A Roundup of The Quietest Suppressors on The Market 2025
November 19, 2025Posted by derrek.sigler
It is one of the top questions we get here - Who makes the quietest suppressors? We have tested them in the past and we continue to do so for our own purposes. After all, we have to know what we are selling, right? We also have access to independent tests, like the Thunder Beast Arms Company (TBAC) Suppressor Sound Summit. This testing gathers suppressors from across the silencer industry for a head-to-head comparison. The testing is done to compare products in controlled shooting environments, giving each suppressor a fair shake by testing them under the same conditions as other products in their class.
We've done these types of round-up stories in the past as well. To make things a little different, we came up with a list of suppressors that are the quietest you can currently get by category. The categories are explained in the descriptions, too.
The quietest suppressors
How we picked these suppressors is based on a combination of TBAC results, experience, and customer feedback. TBAC provides very cut-and-dry results, with decibel readings using the same gun and ammo, fired from the same position, and with microphones at exact positions. Plus we do a lot of shooting and testing on our own, and have quite a bit of experience at it. A huge bonus to us is that we have you! Yes, customer feedback and buying trends lets us know what suppressors are working for you. Let's face it, not everyone has the same ears. Getting feedback from our customers tells us what we should be looking for with the next generation of suppressor products. Here's the current crop of quietest suppressors.
Quietest Suppressor .30 Caliber - Otter Creek Hydrogen
The Hydrogen series suppressors are designed to be ultra-lightweight and exceptionally quiet, catering to both precision rifle shooters and hunters. At TBAC, this can performed very well, registering just 125.17 dBA with a .300 Win Mag bolt-action rifle, making it one of the quietest suppressors you can buy.
The Otter Creek design features weight-saving external cuts that eliminate unnecessary material, keeping the suppressor strong yet lightweight. This approach increases surface area by 10%, promoting quicker heat dissipation and faster cooling. Whether you're using a 20-pound match rifle, an ultra-light hunting setup, a short-barrel .300 Blackout, or a 5.56 for drills, the Hydrogen series performs seamlessly. With a full-auto rating, it operates effectively if the suppressor stays below 800 degrees. It comes with a universal 1.375×24 rear thread, giving you the flexibility to choose the mounting system that best suits your needs.
Quietest for 350 Legend - Griffin Armament Bushwhacker 36
The 350 Legend has become very popular with the straightway cartridge crowd for hunting in areas where a regular rifle is not permitted. In these areas, it makes sense to use a suppressor and for the 350 Legend, the Griffin Armament Bushwhacker 36 is a versatile, compact suppressor. It is designed for calibers ranging from .22LR to .350 Legend. Measuring just 7.2 inches long, it features Griffin’s patented ECO-FLOW baffle technology for reduced back pressure, enhanced durability, and a quieter shooting experience. A standout feature of the Bushwhacker 36 is its user-serviceability—meaning shooters can easily disassemble, clean, and maintain their suppressor without needing to send it back to the manufacturer or a gunsmith.
It delivers a 5-7 more decibel reduction compared to similar silencers, making it ideal for pistols, carbines, and hunting rifles alike. Rated for use on magnum calibers, the Bushwhacker 36 combines durability and multi-caliber performance in a compact design. Overall, it’s an excellent choice for shooters seeking a reliable, high-performance large bore suppressor.
The rimfire area is a hotly-contested suppressor category. This is as close to movie-quiet as anyone is actually going to get with a suppressor. Registering just 115.4 dBA, the Scorpius is an all-titanium rimfire suppressor is engineered for exceptional performance on short-barrel semi-auto pistols. The Scorpius delivers ultra-low first-round pop and ear-safe suppression down to the mid-70s dB—making it one of the quietest .22 suppressors available. Built entirely from lightweight 3D-printed titanium and weighing just 1.95 oz, the Scorpius combines rugged durability with ghost-level stealth in a compact form factor.
Its patented internal design ensures consistent, smooth suppression across even the most challenging rimfire hosts, including the Beretta 21A. Finished in black Cerakote and rated for calibers up to 5.7x28mm, the Scorpius sets a new standard for precision, reliability, and performance in its class.
