Q Expands Its Suppressor Ecosystem With the Lil’ Dropkick
Q’s new Lil’ Dropkick is a compact, lightweight suppressor designed for 6mm and 6.5mm calibers, with an MSRP of $750.
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Q’s new Lil’ Dropkick is a compact, lightweight suppressor designed for 6mm and 6.5mm calibers, with an MSRP of $750.
Canik has launched the Void suppressor series in partnership with Otter Creek Labs, introducing 5.56, .30 caliber, and upcoming 9mm options with HUB compatibility and MSRP starting at $649.
Palmetto State Armory has officially released the Sabre Mixtape-300 titanium suppressor, developed in collaboration with B&T USA. Designed alongside the Mixtape Vol. 1 platform, the additive-manufactured suppressor features a larger diameter body, complex internal geometry, an integrated flash hider, and HUB compatibility to optimize sound suppression and gas flow for 300 Blackout.
Primary Weapon Systems continues to refine its suppressor lineup with the introduction of the BDE762K-Ti, a compact 7.62-caliber titanium suppressor designed around the company’s low back-pressure...
SIG Sauer continues to expand its suppressor lineup with the introduction of the Endure, a compact, lightweight suppressor designed specifically around the needs of bolt-action rifle...
The DRVN 5.56 represents a purpose-built approach to suppressor design, shaped by real-world firing schedules and hard-use priorities. Built from Inconel 718 and centered around gas management and thermal control, the collaboration between Driven Arms and Front of Rifles focuses less on trends and more on durability, performance, and consistency under sustained use.
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...
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.
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.
Ambient Arms’ EXO 5.56 suppressor caught my attention not because of marketing hype, but because it challenges long-standing assumptions about suppressor design. Its patent-pending Intake System, combined with a flow-through architecture, represents a thoughtful attempt to rethink how heat, gas, and sound are managed as a complete system. Whether the EXO ultimately lives up to its claims or not, the engineering intent alone signals a meaningful step forward—and the kind of innovation the suppressor industry needs.