Rimfire Suppressors

Rimfire suppressors are where most people fall in love with shooting suppressed. A good 22lr suppressor takes an ordinary rimfire pistol or rifle down to backyard-friendly, hearing-safe levels with cheap ammo and almost no recoil, which is why the .22 can is the classic first suppressor and the one everybody ends upc shooting the most. We carry rimfire suppressors from SilencerCo, Dead Air, Rugged, HUXWRX, FOR Systems, EchoCore, OCL, and more, covering .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR, and 5.7x28, every one with the $0 tax stamp included.

How to choose

The honest answer: cleaning is the decision. Rimfire ammo is dirty, lead and carbon build up fast, and a rimfire can that cannot be fully disassembled becomes a paperweight in a few thousand rounds. Every model above comes apart; they differ in how pleasant the job is and what they weigh. Beyond that, check the caliber rating if you shoot anything hotter than .22 LR (the .22 WMR, .17 HMR, and 5.7 ratings vary by model), pick modular length if one can needs to serve both pistols and rifles, and know that nearly every rimfire host threads at 1/2x28, so fitment is rarely a problem. Whatever you choose, shoot it often; rimfire is the cheapest suppressed trigger time there is.

Rimfire Suppressor Questions, Answered

Are 22 suppressors really hearing-safe?

With standard velocity or subsonic .22 LR, yes, a quality rimfire suppressor brings the report to comfortable, hearing-safe levels, which is why suppressed .22s are the go-to for introducing new shooters. High-velocity ammo adds a sonic crack downrange.

How often do I need to clean a rimfire suppressor?

More often than any other suppressor type. A common rhythm is every 300 to 500 rounds, and before build up ever feels solid. Full disassembly, a soak or ultrasonic cycle for the baffles, and you are back in business.

Will a 22lr suppressor work on a 22 pistol and a rifle?

Yes, the same can works on both as long as each host has 1/2x28 threads. Fixed-barrel rimfire pistols like the Ruger Mark IV and Taurus TX22 thread the can straight on with no booster involved.

Can I shoot 22 magnum or 17 HMR through my rimfire suppressor?

Only if the can is rated for it. Many rimfire suppressors are rated up through .22 WMR and .17 HMR, and some cover 5.7x28, but ratings vary by model. Check the spec sheet or browse our caliber pages for pre-filtered options.

Can I use a rimfire suppressor on my 5.56 rifle?

No. Rimfire cans are not built for centerfire rifle pressure.

Is a 22 suppressor a good first suppressor?

It is the classic first pick for a reason: lowest cost of entry, cheapest ammo to feed, hearing-safe performance, and the same $0 tax stamp process as any other can. Start the paperwork once and you will wonder why you waited.

Rimfire Suppressors