The January 2026 amendment to the National Firearms Act, lifting of the $200 tax stamp, if not the registration, for suppressors, brought a subsequent boom of both demand and supply of new models and new producers. A mind-boggling number of new “cans” were on display at SHOT Show. Here is a sampling of what we saw:
Dead Air Silencers unveiled a new product line purpose-built for rough duty use by military and law enforcement. The Dead Air Defense line currently has one model available, called CT5P. It’s made specifically made for semiautos chambered in 5.56 NATO or 6mm ARC.
The CT5P integrates many features in demand by patrol officers. These include reduced length (5.5 inches), light weight (13 ounces in direct-thread configuration), and overall gentler performance in terms of backpressure, noise, and muzzle flash.
These performance needs are met via several design features. The CT5P employs the trademarked Triskelion baffle configuration to slow gas down in the main channel, while allowing high-pressure gas to escape forward of the muzzle for reduced backpressure. Muzzle flash is as small as a spark or nothing at all on barrels as short as 10.5 inches, preserving operators’ night vision. The CT5P is a quiet as well as smooth operator, delivering sound pressure and tone that the company claims is well below OSHA’s 1910.95 standard.
Full-auto stress should be well tolerated by the CT5P. Its 1.6-inch diameter casing provides lots of surface area for rapid cooling.
Mounting choices include direct thread application ($899) or with Dead Air’s Xeno ($999) or Keymo ($1,099) adapters. Agency pricing is available. Check out deadairsilencer.com for more information.
Also new from Dead Air is the Nomad Ti OTB, an over-the-barrel suppressor. This is a hunting-oriented muffler that promises great sound and recoil reduction without adding unwieldy length. It’s rated for centerfire chamberings up to .300 RUM and 7mm Backcountry. SRP $1,049.
Rugged Suppressors of South Carolina unveiled two new models. The 30-caliber Axial is what the company claims to be “the most durable ultra-low gas blowback suppressor on the market.” Its baffles are made of Cobalt 6, an uncommon but tougher-than-nails cobalt/steel alloy. The rest is stainless, with the tube having an artistic, heat-shedding embossed design. Universal mount included. $1,026 SRP via dealers.
Rugged Suppressors’ other new item is the SUB9, optimized for pistol caliber carbines and submachine guns, but can run on other 9mm, .300BLK, 8.6BLK, 350 Legend, 9x39mm, 357 Magnum, and .38 Special guns as well. Sound dampening is the name of the game with this stainless steel can, and it adds less than 7 inches to overall gun length. SRP $950
Yankee Hill Machine rolled out an option that’s off the beaten path: a 20 gauge shotgun suppressor. The VICTRA 20 joins the existing (and the company reminds us, still available in this fast market) VICTRA 12 for 12 gauge shotguns. Users can remove segments for customization to their acoustic and barrel length needs. Composition is 7075 aluminum and stainless steel with Melonite and hard anodized finish. The VICTRA 20 is rated for full auto will be $899.95 when it ships in Q2.
Yankee Hill Victra
Lyman is one of the breakout producers, and a standout in terms of affordability. Their new Sonicore suppressor lineup is based on the general design of economical but effective silencers found across Europe. However, theirs are made in America using American materials.
In the Sonicore line are four new suppressors. For rimfires, there’s the lightweight, modular, easy to install and clean SKARV 22. Its ½-28 thread and outer shape make for easy installation or removal. For hunting, the Paradox makes efficient use of aluminum baffles and a stainless steel shell to make a compact and lightweight suppressor, offered in both threaded and over-barrel options. It can be shortened when compactness takes priority over sound dampening. The Rekker is a sister product to the Paradox, made for high-volume shooting with semiautos. Finally, the Valor 9 is made for 9mm pistols and can be shortened or lengthened depending on user application. It also has a buyer’s choice of thread pattern.
This is an impressive selection of suppressors in its own right, but what’s remarkable in this burgeoning market is the price. All four Lyman Sonicore suppressors carry an MSRP of $199-299. They will be available through the company’s dealer/distributor network.
