever-action .45-70 or a .458 SOCOM, this is the one. If your biggest caliber is .308 or .338 Lapua, the Omega 36M does the job shorter and lighter.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
The modular Hybrid. You get the same .46 cal bore on a Charlie mount, which is harder to unthread by accident than a HUB (Bravo) mount. It's for big-bore shooters who want a long and a short setup, or anyone trying to put one suppressor on as many guns as possible.
Where it shines: Big-bore rifles, bolt guns and subsonic hosts.
Where it falls short: It's big and heavy, and you'll feel the weight on the muzzle. It's also a high back pressure design. On a semi-auto rifle, we'd rather put you in a low back pressure can like the Velos LBP.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: Called it a strong fit for .458 SOCOM and .45-70 owners and above average on subsonic 300 BLK. Noted it's close to 20 oz with the mount, and it ships with only the ASR mount. Read the review
Recoil: Found it quiet from .357 Magnum to 5.56 with little difference between long and short. Warned that the extra end caps are easy to lose and that the pistol piston adds cost. Read the review
SilencerCo Hybrid 46 DT
The Hybrid 46 DT (also listed as the Hybrid 46 DTM) is the fixed-length, direct thread version of the original Hybrid 46. It's on a Bravo (HUB) mount, so it takes SilencerCo's Bravo mounts and third-party HUB mounts.
Calibers: 5.56 to .45-70 and magnums up to .338 Lapua on rifles; 9mm to .45 ACP on pistols | Length: 7.61 in. | Weight: 14.1 oz | Mount: 5/8x24 Bravo direct thread and .46 cal Bravo flat front cap included | Full-auto: Yes
Minimum barrel lengths are 16 in. for .45-70, 8 in. for .458 SOCOM and 18 in. for magnums up to .338 Lapua. It ships with a 5/8x24 Bravo direct thread mount and a .46 caliber Bravo flat front cap. For pistols, add the Bravo Piston Mount (it fits the Hybrid 46 only) and a Piston. For a quick-detach rifle setup, the Bravo ASR Mount or Thread Over Mount (TOM) work.
Choose the DT over the 46M if you want HUB compatibility and don't need the shorter configuration. It is not user serviceable, so plan on shooting jacketed ammo.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“It's a tank, and it does everything.”
It covers 9mm through .45 ACP on pistols and 5.56 through .45-70 on rifles, on a HUB (Bravo) mount. Our team singles out .45-70 as a place it really shines. It's a traditional tube and baffle design, which SilencerCo can repair without much trouble.
The bore is .46 cal, so smaller bullets have more room as they pass through. That's why caliber-specific front caps make a real difference on this can, more than they do on smaller-bore models.
Where it shines: Lever guns, big-bore rifles, and anyone who wants one suppressor to cover a wide caliber range.
Where it falls short: It's bigger than a suppressor built around one caliber. Covering that many calibers means some compromises compared with a can tuned to one bullet diameter.
What reviewers found
Capitol Armory customer (Mark): “It works great as a 45 and 9mm pistol suppressor yet a little heavy,” and it shines on .45 Colt and .38 Special lever guns.
Capitol Armory customer (Jay S): Ran it on a .44 Mag SBR, a Scorpion EVO and an MP5, then bought a second one for a .45-70 lever gun.
Omega 36M vs Hybrid 46M: what is the difference?
The Omega 36M tops out at .36 caliber (up to .338 Lapua and 9mm). The Hybrid 46M goes up to .46 caliber, which adds .45 ACP, .45-70 and .458 SOCOM. The 36M is shorter and lighter in both configurations, so if you'll never shoot a .45, it's the better fit.
SilencerCo Rifle Suppressors: Omega 300, Velos LBP and Scythe
SilencerCo's dedicated rifle line splits three ways. The Omega 300 DT is the budget all-rounder. The Velos LBP family is built for gas guns and short barrels. The Scythe family is built around bolt-action rifles. Shop all rifle suppressors, or narrow it to 5.56 or .30 cal.
SilencerCo Omega 300 DT
The Omega 300 DT (also listed as the Omega 300 DTM) covers everything from an AR-15 to a .300 Win Mag hunting rifle, and it's the lowest-priced SilencerCo rifle suppressor we carry. The Omega 300 is our best-selling .30 cal suppressor and likely the industry's best-selling .30 cal model.
