The Mantis: New Suppressor family from AMTAC — SHOT Show 2018

Building off a very successful first year, AMTAC launched 2018 with the MANTIS series of suppressors. The MANTIS series is composed of four suppressors. All of them feature AMTAC’s mono-core system and three feature AMTAC’s signature over-barrel design. MANTIS suppressors directly thread to a barrel and are rated for Magnum calibers. Regarding price, MANTIS suppressors start at $799. Let’s take a quick look at the various models that make up the MANTIS lineup.

MANTIS-E

The MANTIS-E, unlike its three siblings, is not an over-barrel design. It threads directly to the end of the barrel and will add an additional 7.7 inches of length to your firearm and will reduce sound by 28 decibels. The MANTIS-E weighs 20 ounces, has an outer diameter of 1.62 inches and will work for 30 caliber and below. This product is ideal if you have a long handguard that runs right to the edge of your barrel.

• Length: 7.7″
• Over-Barrel Length: N/A
• Diameter: 1.62″
• Weight: 20oz
• Thread: 5/8 x 24
• Max Barrel Diameter: N/A
• Suppression: Up to 28dB
• MSRP: $999

MANTIS-S

The MANTIS-S is an over-barrel model that has a total length of 9.7 inches, but will only add 5.7 inches to the total length of the firearm. The MANTI-S is available in 30 caliber, weighs 21 ounces and will accommodate barrel diameters .75 inches and below. The MANTIS-S has a sound reduction up to 28 decibels and would be perfect for sporter-style hunting rifles.

• Length: 9.7″
• Over-Barrel Length: 4″
• Diameter: 1.62″
• Weight: 21oz
• Thread: 5/8 x 24
• Max Barrel Diameter: .75″
• Suppression: Up to 28dB
• MSRP: $899

MANTIS-P

The MANTIS-P, like the MANTIS-S, is an over-barrel model that has a total length of 9.7 inches and will only add an addition 5.7 inches to the overall length of the firearm. The MANTIS-P is geared towards the precision rifle crowd and will accommodate a barrel diameter up to .95 inches. The MANTIS-P is available for 30 and 6.5 calibers and reduces sound by 26 decibels.

• Length: 9.7″
• Over-Barrel Length: 4″
• Diameter: 1.62″
• Weight: 23oz
• Thread: 5/8 x 24
• Max Barrel Diameter: .95″
• Suppression: Up to 26dB
• MSRP: $899

MANTIS-300

The MANTIS-300 is purpose-built for the 300 blackout round. The MANTIS-300 has an overall length of 7.7 inches, and after being attached will only add four inches to the total length of the firearm. The MANTIS-300 will accommodate barrels up to .75 inches in diameter and will reduce sound by 24 decibels. The MANTIS-300 has an MSRP of $799 and would be perfect for a gas gun chambered in 300 blackout.

• Length: 7.7″
• Over-Barrel Length: 4″
• Diameter: 1.62″
• Weight: 17oz
• Thread: 5/8 x 24
• Max Barrel Diameter: .75″
• Suppression: 24dB
• MSRP: $799

Impressions

All of the MANTIS lines is available in black, grey or flat dark earth. Since I primarily shoot precision rifle, I am a big fan of direct-thread suppressors. I have found direct-thread suppressors to be more consistent and accurate. Another feature to appreciate is the AMTAC over-the-barrel design.

During a press junket, I toured the AMTAC facilities last year. Their facility was state of the art, and in the middle of their production floor was a large lab devoted to quality control testing. That speaks volumes about the company. AMTAC’s parent company has been in business for 35 years and is deeply rooted in the Aerospace, Defense, and medical industries. In an Industry where suppressor companies are laying off staff or dealing with internal turmoil, it is nice to see to a suppressor company on the rise.