#Silencers

To say that I am excited is a bit of an understatement. Knowing that more B&T suppressors are bound for U.S. shores is a great way to kick off the year. In fact, since B&T will be at the 2022 SHOT Show Industry Day At The Range, there’s a good chance we’ll get a first-hand look at B&T’s reduced back pressure subgun and rifle suppressors in just a few days. B&T makes well engineered guns and gear; the challenge has always been getting them into American’s hands.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its various guns, gear, accessories, ammunition, and well, suppressors! Suppressors are a great safety device for keeping your hearing in peak condition or at the very least, preventing further damage from occurring. Even though a lot of rimfire cartridges are fairly quiet even without suppressors, other rimfire cartridges like .17 HMR, .17 HM2, 5mm RFM, and .17 WSM can be insanely loud at the ear. While I don’t suspect most of you are firing those cartridges in high volume like you would .22LR, they can still pose a significant hearing damage risk even with just a handful of unprotected shots while out hunting small game. That’s why it always helps to have a rimfire suppressor ready to mount when you need it. I was fortunate enough to be able to receive a demo copy of the SilencerCo Switchback modular rimfire suppressor and I have been testing it on a variety of my rimfire guns to get a feel for how it works, what I like about it, and what I think its best suited for.

The suppressor market is very competitive. With most suppressor manufacturers offering products to fill the same roles, innovation is the key to standing out. The Silencer Central BANISH 30, which was recently featured on Silencer Saturday, plays to win. After considering all of the options for this year, Guns & Ammo has named the BANISH 30 2021’s Silencer of the Year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the award-wining YHM Turbo K 5.56mm rifle suppressor. Last week we tested the Rugged Oculus, a superb rimfire silencer with modular features. This week we take a dive into the integrally suppressed rimfire world with the Tactical Solutions Pac-Lite IV TSS for the Ruger Mark IV line of pistols. It looks fantastic, but how does it sound? Let’s give it a shot.

With the ongoing and continually increasing proliferation of sound suppressor usage in many areas of the firearms industry, new manufacturers with new innovations have been frequently cropping up for quite some time now. One company that has gained some notoriety in recent years is OSS Suppressors. This Utah-based operation’s principal claim to fame comes in the form of their patented “Flow-Through” silencer design. Cans with this unique engineering system are advertised as having the ability to eliminate gas blowback by redirecting the gases forward, through a helical system of internal chambers and out of a series of edge-positioned ports at the front of the silencer. Now this noted silencer maker has announced a new partnership with another noteworthy entity from a different segment of the firearms industry, Centrifuge Training.

Good afternoon shooters and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 suppressor. Last week we checked out the Q Erector 9 modular pistol suppressor. Today we add a millimeter to just the tip and see what it’s like to suppress full power 10mm Auto. The results? Let’s take a look.

Stealth Project is a Minnesota-based suppressor manufacturer that has a pretty unique lineup of suppressors. Stealth Project Suppressors markets their silencers as being free from point of impact shift, hearing safe, and free from the risk of baffle strikes. Nathan Stieren, the CEO of Alliance Outdoor Group announced that Stealth Project would be added to the family of brands on May 21st.

We are fortunate in this day and age to have near-constant access to the internet meaning we can always have something or someone to listen to that is catered to our specific interests. One of my interests is suppressors and lucky for me and every other stamp collector out there, Silencer Shop has just announced their very own podcast – The Silencer Shop Podcast. The podcast launched on May 4th and will be a podcast featuring suppressors, firearms, firearms history, prominent 2nd amendment leaders’ stories, and interesting people the Silencer Shop team has met along the way.

Any firearms-related recall is always unfortunate. Companies typically invest a significant amount of time, effort, and resources into their products’ research and development. They want to do all they can to ensure that by the time their product heads out the door into the waiting hands of distributors, retailers, and customers, it’s been well-made and thoroughly tested. Thunder Beast Arms Corporation, or TBAC for short, is no different. They’ve been putting plenty of sweat equity and passion into their suppressors for years, and normally have solid results. Unfortunately, occasionally things can and do go wrong for all of us, and one of those snafus has hit TBAC. If you have one of their Dominus or Ultra Gen2 cans that was manufactured last year, please be sure to read the following recall announcement that was just released, and check your silencer’s serial number.

Good morning friends and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Turbo K centerfire rifle suppressor. Last week we took a look at some full auto suppressor testing. This week we return to one of the pure joy’s of shooting – rimfire silencers. Reviewing the CGS Hydra line of rimfire suppressors was one of the easiest Saturday analysis I’ve had the pleasure to put together. The CGS Hydra rimfire silencers are extremely quiet, well designed and beautiful. Let’s take a look.

Silencer Central has helped make the process of purchasing a suppressor just a tad bit less of a hassle. They handle all the messy paperwork for you and have your suppressor delivered right to your front door! Due to an increase in business, the company has decided to expand its operation by acquiring a new headquarters building in South Dakota.