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Good morning suppressor lovers and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K 5.56 rifle suppressor. Last week we discussed a great combination: the SIG P320 XCARRY with the modular MODX-9 pistol caliber silencer. Being that we are in the peak of summer vacation season, we’ll have get back to our full reviews in a week or two. In the next month, we have got the semiautomatic testing of the Elevated Silence Evolution to finish up, a detailed review of the SilencerCo Omega 36M, and a pending new release from a major suppressor manufacturer. This week we take a look at the YHM rifle suppressor lineup – excellent performers for a wide variety of hosts at affordable price points.
I do my best to keep my biases in check here during our weekly caucuses. Yankee Hill Machine is our sponsor, so if I’m constantly praising the Turbo K, it may feel like I’m just shilling. On the other hand, we do highlight manufacturers from all corners of the United States, from different distributors and dealer networks. So sometimes I feel like I don’t give YHM suppressors enough airtime. It’s a delicate balance between perceived shilling and ignoring quality silencer options. Yankee Hill has never dictated any Silencer Saturday content and never complains when I praise other brands.
But through all that, the facts have always remained the same – YHM makes high quality suppressors at a great prices. An excellent 5.56mm suppressor for about $400 is a pretty big deal. If anyone asks me for a recommendation for an AR-15 silencer, one of my first suggestions is almost always the Turbo or Turbo K. With the addition of the 1 3/8” mounting threads in the last few years, the Turbo can adapt to almost any setup. Notwithstanding the fact that the native YHM mount and muzzle devices are no nonsense one-hand on/off winners in their own right.
Similarly, suggestions for a 7.62mm rifle suppressor often land on either the Resonator or Resonator K options. They will both perform well on a variety of hosts and are priced somewhere between 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of other market options. The Yankee Hill Nitro N20 is priced higher than other Yankee Hill Machine offerings, but offers strong performance, lighter weights and a nearly endless array of modular configurations.
But my current YHM favorite is the R9. Simple and compact, the R9 can move from a three-lug sub machinegun, to a pistol to a 5.56 or 300BLK AR-15. If you are looking of one suppressor to handle the majority of hosts and costs about the same as a GLOCK, the YHM R9.
Regardless of any Silencer Saturday sponsorship, Yankee Hill Machine will continue to get my recommendation for capable and affordable suppressor options. I’ve included their complete lineup below, along with links to purchase directly from Silencer Shop if you choose .
Thank you for reading, enjoy your weekend and we’ll see you back here next weekend for another Silencer Saturday.
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YHM Turbo T2 – 5.56
https://yhm.net/turbo-stainless-fh.html
YHM Turbo T2
The Turbo® T2 was designed to meet the increasing demand for a quiet, yet lightweight sound suppressor that won’t break the bank. Built with the same care, quality, and attention to detail that has defined the YHM® brand for generations. With an MSRP of $525 (which includes a Q.D. Flash Hider, Phantom® Q.D. Adapter, and 2 suppressor wrenches) the Turbo®; was created to supply the modern suppressor community with a full-featured suppressor at an affordable price.
- Weight: 12.8 oz (with Phantom® Q.D. Adapter)
- Diameter: 1.5625″
- Length: 5.59″ (6.5″ with Phantom® Q.D. Adapter)
- Construction: 17-4 Ph SS / Inconel
- Mount: 1 3/8″-24 Adaptable Interface
- Decibel Rating: 134 dB
- MSRP: $576
- Silencer Shop: $402 (est.)
YHM Turbo K 5.56
https://yhm.net/turbor-k-5-56-stainless-with-1-2-28-q-d-flash-hider.html
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The new Turbo® K utilizes a tubeless design made from heat treated 17-4 stainless steel along with a heat treated 718 Inconel® blast baffle. The combination of these materials allows the suppressor to be full auto rated and designed for rigorous use. The blast chamber of the Turbo® K is threaded to the popular 1-3/8”-24 thread which allows it to utilize many available mounting options currently on the market. The notched rim and tri-port muzzle on the end cap make it stand out among the crowd.
