For shooters who want to suppress calibers larger than .308, there’s a new contender hitting the market. The SilencerCo Hybrid 46M is their latest multi-host release, capable of suppressing everything from .22LR to .45-70 Government and almost everything in between (I’m going to guess that .410 buckshot is off the menu). It’s the high-pressure, large diameter rifle rounds that are going to be the Hybrid 46M’s real bread and butter. There are very few options at this caliber range, and I believe that the Hybrid 46M is currently the only modular option available. Check it out.

Hello everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Phantom 22 rimfire suppressor. Last week Rusty ran us through the B&T KH9SD integrally suppressed pistol caliber carbine (I’m honestly a bit jealous). This week we are back with a brand new rimfire can – the Rugged Mustang22. As I mentioned in the announcement, the Mustang22 is very quiet, but does it have all the other important characteristics of a quality rimfire silencer? Let’s take a look.

Silencers have become one of the most popular firearm accessories from their relatively obscure origins. Despite their increased popularity, suppressors still tend to be items a lot of people aren’t willing to go through the hassle of getting mostly because of the intimidating paperwork you have to deal with (I’m sure the $200 tax stamp is not helping either). Dave Matheny started Silencer Shop in the hopes of eliminating the hassle that is normally involved with gaining access to a suppressor and today on the TFB Behind The Gun Podcast, Pete talks with Dave about how Silencer Shop Started and also what his go-to weapons setup is in the event of the apocalypse. Be sure to give this one a listen as Silencer Shop has been a strong supporter of our podcast and it has truly been an honor to work with the folks there and support them as much as we can from the blog and the podcast.

The new Rugged Mustang .22LR suppressor was released at the perfect time of year. While our esteemed TFBTV star James Reeves loathes the autumn months, I’m the complete opposite. The mosquitoes are  dying off, the foliage is worthy of an epic Bob Ross/Thomas Kincade collaboration, and temperatures are downright pleasant. My favorite fall pastime is long strings of rimfire shooting. Add in a quality silencer and I’m in heaven.

Good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Phantom 22. Last week we dug into the Dead Air Primal on the Henry Model X in .45-70. This week, we head to Rusty’s neck of the woods to take a look at the B&T KH9SD equipped with their new RBS-9 Reduced Backpressure Silencer. Let’s dive deeper into B&T’s silent update to their awesome KH9 SMG.

To the uninitiated, suppressing the 5.56/.223 AR-15 feels like a no-win scenario. As Ted Lasso might say it’s like drinking 3.2% beer as a teenager: half the fun, with all of the headache. In reality, however, a well-engineered 5.56mm suppressor will knock down most of the blast, hold up to blistering abuse, and have minimal impact on the gas system and the cyclic rate. Not only that, but a really good AR-15 suppressor will be lightweight and offer a variety of mounting options. The new Energetic Armament ARX appears to check all of these boxes.

Muzzle brakes are quite useful out on the flat range during a competition or just casual shooting for making faster follow-up shots but they don’t often make you any friends on the firing line. Lantac is proud to introduce their latest addition to the Dragon Muzzle Brake lineup with the new Dead Air KEYMO mounting system that is used with the Dead Air Wolfman suppressor. This new mount claims to reduce muzzle recoil to zero and with improved accuracy even with full-auto fire.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its various firearms, ammunition, and technologies. This week we have a very interesting firearm I didn’t even know existed until fellow writer Doug E sent over a few snippets from  The Gun Digest Book of Assault Weapons 5th Edition. In this book, the Williams/Lisk 22 Rimfire is featured and marked as a design that never quite made it into production. The Williams/Lisk 22 Rimfire was basically an American 180 on steroids but in belt-fed form and I don’t know how you can’t have fun with a belt-fed rifle especially when the ammunition is so inexpensive. So today we’ll dive into the Williams/Lisk 22 Rimfire and see what the impetus was for its invention and also why it never quite made it to the production stage of its life and is now all but a forgotten memory of the firearm world.

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the impressive new YHM Phantom 22 rimfire suppressor. Last week we returned to the SilencerCo 36M for a bit of pistol work – slightly on the heavier side but very quiet. This week we take another look at the Dead Air Primal, their latest release, for some Big Bore blasting on the end of a Henry Model X in .45-70. Could this be the ultimate short to mid range hunting setup for deer, elk, moose or bear? Let’s find out.

After a lengthy Form 3 delay, the new B&T SPR300 PRO finally arrived this week. This new version of the B&T SPR300 may look like the old but represents a total overhaul of the original design. Let’s take a look at what’s new on the Brugger & Thomet SPR300 PRO.