Calibers: 5.56 to .300 Win Mag | Length: 6.98 in. | Weight: 12.6 oz | Mount: 5/8x24 Bravo direct thread and .30 Bravo Anchor Brake included | Full-auto: Yes
Minimum barrels are 7 in. for 300 BLK, 10 in. for 5.56, 16 in. for 7.62 NATO and 20 in. for magnums. It comes on a Bravo (HUB) direct thread mount with the Bravo Anchor Brake on the front, which improves suppression and cuts recoil. Swap to a Bravo Front Cap if you don't want the brake.
PEW Science rated an earlier ASR-mounted Omega 300 at 38.3 on a 20 in. .308 (SSS.6.10) and described it as high back pressure. On a bolt gun that doesn't matter. On a short gas gun where blowback bothers you, look at the Velos LBP.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“It wasn't the lightest, it wasn't the quietest, it wasn't the toughest, but it was damn near all of those.”
“The Omega 300, it's just been a standard.”
The Omega 300 helped make the Bravo thread popular enough that the industry now calls it HUB, and other companies build mounts around it. Our team runs it on hunting rifles, 300 BLK, lever guns, AR-15s, AR-10s, .308 semi-autos and piston guns, up through .300 Win Mag.
It's about 7 in. long with the Anchor Brake, and a flat cap takes off about an inch. The tube design means that if the inside gets damaged, SilencerCo can replace the internals and keep your registered tube.
Where it shines: Hunting, 300 BLK, lever guns and general .30 cal use. It's a tough can that does a little of everything.
Where it falls short: It isn't the lightest, the quietest or the toughest. Newer cans beat it on single measures: the Scythe Ti is shorter and lighter, and the Velos LBP 762 is easier on you behind a gas gun. Its strength is doing all of it well.
What reviewers found
Rokslide owners: Forum consensus called it a good value for hunting, but not the quietest option, and several noted heat mirage. Read the thread
The Velos LBP (low back pressure) suppressors pair a 3D-printed Inconel 625 core with 17-4 stainless front and rear sections. They're all full-auto rated, have no barrel length restrictions, and ship on a Charlie ASR mount with an internal flash hider front cap and a muzzle device.
PEW Science tested the Velos LBP on a 10.3 in. MK18 and rated it 31.9 (SSS.6.134). They noted a significant back pressure reduction and an at-ear rating that only CAT and HUXWRX models beat in their testing.
SilencerCo Velos LBP 556K
The 556K is the compact Velos for 5.56 and .223, and it's what we'd put on a 10.3 or 11.5 in. AR.
Caliber: 5.56 / .223 | Length: 4.76 in. | Weight: 12.4 oz | Mount: Charlie ASR, internal flash hider cap and 1/2x28 ASR closed-tine flash hider included | Full-auto: Yes
It's 1.22 in. shorter and 2.8 oz lighter than the Velos LBP 556. The tradeoff is a little less sound reduction, so if length isn't your main concern, the 556 is the quieter choice.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
On an MK18-style rifle, less length means less to catch on doorways and gear or stick out around corners. On a hunting rifle, it's less to hang up in brush.
Where it shines: Short rifles and anywhere you need to move with the gun.
Where it falls short: Less length means less internal volume, so it gives up some suppression to the 556. It works on a bolt gun, but if a bolt gun is your main host and quiet is the priority, we'd put you in a higher back pressure suppressor.
What reviewers found
GUNS Magazine: On a 10 in. direct impingement SBR, found far less gas to the face and good flash reduction. Read the review
SilencerCo Velos LBP 556
The full-length Velos for 5.56. Choose it over the 556K when you want more suppression and don't mind the extra length.
Caliber: 5.56 / .223 | Length: 5.98 in. | Weight: 15.2 oz | Mount: Charlie ASR, internal flash hider cap and 1/2x28 ASR flash hider included | Full-auto: Yes
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“It's not gassing you out. It's not throwing gas in your face.”
That's the reason to buy it. Our team rates it among SilencerCo's toughest suppressors and sees it as the modern replacement for the Saker family. Flash is low, and the design lets SilencerCo keep the serialized part while replacing damaged internal sections.
They've seen it run on machine guns and SAWs, hot enough to discolor the finish, and it kept going. One customer had mostly stopped shooting his MK18s because they gassed him out with other suppressors. After trying a Velos, he started buying more for his other rifles.
Where it shines: Semi-auto 5.56 rifles, especially over-gassed hosts that are unpleasant with a regular suppressor.
