Dead Air Suppressors should be a consideration if you're looking for the best suppressor for your needs. They are one of the most popular and well-known brands with good reason - quality. Since starting business in 2014, Dead Air has been focused on quality and providing customers with exactly what they need. This dedication has built a lot of well-placed trust in the brand from consumers. Silencer Central proudly partners with Dead Air to bring you their amazing products, backed by Silencer Central’s industry-leading customer service.
Which Dead Air Suppressor is right for you?
Dead Air makes suppressors for rimfire, pistol, and rifle platforms across a wide range of calibers and use cases. Whether you're looking for a lightweight hunting can, a hard-use tactical suppressor, or a versatile pistol option, Dead Air has a purpose-built model for your needs. This guide breaks down every current Dead Air suppressor by category so you can find the right fit.
Rimfire suppressors for .22LR and similar calibers
Pistol suppressors for 9mm, .45 ACP, and 10mm
Compact 5.56/.223 options for tactical and varmint use
.30-caliber rifle suppressors for hunting and precision shooting
Big-bore options up to .46 caliber
Dead Air Rimfire Suppressors
Dead Air's rimfire suppressors are some of the best sellers in the industry. There's a great reason for that, too. They are among the best suppressor options for your rimfire needs.
Dead Air Mask 22
Photos by Ryan Grant
Quite possibly the most popular .22 can on the market today, the Dead Air Mask 22 is a compact powerhouse delivering amazing performance, sturdy construction, and remarkable versatility. Constructed with a titanium tube and stainless steel baffles, it's designed to handle a wide spectrum of calibers without barrel restrictions, from .22LR to 5.7x28. Measuring just 5.1 inches in length, the Dead Air Mask combines optimal sound suppression with a full auto rating, eliminating the notorious first-round pop. It is user-serviceable allowing you to clean your suppressor with ease.
Dead Air Silencers and Ruger® came together to offer an entirely new product line: RXD Suppressors. Dead Air developed this line of performance-driven suppressors and accessories to complement Ruger’s firearms. The innovative RXD22Ti is comprised of a titanium tube surrounding a 3D printed single-piece Triskelion™ core. It comes with an all-new XRF muzzle brake specifically designed to enhance performance and capture lead.
Length: 5.6 in.
Weight: 4.6 oz. w/o muzzle brake, 5.6 oz. with muzzle brake
When it comes to suppressors for 5.56 and .223, Dead Air has products that cover tactical and hard-use situations, as well as hunting and target shooting.
Dead Air Lazarus 6
Dead Air’s Lazarus 6 is a state-of-the-art 6mm silencer that uses their excellent, patent-pending Triskelion Gas Management System that was designed for stellar sound suppression and minimal back pressure. It is made using Haynes 282 material and it uses Dead Air’s 3D printed Triskelion Baffle Technology. The Lazarus 6 is HUB compatible. This suppressor includes a flash hider front cap and is compatible with all R-Series front caps. It is full-auto rated.
The Dead Air Sierra 5 is a compact, full-auto-rated 5.56 suppressor built for durability and performance. Available with Xeno or KeyMo mounts, it delivers exceptional sound suppression with a tough welded Stellite® baffle core.
Length: 4.87 in. (NO ADAPTER), 6.27 in. (W/ KEYMO), 5.72 in.(W/ XENO)
Weight: 10.8 OZ. (NO ADAPTER), 15.4 OZ. (W/ KEYMO), 13.3 oz.(W/ XENO)
The CT5P Patrol Silencer is Dead Air’s first patrol-specific, gas-regulated, ultra-lightweight suppressor with low back pressure. It is a compact-Triskelion baffled 5.56 NATO silencer that can handle up to 6mm ARC. It is specifically designed for law enforcement officers using semi-automatic duty rifles.
Length: 5.49 in. Direct Thread, 5.89 in. XENO, 6.55 in. KEYMO
Weight: 13.7 oz. Direct Thread, 14.3 oz. XENO, 14.9 oz. KEYMO
With threaded barrels coming on more pistol models than ever before, plus the wide range of accessory barrels that are an easy drop-in, it makes sense that more pistol-caliber suppressors are hitting the market.
DEAD AIR WOLFMAN
Made of fully welded 17-4 PH stainless steel, this provides the modular WOLFMAN ultimate levels of strength and durability while still keeping the suppressor as light as possible. It’s the perfect balance of toughness and lightweight. It is designed as a pistol and light rifle suppressor for the 9mm/.300 BLK market.
The Mojave 9 gives you low blow-back and supreme acoustic signature reduction. This is achieved by the Triskelion baffle system that promotes continuous, yet efficient flow of gases. The two-piece modular design lets you prioritize peak levels of sound reduction or a lower size and weight, making it more versatile to fit your specific needs.
Another state-of-the-art suppressor to come from the Dead AIr/Ruger partnership, the Dead Air RXD910Ti combines a lightweight titanium body with Dead Air’s patented, 3D-printed Triskelion baffle system to deliver exceptional sound performance on 9mm and 10mm platforms. This suppressor is amazing.
The Dead Air Mojave 45 is a versatile .45 caliber, modular pistol suppressor featuring the innovative Triskelion Gas Management System for reduced back pressure and superior sound performance. Engineered for both tilting and fixed barrel platforms.
There are so many reasons to suppress your rifles. Bigger calibers, bigger booms and harder recoil make for excellent platforms to suppress. Dead Air has a wide range of suppressors for the popular .30 caliber range, up through the big-bore .46 calibers.
Dead Air Nomad LTI XC
The Dead Air Nomad LTi XC is a .30-caliber titanium hunting suppressor designed for light weight and enhanced sound suppression. It is quiet, too. How quiet, you ask? It took high honors at the 2025 TBAC Sound Summit against stiff competition.