If you’ve got the skills and you’ve ever wanted to work in the firearms industry, Silencer Central will be hosting their own job fair on-site at their headquarters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Silencer Central has been one of the most prolific silencer dealers in the United States and heavily streamlined the process of buying a suppressor by allowing customers to have their silencer shipped directly to their house. With a fresh site redesign and an eye for growth, Silencer Central will be searching for individuals to join their team.

Advanced Armament Corporation was originally founded in the early 1990s and became one of the leading names in suppressors. In 2009 Remington purchased AAC and the company became one of a number spun off in the 2020 dissolution of Remington Outdoor Company. AAC has now announced a major organizational relaunch and restructure while confirming they will service and repair all legacy AAC suppressors.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Phantom 22 rimfire suppressor. Speaking of the YHM Phantom, last week we got a first look this new rimfire silencer and it really is something special. Let’s hope that YHM can squeeze in an extra manufacturing run so everyone has the chance to pick one up. This week we return to the SilencerCo Omega 36M for a bit of pistol work. Let’s see how this plays out.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves – along with Ryan @gunhipster and Brendan of @tomato_tactical – tests three different .22LR silencers on the Ruger-57 pistol. Sure, .22LR cans are great for…rimfire, but how do they do with the FN’s 5.7x28mm round? Check today’s video to find out. NOTE: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR .22 SILENCER IS COMPATIBLE WITH 5.7mm AMMUNITION BEFORE USING A .22 CAN ON A 5.7mm PISTOL!

SIG Sauer has just announced the introduction of two new rifle suppressors – the SLX and SLH. Each of the two new suppressors was developed in order to meet the requirements set out by the United States military and will feature SIG Sauer’s new Clutch-LOK QD mounting system. Both suppressors are made of Inconel and Titanium and are compatible with 300BLK, 5.56mm, and 7.62mm calibers.

In 2007 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was released, and players experienced the latest and greatest in firearms technology in high resolution. Players of the series found themselves immersed in a game with new guns, and not forced to use those same old re-rendered guns their grandparents used in WWII.  Since its release, the Modern Warfare series has taken the world by storm. Recently I found myself in the SilencerCo Batcave with a sound meter already set up, and a little extra time to spare. So like a kid in a candy store, I asked if we could meter some of my favorite guns from the Modern Warfare franchise, and they kindly agreed.

Hello everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you buy Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Phantom .22 suppressor. Last week we got a second look at the Elevated Silence Evolution rifle suppressor. This week we get an advanced look at the YHM Phantom rimfire silencer that should be available for purchase in just a few weeks. The Phantom stacks on the features, but how does it perform? Let’s take a look.

Starting with the Sparrow in 2008, SilencerCo has been developing rimfire silencers for over a decade.  Recently I had the opportunity to revisit the SilencerCo Batcave and was reminded of just how many rimfire hosts they had in their collection leaving me with the question: Which of these are your quietest rimfire hosts?  With the help of their staff and some cutting-edge sound metering equipment, here’s what I found.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K 5.56 rifle suppressor. Last week we got a look at Dead Air’s new Primal multi-host silencer. Today we return with part 2 of our look at the Elevated Silence Evolution 30 caliber rifle suppressor. It performed nicely on the bolt action rifle in 300BLK, but how does it handle the semiautomatic SIG Sauer MCX Virtus? Let’s find out.

Welcome to the first episode of the TFB B-Side Podcast. The B-Side podcast is going to be a little less focused and a little more light-hearted than the TFB Behind the Gun Podcast. This week I brought on one of TFBTV’s favorite presenters, Hop.  On today’s show, Hop and I discuss what we call the Hierarchy of Gear Needs and how it applies to responsible citizens going about their daily business. We talk all about the gear and firearms that you run into out in the wild and hopefully provide a perspective to those new to the industry for what order to buy your gear in if you’re interested in becoming prepared incrementally for unforeseen events. Let us know your thoughts and experiences with this subject after you listen and we look forward to hearing from you in the next episode.

