We’ve been reading and seeing a fair amount about the Maxim 9 from SilencerCo for the past few years. The time has finally come where their first pistol, an integrally suppressed 9mm pistol made from all SilencerCo parts, is now available for sale with an MSRP of $1499.

The version TFB reviewed at SHOT Show 2017 in January was a pre-production version where the frame was 3-D printed, but TFB is now able to show you the final mold-injected frame (can you find the easter egg in this picture? Let us know in the comments) which is what you will see in stores.

SilencerCo Maxim 9 pistol.

Here’s a comparison of the Maxim 9 vs a Glock 19 with a SilencerCo Omega K can. You’ll notice that what the Maxim 9 takes away in length, it adds in muzzle depth.

The gun has come a long way since it’s first R&D “frankenstein” version from of a chopped off M&P:

Top: Pre-production model made from an M&P.
Bottom: Final production version of the Maxim 9, made with 100% SilencerCo parts.

If you’re at all interested in buying a Maxim 9 (or other cans for that matter) I would suggest buying now. My industry sources tell me that if/when the Hearing Protection Act passes, the result will be a pandemonium buying spree where supply will be stripped, and we know what happens then: 1) Prices will skyrocket and 2) You’ll be waiting months if not years for product to come back in stock. So if you wanna save $200 on a tax stamp at the risk of paying more and waiting longer, then that’s your choice.

Back to the point – the Maxim 9 is a solid firearm and especially considering it is SilencerCo’s first ever pistol, they did a solid job.

Here’s the full video of my review: