EDITORIAL SPECIAL: SUPPRESSORS

Small Arms Review Editorial Staff

LIBERTY SUPPRESSORS

Whitetail Integral Bolt Rifle

We developed the Whitetail for the hunter in mind specifically. Most silencer designs either are centered on the casual shooter or the tactical community, but none really addresses the needs of the American hunter directly. Liberty Suppressors’ silencer is built with a grade 9 Titanium tube and an aircraft aluminum rear support to reduce weight of the assembly. The blast diffuser and the core are both made from stainless steel for durability due to the blast energy impingement that they are subjected to during use. The core is retained by means of a standard “off the shelf” 3/8-inch drive ratchet with a special profile milled in the front of the core, preventing the need for special tools for disassembly during routine maintenance. The overall length of the package is designed to mimic an unsuppressed hunting rifle as closely as possible. We also virtually matched the weight of the original unsuppressed rifle, by keeping the weight down in the suppressor module. This creates a package that is light, quiet and durable for the hunter in the field.

MODEL : Whitetail
CALIBER: 6.5mm (6.5 Creedmoor)
LENGTH :13.5in
DIAMETER: 1.375in
WEIGHT: 6.5lbs
FACTORY TESTED SOUND REDUCTION: N/A
MATERIALS: Titanium/Aluminum/Stainless steel
FINISH: Graphite Black Cerakote
MSRP(USD): $999
libertycans.net

LIBERTY SUPPRESSORS

Zulu Integral AR-15 Upper

The Zulu is a balance between suppression, accuracy, backpressure and balance. This integral is designed to mitigate the excessive back pressures generated by the typical AR-15 platform, and the suppressor’s flow-for-ward design gets the gas away from the shooter better than many other 556 suppressors on the market.

MODEL: Zulu
CALIBER: .223 Wylde
LENGTH: 16.6in
DIAMETER: 1.625in
WEIGHT: Stripped upper–3.7lbs
FACTORY TESTED SOUND REDUCTION: N/A
MATERIALS: Titanium/ Inconel / Stainless steel
FINISH: Graphite Black Cerakote
MSRP(USD): $1550
libertycans.net

B&T

Mounted Machine Gun Suppressor

The B&T Mounted Machine Gun Suppressor offers various advantages to the user. Besides the obvious purpose of reducing the sound of the gun more than 14dB, which makes command and communication easier, reduction of the muzzle flash is of paramount importance. As the muzzle flash gives away the position of the gun immediately, its reduction greatly adds to the safety of the shooter as its position is less visible, especially in the hours of twilight or darkness.
As opposed to other designs made by B&T, this suppressor is designed for use with mounted weapons; the weight of the suppressor, therefore, was not of a primary importance. B&T produces other suppressors which are lighter and better suited for dismounted use.

MODEL: Mounted Machine Gun Suppressor
CALIBER: 5.56mm (.223) / 7.62mm (.308)
LENGTH:190mm (155mm extending gun)
DIAMETER: 48mm
WEIGHT: 1.0kg
FACTORY-TESTED SOUND REDUCTION: ca. 14dB
MATERIALS: Inconel / Thermax
FINISH: Sandblasted / Grey
MSRP (USD): $ TBA
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GEMTECH

Lunar 45

The GEMTECH Lunar 45 is the solution for shooters suppressing a variety of platforms and pistol calibers. Constructed from military grade aluminum and titanium, the Lunar 45 offers durability and strength without excess weight. This modular design is hearing safe in both configurations, and supported by a wide range of mounting accessories.

MODEL: Lunar 45
CALIBER: 45 Auto
LENGTH: 8in Long, 6.9in Short
DIAMETER: 1.375in
WEIGHT:12.3oz Long, 10.9oz Short
FACTORY-TESTED SOUND REDUCTION: N/A
MATERIALS: 6AL4V Titanium, 7075 Aluminum
FINISH: Matte Black Type III Hard Coat Anodize
MSRP (USD): $799
gemtech.com

GEMTECH

ONE

The GEMTECH ONE is the solution for shooters seeking maximum versatility and durability. Constructed from Inconel and titanium, the ONE offers unwavering performance on short-bar-reled 5.56 through 300WM rifles. Featuring an interchangeable thread mount/ Quickmount™ system the ONE can be mounted to a vast range of rifle platforms and calibers.

