The 8 Best Rifle and Pistol Suppressors in 2024

With the number of different rifles, calibers, use cases, and silencers available, many great options exist for most applications. 

Each silencer on this list has something unique to offer. Some feature top-tier single-caliber performance, others are nearly indestructible, some are designed for very specific tasks, and some are made to work on as many firearms in your collections as possible. 

Getting a silencer for your guns is easy and will make a huge difference in your shooting experience. This list will help you decide which suppressor is best for your firearms and shooting style.

• What Are the Best Suppressors
• HUXWRX Flow 762 TI
• Surefire SOCOM556-RC2
• Dead Air Sandman-S
• Rugged Obsidian 9
• SilencerCo Omega 36M
• Q Trash Panda
• Dead Air MASK 22 HD
• Rugged Alaskan 360
• Conclusion

The HUXWRX Flow 762 TI suppressor stands out in the crowd of firearm suppressors due to its exceptional low backpressure design and performance on gas carbines. Crafted from durable 3D-printed titanium, the Flow 762 TI offers a lightweight yet robust solution for reducing noise and muzzle blast on a variety of rifles. 

This suppressor boasts advanced Flow Through technology, which significantly reduces backpressure, thereby minimizing the gas blowback that can be uncomfortable to you while shooting. Low backpressure designs are particularly helpful for left-handed shooters who tend to experience more gassiness while whooting certain types of rifles. This design also helps to maintain your rifle’s reliability without needing to tune or swap out parts.

The Flow 762 TI excels in its sound suppression capabilities, delivering impressive noise reduction that makes shooting more comfortable and less disruptive. 

Another advantage is the suppressor's ease of attachment; the built-in QD system delivers accuracy and a secure lock-up even under intense firing schedules. The left-hand threaded mount works in tandem with the Flow's venting system to tighten the suppressor every time you pull the trigger, so it will never come loose until you want it to.

For a similar design in a 5.56 package, check out the HUXWRX Flow 556K suppressor.

SureFire’s SOCOM556-RC2 is an all-time great 5.56 silencer, it also took the #1 rank on our favorite 5.56 silencers list.

This silencer served as the rifle suppressor chosen by the U.S. military’s Special Operations Command for use on their M4 and MK18 carbines. This means it passes a brutally tough full-auto firing schedule and is one of the most durable 5.56 suppressors on the market.

SureFire builds these silencers with incredible attention to detail and accuracy, as we learned in our tour of the SureFire facility. The RC2 is meticulously built and tested to ensure you get a top-quality suppressor that will last a lifetime. 

Coming in at just 6.4" long and weighing 17 oz, the SOCOM556-RC2 is compact and maneuverable. Utilizing an Inconel and stainless steel construction allows the RC2 to be supremely durable without adding significant weight to the end of your AR. 

If you’re building a military clone rifle or simply looking for a hard-use 5.56 suppressor that can handle anything you dish out while minimizing muzzle flash and dust signature, all built around some of the best QD muzzle devices on the market, the SureFire SOCOM556-RC2 is the suppressor for you.

The Dead Air Sandman-S is one of the most popular silencers of all time, and for good reason. It is among the most durable silencers on the market, Its entire core is made from fully-welded Stellite baffles, so it can shrug off any barrel length and any rate of fire.

Featuring Dead Air’s legendary Keymo mounting system, the Sandman-S ensures a solid lock-up to your host rifle with excellent accuracy and return to zero. Keymo allows the can to be installed and removed quickly and easily with one hand while providing a secure lock-up. You can also move the Sandman around to our favorite guns quickly and easily, just install a Keymo muzzle device on all of your rifles.

The Sandman-S will also not get carbon locked; it uses an internal taper to provide a seal between your gun and the suppressor. A 5/8x24 threaded, .30 cal KeyMo muzzle brake is included with the Sandman-S for use on any of your 7.62 rifles.

Full-auto-rated with no barrel length restrictions and rated for use on up to 300 RUM, the Sandman-S provides excellent versatility for hunting with magnum calibers and running drills with hard-use rifles. Its welded baffle design provides great sound suppression across 5.56 and 30-caliber host rifles. 

For use on 223/5.56 and other calibers, and for different types of shooting, the Sandman’s R-Series front cap can be easily swapped for flash hider front caps, E-Brakes, and standard end caps in different bore sizes.

The Rugged Obsidian 9 is a versatile and highly efficient suppressor designed for 9mm pistols and subguns. The Obsidian 9 can be easily converted from a full-length suppressor to a shorter configuration, allowing you to customize the suppressor to your firearm and use case. The short configuration is ideal for staying compact, and the full length will offer incredible sound suppression.

Constructed from high-grade materials, this modular pistol suppressor is designed to withstand long-range days and high round counts. The suppressor’s baffle system is engineered to reduce the first-round pop, making sure your shots are as quiet as can be. This reduction ensures that the initial shot is as quiet as subsequent shots. 

The pistol suppressor's user-serviceable design allows for easy disassembly and cleaning, ensuring long-term reliability and performance. The ability to clean the suppressor thoroughly is crucial for its longevity, especially for users who engage in high-volume shooting or shoot dirtier rounds.