Where it falls short: A higher back pressure suppressor can be quieter. The Velos gives up some suppression in exchange for less gas and a better experience behind the gun.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: Low blowback without adjusting the gas block. Read the review
Guns & Ammo: No detectable gas at the ejection port. Slightly louder at the muzzle than a Saker 556K. Read the review
Athlon Outdoors: No wear after 800 rounds; the main caution was heat. Read the review
SilencerCo Velos LBP 762
The .30 cal Velos, rated from 5.56 up to .300 RUM. It's the pick for an AR-10, a 7.62x39 rifle or a 300 BLK AR where you want low back pressure.
Calibers: 5.56 to .300 RUM | Length: 6.4 in. | Weight: 16.5 oz | Mount: Charlie ASR, .30 internal flash hider cap and 5/8x24 .30 cal ASR muzzle brake included | Full-auto: Yes
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“If you want the best sound suppression in a low blowback can from SilencerCo, the Velos 762 is the ticket.”
It adds .30 cal capability to the Velos design, and on 5.56 our team finds it quieter than the dedicated Velos 556. The price step up from the 556 is small. Flash and gas reduction are strong.
Where it shines: Buyers who want low back pressure plus more caliber range, or the most suppression in the Velos family.
Where it falls short: It's larger and heavier than the 5.56 models: 6.4 in. and 16.5 oz, against 5.98 in. and 15.2 oz for the Velos 556.
What reviewers found
Inside Safariland: Low blowback and fouling, and it ran cooler than a budget suppressor on the same gun. Read the review
SilencerCo Scythe Ti
The Scythe Ti is SilencerCo's lightest .30 cal suppressor at 7.3 oz, built for hunting and precision rifles.
Calibers: 5.56 to .300 RUM | Length: 6.16 in. | Weight: 7.3 oz | Mount: Titanium 5/8x24 Bravo direct thread and single port anchor brake included | Full-auto: No
It's grade 5 and grade 9 titanium, fully welded, and on a Bravo (HUB) mount. SilencerCo designed it with bolt-action rifles in mind, and it is not full-auto rated. Titanium is rated to 800 degrees, so avoid extended rapid fire and keep it on bolt guns and slow strings.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“Sounds like a poof when I shoot it.”
“Ounces equal pounds” is how our team explains this one. If you're hiking, tracking or hunting on foot, the weight savings add up. At about 7 oz, it's shorter and lighter than the Omega 300, and in our experience quieter too. We especially like it on .308.
Where it shines: Hunting rifles you carry a long way.
Where it falls short: Titanium saves weight but won't take the abuse the stainless Scythe STM will. If you plan to run it hard, get the STM.
What reviewers found
Shooting Illustrated: Liked the weight and balance for offhand hunting shots. Read the review
Firearms News: Tested it on a .308 Remington 700 and liked it for hunting because it adds little weight. The downside is that it can't be taken apart, so skip lead bullets. Read the review
SilencerCo Scythe STM
The Scythe STM is the stainless, full-auto rated, modular version of the Scythe. It runs 6.9 in. long or 5.1 in. short, both measured with the anchor brake, and it costs less than the Scythe Ti.
Calibers: 5.56 to .300 RUM | Length: 5.1 or 6.9 in. | Weight: 10.4 oz short, 15.7 oz long | Mount: 5/8x24 Bravo direct thread and single port anchor brake included | Full-auto: Yes
It has no barrel length or firing schedule restrictions. The short configuration is about an inch shorter than the Scythe Ti, and the long configuration is two baffles longer than the Ti.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“The STM is just its heavy-duty brother.”
It's built from 17-4 stainless for people who want to beat on a suppressor harder than they would a titanium hunting can. The short setup is shorter than the Ti and the long setup is longer, so you get two sizes in one. Our team finds it quieter than the Ti. By caliber the two trade back and forth, and in the long setup the STM generally matches or beats the Ti.
Our team thinks it meets or beats the Omega 300 on most of the reasons people used to buy one. It ships with the single-port Anchor Brake, and a flat cap is an option.
Where it shines: Scythe performance when minimum weight isn't the priority, and high-volume shooting.