Silent Steel USA (not to be confused with their European counterpart) has a factory and office base in Michigan. They’re currently focused on serving military/law enforcement markets. Streamer is the name of their latest series, with three sizes all optimized for semi- and full-auto rifles. “Where we shine is serviceability,” said the booth rep, explaining that the Streamer’s European-inspired construction allows for disassembly of the outer sleeve and cleaning the device while it’s still mounted. Durability is a close second, he said, with round counts of 50,000 on a single suppressor having occurred during testing with no adverse effects on function. Silent Steel is the only producer this writer encountered that discussed operator health outside of hearing preservation. Blowback dissipation from the Streamer cans, they say, allows the shooter to avoid inhaling carcinogenic fumes, a real concern in high-round count training. The Streamer’s primary, compact, and micro models can be mounted by direct thread or quick detach systems. Available colors are black, brown, and green. SRP ranges from $999 for the Micro Streamer to $1,499 for the standard model.
Canik USA, the popular Turkish-American pistol brand represented by Century Arms in the USA, has partnered with Otter Creek on a new selection of suppressors. Though a couple were on display at SHOT, little information including price and availability was available. The display pieces were branded by US Palm, another Century Arms USA company. There is a suppressor category on the Century Arms USA website, but it was not navigable as of this writing.
MKS Supply, of Dayton, Ohio, sponsored a booth repping two brand new players on the quiet shooting front. First is Hi Point. Yes, that’d be the Yeet Cannon people. Their .22 caliber cans are easily accessible to clean, prolonging the life of what might otherwise be thought of as a disposable. Keeping with the theme of Hi Point’s guns, access to suppressed shooting is a bit easier at their budget price of $240. Soon a 9mm/45 version will be out, priced at $440. Sister company Island Manufacturing has larger rifles covered, with a range of stainless steel cans offered in the $500 ballpark depending on features. As a representative/engineer said, “they’re not CNC, they’re not printed. We keep it simple and we use 100% USA-sourced materials.” Both brands offer a single cerakote choice: basic black.
Bergara, well-known maker of hunting rifles, showed off their up-and-coming self-branded suppressor that will ship in Q2. The BTi30 made of titanium and is a tidy package at 6.25 inches long and weighing 9.7 ounces. Closed and open end caps ship with each. The BTi30 can attach to any hub mount. Outside, the raised spiral pattern on this 3D-printed suppressor makes for faster cooling and contributes to its relatively light weight. Color choices are gray, tan, or black. Bergara reps are avid big game hunters and were eager to share their satisfaction with the company’s well-tested can as well as suppressor-equipped hunting in general. SRP $1,099
Thunder Beast, of Cheyenne, had nonstop traffic to their booth, not because of new products, but thanks to the popularity of existing ones. Their 5.56-optimized Spiro ($995) receives a lot of attention from agency buyers. Their Magnus .30 caliber base, titanium can, now has an optional brake attachment called RR, a very popular add-on. There’s also a Magnus for .50 BMG bolt rifles. Retail prices for the Magnus, with and without the RR, range from $1,400 to $2,160.
Silencerco rounds out this selection with no new products but unprecedented demand on tap at SHOT Show. Representatives say they are focused on fulfilling existing and incoming orders as quickly as possible in the current, extremely hot market. As the lead “household name” on this topic, at least in the USA, the company is working hard to maintain a sterling reputation. Currently a top seller is their Scythe, now offered in both stainless and original titanium construction. It fits rifles from .223/5.56 through the .30-based chamberings. The Scythe’s modular design allows the user to choose between more suppression or greater mobility.
The Salvo 12 by Silencerco is one of the few 12 gauge shotgun suppressors around, albeit not new. This modular device allows a hunter or competitive shooter to choose their preferred degree of sound dampening and maneuverability.
In what is suddenly a very hot market, suppressors remind an otherwise slow industry that economic and political tides can turn and hope is worthwhile. Each rep at his/her respective SHOT Show booths was remarkably adept at extolling both performance virtues and specs of each suppressor. Hearing from them, it quickly became apparent that practical compromise is the name of the game for consumers. Want lightness? Pay for titanium or use fewer segments of a modular can. Want compactness? Cover up part of the barrel and/or probably keep wearing your earpro. Want compatibility across the guns in your safe? Invest in mounting hardware. There’s a suppressor out there for just about every pursuit, budget, and taste. Well-informed dealers can make a big difference to help consumers make satisfying choices.
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