Tag: suppressors
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Silencer Shop Authority: Dead Air Armament Mask HD 22 Suppressor Review
The Dead Air Mask 22 suppressor is brought to you by the talented team at Dead Air Armament out of Lawrenceville, GA. Constructed with a titanium tube and stainless steel baffles, the Mask is direct thread, 5.1 inches in length, and 6.6 ounces. This silencer is rated from .17 HMR up to .22 Mag and…
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Silencer Shop Services – Easy NFA
The Silencer Shop in Austin, Texas is the largest distributor of silencers in the USA. They also lead the way in innovation. ATF and NFA are daunting challenges for the newbie. The Silencer Shop is the easiest way to purchase your first suppressor. Powered by Silencer Shop is the most advanced program in the country to purchase…
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3 Suppressors for Hunting
Silencers can now be used for hunting in forty States. Eighteen States have legalized suppressors since the American Silencer Association was formed in 2011. As of September 1, 2012 it became legal to hunt game animals with a suppressor in my home State of Texas – and you can bet I was ready with a…
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Sig Sauer SRD556 QD Suppressor Review
The Sig Sauer SRD556-QD is a durable, full-auto rated, stainless steel suppressor featuring their Fast-Attach quick detach mount. The Sig silencer is instantly recognizable due to its unique design elements.
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Hunting with a Suppressor
On September 1, 2012 it became legal to hunt game animals with a suppressor in Texas. Thanks to the tireless work of the American Suppressor Association and the National Rifle Association more states are allowing suppressors to be used while hunting. It is critical that you validate your own state’s regulations before going into the…
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Silencer Shop Authority: Surefire SOCOM556-RC2
Surefire has certainly become a dominant player in the suppressor market. I remember buying my first Surefire flashlight many years ago (the “FBI” model) and it still serves me well today. Today, Surefire is also known for producing innovative silencers. As the labeling indicates, the SOCOM556-RC2 has been adopted by US Special Operations Command. I…
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Silencer Shop Authority Gemtech GM-22 Review
The new Gemtech GM-22 rimfire suppressors is one of the shortest and lightest suppressors we have tested. At 5 inches in length and only 2.5 ounces it is barely noticeable on a .22 rifle and does not affect the balance of a handgun. But how does it perform? Quite well actually. Is it the absolute…
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Hearing Protection Infographic
Our friends at The Smoking Barrel sent us a neat Infographic explaining hearing protection as related to the shooting sports. This ties in perfectly with our support of the Hearing Protection Act. The Hearing Protection Act is promoted by the American Suppressor Association. Learn more. Check it out this neat Infographic by clicking the Read More…
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AAC Ti-RANT 45 Suppressor on a M&P 9
Purchasing your first suppressor can be intimidating. Not only is a high quality suppressor expensive but the entire buying experience is confusing to first-timers. In addition to the purchase price itself, you also have the added expense of a $200 tax stamp along with a months-long wait. That wait is a killer – kind of…
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AAC Illusion 9 Suppressor Review
Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) has always been one of the innovators in suppressor design. The AAC Illusion 9 continues that tradition. The Illusion 9 uses an eccentric design whereby the hole the bullet travels is offset from center. “Timed” correctly, this effectively lowers the majority of the suppressor volume which allows the suppressor to run…
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Hearing Protection Act – Fight The Noise!
SilencerCo, the American Suppressor Association, and the SilencerShop have teamed up to introduce a bill to remove silencers (i.e. suppressors) from the NFA. If the legislation becomes law, a suppressor would be transferred through an ATF Form 4473 just like a rifle. Most importantly, no $200 tax stamp, a reduction of the paperwork hurdles, and…
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Silencerco Spectre 2 Suppressor
The Silencerco Spectre 2 suppressor is an outstanding choice for anyone wanting a durable multi-caliber rimfire suppressor. The Spectre 2 is rated for .22lr of course but also .17 HMR, .22 MAG, .22 WMR, .22 Hornet, and 5.7mm. I have tested this suppressor on both pistol and rifle and it has delivered as promised. There…
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Dead Air Armament™ Announce New Mask-22™ Suppressor
Lawrenceville, Ga. (January 2015) – Dead Air Armament™, the suppressor company founded by Mike Pappas and distributed through BPI Outdoors, is proud to announce the latest addition to their 100% USA made, unique product line, the Mask -22 silencer. Dead Air’s new .22LR suppressor is available in two versions, a Heavy Duty constructed of titanium…
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Dead Air Armament® Launches 7.62 Sandman® Suppressor Line
Lawrenceville, Ga. (November 2014) – Dead Air Armament®, producers of game-changing, 100 percent USA-made suppressors, launches the 7.62 Sandman® product line, which includes the Sandman-S®, Sandman-L® and Sandman Ti® models. What sets Dead Air suppressors apart from the competition is attention to detail in engineering and materials. Sandman® baffles are constructed from 100 percent Stellite®,…
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SilencerCo Announces First Commercial Shotgun Suppressor
WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH – July 21, 2014 | Confirming its place as a trailblazer in the firearms industry, suppressor manufacturer SilencerCo has unveiled the first commercially-viable shotgun silencer ever produced. The company made the announcement today at an exclusive event near its Utah headquarters.