Unorthodox Suppressors Brings a Distinctive Hexagonal Design to CanCon: West

During CanCon: West, I came across Unorthodox Suppressors, an emerging company based in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania. Unorthodox manufactures hexagonal-shaped suppressors designed to reduce back pressure.

The company’s lineup covers several categories, from the booster-less 9mm Short Stack to the .22 LR Split, the 6mm/5.56 Smokey, and the .30-caliber Spooky. The result is a lineup that offers shooters several options across different platforms and calibers.

Shooting Impressions

At Unorthodox’s booth, I had the opportunity to shoot the Split in .22 LR, the Short Stack in 9mm, and the Spooky in .30 caliber.

Unothrodox Split —— .22 LR

The Split was mounted on an S&W M&P15-22. Of all the AR-style rifles I shot that day, this was the quietest. The report was so subdued that I could hear the bolt cycling during firing. For a .22 LR suppressor, that was an impressive experience.

Unothrodox Short Stack —— 9mm

Next, I shot the Short Stack, which was direct-threaded to a pistol without the need for a Nielsen device.

One distinctive feature is its hexagonal design. The six flats can be timed to help keep the suppressor from obstructing factory-height iron sights—a thoughtful detail for a pistol suppressor.

The Short Stack offered a smooth shooting experience, with a manageable recoil impulse. I’d like to see how it performs with both supersonic and subsonic 9mm ammunition to get a better sense of its capabilities as a booster-less design.

Unothrodox Spooky —— .30 Caliber

Finally, I shot a 16-inch .300 BLK build equipped with the Spooky. The experience was what I’d expect from a well-suppressed .300 BLK setup: quiet and smooth.

I’d be interested in seeing how the Spooky performs on a short-barreled rifle. I wouldn’t necessarily expect a dramatically different experience, but I’m curious about how the suppressor’s performance and overall appearance would translate to a more compact setup.

Initial Impressions

Unorthodox Suppressors reinforced a trend I noticed throughout CanCon: West: the low-back-pressure suppressors I encountered offered compelling shooting experiences, regardless of the company behind them.

The design possibilities offered by additive manufacturing are considerable, though the results ultimately depend on the engineering behind each product. Unorthodox has a solid lineup with a distinctive hexagonal design that helps its suppressors stand out.

Based on my brief experience at the event, the company is worth keeping an eye on. I’m interested to see how its lineup develops and how these suppressors perform beyond a short range session.