The most shot centerfire cartridge in the United States, the 9mm, is as pervasive as the air we breathe. Chances are you have one in your collection, even if you’re lukewarm on the caliber. Admit it.
Its prominence is no mystery. The caliber is easy to shoot well, is a capable self-defense option and is perhaps only eclipsed by the .22LR in economy of ammunition. It is also something else—eminently suppressible. The right can and your pistol—or pistol caliber carbine for that matter—is as stealthy as it gets in the centerfire world. That raises the question, however, what is the right 9mm suppressor?
No easy answer there—like choosing a gun, it matters what’s right to you. There are a few facets you’ll definitely want to consider when shopping for an accessory that’s potentially as expensive as your pistol. Among these are:
• Size: Do you require something short and dexterous for shooting on the move or will a full-sized unit fit the bill.
• Weight: Will it throw the balance of your gun out of whack?
• Sound Suppression: How much do you need to achieve your goals?
• Flexibility: Is the suppressor dedicated to one caliber or will it serve multiple guns?
• Cost: How much can you afford, given you have a tax bill on top of costs?
As usual, you’ll have to assess your own situation and what suppressor ticks off the right boxes. In the meantime, we’ll give you a taste of some of the best choices out there today. On top of their games, these 12 9mm suppressor options fill about every conceivable niche and will certainly keep a lid on your nine.