Suppressing a .45-70 lever action rifle is one of my life goals. Carrying a suppressed “Planet Gun” (my term for a firearm chambered in a caliber that can take down any species on Earth) is simply awesome. And yes, I realize that Blue Whales are probably resistant to even the heaviest .45-70 rounds. But shelling out nearly $1K for a silencer that may only see a few shots a year is not something that my budget can handle. Enter the Dead Air Primal – a multi-caliber suppressor with a host of mounting options for practically every firearm imaginable. So instead of having a suppressor that just sits waiting for your next T-Rex hunt, you’ve got a true caliber-eating machine. Details below.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves has the new Dead Air Primal suppressor in hand. Just released today, August 27, 2021, the Primal is a do-it-all can, and it will work with bullet diameters up to .458, and pressures up to .338 Lapua Magnum. This is a tough can that is full-auto rated, and it’s only one pound in weight and under 8 inches in overall length. It works on the AR-15, AR-10, AK-47, the FN P90, pistols, bolt actions, hunting rifles, even rimfires. This can do it all (almost) AND it’s reasonably priced. But there’s a catch. Watch today’s video and James discusses the pros and cons of this CANacea.

One of my first air pistols as a kid was the pump action Crosman American. Simple, cheap to shoot, and accurate enough for 10 year old Pete, that gun provided me with endless hours of neighborhood fun (I’d like to take this opportunity to publicly apologize to Mrs. Yamamoto for plinking the buds off of her well-manicured hibiscus bushes). The C02 cartridge version of the American is the Crosman 2240 – a bolt action pistol that can be had for about $75. Thanks to Larry, one of our readers, we were alerted to a Crosman 2240 suppressor project at www.buck-rail.com. Airgun are a lot of fun. They’re even more fun suppressed.

Good evening everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K rifle suppressor. Last week we took you through all of the YHM rifle suppressor options. This week we get an initial look at the SilencerCo Omega 36M highly modular and adaptable suppressor. Are multi-host suppressors a solid option, or are you better off buying three or four specific suppressors instead? Let’s take a look.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This weekly series is all bout the rimfire firearm world! This week we’ve got a new kit that was added and most likely would have never been approved by Bill Ruger himself – a threaded barrel kit for a rimfire version of one of the most prolific carry guns ever to hit the market. The Ruger LCP II Lite Rack was introduced to everyone’s surprise back in December of 2019 along with the equally surprising Ruger-57 5.7x28mm pistol. Not only were both the pistols quite odd but their first offerings didn’t feature threaded barrels. After much feedback from customers, Ruger has finally released a threaded barrel kit for both the Ruger-57 and the Ruger LCP II Lite Rack. I was able to get a copy of the Lite Rack Threaded Barrel Kit and today we’ll see what it can do for those of you who might be considering suppressing your miniature rimfire pistol.

Good morning suppressor lovers and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K 5.56 rifle suppressor. Last week we discussed a great combination: the SIG P320 XCARRY with the modular MODX-9 pistol caliber silencer. Being that we are in the peak of summer vacation season, we’ll have get back to our full reviews in a week or two. In the next month, we have got the semiautomatic testing of the Elevated Silence Evolution to finish up, a detailed review of the SilencerCo Omega 36M, and a pending new release from a major suppressor manufacturer. This week we take a look at the YHM rifle suppressor lineup – excellent performers for a wide variety of hosts at affordable price points.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the sweet YHM R9 suppressor. Last week we got a first look at the Elevated Silence Evolution on a bolt action setup. We’ll get back to the Evolution and some semiautomatic and comparison testing soon. This week we have a quick look at a perfect pistol pairing that I’ve really been enjoying – the SIG Sauer P320 XCARRY LEGION with the MODX-9 Modular suppressor. Let’s take a look at some pistol and silencer porn and talk about this combo that will be the envy of all your summer party guests.

Still on the fence about making your Heckler & Koch SP5 into a short barrel rifle? Are you thinking about picking up a stock for your SIG Sauer MCX instead of a shoulder brace? Now may be as good a time as any.

SilencerCo has been a staple in the suppressor manufacturing world for nearly a decade and a half. Since 2008, they’ve produced many silencer models that have sold well, but that’s not all they do. They’ve also previously released some products other than cans, including a bolt carrier group and an AR-15 lower receiver. Since its introduction in 2020, the SCO15 billet stripped lower hasn’t been the easiest product to purchase, as it was initially issued as a limited release. They only recently became more widely available, as TFB reported in June. If you want one and are also in the market for any of the Utah-based shop’s cans, now may be the perfect time for you to buy.

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for joining us for another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 suppressor. Last week we reviewed the SureFire Ryder 22S, a quiet rimfire suppressor with a minor mounting drawback. This week we start off a multi-part review of the Elevated Silence Evolution with some subsonic 300BLK in a bolt action rifle. Should you consider this multi-platform titanium suppressor for your next purchase? Let’s take a look.