The LMT AT ION LT is a full size 30 caliber rifle silencer that uses hybrid design in both its signature suppression technology, as well as in its material makeup.  Utilizing both Inconel and titanium alloys, the ION LT provides significant durability in a lighter weight envelope than silencers of similar size.  The backpressure reduction with the ION LT is significant; it reduces the propensity for blowback on semiautomatic weapons and reduces the severity of ejection port blast to the weapon operator, thus increasing operator level of protection, reducing hazard.  The end cap is removable; the 556 flash hiding end cap is highly recommended for use on 556 weapons.  The ION LT is also HUB-mount capable; the included mount system is Xeno muzzle device compatible.

In this review, the LMT AT ION LT performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the LMT AT ION LT perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel?

The Rugged Obsidian 9 is a high performance modular centerfire pistol silencer intended for multiple uses.  The silencer is versatile as it may be used in two configurations (long and short). In its long configuration, its gross suppression performance is very high, though it does have relatively high back pressure.  When the distal section is removed to create the short configuration, the signature suppression performance drops significantly, resulting in more acute hazard to both the operator and bystanders.  Nonetheless, the short configuration of the silencer does offer significant hazard reduction over that of an unsuppressed combat handgun. The Obsidian 9 represents a popular, common example of traditional technology optimized to the limits of its efficacy.

In this review, the Rugged Obsidian 9 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the Rugged Obsidian 9 silencer perform on your self-defense handgun, in both long and short configurations?

The Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD is a mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high suppression performance for its length. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Anthem-S2 QD is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency.  The technology in the steel Anthem-S2 QD is also implemented in the titanium Mach series; the Anthem 2 series may be considered identical to the Mach series, other than construction material and included mount(s).  Both Anthem 2 and Mach series silencers possesses user-adaptable mounting systems.

How would the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD perform on your personal defense weapon?

The Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD is a mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high suppression performance for its length. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Anthem-S2 QD is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency, applied to a mid-size system.  The technology in the steel Anthem-S2 QD is also implemented in the titanium Mach series; the Anthem 2 series may be considered identical to the Mach series, other than construction material and included mount(s).  Both Anthem 2 and Mach series silencers possesses user-adaptable mounting capability.

In this review, the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

The HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti is a lightweight full size 5.56 mm rifle silencer with significant back pressure reduction, without compromise of gross sound suppression performance. Optimized for the 5.56 mm cartridge, the FLOW 556 Ti improves upon the performance of the FLOW 762 Ti on AR15 weapon systems in both bystander and operator hazard reduction. At less than 14 ounces of system weight, its performance and maneuverability are significantly notable. Acute blast overpressure hazards from the ejection port of standard AR15 systems are significantly reduced through the use of this silencer. The silencer is constructed of 3D-printed Grade 5 Titanium. The Flow-Through technology implemented in the FLOW series from HUXWRX continues to represent one of the most advanced systems evaluated by PEW Science, to date.

In this review, the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti perform on your M4 with a 14.5-in barrel?

The HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti is a lightweight full size 5.56 mm rifle silencer with significant back pressure reduction, without compromise of gross sound suppression performance. Optimized for the 5.56 mm cartridge, the FLOW 556 Ti improves upon the performance of the FLOW 762 Ti on AR15 weapon systems in both bystander and operator hazard reduction. At less than 14 ounces of system weight, its performance and maneuverability are significantly notable. Acute blast overpressure hazards from the ejection port of standard AR15 systems are significantly reduced through the use of this silencer. The silencer is constructed of 3D-printed Grade 5 Titanium. The Flow-Through technology implemented in the FLOW series from HUXWRX continues to represent one of the most advanced systems evaluated by PEW Science, to date.

In this review, the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel? How does the Flow-Through technology compare to hybrid designs like CAT SURGE BYPASS and PTR PIP?

The Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti is an extremely lightweight full size 5.56 mm rifle silencer that demonstrates high performance for its size and weight, with lower back pressure than conventional designs. The silencer is direct-thread-mount only, and is also smaller diameter than many competing models. The silencer is 3D printed, and also available in an Inconel model for use with more severe firing schedules.

In this review, the Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel? How does the Off Grid hybrid technology compare to CAT SURGE BYPASS and HUXWRX Flow-Through?

The Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti is an extremely lightweight mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates high suppression performance for its size and weight, with lower back pressure than conventional designs. The silencer is direct-thread-mount only, and is also smaller diameter than competing models. The silencer is 3D printed, and also available in a heavier Inconel model for use with more severe firing schedules.