The thought of hunting predators like coyotes without using a suppressor just seems weird to us, which is why we really like the BANISH 223. It is perfect for hunting applications and registered a 132.8 Muzzle dBA reading at TBAC, making it the quietest .223-caliber can there. Designed for smaller, centerfire calibers used by predator hunters and target shooters, the BANISH 223 will fit all rifles .224 and smaller, including rimfire rifles.
With a sound reduction of 34 decibels, the reduced report provided by the BANISH 223’s expansion tube and seven baffles will not only protect your hearing but also the hearing of anyone shooting around you, and it will help keep the sound from spooking other animals.
The titanium BANISH 223 is a direct-thread silencer that mounts on conventional 1/2×28 threads. This 7 in. suppressor weighs a mere 11.4 ounces. It works on bolt-action rifles, semi-automatics, and is perfect for AR-15 platform hunting rifles.
It is really hard narrowing it down as to who truly makes the quietest big bore suppressor . That is mostly due to the variances between what caliber cartridge is being shot, what rifle platform is being used and several other key things. Let's face it - big guns are loud! Since it is hard to narrow it down, we looked at a few other things like quality and what customers like. A lot of you like the SilencerCo Hybrid 46, and we can't blame you.
The Hybrid 46 stands as a testament to multi-caliber performance. Capable of accommodating pistol calibers from 9mm to .45 Auto and rifle calibers from 5.56mm to .45-70 GOV, it is a true all-in-one suppressor. With a versatile barrel rating and compatibility with Bravo and pistol accessories, it adapts seamlessly to your firearm collection, providing exceptional sound suppression across various calibers. It's tough, durable and affordable - all things we like to see.
Hearing is one of those things that is easy to damage and hard to recover. We often take it for granted, and we really shouldn't. We talk a lot about decibel levels with suppressors, and it is very important to take note of what decibels are and what they do.
Hunting rifles are the main use for most suppressors. The quietest suppressors depend upon things like caliber, rifle type, ammunition and even environment.
Sound is a vibration measured in decibels, how does it get to the point of damage? Every decibel level multiplies the power of the sound wave. Just a 10-decibel level increase raises that amount of force by a factor of ten. The same goes in reverse. Reduce the decibel level by ten and you decrease the force of that sound wave by a factor of ten. This is where a suppressor becomes so important to hearing protection. On average, a suppressor reduces the number of decibels by an average of 30. That is a significant reduction in the destructive force of a sound wave.
Think of the sound of a gunshot as a tidal wave and your ear as your house on the shore. If you have a three-foot wave coming and you increase that power by a factor of ten, how big is the wave now? Yeah, 30 feet. While a three-foot wave won't likely damage your house much, a 30-foot wave means you will be needing a new house, or at the very least, a lot of repairs. Much like a break wall protects your house from an incoming wave, a suppressor, knocks that incoming sound wave back down to something much less destructive.
Whether you’ve already decided on which silencer to buy or not, the next step is to get ahold of us here at Silencer Central. If you know what you want to buy, we can start your order right away. If you’re still deciding, our staff can help you pick the right suppressor for your firearm once we know what calibers and firearms you'll be shooting.
Silencer Central is licensed to sell suppressors in all 42 states where they are legal. We’ve been doing this all day, every day for more than 20 years, and have sold countless thousands of suppressors in that time.
Let us handle the entire purchase process for you and even deliver your suppressor right to your front door once it’s been approved. It really doesn’t get any better than that, so what are you waiting for?
There are many factors that go into determining how quiet a suppressor can make a firearm. Materials and size, including the number of baffles and sound routing inside the suppressor are a main factor. Caliber, rifle type, ammunition and shooting style also come into play. The environment also plays a role when you look at air density and even temperature.
One of the sound factors that the suppressor can't affect is the sonic boom created by the bullet as it breaks the sound barrier. The only way around this is to use subsonic ammunition, which is lower speed ammo that does not propel the bullet fast enough to break the barrier.
No, it cannot. This is a common myth held in place by the magic of movies and politicians. A suppressor only makes the firearm hearing safe by lowering the sound levels below the 140 decibel threshold that causes hearing damage. If you see or hear anyone say otherwise, it is your clue that they don't know the truth.
Yes, suppressors are perfectly legal in 42 states. We are always hopeful and are working to make them legal in all 50 states and even Canada, but for now, we are happy that 42 states see the value in protecting the hearing of lawful gun owners.
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.