The highly-rated SilencerCo Omega 36M took the top spot on the best rifle suppressors and best multi-caliber suppressor lists this year.

This year's top contender earned its spot due to its incredible versatility. The Omega 36M can suppress nearly any firearm you have in your safe, from pistols to rifles. The Omega 36M is rated for everything from 9mm pistols to 338 Lapua Magnum hunting rifles, and just about anything in between. 

This tough, full-auto-rated, suppressor is able to withstand heavy use and magnum calibers. Using a combination of 17-4 Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel, and Cobalt 6, the 36M can handle the most powerful cartridges without weighing down your rifle, at only 12.5oz. 

It’s also modular and easily swapped from a full length of 6.85 inches down to a short length of 4.9 inches to match your desired balance of sound suppression, weight, and length.

The Omega 36M is compatible with SilencerCo’s Charlie mounting system and accessories, including the ASR, direct thread mount, 3-Lug, and pistol booster piston housings.

If you don’t have a need to suppress projectiles larger than .36 caliber (9mm), we suggest the 36M for maximum noise reduction performance from a multi-caliber suppressor.

An all-titanium .30 caliber suppressor, the Q Trash Panda is a lightweight silencer ideal for hunting applications and use on 300BLK carbines. The Trash Panda was built by the same team that designed the 300BLK cartridge and is optimized to suppress that round and other 30cal cartridges. 

The Trash Panda’s design emphasizes simplicity and effectiveness, with a focus on reducing noise to improve your shooting experience. Its lightweight construction ensures that it does not significantly add to the firearm’s weight, making it perfect for trekking out into the wilderness on a hunt or plinking with your 300BLK subsonic ammo. 

The Trash Panda weighs less than 12 oz, is 6.9" long, and has an increased diameter of 1.75". This extra volume allows it to excel in sound suppression performance. Additionally, its design helps reduce recoil, which can improve accuracy for critical shots on game animals.

This titanium silencer installs and removes rapidly from Q’s Cherry Bomb muzzle devices, thanks to the Quickie Fast-Attach system. This user-friendly system ensures the suppressor stays firmly in place during use, preventing the silencer from coming loose. The taper-style mount provides awesome accuracy and security but remains very light to complement the titanium silencer. 

The Dead Air MASK 22 HD suppressor is a standout option for .22 caliber firearms, known for its exceptional performance and durability. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the MASK 22 HD offers impressive noise reduction, making it a top choice for rimfire enthusiasts. 

This affordable suppressor is constructed from a combination of titanium and stainless steel, providing an optimal balance between lightweight design and robust durability. The choice of materials allows the MASK 22 to suppress more than just .22lr; it's also rated for 17HMR, .22MAG, and 5.7x28mm. 

The advanced baffle design effectively traps and dissipates gases to minimize sound. At the same time, the MASK 22 HD is designed to handle a wide range of .22 caliber ammunition, including subsonic and high-velocity rounds, ensuring versatility for different shooting scenarios. It does all of this without any first-round pop. 

The MASK 22 HD also excels in ease of maintenance. Its user-friendly design allows for easy disassembly and cleaning, which is particularly important for suppressors used with .22 caliber ammunition due to the dirtier nature of the rounds. This suppressor is super easy to clean, even after extended shooting sessions.

The Rugged Alaskan 360 is a versatile and robust option designed to handle a wide range of calibers and shooting conditions. Built to withstand the harshest environments, the Alaskan 360 offers hard-to-match durability and performance. 

Its construction from high-strength materials, including stainless steel and titanium, allows it to maintain excellent durability but remain lightweight. The Alaskan is a great hunting silencer, it can take the abuse of being tossed in the back of the truck, hauled through the woods, suppressing magnum rifle rounds, and does it without adding much weight to your kit (just 9.4oz without the mount). 

One of the standout features of the Alaskan 360 is its ability to suppress a wide range of rounds, from 9mm up to 338 Lapua. This suppressor can be easily reconfigured to suit different shooting needs, offering users the flexibility to adapt to various firearms and calibers. The ability to switch between different configurations means you could use the Alaskan on your favorite pistol, AR15, and long-range rifle just by swapping the mounting system. 

The Alaskan 360’s design includes an effective baffle system that provides excellent sound suppression across a wide range of calibers, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications.  

Rugged’s Alaskan 360 does a lot of things really well. It sounds excellent on 9mm firearms like pistols or pistol-caliber carbines. It can be used on your AR15s in .223/5.56 or 300 BLK. You can move it to your hunting rifle or long-range rig up to .338 Lapua or 8.6 Blackout. There isn’t a lot that this silencer can’t do, and it does all of that while remaining lightweight. 

And if you need even more weight savings there is a titanium version, the Rugged Alaskan 360 Ti weighs only 6.9oz with its mount.

There are many incredible rifle silencers available today. We selected this list, along with customer reviews, to narrow down the field to a handful of silencers that can be used in a variety of applications. 

These suppressors shine in different ways, and our goal is to provide the knowledge you need to choose the right one. 

Whether you're doing tactical training on the range or hiking through the woods stalking trophy deer, this list has a suppressor that will be perfect for you!