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The Top 10 Suppressors of 2025: Silencer Central’s Guide
Trying to come up with a list of our top 10 suppressors is like trying to pick your favorite child. Okay, it might not be that easy. There are so many great cans on the market and new ones are coming all the time. We looked at our rifle and pistol suppressors and picked from each category. Don't worry, we'll probably add some shotgun suppressors to the list pretty soon, too. 2025 is looking to be a great year for suppressor growth, with new models, easier buying processes, and much more coming from Silencer Central - your suppressor experts.
What's new for 2025 in suppressors? New models and manufacturers are coming out all the time, and Silencer Central is adding as many models and brands to inventory as we can, all to give you the best selection of the models you want with the service you deserve. The processes are getting smoother to, with approval times falling like snow in a blizzard, and more of the paperwork becoming digitized for increases in streamlining the process even more. There is always the rumor floating around that the ATF will declassify suppressors as NFA items, but it isn't looking like that will happen this year or anytime soon. For now, you can rely on Silencer Central for the best service, a streamlined process, fast approvals and to-your-door shipping. 2025 is a great time to buy.
Our Top 10 Suppressors: Selection Process
There's truly no universal do-it-all can on the market - though some come close. In the end, it all comes down to a few key deciding factors that we used when putting together this list. To pick our top 10 suppressors of 2025, we considered weight, length, price, and materials to be the main deciding factors. In the end, though, the biggest factor - personal preference - will be up to you.
Choosing a Rifle Suppressor
Weight and length are two of the biggest aspects to consider when choosing a rifle suppressor. If you're adding a suppressor to a hunting rifle, then you want to make sure that it isn't so heavy as to be cumbersome on a backcountry hike or so long that it impedes movement when in a blind. Likewise, if you're suppressing a rifle that you use for home defense, you want to make sure that your suppressed setup is conveniently sized for easy clearing of the rooms in your house without getting in the way.
Choosing a Pistol Suppressor
Choosing a pistol suppressor involves a lot of considerations, but two of the big ones are modularity and durability. Pistols come in all sorts of different sizes, and so the ability to configure the length of a modular suppressor makes it much easier for you to strike the right balance between size and sound suppression even when switching between subcompact and full-size pistols, for example.
Durability is also a big thing to consider. If you're primarily shooting smaller calibers, then an aluminum suppressor may well be the way to go. If, however, you're shooter bigger calibers (like 10mm), then you may want to opt for a stainless steel or titanium suppressor because those materials are better suited to the increased pressures created by bigger calibers.
Top Suppressor Models for 2025
As we mentioned, there are a lot of suppressors out there to choose from in 2024. We've broken them down into two different types - rifles and pistols - and five different categories, giving us a total of ten different suppressors.
Best Overall Rifle Suppressor: BANISH 30
Quiet? Yep, measured 34 decibels of deduction. Modular? Yep, two different lengths. Durable? Yep, titanium construction. Affordable? For everything you're getting, we think so.
In most instances whenever one tool attempts to fill numerous roles, the end result is a tool that does a lot, but nothing really well. Fortunately, this is not the case when it comes to a multi-caliber suppressor like the BANISH 30, and it's why we chose it as the best overall rifle suppressor.
The BANISH 30 comes as a 9-inch suppressor holding eight baffles, but if you’ll be shooting suppressed in tighter, confined spaces or hunting blinds, it can easily break down and assemble into a 7-inch configuration with six baffles.
This suppressor also weighs considerably less than most suppressors of similar size. This is because the BANISH 30 is made from a strong titanium alloy for unmatched durability at an extremely lightweight. In the full configuration, it weighs 14 ounces; in the short configuration, it weighs just 11 ounces. You’ll be hard-pressed to even feel it on your gun!
Perfect for target practice, competitive shooting, or in the field while big game hunting, the BANISH 30 will reduce the sound signature and mitigate some of the recoil on your rifle.
