SSS.6.172 - Rugged Obsidian 9 and the HK P30L

SSS.6.172 - Rugged Obsidian 9 and the HK P30L

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?

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SSS.6.162 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/SC/B1 and the HK P30L

SSS.6.162 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/SC/B1 and the HK P30L

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?

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SSS.6.153 - SilencerCo Omega 9K and the HK P30L

SSS.6.153 - SilencerCo Omega 9K and the HK P30L

The SilencerCo Omega 9K is a compact 9mm pistol silencer that possesses balanced performance  for both the shooter and bystanders on semiautomatic handguns, with somewhat higher backpressure than some designs.  At approximately 5 inches long, fully welded with durable construction, and rated for supersonic 300 BLK, the silencer is uniquely versatile for a variety of centerfire system applications.  The overall sound field suppression performance of the Omega 9K, for its size, is notable.

In this review, the SilencerCo Omega 9K performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the SilencerCo Omega 9K pistol silencer perform on your self-defense handgun?

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SSS.6.145 - Inert Haze Ti-P and the HK P30L

SSS.6.145 - Inert Haze Ti-P and the HK P30L

The Inert Haze Ti-P is a lightweight midsized 9mm pistol silencer that possesses balanced high performance for both the shooter and bystanders on semiautomatic handguns. At 6 ounces and 6.3 inches long, the Ti-P is lighter and smaller than many other 9mm pistol silencers on the current market, while also exhibiting superior sound signature suppression to the shooter. The holistic design and performance of the Inert Haze Ti-P is notable.

In this review, the Inert Haze Ti-P performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the Inert Haze Ti-P pistol silencer perform on your self-defense handgun?

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SSS.6.118 - AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD, 9M, 9 and the HK P30L

SSS.6.118 - AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD, 9M, 9 and the HK P30L

The AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD is preceded in development, design, and distribution by two legacy models; the AAC Ti-RANT 9M (2017) and the original AAC Ti-RANT 9 (circa 2009). At the time of distribution, the original Ti-RANT 9 was colloquially referred to as the “quietest 9mm centerfire pistol silencer” available. The publication of this case study in the Silencer Sound Standard research pedigree, by PEW Science, is intended to recognize the historical significance of the Ti-RANT 9 family of silencers and to provide a state-of-the-art performance evaluation of the models on a modern host firearm.

In this review, all AAC Ti-RANT 9 variant performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would any AAC Ti-RANT 9 silencer perform on your self-defense handgun?

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SSS.6.96 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K and the HK P30L

SSS.6.96 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K and the HK P30L

The HUXWRX CA$H 9K is a compact 9mm pistol silencer that exhibits extremely low backpressure. At 8.0 ounces and 5.9 inches long, the CASH 9K is lighter and smaller than many other 9mm pistol silencers on the current market, while also exhibiting superior sound signature suppression to the shooter, using a full-size semiautomatic handgun. The holistic design and performance of the CA$H 9K is notable, especially for its size.

In this review, the HUXWRX CA$H 9K performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the CASH 9K perform on your self-defense handgun?

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SSS.6.87 - Resilient Suppressors RSP and the HK P30L

SSS.6.87 - Resilient Suppressors RSP and the HK P30L

The Resilient Suppressors RSP is an ultra-lightweight and advanced 9mm pistol silencer that is also relatively compact. At 7.9 ounces and 6.8 inches long, the RSP is lighter and smaller than many other 9mm pistol silencers on the current market, while also exhibiting superior sound signature suppression to the shooter, using a full-size semiautomatic handgun. The holistic design and performance of the RSP is notable.

In this review, the Resilient Suppressors RSP performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the RSP perform on your self-defense handgun?

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