[SHOT 2023] YHM Fat Cat 5.56 Silencer
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YHM announced their newest 5.56 suppressor, The Fat Cat, at SHOT Show 2023. The Fat Cat uses a smaller section at the rear that tapers into a larger suppressor body. This unique design allows The Fat Cat to be tucked under rails for a shorter overall length. The wide body design aims to provide full-length 5.56 suppression in a smaller overall package. Here’s a closer look at the new Fat Cat silencer from YHM.
[SHOT 2023] YHM Fat Cat 5.56 Silencer
![[SHOT 2023] YHM Fat Cat 5.56 Silencer](https://cdn-fastly.thefirearmblog.com/media/2024/05/16/14481217/shot-2023-yhm-fat-cat-5-56-silencer.jpg?size=720x845&nocrop=1)
FULL SIZE PERFORMANCE IN A COMPACT PACKAGE
That’s what you get with the FatCat suppression system from YHM. We designed the FatCat to be as small as possible while giving similar performance to full-sized 5.56mm suppressors.
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The FatCat features the new sRx mounting system to help keep the overall length of the suppressor as short as possible. It features a unique blast chamber that allows for part of the suppressor to “tuck” into most AR15 hand guards. The large volume of the suppressor combined with a unique blast baffle arrangement results in a low, pleasant tone and reduced blowback to the user.
![[SHOT 2023] YHM Fat Cat 5.56 Silencer](https://cdn-fastly.thefirearmblog.com/media/2024/05/16/14481223/shot-2023-yhm-fat-cat-5-56-silencer.jpg?size=720x845&nocrop=1)
Product Specs
- Mount: sRx Mini Mount 1/2″-28 Thread
- Diameter /Length: 1.94″ / 4.25″
- Weight: 10.60oz
- Weight with Mount: 12.50oz
- Caliber Rating: 17HMR – 5.56Nato Full-Auto
- Material: 17-4 SS and Inconel
- Finish: Matte Black Cerakote
- MSRP: $659.95
- Availability: 2nd Quarter
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That's a cute name! I wanna shoot off my cats! (jk)
What I really want to know is: Is it HUB/1.375” compatible? It looks like it is.