The .22 LR caliber firearms aren’t very loud to begin with—add a suppressor to that and you’ve got a very quiet shooter that is perfect for plinking or hunting small game. SilencerCo has yet again produced a quality AND affordable suppressor with the Spectre II. With an MSRP of around $400, what’s not to love? The Spectre features stainless […]
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Zayin Tactical: Rifle Suppressors That Run for $299
Zayin Tactical makes quality suppressors. You can buy one today for $299. How can they do this? There must be a catch. That is the hook in the story. Owner Zack Cross is an Army veteran, a Machinist, a Patriot, and a Constitutionalist. He and his family make cans in America for Americans and they […]
Hollywood: Suppressors Still Go Bang
I’m quite forgiving when it comes to realism in movies — I don’t have to watch a one-for-one retelling of a firefight with perfect tactics and flawless uniforms in order to enjoy it. For starters, I realize that soldiers in real life make stupid mistakes all the time, and I realize that actors are not […]
Dead Air Armament Reveals Odessa-9 Handgun Suppressor
Dead Air Armament has been teasing an impending release on its social media channels for the past few weeks; the Georgia-based company has finally spilled the beans, unveiling its brand new Odessa-9 suppressor. This thing boasts next-level modularity with 11 different baffles. It also features a 17-4 PH stainless steel construction; one-inch tube; and a QPQ […]
Yankee Hill Machine Q.D. Phantom Suppressor
If you are looking for an affordable sound suppressor with a lifetime warranty for your AR-15 rifle, it’s hard to pass up the Yankee Hill Machine Phantom.
AAC Halcyon – Two Rim Fire Silencers in One
Advanced Armament Corporation’s Halcyon: Two Rim Fire Silencers in One Mike the Mook Of all the silencers on the market, we find the rimfire cans to be some of the most versatile. The latest from AAC (Advanced Armament Corporation) appears to be one of the most useful yet. The Halcyon is a modular suppressor that […]
99 bucks for a rimfire suppressor | The SOS-22
A rimfire suppressor for 99 bucks? That’s the good news coming from Rebel Silencers with their new SOS-22 suppressor. Rated for .22 LR, .22 Mag and 17 HMR this little silencer offers some intriguing specs. Weight. 3.2 Ounces : That’s incredibly light and due in large part to the lack of a sleeve and a […]
Gems for 2017: An Inside Look at Gemtech’s New Suppressors
Courtesy of Tactical Life After being in the industry for over 30 years, I have come to appreciate the relationships I’ve made and the opportunities I have been afforded. One of those is the relationships is with the great folks at Gemtech. Last year, I was invited to the company’s facility in Boise, Idaho, to get […]
ATF Releases List of the 10 States with the Most Registered Silencers
Courtesy of Tactical Life It’s that time of year again: the ATF has unveiled its annual Firearms Commerce report for 2017, a comprehensive overview of—you guessed it—the state of firearms commerce in the U.S. RELATED STORY: It’s Time to Get Loud If You Want the Hearing Protection Act to Pass There’s a ton of data to pore […]
It’s Time to Get Loud If You Want the Hearing Protection Act to Pass
Courtesy of Tactical Life Sound suppressors, or “cans,” are devices appended to a firearm to diminish its noise. We strive mightily to mitigate the racket stemming from automobiles, motorcycles, lawnmowers and drunken frat parties, but with firearms, some seem hell-bent on keeping them as noisy as possible. Although sound suppressors unequivocally diminish noise pollution, preserve […]