Advantages:
- Modular design for different types of usage
- Titanium construction is strong and lightweight
- Can handle up to .300 Weatherby and even limited full-auto fire
Drawbacks:
- Direct thread mounting only
BANISH 30 Specs:
- Caliber: .30
- Weight: 11.2 oz or 14.3 oz
- Diameter: 1.5"
- Length: 7" or 9"
- Mount Type: Direct Thread
- Material: Titanium
- User-Serviceable: Yes
- Full-Auto Rated: Limited
- Price: $899
Quietest Rifle Suppressor: SUREFIRE SOCOM300 SPS
There are way too many variables to determine the quietest silencer on the market. Ammunition, caliber, rifle, and more all come into play. We will say that this can from Surefire is the quietest can in their line, and it has proven to be extremely quiet with the right ammo, like some subsonic .300 BLK. It is constructed of stainless steel and Inconel making it very durable. The SOCOM300 SPS suppressor was designed to withstand full-time full-auto use, so don’t be afraid to put it through the paces.
This can measures at just 7.9-inches in length, so you won’t sacrifice size or maneuverability for performance when using this suppressor on your carbines, SBRs, or braced pistols. Surefire designed it for use with carbines that have barrels that are 10” or less so the SOCOM300 SPS delivers unprecedented sound suppression with both subsonic and supersonic .300BLK rounds. It’s also incredibly effective with 5.56, .308, and .300WM rounds, too. It is a very quiet and versatile .30-caliber can.
The SOCOM300 SPS’s baffles are specifically designed and optimized for subsonic ammunition, and the oversized yet the precision-machined bore diameter decreases the baffle strike probability from unstable projectiles.
Advantages:
- Excellent sound reduction - the levels don't lie
- Available in black and FDE
- Extremely versatile and full-auto rated
Drawbacks:
- Slightly higher cost
- Heavier than some other .30 caliber cans
TBAC Ultra 9 Specs:
- Caliber: .30
- Weight: 20 oz.
- Diameter: 1.5 in.
- Length: 7.9 in.
- Mount Type: Direct Thread
- Material: Stainless Steel and Inconel
- User-Serviceable: No
- Full-Auto Rated: Yes
- Price: $1,169.00
Best Affordable Rifle Suppressor: WYOMING ARMS 5 CUBED SS SUPPRESSOR 5.56MM
When it comes to saving you some cash, there are cans that can keep some of that hard-earned cash in your wallet while still taking down some of the bark from your rifle. Our friends at Wyoming Arms have a 5.56-caliber can that meets these criteria and then some. The 5 Cubed SS suppressor was designed to be one of the lightest, most compact, center fire suppressors on the market. It offers 5.56mm shooters low back pressure for better shooting with reduced port crack. This can runs cleaner with less/no gas to the face.
The 5 Cubed is made of stainless steel and was designed to provide enough suppression to be used hunting while maintaining the smallest and lightest package possible. It is only 5 inches long and weighs just 5.5 ounces. These suppressors are direct thread, using standard threads. 5/8×24 and 1/2×28.
Advantages:
- Great suppressor that won't break the bank
- compact size and low weight for a steel can
Drawbacks:
- Limited on calibers you can use
Wyoming Arms 5 Cubed SS Specs:
- Caliber: 5.56
- Weight: 5.5 oz
- Length: 5 in.
- Mount Type:
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Price: $549.00
Best Modular Rifle Suppressor: SilencerCo Omega 36M
For the shooter who wants modular capabilities and multi-caliber compatibility without needing to accommodate big bore rifles, the SilencerCo Omega 36M fits the bill perfectly.
Offering multiple configurations for length, weight, and mounting options, the Omega 36M has a two-piece modular design that allows for the removal of the front section. This provides the shooter with a shorter and lighter suppressor that still offers impressive sound performance.
With the front section removed, the Omega 36M short configuration measures 4.90” and weighs just 9.8 ounces. The long configuration is 6.85” and weighs 12.5 ounces. Made of stainless steel, titanium, and Cobalt 6, both long and short configurations of the Omega 36M are full-auto rated.
