#Suppressor

Silencer Central has announced the first dedicated, hunting shotgun suppressor with the unveiling of their Banish 12 silencer. This silencer works with a wide array of shotguns based on the choke tube compatibility, which is quite extensive.

A suppressor as a Photo Of The Day? Yes, indeed, at least if it looks as good as this one, with a polished Hexagonal pattern. Oh, the wonders of additive manufacturing in combination with post-finishing, and I think the end result looks really exclusive. The rifle is a Jakele J1 Alpin Bavaria, which is very compact and lightweight (about 2.7 kg or 5.7 pounds).

SIG Sauer has pulled the wraps off its latest suppressor offering, the ENDURE. According to SIG, it’s been purpose-built for today’s hunter and precision bolt-action platforms. The design is compact, rugged, and lightweight, with a topographic pattern to distinguish it from SIG’s other new releases.

The new SIG Sauer Hexium suppressor family is designed to perform across a variety of popular platforms, but it’s probably not a coincidence that all the lifestyle images are together with AR-style firearms. The manufacturing process is additive manufacturing, or in other words, 3D printing in metal. Inside the core, SIG claims to have unique internal geometries that deliver a low back pressure and quiet tones across firearms of all types.

Paul Fletcher of Fletcher Rifle Works joins us again on today’s episode of TFB’s Behind the Gun Podcast to talk about his new line of suppressors. Paul and Fletcher Rifle Works are primarily known for their work with Sebastian Unger on the highly popular and novel OpenTop 11/22 platform. Since the entire company was founded with rimfire at its heart, it’s only natural that one of its flagship Texas-themed suppressors is none other than the Taquito 22. Along with the Texas Flood, Cotula 6, and Weston 8, the Taquito 22 offers the end user affordable pricing, cutting-edge machining practices, and design features that make shooters happy.

B&T USA's SMG-M Suppressor System is a caliber-specific sound suppressor designed for 9mm, .40 S&W/10mm, and .45 Auto submachine guns. Built for duty use, it features solid construction and integrates with B&T’s mounting interfaces. The suppressors are also HUB compatible, allowing for a range of mounting options.

Inland Manufacturing is back into the suppressor business with a new model that’s aimed at a longer-lasting lifespan. Behold the new AM-22 moderator, made out of aluminum for an updated take on Inland’s earlier PM-22 design.

Zastava might be best-known for modern-day rifles adapted from ancient ComBloc patterns, but they know how to get with the times. Along with the modernized AKs on display in their SHOT Show booth, and the RPK rifle that’s finally made it to market after teasing last year, Zastava is also showing their new VUK suppressor, specifically built for 7.62x39 rifles.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. SHOT Show is fast approaching and new product announcements are still flooding in. This week we have a new silencer reveal, and a closer look at how it works and why it was made. Let’s get into it!

Bushmaster has released the MUTA II BM556, the next generation of the company’s original direct-thread MUTA suppressor line. A lot has changed since the original release in 2021, so it only makes sense that Bushmaster would update this suppressor using modern design and manufacturing techniques to offer shooters up-to-date improvements in ergonomics and performance. With the added benefits of being lighter and more compact, Bushmaster also says the MUTA II BM556 is quieter, an evolution I can get on board with. But that’s not all.

In a shocking incident, Brian Thompson, the CEO of US health insurance company UnitedHealthcare, was murdered in a targeted attack. The incident was caught on camera and shows the murderer wielding what appears to be a suppressed pistol.

Maxim Defense has announced its new QD Suppressor System, utilizing a proprietary flash hider for quick suppressor attachment and removal. The QD Suppressor and flash hider system are multi-caliber compatible and the suppressor can be disassembled for ease of maintenance and cleaning.

According to Troy Industries, their new Kryptos is a durable, full-auto-rated suppressor designed to fit over the barrel, constructed from aerospace-grade 17-4 and 304 stainless steel. Its patented baffle system claims to enhance structural strength, allowing it to endure extreme conditions and heavy firing sessions. The overall length is 6.5" (16.5 cm), but due to the design it only adds 4" (10.2 cm) to the overall length of the rifle. The weight is 18oz (510 grams). The Kryptos is sourced and made in America. The price is $1,200.00, and includes the Kryptos Suppressor, the TPRS muzzle device, shims and rockset.

When I first saw this silencer over a year ago at Silencer Central's headquarters, I was impressed by how such a small package could pack such interesting technology. The BANISH Speed K TI represents something pretty unique in the suppressor world - a 3D-printed titanium can that weighs next to nothing while still promising hearing-safe performance. After getting some quality time with it both at the factory and now on my own rifles, I've got some thoughts to share about this lightweight wonder.

Silencers have seen an explosion in popularity over the last decade due to legislative efforts, and work from companies like Silencer Central to make the barrier for entry incredibly easy, and more options coming to the table which has driven down costs. It's rad! For silencer owners who may own a few already, the ultimate pursuit that many of us are on is owning the smallest silencer possible with the most noise suppression possible. Sounds like an oxymoron, and it is a little bit, yet we continue our buying search and so do the manufacturers that craft these cans. One can that caught everyone’s attention this year is the Silencer Central BANISH Speed K. A silencer that fits in the palm of your hand, and it looks more akin to a grenade than a sound suppression device (but if a grenade makes you go deaf, is that considered “sound suppression”?) I couldn’t believe how well this lil’ guy worked at SHOT Show 2024. I was frankly in shock. So, I’m ecstatic that we were able to obtain one from Silencer Central to review for you here today! Let’s dive in!