The Dead Air Sandman X celebrates a decade of Sandman innovation with a rugged, full-auto-rated design. Built with Haynes 282 and available in KeyMo or Xeno mounting systems, This .30-caliber can offers exceptional durability, sound suppression, and quick attachment for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Dead Air and Ruger Firearms partnered to create the RXD30Ti that combines the two-industry leading patented baffle technologies, Triskelion and Nomad; delivering an ultralight suppressor. The RXD30Ti was specifically designed for small to large game hunting and precision rifle shooting.
The Nomad 30 is a tough .30 caliber suppressor with an improved high-efficiency baffle design that minimizes first-round pop, provides excellent sound suppression, lower back pressure, and faster heat dissipation.
The Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB is an ultralight .30 caliber rifle suppressor designed with an over-the-barrel configuration to minimize added length and improve rifle balance. By extending the blast chamber rearward, it adds only 4.6 inches to the firearm while delivering uncompromising sound suppression.
Length: 7.65 in. (4.6 in. on the end of the barrel)
The Dead Air Wolverine was designed to work with virtually any AK platform. It is a .30-caliber suppressor made from stainless steel with cobalt baffles. Get one and be ready for foreign paratroopers dropping in on your quiet mountain town. WOLVERINES!
Designed to be the ultimate hunting suppressor, the Dead Air Nomad Ti XC is a titanium .30-caliber silencer that weighs just 7.4 oz. It uses enhanced Nomad baffles and is extremely light and compact.
Length: 6.35 in. Body, 6.74 in. Direct Thread, 7.03 in. XENO
Weight: 7.4 oz. Body, 9.6 oz. Direct Thread, 9.7 oz. XENO
The Dead Air Nomad L is the answer when the question is, what is the best way to effectively suppress high-pressure cartridges like a .300 Norma? The .30-caliber Nomad L uses an improved high-efficiency wedge baffle design with outstanding sound reduction at the muzzle. It ships in its direct-thread configuration with 5/8-24 threads. It is a great can for long-range shooting.
The Dead Air Nomax 33 is a .33-caliber, 3D-printed titanium suppressor that is a perfect, lightweight option for shooting .338-8.6 caliber rifles. It works with .338 Lapua, and .338 Win Mag. It is outstanding at quieting the 8.6 BLK and .338 ARC. You will be amazed!
Dead Air’s multi-purpose .46 caliber Primal can handle everything from big-bore, high-pressure rifle cartridges, as well as low-pressure pistol rounds and anything in between. It is one of Dead Air’s most adaptable suppressors. It can work with quick-attach KeyMo, Xeno, pistol boosters, and 3-lug mounts for sub-gun platforms. This can comes with a 5/8-24 direct thread mount and the HUB to P-Series adapter.
You can order most of the Dead Air models with your choice of mount. You can also get them as accessories.
XENO - The Dead Air Xeno HUB Taper Adapter is a precision-engineered suppressor mount that uses a tapered HUB interface to seamlessly connect any HUB (1.375x24) suppressor with Dead Air’s lightweight, secure Xeno mounting system.
KEYMO - The Dead Air KeyMo GOV Flash Hider is built for repeatable suppressor alignment and secure lockup under hard use. Its quick-detach system and secondary retention feature keep your setup locked in when it matters.
HUB Mount - The Dead Air HUB Fixed Mount provides a secure direct-thread mounting solution for HUB-compatible (1.375x24) suppressors.
KEYMICRO - The Dead Air KeyMicro Adapter (DA451) is used in conjunction with Dead Air P-Series pistol socket as found in the Wolfman, Mojave and Ghost-M products and is compatible with KeyMicro muzzle devices.
Dead Air is popular because they design high-quality cans that are practical, user-friendly, and purpose driven. Building the perfect suppressor means much more than just cutting decibels. Of course that is a main concept, but Companies like Dead Air also look at weight, length, blowback for certain cans, and more. Dead Air masters this by making their suppressors to fit a specific use.
Dead Air also looks at the right materials for the application. An example they like to use is their baffles made from Cobalt 6 you will find in their hard-use suppressors. This material can withstand the rigors of heavy fire rates and full-auto use, but you wouldn’t need it for you average hunting rifle. They develop their products to use the right materials for the market the product is going to.
While Dead Air makes several outstanding hunting suppressors, the two that stand out the most are the Nomad LTi XC and Nomad Ti XC for lightweight, quiet performance. The LTi is a longer version for better sound reduction, while the Ti XC is shorter and lighter for backcountry adventures where weight counts.
The XENO is a tapered HUB adapter, designed to work with any HUB-mount suppressor. The KEYMO is designed for quick detach, allowing you to quickly remove and install your suppressor.
The best place to buy a Dead Air or any other suppressor is Silencer Central, or any of our authorized dealers. We make the process easy and ship your Dead Air can right to your front door. And everything is backed by the best customer service in the industry.
Many Dead Air Suppressor models are full-auto rated, including the MASK 22, Sandman, and more. They are designed to fit specific needs, and that includes full-auto use.
The KeyMo flash hider (flash hider, muzzle brake) does not require timing and you can install it yourself without timing. Timing is only for setting the indexing point,.
Deciding which is best isn't cut and dry. Dead Air designs their suppressor for specific uses, so each series may be the best for what you intend to use it for. This guide should give you a good starting point for figuring out which Dead Air can you want.
While many suppressors can be used on several different caliber firearms, we have some specific models that can make your shooting more enjoyable. Pick the caliber that you have in mind. If you don’t see your caliber, pick one close to it to see our recommendations.