Where it falls short: It's much heavier than the Ti: 10.4 to 15.7 oz, against 7.3 oz.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: Sounded very good on .308 and .300 Win Mag and controlled recoil better than the Ti. The downside was weight on a light scout rifle. Read the review
Athlon Outdoors: Liked the suppression and recoil; noted it gets hot fast. Read the review
Velos LBP 556 vs 556K
Same design, same mount, same ratings. The 556K is 1.22 in. shorter and 2.8 oz lighter; the 556 gives you more suppression. On a 10.3 to 11.5 in. SBR we'd go 556K. On a 14.5 or 16 in. rifle, the 556.
Scythe Ti vs Scythe STM
The Ti is lighter (7.3 oz) and is the one to carry up a mountain. The STM is heavier, full-auto rated, modular, handles high-volume shooting and costs less. On sound, they trade back and forth by caliber, and in the long setup the STM generally matches or beats the Ti. TFB found the STM controlled recoil better.
Omega 300 DT vs Velos LBP 762
Both cover .30 cal. The Omega 300 DT is lighter, costs less and is a good choice for bolt guns and occasional semi-auto use. The Velos LBP 762 costs more and weighs more, but it's built for low back pressure on gas guns and has no barrel length restrictions.
SilencerCo Pistol Suppressors: Osprey, Spectre and Omega 9K
SilencerCo's pistol lineup covers two different needs. The Osprey 2.0 is built to keep your factory sights usable. The Spectre and Omega 9K are round, compact and full-auto rated for subguns. Most pistols need a Piston for their barrel thread, or a threaded barrel if your pistol isn't threaded. Shop all pistol suppressors.
SilencerCo Osprey 9 2.0
The Osprey 9 2.0 has an offset, polygonal body that sits below your line of sight, so many pistols can keep their standard sights. The 2.0 adds a push-button indexing system.
Calibers: 9mm and subsonic 300 BLK | Length: 7.06 in. | Weight: 8.8 oz | Size: 1.30 x 1.75 in. | Mount: Piston or fixed barrel spacer, sold separately
It's aluminum and 17-4 stainless, sealed, and can be shot wet with about 5cc of water for more suppression. It is not an Alpha suppressor: it only takes a Piston for tilting-barrel pistols or the Fixed Barrel Spacer for fixed barrels. It's tied with the Osprey 45 2.0 as the lowest-priced SilencerCo pistol suppressor we carry.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“It's probably the most iconic silencer ever made.”
It's an older design, and customers still ask for it by name. The offset body puts more of the volume below the bore instead of in front of your sights, so you can often keep factory-height sights. It's light because the body is aluminum, it sounds good, and it looks right on a handgun or a boxier PCC. You don't need to take it apart to clean it.
Where it shines: Handguns where you want a low profile, light weight and a normal sight picture.
Where it falls short: Mounting is more limited than Alpha or HUB cans: it runs on SilencerCo pistons, or the fixed barrel spacer on fixed-barrel guns. It isn't full-auto rated. The monocore design can produce first round pop, and it's a higher back pressure design, so you'll get more gas and fouling back toward you.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: On a Glock 19 MOS with an RMR, it didn't need suppressor-height sights, and the push button is an upgrade over the old lever. Read the review
SilencerCo Osprey 45 2.0
The .45 ACP version of the Osprey, rated for 9mm through .45 ACP. Pick it over the Osprey 9 if you own a .45 or want one can for both calibers.
Calibers: 9mm to .45 ACP and subsonic 300 BLK | Length: 8.06 in. | Weight: 9.2 oz | Mount: Piston or fixed barrel spacer, sold separately
It's one inch longer and 0.4 oz heavier than the Osprey 9, and it uses the same pistons, including .578x28 for many .45s.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
Everything we said about the Osprey 9 applies here: a low profile with room for your sights and light weight, but limited mounting, no full-auto rating, some first round pop and more gas back at you.
SilencerCo S98
The S98 is a 9mm handgun-only suppressor with an offset body like the Osprey, so the bore sits below your line of sight. It's fully welded titanium and 17-4 stainless.
Caliber: 9mm handguns only | Length: 5.54 in. | Weight: 7 oz | Mount: 1/2x28 QD mount included | Full-auto: No
It attaches with a push and a quarter turn. The recessed QD hardware stays on the barrel, and you can still take the barrel out of the pistol with it installed. Compared with the Osprey 9 2.0, it's 1.52 in. shorter and 1.8 oz lighter.
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At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“It's the Osprey, but better in every way except for price.”
Our team sees it as the Osprey idea moved forward: smaller, lighter and quieter, with quick-detach mounting.