Cross-platform compatibility means that the Omega 36M can be used with a variety of other SilencerCo pistons, Charlie, ASR, and 3-Lug accessories.
Advantages:
- Modular, multi-caliber design without having to be huge in size
- Rated for full-auto fire even in the short configuration
- Tons of accessory mounting options
Drawbacks:
- The sheer amount of mounting options could become confusing
SilencerCo Omega 36M Specs:
- Caliber: .360
- Weight: 9.8 oz or 12.5 oz
- Diameter: 1.57"
- Length: 4.9" or 6.85"
- Mount Type: ASR Mount
- Material: Cobalt, Titanium, and Stainless Steel
- User-Serviceable: No
- Full-Auto Rated: Yes
- Price: $1,099
Most Durable Rifle Suppressor: Dead Air Sandman-S
Dead Air’s Sandman-S features a stainless steel and stellite construction with a fully welded baffle stack to maintain optimum durability no matter what you put it through. It features a quick-detach (QD) system that incorporates an index pattern for ease of mounting and removal. With no barrel length restrictions and full-auto rating up to 300 Win Mag, the Sandman-S is a perfect low-profile addition to fit your suppressor needs.
The Dead Air Sandman-S also offers impressive performance with minimal point of impact shift. Featuring a low blowback design, the Sandman-S is touted for not only its compact construction but also for its impressive noise reduction at the ear.
Dead Air designed the Sandman-S with a focus on an efficient baffle design that yields reduced recoil, blowback, and noise. With all of the elements involved in the Sandman-S’s construction, coupled with Dead Air’s lifetime warranty, this suppressor shows that good things can come in smaller packages.
Advantages:
- Stainless steel and stellite fully welded baffle stack is super durable
- No barrel length restrictions and full-auto ratings up to 300 Win Mag
- QD mounting for easy switching between suppressed and unsuppressed
Drawbacks:
- Not user-serviceable
Dead Air Sandman-S Specs:
- Caliber: .30
- Weight: 17.7 oz
- Diameter: 1.5"
- Length: 6.8"
- Mount Type: Keymount
- Material: Stainless Steel and Stellite
- User-Serviceable: No
- Full-Auto Rated: Yes
- Price: $849
Best Overall Pistol Suppressor: BANISH 45
The unique design of the BANISH 45 makes it the one suppressor to fit any pistol caliber gun, and that's why it's at the top of our list. Simply swap out the pistons (sold separately) and you can attach this suppressor to any multitude of pistols or pistol caliber carbines in your collection. Testing shows the BANISH 45 suppresses a 9mm pistol by 36 decibels – far more sound reduction than the competition.
Made with titanium for the ultimate combination of durability and weight reduction, the BANISH 45 is the lightest in its class at a mere 9.6oz in the short configuration of 6.7”. You can also run it in the long configuration of 8.6” and still barely notice it’s on your gun because it weighs only 11 oz.
User-serviceable from both ends, this suppressor can be easily and quickly disassembled for configuration changes and cleaning. You can easily clean the baffles by hand with a brush and your favorite solvent. Reassembly is just as easy, thanks to the keyed and indexed baffles. This guarantees that each one will be lined up perfectly for optimum performance.
Advantages:
- Compatible with all of the common pistol calibers
- Titanium construction makes it solid yet lightweight
- Completely user-serviceable from both ends
Drawbacks:
- Most expensive pistol suppressor on the list
BANISH 45 Specs:
- Caliber: .45
- Weight: 9.6 oz or 11 oz
- Diameter: 1 3/8"
- Length: 6.7" or 7.6"
- Mount Type: Direct Thread
- Material: Titanium and Aluminum
- User-Serviceable: Yes
- Full-Auto Rated: Yes
- Price: $949
Quietest Pistol Suppressor: Rugged Obsidian45
With 9mm ammo registering less than 124 decibels, the Rugged Obsidian45 has easily earned its spot on this list. No matter how you cut it, that's super quiet for regular 9mm ammo.