MODEL: ONE
CALIBER: 300 WIN MAG
LENGTH: 7.8in
DIAMETER: 1.625in
WEIGHT: 17.4oz
FACTORY-TESTED SOUND REDUCTION: N/A
MATERIALS: Inconel 718, 6AL4V Titanium
FINISH: Matte Black High-Temp Cerakote®
MSRP (USD): $1,099
gemtech.com

DANIEL DEFENSE

DD WAVE

The DD WAVE sound suppressor’s cascading baffle geometry more effectively attenuates sound than simpler baffle styles. A unique one-piece, 3D-printed baffle and tube eliminate the need for welds—typically the weakest points of a traditional suppressor. Constructed of nickel-based superalloy, stainless steel and Titanium—and then Cera-kote-coated—the DD WAVE is fiercely strong yet lightweight, making it durable and reliable for full-auto use. danieldefense.com

MODEL: DD WAVE
CALIBER(S): .17 HMR to .300 Win Mag
LENGTH: 7.6in
DIAMETER: 1.5in
WEIGHT: 17.2oz
FACTORY-TESTED SOUND REDUCTION: N/A
MATERIALS: Nickel-based superalloy, stainless steel and Titanium construction for durability
FINISH: Cerakote
MSRP (USD): $850 for the QD/$799 for DT
danieldefense.com

SILENT LEGION SUPPRESSORS

7.62×39 Quick Detach SL-AK

The Silent Legion SL-AK is your answer for a high-performance suppression system for 7.62x39mm platforms such as the AK-47. It comes standard with the Bi-Lock Quick Detach mounting system, as well as the two Bi-Lock QD flash hiders that cover the most common thread pitches on AK firearms.

MODEL: SL-AK
CALIBER: 7.62mm
LENGTH: 7.75in
DIAMETER: 1.50in
WEIGHT: 17oz
FACTORY-TESTED SOUND REDUCTION: 32dB
MATERIALS: Titanium
FINISH: High Temperature Cerakote
MSRP (USD): $989
silentlegion.com

SILENT LEGION SUPPRESSORS

.450 Bushmaster .458 SOCOM

Designed with the straight-wall cartridge hunter in mind, the durable .450 Bushmaster.458 SOCOM suppressor is the perfect thing to harness the energy of this heavy hitting round and tame the noise as well as the recoil. Direct Thread comes with Suppressor Retention System.

MODEL: SL-BM
CALIBER: .450 Bushmaster/.458 SOCOM
LENGTH: 8.75in
DIAMETER: 1.50in
WEIGHT: 18oz
FACTORY-TESTED SOUND REDUCTION: 30dB
MATERIALS: Titanium
FINISH: Cerakote
MSRP (USD): $1,048
silentlegion.com

FREEDOM ARMORY

Dragoon 7.62 CQB

The Dragoon 7.62 CQB suppressor is machined from solid Titanium bar stock creating an extremely durable, lightweight suppressor without welds or failure points. It’s serviceable down to the piece parts and provides top-rated sound reduction across the entire caliber range. See the Dragoon’s proprietary 2-second Titanium quick-detach mount!

MODEL: DRAGOON CQB
CALIBER: 7.62
LENGTH: 7.5in
DIAMETER: 1.375in
WEIGHT: 11oz
FACTORY-TESTED SOUND REDUCTION: 138dB at muzzle | 132dB at ear
MATERIALS: Titanium
FINISH: Cerakote
MSRP (USD): $1095
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ELITE IRON

STFU LITE

The STFU LITE was designed for hunting and light-use applications. The Titanium construction makes this suppressor light and easy to shoot out in the field. Designed to be used on .30 / 06 or smaller cartridges.

MODEL: STFU LITE
CALIBER: .308, .30/06
LENGTH: 7.875in
DIAMETER: 1.625in
WEIGHT: 15oz
FACTORY-TESTED SOUND REDUCTION: 27.5dB
MATERIALS: Tube: Grade 9 Titanium Internals: Grade 5 Titanium
FINISH: Black Cerakote
MSRP (USD): $1095
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ELITE IRON

DELTA LITE

he DELTA has been very popular. In response to this, we have created the DELTA LITE similar performance in a lighter package. The DELTA LITE suppressor is available in a variety of different popular calibers; it is a favorite among varmint hunters. This suppressor is suitable for both bolt-action and semiauto rifles.