Where it shines: A premium handgun setup where compact size and QD mounting matter.
Where it falls short: It costs considerably more than the Osprey 9.
SilencerCo Spectre 9
The Spectre 9 is an all-titanium 9mm suppressor at 3.9 oz. It's also rated for .357 Magnum and .38 Special, and it's full-auto rated for 9mm and subsonic 300 BLK.
Calibers: 9mm, .357 Mag, .38 Special; 300 BLK (full-auto subsonic, semi-auto supersonic) | Length: 4.76 in. | Weight: 3.9 oz | Mount: Alpha piston housing included; piston and direct thread mount sold separately | Full-auto: Yes
It uses Alpha mounts, so it takes the Alpha Direct Thread Mount, the Alpha ASR Mount, a Piston or a 3-Lug Mount. It's one of the few suppressors rated for a full-auto Glock.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
Most of what we said about the Spectre 9K applies to the Spectre 9 too. Our summary: a good handgun suppressor and an even better PCC suppressor.
What reviewers found
Shooting Illustrated: Very light and quiet for its size. Noted the piston and direct thread mount aren't included, and a direct thread Glock 17 needed a booster to cycle. Read the review
GUNS Magazine: Called it small and nearly weightless, but still pretty noisy with supersonic loads. Read the review
SilencerCo Spectre 9K
At 3.69 in. and 3.17 oz, the Spectre 9K is the lightest suppressor in this guide and the shortest centerfire one. It's built for compact carry pistols and short subguns.
Calibers: 9mm; 300 BLK (full-auto subsonic, semi-auto supersonic) | Length: 3.69 in. | Weight: 3.17 oz | Mount: Alpha: direct thread, ASR, piston, 3-lug | Full-auto: Yes, 9mm and subsonic 300 BLK
It's about an inch shorter and 0.7 oz lighter than the Spectre 9. If you don't need the smallest package, the Spectre 9 adds very little size and weight.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“Good cans. They're quiet.”
Compact, light and quiet for its size. Our team likes it best on PCCs and subguns, where the small volume costs less in sound than it does on a handgun. On a fixed-barrel, direct thread setup, you can remove the booster assembly to make it even shorter and lighter. The Alpha thread opens up a wide range of mounts.
Where it shines: PCCs and subguns.
Where it falls short: No piston comes in the box, so a handgun setup costs more. It works well on a handgun, but the compact design pays off more on a PCC or subgun.
What reviewers found
Outdoor Life: In a first look, praised how compact and light it is and called it a good match for compact 9mm pistols. Read the review
SilencerCo Omega 9K
The Omega 9K is a 4.54 in. tubeless suppressor made from Cobalt 6 and 17-4 stainless. It's full-auto rated and a good fit for subguns and PCCs.
Calibers: 9mm and 300 BLK (subsonic and supersonic) | Length: 4.54 in. | Weight: 7.3 oz | Mount: 5/8x24 Alpha direct thread included; piston sold separately | Full-auto: Yes
PEW Science rated it 43.6 on an HK P30L (SSS.6.153) and 37.4 with subsonic 300 BLK on an 8 in. Q Mini Fix (SSS.6.62). It weighs almost twice what the Spectre 9 does, and SilencerCo built it for pistols and submachine guns.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“It's just short, it's tough, it sounds great for its size.”
“It's just a match made in heaven. (On an MP5 with a 3-lug mount.)”
It's one of the easiest recommendations our team makes for an MP5, especially on a 3-lug mount. It's also a favorite on PCCs and subguns, where they like it with 147 and 158 grain subsonic 9mm. On a short-barreled APC9K Pro firing full auto, they saw very little flash. The Alpha thread gives you several QD and direct thread options.
Where it shines: MP5s, PCCs and subguns, and hard use. It's tough for its size.
Where it falls short: It isn't the quietest 9mm suppressor available. What you get is the balance of sound, size, diameter, price and weight.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: Tested on a Glock 19 without a booster and none of six loads cycled reliably, so plan on a piston for a tilting-barrel pistol. Read the review
Spectre 9 vs Spectre 9K vs Omega 9K vs Osprey 9 vs S98
For a carry pistol where size matters most, the Spectre 9K. For the lightest can that still does subgun duty, the Spectre 9. For a subgun or PCC that sees a lot of rounds, the Omega 9K. For a range or home-defense pistol where you want to keep your factory sights and spend the least, the Osprey 9 2.0. For the same sight clearance in a shorter, lighter, quick-detach package, the S98, at a higher price.