Rugged’s ADAPT Module introduces modularity to the equation, enabling users to select between the full configuration, measuring 8.6 inches and weighing 12.8 ounces, and the compact configuration, measuring 6.7 inches and weighing 10.7 ounces.
Obsidian45's baffles are machined from 17-4 stainless steel, offering easy cleaning options and heightened durability. In addition, it’s belt-fed rated for pistol calibers up to 45ACP.
This .45 caliber suppressor brings delight to the shooting experience not just because it's quiet, but because of its non-slotted piston design, which establishes a gas seal to significantly reduce gas blowback.
Advantages:
- Ridiculously quiet decibel ratings makes shooting a joy
- Modular design to fit different needs on different guns
- Piston design greatly reduces gas blowback
Drawbacks:
- Outer tube is made from aluminum, which is less durable than other metals
Rugged Obsidian45 Specs:
- Caliber: .45
- Weight: 10.7 oz or 12.8 oz
- Diameter: 1.37"
- Length: 6.7" or 8.6"
- Mount Type: Direct Thread
- Material: Stainless Steel and Aluminum
- User-Serviceable: Yes
- Full-Auto Rated: Yes
- Price: $894
Best Affordable Pistol Suppressor: YHM Sidewinder M2 9mm
Experience both affordability and exceptional performance with the Sidewinder M2 suppressor in 9mm. Priced just below $560, this suppressor comes in less expensive than all of the other pistol suppressors on this list - even after adding in the $200 tax stamp!
Its overhauled booster system seamlessly accommodates industry-standard pistons from brands such as SilencerCo, Rugged, and Dead Air, providing versatility and ease of use through tool-free piston interchangeability. Furthermore, an improved front cap engagement design simplifies servicing, elevating this suppressor’s functionality.
The Sidewinder M2 blends lightweight durability by utilizing aluminum for its high-efficiency mono-core baffle and for the outer tube. Meanwhile, critical components like the piston, Nielsen Sleeve, and Blast Baffle are precision-engineered from stainless steel, ensuring resilience against corrosion and extreme temperature variations.
Advantages:
- Price is within reach of almost everyone
- Can be used with pistons from multiple different companies
- Aluminum and stainless steel is a great balance of weight and strength
Drawbacks:
- Mono-core baffles can be more prone to first-round pop
YHM Sidewinder M2 Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Weight: 10.15 oz
- Diameter: 1.375"
- Length: 8.3"
- Mount Type: Direct Thread
- Material: Aluminum and Stainless Steel
- User-Serviceable: Yes
- Full-Auto Rated: Yes
- Price: $559.00
Best Modular Pistol Suppressor: Dead Air Odessa 9
If you look up "modular" in the suppressor dictionary, you'll see a photo of the Dead Air Odessa 9. Ten different configurable lengths with the included nine baffles means that modularity is the name of the game and an easy choice for this category on our list. With caliber compatibility ranging from .22LR to 9mm and even 5.7x28mm, there’s very little you can’t do with this pistol suppressor.
Due to its compact size – ranging from a tiny 2.75” to just 7.75” and 7.4 ounces in its full length – you’ll barely even notice the Odessa 9 on the end of your barrel. As an added bonus, the 1.1” diameter means that you won’t need suppressor height sights when used on most pistols. This is a big plus since most people don’t run suppressed all the time.
The Odessa 9 ships with a 1/2×28 piston mount, but you can also use a variety of other common thread pistons and a fixed barrel spacer.
