Accessories, AR-15

Top 5 Suppressors for AR-15 Rifles

Suppressors are used on rifles to cut down noise pollution and improve safety but can also help to improve the accuracy of the gun by controlling recoil and muzzle rise especially in rifles that have a shorter barrel. This firearm accessory also works perfectly for hunters who want to protect their hearing as well as preserve their situational awareness when in the woods. Thanks to this accessory, shooting has become very comfortable when using a suppressor on your rifle. However, choosing the right suppressor for an AR-15 can be a bit confusing for some people. This is especially true if it’s their first time purchasing one. In order to make things a bit simpler for our readers we have compiled a list of the top 5 suppressors for AR-15 rifles on the market today.

SureFire SOCOM556-RC

SureFire is a reliable name that’s easy to count on in terms of the sheer level of quality. They are renowned for making flashlights and laser sights but their suppressors also feature the same durability and reliability that you can see in their other trusted products. In fact, their suppressors have earned the SOCOM name, meaning that they were tested and approved for use by the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). SureFire SOCOM556-RC adds just about 4 inches to the gun while effectively concealing both the sound and flash.

Advanced Armament 556-SD

Advanced Armament has been a popular name in the firearms manufacturing industry for more than 25 years now, and their suppressors have always justified their long-standing popularity in the market. The Advanced Armament 556-SD is an affordable yet robust AR-15 suppressor that comes with a flash hider mount featuring a quick detach system. This suppressor can help reduce the sound of a shot fired by 31 dB.

SIG Sauer SRD 556TI

SIG holds a great reputation for making top-quality pistols, rifles, and optics, and their suppressors feature the same quality as well. SRD 556TI by SIG Sauer is made of titanium metal allowing it to resist heat while still making the gear very light. What’s more, it is just 6.4 inches long which assures that the firearm length stays compact. 

OSS HX-QD 556k

The Helix series of suppressors by OSS features their trademark Flow-Through design, which makes them super effective in reducing noise as well as helping control recoil. Their specialized design allows the gas to exit through the fore-end of the suppressor which in turn generates enough torque to keep it tight on the mount. The HX-QD 556k suppressor also features a proprietary muzzle device that helps add to the functionality of the firearm accessory.

Gemtech HALO

The Gemtech HALO suppressor comes with a unique mounting system, which allows it to attach to any standard 22mm flash hider. This allows you to use the suppressor on almost any rifle that has a NATO spec flash hider, whether it’s an AR-15, an AUG, or an FN SCAR. Although it is a bit longer than the others mentioned in this list (at 7.2 inches) the suppressor is powerful enough to reduce the sound of a shot fired by 31 dB.