SilencerCo’s new .22LR suppressor uses reversed baffles to reduce shot report to record-low levels. (Photo: SilencerCo)
The nation’s largest suppressor manufacturer announced today the release of the Switchback 22, a modular product SilencerCo calls the “quietest… most versatile” .22LR suppressor on the market.
The Switchback uses “rocket propulsion principles” and “non-intuitive” reversed baffles to reduce the sound report of a .22LR rifle to a super-quiet 108 dB with subsonic ammunition, according to the company. Their current .22LR suppressor, the Osprey Micro, reduces shot report to 112.4 dB in its longest configuration.
“Gas flow can be sped up or slowed down by tapering a bore wider or tighter,” explained Jake Turnblom, SilencerCo engineer. “Cones act as a nozzle (to speed up) or a diffuser (to slow down) gases in propulsion. The effect a cone has completely flips when transitioning to or from supersonic or subsonic velocities. Using cones (by flipping them) as supersonic diffusers is what led to the discovery of improved suppression on rifles.”
The Switchback 22 allows users to choose between three lengths: 2.5 inches (3.2oz), 3.59 inches (4.3oz), and 5.75 inches (6.5oz). The long configuration is optimized for either a pistol or rifle host, but the shortest configuration makes shot reports hearing-safe on a rifle.
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This isn’t the first modular product SilencerCo has brought to market. They introduced the world’s first modular, commercially available shotgun suppressor, the Salvo 12, in 2014. In 2016, the company unveiled the Osprey Micro 22, which can be reduced from 4.6 inches to 3.1 inches in length. Most recently, SilencerCo successfully launched the first and only integrally suppressed 9mm pistol on the market, the Maxim 9, which also features short and long configurations.
Finished in raw titanium with black nitride end caps and coupler, the Switchback 22 has a MSRP of $499. Dealers can begin ordering the Switchback today, so interested customers should contact their local FFL/SOT to get their hands on one.
does this only work on threaded barrels???????????
Who wants to wait 7+ months for this one , when you can buy a multi cal. Liberty and shoot Mystic X Updated Caliber Rating
17 M2 (Rimfire)
17 HMR (Rimfire)
17 WSM (Rimfire)
22 Short (Rimfire)
22 Long (Full Auto)
22 LR (Rimfire)
22 Mag (Rimfire)
22 Hornet
22 K Hornet
218 Bee*
219 Zipper*
221 Fireball*
223 Rem (See Note Below)*
22 PPC (See Note Below)
30 PPC (See Note Below)
30 Carbine
30 Herrett
30 Mauser
30-30 Winchester*
32-20
32 S&W Long
32 H&R Magnum
4.6 X 30 HK (Full Auto)
5.56MM NATO*
5.7 X 28 FN (Full Auto)
6MM PPC (See Note Below)*
6MM BR (See Note Below)*
7-30 Waters*
9 x 18 (Full Auto)
9 x 19 (Base Caliber) (Full Auto)
9 x 21
9 x 23 (38 Super)
9 x 23 Winchester
9 x 25 Dillon
9 x 25 Super Auto G
300 BLACKOUT
380 (Full Auto)
38 Special
38 S&W
357 Sig
357 Mag
357 Maximum Supersonic
357 Auto Mag
357 Herrett
338 Spectre
300/221 Fireball
300 Whisper©
5.45x39MM Russian*
6.5 Grendel (See Note Below)
6.8 SPC (See Note Below)*
7.62 x 25 MM (Full Auto)*
7.62 x 38 R*
7.62 x 39 MM*
New Calibers (for MX2600 and above only)
.308 Win*
.30-06*
.243*
.260*
.270*
8mm Mauser*
.6.5 Creedmoor*
7mm Mag*
7mm – 08*
300 WSM*
338 Win Mag*
300 Win Mag*
* Must be used with the full size, stainless steel Liberty Suppressors Fixed Barrel Adapter.
Barrel Restrictions For MX2600 and above: • .223, 7.62 x 39, 6.8 SPC size family of cartridges are now rated for 11.5” barrels. • 300 Blackout is now rated down to 5” barrels as long as the twist rate of the barrel will stabilize the bullet in flight. • .308 families of cartridges, such as 243 Win, 270 Win, 30-06, etc. are rated for 18” or longer barrels. • 300 Win Mag family of cartridges such as 7mm REM MAG, 338 Win Mag, 300 WSM, etc. are rated for 22” or longer barrels.
Is it just me, or does that top promo pic look like a baffle strike waiting to happen? The front of that can looks like it is dipping well below the bore of the handgun.
I live in IL. 😟💩
Too bad it looks like a $2 flashlight glued to the end of a barrel.
My thoughts exactly. I have an Xcaliber Genesis .22 suppressor that is about an inch in diameter and is cylindrical end to end and the shape seems to flow very well with the various .22 pistols and rifles that I own. Aesthetics count, especially when there’s only a couple of decibels difference between the different manufacturers.