SilencerCo Rimfire Suppressors: Sparrow 22 vs Switchback 22
Both are rated for .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR, .17 WSM, .22 Hornet and 5.7x28, both use 1/2x28 threads, and both come apart for cleaning. Shop all rimfire suppressors.
SilencerCo Sparrow 22
The Sparrow 22 is all stainless, fixed length, and comes apart without tools: unscrew the back cap, slide off the tube and peel the half tubes off the core. It's one of the lowest-priced rimfire suppressors we carry.
Calibers: .22 LR, .17 WSM, .17 HMR, .22 WMR, .22 Hornet, 5.7x28 | Length: 5.08 in. | Weight: 6.5 oz | Full-auto: .22 LR only
Clean it about every 1,000 rounds, and don't put solvent or an ultrasonic cleaner on the outer tube. PEW Science rated it 74.5 on a Beretta 21A pistol (SSS.6.208), with first round pop on short barrels as the weak spot.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“It's affordable, it's lightweight, she's durable, easy to clean, easy to maintain.”
Light for a steel suppressor, durable, and one of the easiest SilencerCo cans to take apart and service. Overall sound is good, and the simple design makes it easy to live with for years.
Where it shines: General rimfire shooting where durability and easy maintenance matter.
Where it falls short: First round pop is noticeable, especially on barrels under 10 in.
What reviewers found
The Gear Bunker: Tested it on a Ruger 22/45 with 15 different loads and liked that it comes apart without special tools. Read the review
Pew Pew Tactical: Named it the best budget .22 LR suppressor, with large first round pop as the con. Read the review
SilencerCo Switchback 22
The Switchback 22 is the modular one, with titanium and stainless construction and four configurations: long, medium, short and rifle optimized.
Calibers: .22 LR, .17 WSM, .17 HMR, .22 WMR, .22 Hornet, 5.7x28 | Length: 2.80 to 5.75 in. | Weight: 3.7 to 6.9 oz | Full-auto: Yes, all rated calibers
The rifle optimized setup is for longer barrels; on barrels shorter than about 12 in. it's louder, so use the long setup on pistols. It can be shot wet. Clean it every 1,000 rounds and when you switch between .22 LR and 5.7x28.
At the counter: Zach and Jorge's take
“The Switchback is such an amazing can, and a lot of people forget that it's not just for .22.”
It's modular, easy to clean and easy to maintain, and it's rated for .22 LR, .17 HMR, .17 WSM and 5.7x28, not just .22. The long and medium setups both sound good. On a pistol, run it as it ships with no baffle changes. On a longer rifle barrel, flip the front baffle stack to the rifle optimized setup for more suppression.
Where it shines: Buyers who want one configurable can across several rimfire and small-caliber guns.
Where it falls short: The short setup is very compact but gives up sound. On a handgun it's louder, with more first round pop.
What reviewers found
Shooting Illustrated: Sound on par with other top rimfire cans and easy to clean; saw some point of impact shift on a Tikka T1x. Read the review
The Firearm Blog: Liked the modularity; the cons were price and blowback in the full-length pistol setup. Read the review
Sparrow or Switchback: which should you get?
Get the Sparrow 22 if you want simple, durable and the lower price. Get the Switchback 22 if weight matters, you want to shorten it on a pistol, or you want full-auto ratings on every rimfire caliber. For 5.7x28 pistols like the FN Five-seveN, add the Delta Adapter FN 5.7.
SilencerCo Salvo 12 Shotgun Suppressor
SilencerCo Salvo 12
The Salvo 12 is SilencerCo's 12 gauge suppressor for pump and semi-auto shotguns. It ships at 12 in. and shortens to 10, 8 or 6 in. with rod kits.
Gauge: 12 gauge, wadded shells up to 3 in. including buckshot and non-rifled slugs | Length: 6.74 to 12.5 in. | Weight: 19.6 to 34.4 oz | Mount: Echo choke adapter, sold separately
It threads onto an Echo Choke Adapter that replaces your choke, available for Remington, Rem Pro Bore, Mossberg 500, Benelli Crio, Beretta/Benelli Mobil, Beretta Optima HP and Browning Invector Plus. Pick the constriction you want. Don't shoot steel shot through improved modified or full, and don't use rifled slugs or flight-control wads. Velocity limits are 1,550 fps on barrels 16 in. and longer and 1,350 fps on 10 to 16 in. barrels. The Echo Rod Kit sets the shorter lengths.