In this review, the Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

The Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L is a lightweight full-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high performance in multiple combustion regimes. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Mach-L is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency.  The technology in the titanium Mach-L is also implemented in the stainless steel Anthem 2 series; the Mach series may be considered identical to the Anthem 2 series, other than construction material.  Both the Mach and Anthem 2 series possesses user-adaptable mounting systems.

How would the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L perform on your personal defense weapon?

The Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L is a lightweight full-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high performance. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Mach-L is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency. The technology in the titanium Mach-L is also implemented in the stainless steel Anthem 2 series; the Mach series may be considered identical to the Anthem 2 series, other than construction material. Both the Mach and Anthem 2 series possesses user-adaptable mounting systems.

In this review, the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

The CAT/SC/B1 (CAT SC) is a lightweight, highly advanced, and modular centerfire pistol silencer that exhibits extreme sound signature suppression performance for both operators and bystanders. The silencer’s combined performance, flow rate, and modularity, represent the most significant advancement in centerfire 9mm pistol suppression in recent history. The CAT SB-SHOCK technology, adapting characteristics from both SURGE BYPASS and DiVerge, results in maximizing performance in relatively small design envelopes; a significant benefit in suppressed handgun applications.

In this review, the CAT SC performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the CAT SC silencer perform on your self-defense handgun, in both long and short configurations?

The Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 is a full-size lightweight 7.62mm rifle silencer that is designed for bolt-action rifle use. The AC30 is user-serviceable, possesses a built-in direct-thread mount, and is lighter than many silencers in its class. The monolithic baffle core technology in the AccuCan AC30 is relatively efficient given that the 7075 aluminum construction allows significant volumetric expansion without a significant weight penalty.

In this review, the AccuCan AC30 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

The PTR VENT 1 is a lightweight and highly advanced 30 caliber rifle silencer that exhibits extremely high sound signature suppression performance. The combination of performance observations noted in this test report demonstrate that the VENT 1 exhibits performance that far exceeds that of typical rifle silencers. The consistency of the measured signatures is also extremely notable. This iteration of Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP) technology in the silencer, along with other portions of its design, represent further 3D-printed advancement in the suppressed small arms state of practice.

In this review, the PTR VENT 1 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

The CAT/DD/A1 (CAT “Dirty Dave” or CAT DD) is a compact “K-sized” 7.62x51mm NATO rifle silencer intended for use on reciprocating weapons. The silencer exhibits a high flow rate and significant sound suppression for its size. Using a high pressure adaptation of CAT SURGE BYPASS technology, the CAT DD produces low relative FRP and is one of the most consistent compact 30-caliber rifle silencers evaluated in the research pedigree in this combustion regime.

In this review, the CAT DD performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 bolt-action rifle, and does it have performance traits that are appropriate for semiauto use?

The Gemtech Neutron 7.62 is a mid-size 7.62mm rifle silencer that possesses competitive sound signature suppression performance in a somewhat smaller and lighter envelope than some competing designs.  The silencer is tubeless and possesses universal rear mount threading for adaptability to a wide variety of host weapon platforms, as well as a removable end cap that has purposely designed flash hiding features.

In this review, the Gemtech Neutron 7.62 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

The Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 is a compact 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses reduced sound signature suppression performance compared with many larger 7.62 silencers on the market, while possessing significantly reduced back pressure. The silencer may also be used on 5.56 weapon platforms; relative to dedicated 5.56 silencers, it may be considered full-size.  The 762-MINI2 is identical in size to the 556-RC2, but exhibits significantly lower performance on 5.56 systems.

In this review, the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel with both the 3-Prong and WARCOMP mounts? How does Surefire Total Signature Reduction technology performance scale with length, bore diameter, and baffle quantity? PEW Science Member case study included!

The FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 is a mid-size 7.62mm rifle silencer that possesses extremely competitive sound signature suppression performance with somewhat lower back pressure than other designs in its class. The silencer is offered in two versions; DMLS (3D printed) Inconel alloy and Titanium. The Inconel version of the silencer is intended for heavy use on a variety of weapon systems.

In this review, the FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

The Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 is an extremely lightweight rimfire silencer that exhibits very high suppression performance on rifle systems with notable consistency. The silencer is able to be disassembled for cleaning by hand or with tools, and is constructed of both titanium and aluminum. In addition to its low weight, the AccuCan AC22 allows for extreme suppression potential with subsonic rimfire ammunition on standard barrel length bolt-action rifles.

How would the Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 perform on your .22 rimfire bolt action rifle?