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Choosing the right suppressor in 2025 comes down to the three things every shooter cares about most: how quiet it is, how much value it delivers, and which option stands out as the top overall performer.
In this guide, we break down the Top Suppressors of 2025 across the four most popular categories: 9mm, 5.56, .30 cal, and rimfire. For each caliber, you’ll find our rankings based on:
Quietest (Best Overall Suppression)
Best-Value (Best Price)
Top Overall Pick (Best Bang-for-Your-Buck)
Every suppressor listed below is available at Chesapeake Gunslingers, and internal product links can be added once your final product pages go live.
The Rugged Obsidian 9 remains one of the quietest 9mm suppressors on the market in 2025. With Rugged’s ADAPT modular system, shooters can run it long for maximum suppression or short for compact carry. It produces a smooth, controlled tone with excellent blowback reduction — perfect for both pistols and PCCs.
Why it ranks as the quietest:
Outstanding sound reduction
Modular long/short configurations
Durable construction
Clean, low-blowback tone
The YHM R9 is the undisputed best-value 9mm suppressor in 2025. It’s rugged, affordable, and highly versatile, offering multi-cal compatibility while maintaining impressive performance.
Why it’s the best-value pick:
Lowest price in its performance class
Runs 9mm, .300BLK subs, 5.56 (in moderation)
Compact welded stainless design
Ideal for PCCs and multi-cal setups
The CGS Mod 9 FS takes the crown as the top overall 9mm suppressor for 2025. With exceptional suppression, lightweight construction, and a beautifully smooth tone, it offers a perfect blend of performance and value.
Why it’s the top overall pick:
Excellent suppression-to-weight ratio
Very clean tone
Lightweight for pistol use
Great balance of price and performance
Trusted by military units and top-tier instructors, the SureFire SOCOM556-RC2/RC3 remains the benchmark for hard-use 5.56 suppression in 2025. It delivers battle-proven durability, excellent tone, and consistent performance under heat.
Why it ranks as the quietest:
Elite military-grade construction
Minimal POI shift
Excellent suppression on SBRs and carbines
Designed for extreme duty cycles
The YHM Turbo Series (Turbo / Turbo K) wins the best-value 5.56 category for 2025 thanks to its strong suppression, low weight, and unbeatable price point. This is the perfect choice for shooters who need performance without premium pricing.
Why it’s the best-value pick:
Excellent price-to-performance ratio
Lightweight design
Solid suppression performance
Perfect for training rifles, home builds, and SBRs
The HUXWRX Flow 556K is the top overall 5.56 suppressor of 2025, thanks to its flow-through design that drastically cuts down on gas blowback. Compact, lightweight, and extremely efficient, it excels on everything from 10.3″ SBRs to 16″ carbines.
Why it’s the top overall pick:
Minimal gas blowback
Smooth recoil feel
Lightweight, compact footprint
Ideal for suppressed SBRs and high-speed builds
The SilencerCo Omega 300 continues to deliver some of the quietest .30-cal sound performance available today. With compatibility stretching from .223 all the way to .300 Win Mag, it’s one of the most versatile suppressors ever made.
Why it ranks as the quietest:
Top-tier suppression across calibers
Lightweight and durable
Excellent on AR10s and bolt guns
Consistent, proven design
The Dead Air Nomad 30 is the best-value .30-cal option this year — delivering impressive suppression, rugged engineering, and a more budget-friendly price than many premium cans.
Why it’s the best-value pick:
Strong suppression for its weight
Compact and easy to handle
Works great on .308, .300 BLK, and more
Affordable without compromising performance
The Banish 30 V2 earns the top overall spot for .30 cal suppressors in 2025 with its modular configuration, user-serviceability, and excellent sound reduction. It’s ideal for shooters who run multiple calibers and platforms.
Why it’s the top overall pick:
Modular long/short options
User-serviceable
Multi-cal compatible
Excellent tone and suppression
For rimfire shooters, nothing beats the Dead Air Mask in 2025. It’s unbelievably quiet, clean, and built to handle thousands of rounds with ease.
Why it ranks as the quietest:
Virtually no first-round pop
Extremely quiet on pistols and rifles
Easy to maintain
Outstanding durability
The CMMG DefCan 22 Gen2 is the best-value rimfire suppressor this year — perfect for casual shooting, youth training, or anyone wanting quiet plinking without spending big.
Why it’s the best-value pick:
Lowest cost worth owning
Good suppression for the price
Lightweight and simple
Great starter rimfire can
The Banish 22 stands as the top overall rimfire suppressor for 2025, thanks to its superb suppression, featherweight feel, and full serviceability.
Why it’s the top overall pick:
Excellent tone
User-serviceable
Ultra-lightweight
Perfect for pistols and rifles
From pistol cans to rifle silencers, these are the Top Suppressors of 2025 — the quietest options, the best-value choices, and the top overall performers in each major caliber category. Whether you’re setting up a suppressed pistol, a 5.56 SBR, a .30-cal precision rifle, or a rimfire trainer, this guide gives you everything you need to choose confidently.
One of the biggest shifts in the firearms industry is approaching fast:
This change is expected to trigger a massive surge in suppressor demand, longer wait times, and heavy backordering from major manufacturers.