It's heavy at full length. The 6 in. setup brings it down to 19.6 oz. Shop all shotgun suppressors.
What reviewers found
The Firearm Blog: Found real recoil reduction, not just felt recoil, but the extra weight up front hurt the reviewer's clays score. Read the review
Guns & Ammo: Liked that it rides below the bore line and reduces recoil; noted it's over 2 lb at 12 in. Read the review
SilencerCo Suppressor Comparison Table
Lengths and weights are SilencerCo's published specs for the suppressor as it ships. Mounts, muzzle devices and pistons add length and weight.
| Model | Type | Calibers | Length | Weight | Mount family | Full-auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega 36M | Multi-caliber | 5.56 to .338 LM; 5.7x28 to 9mm | 4.9 to 6.85 in. | 9.8 to 12.5 oz | Charlie | Yes |
| Hybrid 46M | Multi-caliber | 5.56 to .460 Wby Mag; 9mm to .45 ACP | 5.78 to 7.72 in. | 12.2 to 14.9 oz | Charlie | Yes |
| Hybrid 46 DT | Multi-caliber | 5.56 to .338 LM and .45-70; 9mm to .45 ACP | 7.61 in. | 14.1 oz | Bravo (HUB) | Yes |
| Omega 300 DT | Rifle | 5.56 to .300 WM | 6.98 in. | 12.6 oz | Bravo (HUB) | Yes |
| Velos LBP 556K | Rifle | 5.56 | 4.76 in. | 12.4 oz | Charlie | Yes |
| Velos LBP 556 | Rifle | 5.56 | 5.98 in. | 15.2 oz | Charlie | Yes |
| Velos LBP 762 | Rifle | 5.56 to .300 RUM | 6.4 in. | 16.5 oz | Charlie | Yes |
| Scythe Ti | Rifle | 5.56 to .300 RUM | 6.16 in. | 7.3 oz | Bravo (HUB) | No |
| Scythe STM | Rifle | 5.56 to .300 RUM | 5.1 to 6.9 in. | 10.4 to 15.7 oz | Bravo (HUB) | Yes |
| Osprey 9 2.0 | Pistol | 9mm, 300 BLK sub | 7.06 in. | 8.8 oz | Piston | Not listed |
| Osprey 45 2.0 | Pistol | 9mm to .45 ACP, 300 BLK sub | 8.06 in. | 9.2 oz | Piston | Not listed |
| S98 | Pistol | 9mm (handgun only) | 5.54 in. | 7 oz | QD (1/2x28) | No |
| Spectre 9 | Pistol/subgun | 9mm, 300 BLK | 4.76 in. | 3.9 oz | Alpha | Yes |
| Spectre 9K | Pistol/subgun | 9mm, 300 BLK | 3.69 in. | 3.17 oz | Alpha | Yes |
| Omega 9K | Pistol/subgun | 9mm, 300 BLK | 4.54 in. | 7.3 oz | Alpha | Yes |
| Sparrow 22 | Rimfire | .22 LR to 5.7x28 | 5.08 in. | 6.5 oz | 1/2x28 | .22 LR |
| Switchback 22 | Rimfire | .22 LR to 5.7x28 | 2.80 to 5.75 in. | 3.7 to 6.9 oz | 1/2x28 | Yes |
| Salvo 12 | Shotgun | 12 gauge | 6.74 to 12.5 in. | 19.6 to 34.4 oz | Echo | Not listed |
Lightest: Spectre 9K (3.17 oz), then the Switchback 22 in its short setup and the Spectre 9. Lightest .30 cal: Scythe Ti (7.3 oz). Shortest centerfire: Spectre 9K (3.69 in.). Shortest 5.56: Velos LBP 556K (4.76 in.).
SilencerCo Accessories: Mounts, Muzzle Devices, Pistons and More
SilencerCo makes a lot of parts, and most of them only make sense once you know your mount family.
Quick-detach ASR mounts and muzzle devices
- Mounts: Alpha ASR Mount (Spectre, Omega 9K), Bravo ASR Mount (Omega 300, Hybrid 46, Scythe), Charlie ASR Mount (Omega 36M, Hybrid 46M, Velos LBP)
- Muzzle devices: ASR Flash Hider, ASR Closed Tine Flash Hider, ASR Muzzle Brake and ASR Single Port Muzzle Brake. The brakes include shims for timing.
