Rugged Obsidian45

RUGGED OBSIDIAN45 SUPPRESSOR - BELT FED RATED MODULAR .45 PISTOL AND PCC SILENCER

The Rugged Obsidian45 is a modular .45 caliber suppressor for pistols and pistol caliber carbines, Belt Fed Rated for pistol calibers up to .45 ACP and also rated for common lever-action and straight-wall rifle calibers. Rugged's ADAPT Modular Technology gives you two lengths on one suppressor. The standard configuration measures 8.6" and weighs 12.8 oz, and removing the ADAPT Module brings it down to 6.7" and 10.7 oz. The baffles and mount are 17-4 PH stainless steel, the tube is hard coat anodized aluminum, the diameter is 1.37", and the finish is High Temp Cerakote in Black or FDE.

Few pistol cans cover as much ground on paper. Rugged rates the Obsidian45 for .22 LR, 9mm, 40 caliber, 10mm, 45 Long Colt, 45 Super, 460 Rowland, .44 Special, 44 Magnum, 357 Magnum, 38 Special, 9x39mm, 30/30, 300 Blackout, 350 Legend, 450 Bushmaster, 45-70, and .458 SOCOM, with minimum barrel lengths or subsonic-only ratings on several of them (see Barrel Restrictions below). Rugged rates it at 123.7 dB at the ear on 9mm and 129.3 dB on .45 ACP, both in the standard configuration.

Inside, the keyed baffles are machined from 17-4 stainless steel barstock with two indexing tabs for proper alignment, and they create a gas seal that virtually eliminates carbon buildup between the baffles and tube. The suppressor is user serviceable. It ships with a .578x28 piston that fits most standard .45 Auto threaded barrels, and Rugged's non-slotted piston design creates a full circumference gas seal to lower gas blowback. For fixed-barrel hosts, Rugged offers the Rugged Obsidian Fixed Mount and Rugged Obsidian Fixed Barrel Spacer, along with the Rugged Obsidian 3-Lug Mount. Obsidian pistons are also cross compatible with SilencerCo pistons.

The Obsidian45 shares its pistons, fixed mounts, fixed barrel spacers, and 3-lug mounts with the Rugged Obsidian 9, so accessories carry across both suppressors. Shooters who only need a 9mm can should look at the Obsidian 9 as the dedicated option. Rugged also places the serialized engraving on the thickest cross section of the stainless steel mount, which allows fast and easy repair if the suppressor is ever damaged.

CAPITOL ARMORY'S OPINION

The Obsidian45 delivers great performance in both configurations, and the ADAPT modular system is one of the more practical takes on the short/long concept we've seen in a pistol suppressor. Swapping configurations takes seconds, so you can run it long for maximum suppression on a PCC or at the range, then pull the ADAPT Module when you want something shorter and handier on a pistol.

Cleaning is where this can really earns its keep. The keyed stainless steel baffles keep carbon from working its way between the baffles and tube, so it comes apart without a fight, and Rugged even recommends cleaning the piston, spring, and baffles in an ultrasonic cleaner. Just keep the aluminum tube, ADAPT Module body, front cap, and spring retainer out of the ultrasonic, since Rugged warns against it for aluminum parts.

Mounting is another strong point. Because Rugged engineered the Obsidian pistons to cross over with SilencerCo pistons, your mounting options extend well beyond what Rugged sells directly. Between the piston, fixed mounts, 3-lug mount, and the ability to run everything from 9mm and .45 ACP up to 45-70 on a lever gun, the Obsidian45 is a well-engineered, versatile pistol suppressor at a competitive price.

If you love everything about the Obsidian but only shoot 9mm, check out the Rugged Obsidian 9. It's the dedicated 9mm member of the same family, and since pistons, fixed mounts, fixed barrel spacers, and 3-lug mounts interchange between the two, any accessories you buy for one will work with the other if you add a second can down the road.

FEATURES

• Length: 8.6" standard configuration / 6.7" short configuration
• Weight: 12.8 oz standard configuration / 10.7 oz short configuration
• Mount: .578x28 piston included (fits most standard .45 Auto threaded barrels)
• Caliber rating: Pistol calibers up to .45 ACP, plus rifle and lever-action calibers including 300 Blackout (subsonic), 350 Legend, 450 Bushmaster, and 45-70
• Belt Fed Rated for pistol calibers up to .45 ACP
• Colors: Black, FDE
• Diameter: 1.37"
• Baffle count: 12 standard configuration / 8 short configuration
• Materials: 17-4 PH stainless steel baffles and mount, hard coat anodized aluminum tube
• Finish: High Temp Cerakote
• ADAPT Modular Technology for two lengths on one tax stamp
• Keyed baffles with indexing tabs create a gas seal that virtually eliminates carbon buildup between the baffles and tube
• Non-slotted piston creates a full circumference gas seal to lower gas blowback
• Pistons cross compatible with SilencerCo slotted pistons
• Shares pistons, fixed mounts, fixed barrel spacers, and 3-lug mounts with the Rugged Obsidian 9
• Serialized engraving on the stainless steel mount for fast and easy repair
• Interchangeable end caps
• User serviceable

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Obsidian45 suppressor
• ADAPT Module
• .578x28 piston (fits most standard .45 Auto threaded barrels)
• 45 front cap
• Rugged Suppressors stickers

COMPATIBILITY

• Pistons: Rugged Obsidian Booster Piston, SilencerCo slotted pistons
• Fixed Barrel: Rugged Obsidian Fixed Mount, Rugged Obsidian Fixed Barrel Spacer
• Other Rugged Mounts: Rugged Obsidian 3-Lug Mount, Rugged Obsidian Dual Taper Mount
• 3rd Party: SilencerCo Alpha ASR Mount, Plan B by Q Suppressor Adapter

MEDIA

• Obsidian45 Overview Video
• Pistol Suppressor Mounting Options Video
• Handgun Threaded Barrels Video
• Obsidian45 Spec Sheet
• Obsidian45 Manual

BARREL RESTRICTIONS

• No minimum : .22 LR, 9mm, 40 caliber, 10mm, 45 Long Colt
• 5" : 9x39mm (subsonic only), 460 Rowland, 45 Super
• 6" : .44 Special
• 8" : 300 Blackout (subsonic only), 30/30 (subsonic only)
• 12" : 357 Magnum, 38 Special
• 16" : 350 Legend, 44 Magnum, 45-70, 450 Bushmaster, .458 SOCOM (subsonic only)
• .45 ACP: No minimum listed by Rugged

SOUND PERFORMANCE

• 9mm: 123.7 dB at the ear, standard configuration (Rugged Suppressors)
• 9mm: 130.4 dB, short configuration (Rugged Suppressors)
• 9mm: Suppression Rating 53.7, standard configuration, HK P30L, 5" barrel, Speer Lawman 147gr, .45 front cap (PEW Science)
• 9mm: Suppression Rating 42.3, short configuration, HK P30L, 5" barrel, Speer Lawman 147gr, .45 front cap (PEW Science)
• .45 ACP: 129.3 dB, standard configuration (Rugged Suppressors)
• .45 ACP: 137.6 dB, short configuration (Rugged Suppressors)
• .45 ACP: Suppression Rating 49.5, standard configuration, 1911, 5.5" barrel, Speer Lawman 230gr (PEW Science)
• .45 ACP: Suppression Rating 34.7, short configuration, 1911, 5.5" barrel, Speer Lawman 230gr (PEW Science)

AVAILABLE MODELS

• Colors: Black, FDE