SilencerCo Suppressors and Silencers

About SilencerCo

SilencerCo was founded in 2008 by Jonathon Shults and Josh Waldron, who started the company in a garage with a simple belief: "Guns don't have to be loud."

Shults came from a background as a recording studio engineer and professional bassist, while Waldron became the more public-facing CEO of their innovative venture.

The company began when the founders machined, welded, and shaped their dreams into reality in their home garage, at a time when Americans only purchased about 18,000 suppressors annually across the entire industry.

Since its humble beginnings, SilencerCo has grown to become the largest suppressor manufacturer in the United States, producing more silencers than anyone else in the market.

Today, the company continues as the industry leader with a focus on innovation, education, and providing 100% American-made suppressors backed by lifetime limited warranties.

Popular SilencerCo Features

Multi-Caliber Compatibility

• SilencerCo suppressors work across multiple cartridge types within their ratings, providing versatility for shooters with different firearms.

Full-Auto Ratings

• Many SilencerCo models are rated for full-automatic fire, ensuring durability under the most demanding conditions.

Quick-Attach Mounting Systems

• Advanced mounting systems like ASR and Bravo mounts allow for rapid suppressor attachment and removal.

Innovative Designs

• SilencerCo created industry firsts including the first non-round pistol silencer and the first integrally suppressed 9mm pistol.

Advanced Materials

• Precision manufacturing using titanium and stainless steel provides optimal weight reduction while maintaining maximum durability.

Self-Cleaning Technology

• Sealed suppressors feature self-cleaning capabilities, eliminating the need for regular user maintenance on many models.

Best-Selling SilencerCo Suppressors

Omega 300

• The best-selling rifle suppressor in history, rated for calibers from 5.56 NATO to .300 Winchester Magnum with lightweight titanium construction.

Osprey Series

• The most iconic suppressor on the market featuring a unique polygonal shape that sits below the shooter's line of sight.

Octane Series

• True workhorse suppressors for centerfire pistol applications, available in 9mm and .45 caliber versions with full-auto ratings.

Hybrid Series

• Multi-caliber, multi-firearm compatible suppressors that handle the majority of handgun and rifle calibers including magnum cartridges.

Maxim 9

• The world's first integrally suppressed 9mm pistol that's holsterable and hearing safe with all factory 9mm ammunition.

Sparrow Series

• Known as the quietest and easiest cleaning rimfire silencer, perfect for .22 LR applications.

Spectre Series

• Handles ammunition from .22 LR to 5.7×28mm, providing exceptional versatility for rimfire and small centerfire cartridges.

Salvo 12

• The first commercially-viable, fully-modular shotgun silencer, allowing customization for different shooting applications.

Popular Uses for SilencerCo Suppressors

Hunting Applications

• SilencerCo suppressors provide hearing protection for hunters while reducing noise pollution and allowing better communication in the field.

Tactical and Law Enforcement

• Professional applications benefit from reduced sound signature, flash suppression, and officer safety in urban environments.

Sport Shooting and Competition

• Enhanced range experience with reduced noise allows better communication during training and consideration for neighbors and communities.

Home Defense

• Suppressors protect hearing during high-stress situations while maintaining situational awareness and reducing flash in dark environments.

Training and Education

• New shooter comfort and confidence improves with reduced flinching from loud gunfire and better instructor-student communication.

SilencerCo FAQs

QUESTION: Are SilencerCo suppressors legal to purchase?
ANSWER: Suppressors are federally legal but regulated under the NFA, requiring ATF Form 4, background check, and $200 tax stamp.

QUESTION: What warranty does SilencerCo offer on their silencers?
ANSWER: SilencerCo provides a lifetime limited warranty on all suppressors with quick turnaround times typically less than shipping time both ways.

QUESTION: Do SilencerCo suppressors require cleaning and maintenance?
ANSWER: Sealed suppressors are self-cleaning and don't require user maintenance, while unsealed models can be disassembled for cleaning.

QUESTION: How much sound reduction do SilencerCo suppressors provide?
ANSWER: SilencerCo suppressors typically reduce sound by 20-35 decibels, achieving hearing-safe levels rather than silent operation.

QUESTION: Can SilencerCo suppressors work with multiple calibers?
ANSWER: Many SilencerCo models offer multi-caliber compatibility, working with multiple cartridge types within their specified ratings.

QUESTION: Where are SilencerCo suppressors manufactured?
ANSWER: All SilencerCo suppressors are 100% American-made with in-house manufacturing for complete quality control.

QUESTION: How long does the ATF approval process take for SilencerCo suppressors?
ANSWER: Processing times vary but can take several months to over a year depending on current ATF workload.

QUESTION: Are SilencerCo suppressors rated for full-auto fire?
ANSWER: Many SilencerCo models feature full-auto ratings on appropriate suppressors, ensuring durability under demanding conditions.

QUESTION: What makes the SilencerCo Omega 300 so popular?
ANSWER: The Omega 300 is the best-selling rifle suppressor in history due to its multi-caliber capability and lightweight titanium construction.

QUESTION: Does SilencerCo offer military and law enforcement pricing?
ANSWER: Yes, SilencerCo provides special pricing for military and law enforcement through their SPEQ program.