- The ASR Blast Shield fits over any ASR muzzle device and pushes blast forward.
Direct thread mounts
- Alpha Direct Thread Mount for fixed-barrel hosts with the Spectre and Omega 9K
- Bravo Direct Thread Mount and the lighter Titanium Bravo Direct Thread Mount for Bravo (HUB) suppressors
- Charlie Direct Thread Mount for the Omega 36M, Hybrid 46M and Velos LBP
TOM quick attach
- Thread Over Mount (TOM) with the TOMD Compact Radial Brake, which doesn't need to be timed
Front caps and brakes
- Bravo Anchor Brake for the Omega 300 and Hybrid 46; it improves suppression and cuts recoil
- Bravo Front Cap and Charlie Front Cap in caliber-specific bores. A cap matched to your caliber can lower sound by 2 to 5 dB.
- Charlie Internal Flash Hider Front Cap for less flash on SBRs and full-auto guns
Pistol mounting
- Piston in the thread that matches your barrel, plus Piston Booster O-Rings
- Charlie Piston Mount for the Omega 36M and Hybrid 46M, and Bravo Piston Mount for the Hybrid 46 only
- Fixed Barrel Spacer for fixed-barrel hosts, including the Osprey
- 3-Lug Mount with a 3-Lug Barrel Adapter for 3-lug hosts
- SilencerCo threaded barrels for Glock, Sig Sauer, S&W M&P, H&K and Beretta 92FS / M9
Rimfire and shotgun
- Delta Adapter FN 5.7, Delta Adapter Barrel Extension and the Walther P22 / S&W M&P22 Adapter for the Sparrow and Switchback
- Echo Choke Adapter and Echo Rod Kit for the Salvo 12
Covers and tools
- High Temp Suppressor Cover for heat and mirage
- SilencerCo Tools for Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta mounts and caps
Browse everything in muzzle devices, rifle mounts, pistons and pistol mounts and threaded barrels.
SilencerCo Suppressor FAQ
What is the best SilencerCo suppressor?
It depends on the gun. For one can across rifles and pistols, the Omega 36M. For a 5.56 SBR, the Velos LBP 556K. For a bolt-action hunting rifle, the Scythe Ti. For a 9mm pistol with factory sights, the Osprey 9 2.0. For rimfire, the Sparrow 22.
What is the best budget SilencerCo suppressor?
The Omega 300 DT is the lowest-priced SilencerCo rifle suppressor we carry, the Osprey 9 2.0 and Osprey 45 2.0 are the lowest-priced pistol suppressors, and the Sparrow 22 is one of the lowest-priced rimfire suppressors we carry from any brand. If you want a multi-caliber can, the Hybrid 46 DT is the same price as the Omega 300 DT.
Is Bravo the same as HUB?
Yes. Bravo is SilencerCo's 1.375x24 thread, and the industry adopted it as HUB. Charlie is 1.375x32 and is not HUB compatible.
What is the difference between DT and DTM?
Nothing. SilencerCo calls them the Omega 300 DT and Hybrid 46 DT, and dealers often list them as DTM. Both ship on a Bravo direct thread mount.
Which SilencerCo suppressors are full-auto rated?
The Omega 36M, Hybrid 46M, Hybrid 46 DT, Omega 300 DT, all three Velos LBP models, Scythe STM, Spectre 9, Spectre 9K, Omega 9K and Switchback 22. The Sparrow 22 is full-auto rated on .22 LR only. The Scythe Ti and S98 are not full-auto rated, and SilencerCo does not list a full-auto rating for the Osprey 9 2.0, Osprey 45 2.0 or Salvo 12.
Do I need a piston to run a suppressor on my pistol?
Most centerfire pistols have a tilting barrel and need a piston to cycle suppressed. Fixed-barrel guns use a direct thread mount or fixed barrel spacer. The Omega 36M and Hybrid 46M need a Charlie Piston Mount plus a piston.
Can I clean a SilencerCo suppressor?
The Sparrow 22, Switchback 22 and Salvo 12 come apart for cleaning. The rest are fully welded, and the internals don't need cleaning. Shoot jacketed ammo in the sealed models.
What is the lightest SilencerCo suppressor?
The Spectre 9K at 3.17 oz. For .30 cal rifles, the Scythe Ti at 7.3 oz.
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