- Weight: 8.83 oz. (11.7 oz. with Phantom® Q.D. Adapter)
- Diameter: 1.562”
- Length: 4.75” (5.5″ with Phantom® Q.D. Adapter)
- Construction: 17-4 Ph SS / Inconel
- Mount: 1 3/8″-24 Adaptable Interface
- Decibel Rating: 138 dB
- MSRP: $534
- Silencer Shop: $375 (est.)
YHM Resonator R2 7.62
https://yhm.net/yhm-resonator-r2.html
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YHM Resonator R2
YHM’s .30 caliber sound suppressor, the Resonator® R2, was created to provide the shooting enthusiast a quiet, lightweight and cost effective suppressor. The notched rim and tri-port muzzle on the end cap make it stand out among the crowd. Capable of being used on multiple calibers and host weapons, the Resonator® R2 can be used on rifle calibers ranging from .17 HMR through 300 RUM making it a great choice for all shooters. Like the Turbo® T2, the Resonator® R2 uses a tubeless design which consists of heat treated 17-4 stainless steel and a heat treated 718 Inconel blast baffle which allows the suppressor to be full auto rated and designed for rigorous use. Includes YHM-4302 Q.D. Mount of your choice.
- Caliber: 30 Cal.
- Overall Length: 6.95″ (7.825″ with Phantom® Q.D. Adapter)
- Diameter: 1.562″
- Weight: 16.802 Oz. (with Phantom® Q.D. Adapter)
- Suppression Level: 135 dB on 20″ .308 Win
- Material: 17-4 Ph SS and Heat Treated Inconel 718
- Finish: Matte Black Cerakote
- Method of Attachment: 1 3/8″-24 Adaptable Interface
- Rating: 17HMR through .300 RUM/.300 WIN MAG
- Full Auto Rated: Yes
- MSRP: $764
- Silencer Shop: $535 (est.)
YHM Resonator K 7.62
https://yhm.net/the-resonator-k-30-cal.html
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- [SHOT 2020] Yankee Hill Machine Co – Resonator K, Nitro N20, R9 Suppressors
Enter YHM’s .30 caliber “K-Can”, the Resonator® K. Care, attention to detail, and a love for the industry helped to shape this remarkable piece of engineering. It was designed to provide the shooting enthusiast a quiet, lightweight and cost effective suppressor for the high caliber shooter looking to shed some weight and reduce their footprint.
- Suppression Level: 137 dB / 144 dB (Ear/Muzzle) *Tested on 20” Remington 700, .308 Win*
- Diameter / Length: 1.562” / 4.8” (No Mount) ; 5.65” (Q.D.)
- Weight: 9.6 Oz (No Mount) ; 12.4 Oz (Q.D.)
- Rating: .17HMR – .300 Ultra Mag
- Material: 17-4 Ph SS / Inconel
- Finish: Matte Black Cerakote
- MSRP: $648
- Silencer Shop: $455 (est.)
YHM R9 9mm
When YHM engineers set out to make a suppressor, they look far beyond that of just making the designated caliber quieter. They make it work across the board so that you, the shooter, can enjoy versatility across your entire arsenal all at a budget friendly price while maintaining that rugged durability you’ve come to expect from YHM®. This was the intent with the R9® 9mm.
- Suppression Level: 123 dB
- Diameter / Length:1.562” / 5.2”
- Weight: 10.7 Oz.
- Rating: 17HMR – 9mm / .308 Win
- Material: 17-4 Ph SS
- Finish: Matte Black Cerakote
- MSRP: $494
- Silencer Shop: $359 (est.)
YHM Nitro N2O – Multi/Modular
https://yhm.net/nitro-n2o.html
9mm, .308, 5.56, Rifle, Handgun, Subgun, Direct Thread, Q.D., 3-Lug, Nielsen Booster. Titanium. A highly coveted metal in the world of suppressors for it’s extreme lightweight and durability properties. When we set out to create our next modular suppressor, it had to be the material of choice. Enter the NITRO® N2O, YHM’s newest iteration of our modular suppressor range designed around the tactical shooter.
- Suppression Level: 135 dB
- Diameter / Length: 1.562” / 5.4” to 7.5”
- Weight: 6.5 oz (Short) / 10 oz. (Long)
- Rating: .17HMR – 9mm / .308 Win.
- Material: Titanium
- Finish: Matte Black Cerakote
- MSRP: $1249
- Silencer Shop: $965
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