Advantages:
- Ten different configurable lengths for ultimate modularity
- Small diameter negates the need for suppressor height sights on most guns
- Great decibel level reduction performance
Drawbacks:
- Not rated for full-auto
Dead Air Odessa 9 Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Weight: 7.4 oz (full length)
- Diameter: 1.1"
- Length: 2.75" to 7.75"
- Mount Type: Direct Thread
- Material: Stainless Steel
- User-Serviceable: Yes
- Full-Auto Rated: No
- Price: $899
Most Durable Pistol Suppressor: BANISH 9K
If you were to close your eyes and envision what the perfect 9mm suppressor would be, you’d undoubtedly imagine something short, light, and quiet. The BANISH 9K exceeds every expectation and is amazing durable, too.
The BANISH 9K is the ultimate 9mm suppressor. It is made from 100% high-grade titanium for amazing strength and lightweight. The 3D-printed 9K is just 4.1 inches long and has a diameter of just 1.3 inches, making it one of the most compact 9mm suppressors available. It weighs just 2.7 ounces, too. Yes, you read that right – 2.7 ounces. This compact size makes concealed carry a possibility with the BANISH 9K suppressor.
Compact size and light weight don’t mean much if the sound levels are still high, and again the BANISH 9K exceeds expectations. It brings the levels down for 9mm rounds to 132 decibels at the ear. For 300 BLK subsonic rounds, it is even rated for full-auto fire.
The BANISH 9K is so light that you don't need a Nielsen Devicefor your pistol to function properly. Usually, with a pistol suppressor, there’s an issue because the same energy that is suppressed by the suppressor is also what drives the action. A Nielsen Device incorporates a small spring that pushes the barrel up, allowing the pistol to cycle properly. That’s not a concern with the 9K.
The BANISH 9K is offered with 1/2x28 standard or 13.5x1LH metric direct thread options. The 9K is caliber rated for the 9mm and every caliber below, giving you many options for how you use your BANISH 9K. If you’ve been waiting for the ultimate 9mm suppressor, your wait is over.
Advantages:
- Manufacturing process very similar to 3D printing using high-grade titanium
- lightweight and extremely quiet
- Requires no piston for reliable operation
Drawbacks:
- Not user-serviceable
BANISH 9K Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Weight: 2.7 ounces
- Diameter: 1.3 in.
- Length: 4.1 in.
- Mount Type: Direct Thread
- Material: Stainless Steel
- User-Serviceable: No
- Full-Auto Rated: Yes with subsonic
- Price: $699
The Legal Implications of Owning a Suppressor
First and foremost, yes, suppressors are 100% legal to own. That's the short answer. Keep reading for the long answer.
In broad legal terms dealing with federal laws, if you're able to own a gun, then you're able to own a suppressor. However, suppressors are not legal in all 50 states. In fact, they're only legal in 42 states and you can only hunt with them in 41 of those 42. There are also some local restrictions on use and ownership within some states. As a result, you need to do your due diligence to ensure that suppressor use and ownership is legal where you live.
NFA Items
Suppressors are known as NFA items because they fall under regulations set out in the National Firearms Act of 1934, or NFA for short. Other things that are classified as NFA items are destructive devices, short barrel rifles, short barrel shotguns, and machine guns. It may seem silly to lump suppressors in with those other items, but that's just how the current guns laws are and have been for almost a century in the United States.
Form 4473
Federal Form 4473 is the government form you fill out as a Firearms Transaction Record. Traditionally, it's used for all pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Because the ATF treats suppressors like firearms, the Form 4473 needs to be filled out as part of your suppressor buying process. The Form 4473 allows Silencer Central to legally transfer ownership of the silencer(s) to you as the customer after ATF approval of your Form 4 and before shipping the silencer right to your door.
Don’t Suppress Your Need for Enhanced Shooting - Shop Silencers Today!
Start shopping today and make 2024 the year you get a suppressor. It's never been easier to shoot on mute than it is right now when you buy from Silencer Central.
We're the nation's largest silencer dealer and we're licensed to sell to customers in all 42 states where suppressors are legal. We'll handle all the paperwork for you, give you a free gun trust, set you up on an easy pay-while-you-wait plan, and then mail your suppressor right to your door once it's approved by the ATF.
