Range Day Impressions: Shooting Ambient Arms’ EXO 5.56
At Staccato Range Day, I found myself in the right place at the right time. The firearm gods were smiling, the stars aligned, and I wandered...
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At Staccato Range Day, I found myself in the right place at the right time. The firearm gods were smiling, the stars aligned, and I wandered...
FN America unveils the next generation of the SCAR platform, introducing over two dozen performance upgrades alongside new purpose-built QD suppressors designed to optimize durability, recoil management, and overall shootability.
Armament continues to refine its modular suppressor lineup with the release of the JK 155 RPX 9K, a compact, booster-ready evolution of the RPX series designed for 9mm pistols and pistol-caliber carbines. Built around JK’s advanced RPX baffle geometry and a user-configurable stack, the RPX 9K prioritizes adaptability, pressure management, and real-world shootability in a lightweight, duty-capable package.
Ambient Air’s EXO 5.56 suppressor treats every element—airflow, pressure, heat, and bullet dynamics—as part of a precise system. With its patent-pending intake and advanced shockwave management, the EXO delivers consistent performance, reduced sound, and improved accuracy, redefining conventional suppressor engineering.
Banish Suppressors has unveiled the Banish 556, its first suppressor produced using additive manufacturing. Designed as a full-auto-rated, flow-through 5.56 suppressor, the Banish 556 combines DMLS construction, an Inconel core, and a compact form factor to support sustained firing and long-term durability.
Aero Knox and C3 Firearms have teamed up to create the AX // Hyve suppressor. With a honeycomb blast chamber and advanced internal baffle geometry, the design reduces first-round pop, controls gas flow, and improves flash suppression across sustained firing sequences.
Palmetto State Armory and B&T USA have unveiled the Sabre Suppressor, a low‑back pressure 5.56 design built using 3D‑printed Inconel 718. With a helical baffle system, internal and external dimpling, and a Plan B HUB mount included, the Sabre is aimed at reducing gas blowback and system disruption. Pricing hasn’t been announced, and real‑world performance remains to be seen.
JK Armament is stepping into the next phase of suppressor design with the launch of the PRO-KOR 5.56 K, the company’s first fully 3D-printed suppressor. Built...
Check suppressor alignment fast with Strike’s carbon fiber rods—lightweight, precise, and bore-safe.
The Noveske Amigo is a compact, KX3-compatible suppressor built for 13.7” 5.56 rifles—durable, precise, and purpose-driven.