The SilencerCo Maxim 9 Edges Closer To Consumers

Pete
by Pete
As a shooter/collector/appreciator of unique National Firearms Act (NFA) items, I have been anxiously awaiting any additional details on the SilencerCo Maxim 9 integrally suppressed semiautomatic pistol. When the Maxim was first announced last year, it was using Smith and Wesson M&P magazines and featured a 3D printed grip. Nearly 12 months later, the pre-production model is sporting Glock magazines and a slightly redesigned frame.

One of the main concerns centered around the Maxim’s price-point; a uniquely designed pistol combined with a suppressor would naturally call for a high MSRP. My initial estimations crossed the $2K mark. However, silencer dealer Capitol Armory is getting a sneak peak at the newest version, and is insinuating that my figures were much higher than the actual consumer cost. In a Facebook post, Captiol Armory contends that “if you can afford a pistol and a new silencer, you will be able to afford the Maxim 9”.

Of course, prices on both of those items vary widely – are we talking Glock prices or H&K prices for the pistols? Not to mention that silencer prices have a a wide range of investment costs as well. On the flip side, the Maxim seems to sound and function very well. In a post on Instagram, Capitol Armory put the pre-release version through its paces.

From Capitol Armory’s Facebook Page:

Some highlights in bold:

This is too legit!!!!!! @silencerco Maxim 9 is the future of small arms armament!

Extremely easy shooter w less recoil than most suppressed pistols.

No MSRP available but if you can afford a handgun & a can.. Then you can afford the Maxim 9.

Accurate & easy to get back on target.

Didn’t get any blowback.

Takes oem & aftermarket glock mags.

Sights can be replaced with aftermarket glock sights.

Didn’t feel like a toy; felt like a duty pistol.

Modular front.

After 3 mags the front does get warm but I put it on top of my pant leg & didn’t have any issue w heat.

Won’t damage kydex holsters.

I expect “modular front” means that users might be able to change the length of the suppressor (like the SilencerCo Salvo) but it could also mean a railed front section for accessory mounting.

SilencerCo has been fairly quiet on the PR front for the past few months. If history holds true, I expect to hear an announcement or two in the not-so-distant future. One trumpeting the release of the Maxim 9, the other yet-to-be-determined silencer that will capture everyone’s attention. SilencerCo never seems to disappoint in the cool-factor department.


Capitol Armory – http://www.capitolarmory.com

Phone: 512-879-1068
Fax: 512-605-3720
Email: info@capitolarmory.com


SilencerCo – https://silencerco.com

OFFICE: 801.417.5384
FAX: 801.417.5002

5511 S 6055 W
West Valley City, UT 84118

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  • C4v3man C4v3man on Aug 19, 2016

    The bottom of the muzzle-face of the pistol seems to be a separate panel. It would be fascinating if they came out with aftermarket panels with either a light or laser module that would merely take up a little volume out of the suppressor portion, while still fitting into the same holsters. I would think most users would be comfortable with a single CR123 powered light, or even smaller watch-sized battery powered laser that might not last as long as a separate light, but would be infinitely better packaged. I wouldn't expect it to lower the suppression level by more than a few DB.

  • SteveK SteveK on Aug 23, 2016

    It would be my bedside gun, thus a laser/light is a MUST! Needs a rail.

    • Maodeedee Maodeedee on Sep 03, 2016

      @SteveK You'd think they could have built a laser and a light into the gun itself, as big and clunky as it is. Maybe even a smart phone, laser printer and a fax machine as well.

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