Get in to the world of Suppressors with Silencer Central

In this Review, we are going to explore a hand full of suppressor offerings from the one of the biggest names in the game, Silencer Central.

If you have been living under a rock this year, you may have missed the news that the ATF reintroduced eForm submissions for filing your suppressor paperwork. Up until the end of last year, buying a suppressor could be considered a somewhat long and drawn out process with approvals taking months, and in some cases, over a year. Now, with the new eForm system, tax stamps are being returned in 90 days or less which means there has never been a better time to buy a suppressor.

One of our favorite partners in the suppressor space is Silencer Central. We have been fortunate enough to establish a very good relationship with the brand and as such, been able to really dive in to their suppressors and use them on our hunts. Prior to last year, we very rarely hunted with suppressors and while we had used them for other pursuits like long range shooting, they were not a staple on our travels. Things sure have changed for us and we have vowed to never hunt unsuppressed again.

On a recent hunt down in South Texas, we brought down a handful of cans offered by Silencer Central to use as we hit the field for hogs and predators. You can see more on that trip below.

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1. Banish 30 Gold 2. Banish 30 3. Banish 22

1. Banish 30 Gold

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Banish 30 Gold

The Banish 30 Gold is the ultimate .30 caliber suppressor package for those who want to purchase a suppressor that can act as the work horse of their gun stable. This multi-caliber suppressor can handle anything from rimfire rounds up to 300RUM and is full-auto rated. With a fixed length of 8.2″, this can features a quick detach mounting system which is perfect for shooters who want to run this on multiple guns.

This suppressor has become a fan favorite for us when we are going on hunts. More often than not, we are hunting with bolt guns by day and AR platforms at night. With the QD system, we have muzzle breaks mounted to our various rifles and swap the host gun when dusk hits.

The Banish 30 Gold features 11 baffles and has an overall sound reduction of 36 dB. If you really want to dive in to what this suppressor can do, Pew Science recently reviewed this suppressor and you can see their research here.

The Banish 30 Gold is made from titanium and weighs in at a dainty 13oz which is an incredible weight for a larger suppressor.

Pros/QD Mount, Multi-Caliber, Affordable, User Serviceable, Accessories included

Cons/Length cannot be reduced similar to the Banish 30

Bottom Line/If you want one Suppressor to rule your safe, this is the perfect option

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2. Banish 30

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Banish 30

The Banish 30 is the direct thread .30 caliber suppressor that offers much of what the 30 Gold brings to the table. What the Banish 30 has that the 30 Gold does not, is the ability to reduce its overall length by two inches. What I like about this feature is that if I’m on a hunt with a bolt gun and the barrel is 20″ or more, I can drop that extra two inches off of the suppressor to make the overall length of my rig more manageable.

The full length configuration of this suppressor sits at 9″ and the shorter configuration is 7″. With 8 baffles you will see a sound reduction of 34dB. As far as caliber range goes, you can run this suppressor on anything from .17 up to 300WBY.

Unlike the Banish 30 Gold, this model is a direct thread which will be better suited for bolt guns that have a threaded barrel. You can still run this on AR platforms, but for me I prefer the 30 Gold for that application simply because I can still have a muzzle break should I want to shoot unsuppressed.

Pros/Multi-Caliber, Affordable, user configurable, user serviceable

Cons/Limited Full Auto Rating

Bottom Line/If you are a hunter you can not go wrong the the Banish 30

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3. Banish 22

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Banish 22

I’ve grown to really love rimfire rounds over the last couple of years and now that I have a rimfire suppressor to use, my love has grown deeper. It really started for me when we began hunting coyotes in Michigan. We were primarily running .17WSM bolt guns which is a hot shooting round perfect suited for small to mid size game. With the addition of a Banish 22 suppressor, I find my opportunities for follow on shots should more than one coyote come in has increased.

The Banish 22 is the perfect companion for a rimfire pistol or rifle. This direct thread suppressor is is 5-3/8″ in length and reduces sound to roughly 120 decibels. For reference, a BB gun is just 110 decibels. You can run this can on calibers from .17 HMR – 5.7X28.

Pros/Affordable, Compact, Lightweight, Titanium

Cons/Does not include a cover

Bottom Line/If you are looking for a rimfire suppressor, this is a great option

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Ben Ryder

Ben currently leads the editorial staff for Outdoorhub, Alloutdoor, and The Firearm Blog. He is an avid outdoorsman and has hunted for large game across the United States including Alaska, Texas and his home state of Michigan. Ben also has a deep knowledge and passion for firearms and has participated in various civilian courses focusing on precision rifle shooting, carbine, pistol, ammunition reloading, and hunting focused firearm applications. Outside of work, Ben pursues a number of water based activities spending his free time in Northern Michigan boating and fishing on Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan.

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