In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the Dead Air Sierra 5 and asks – is this the best deal going in suppressors for the AR-15 right now? Starting at just $699 for a suppressor, HUB compatible mounting device (KeyMo or Xeno), and a muzzle device, the Sierra 5 drives a hard bargain. [Read More…]
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Dead Air unveiled their new Sierra-5 5.56 silencer at NRAAM 2022. The new Sierra-5 comes from the factory with either a Xeno or Key-Mo mount. I had a chance to get a first look at the Dead Air Sierra-5 and go over the details with the company’s owner Mike [Read More…]
Dead Air has finally released a dedicated 5.56 suppressor! In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop checks out the new Dead Air Sierra-5 at NRAAM 2022. Approximately 6″ in length, and weighing in at approximately 13oz, the Sierra-5 is available with either Keymo or Xeno mounts and is finely [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Red Oktober 2021 visiting with Mike Pappas of Dead Air. For this video, James and Mike discuss the challenges with suppressing an AK-47 or Kalashnikov-pattern rifle, and how to overcome these challenges and suppress your AK without injuring yourself or [Read More…]
Muzzle brakes are quite useful out on the flat range during a competition or just casual shooting for making faster follow-up shots but they don’t often make you any friends on the firing line. Lantac is proud to introduce their latest addition to the Dragon [Read More…]
Shootah (a portmanteau of “shoot” and “Utah”) is an annual range day featuring Utah-based gun businesses. Shootah 2021 was hosted at the Garth Killpack shooting range in Springville, Utah. The range sits at the mouth of Hobble Creek Canyon and has recently [Read More…]
Over the years, Dead Air Silencers has become a dominant force in the suppressed shooting game. From the sound suppression performance, to feature sets and innovations, to lifespan and durability, most of the time you’d have a hard time beating the value [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Dead Air’s Field Marshal, Mike Pappas, about Dead Air’s new Nomad-LT (or Nomad-LTi) titanium suppressor, as well as the new Xeno mounting system from Dead Air. From Silencer Shop’s spec sheets: Exclusive to Silencer Shop, the [Read More…]
Good afternoon stealthy shooters and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, home of the new NITRO N2O modular rifle suppressor. Last week we explored the inherent problems with federal agencies interpreting [Read More…]
As I get older and the world changes in so many ways, one thing that thankfully always feels the same to me is Christmas and the holiday season in general. Whether it is decorating the tree or chatting with my family, there is always something that makes me think back [Read More…]
Lightweight is worth the wait Besides the total repeal of the NFA, all I want for Christmas is a Dead Air Nomad-Ti Silencer. The Nomad-Ti, based on specs alone, is up at the pinnacle of lightweight .30 cal cans. The added plaudits from TFB Honchos James and Pete [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new R9 suppressor. Last week we finished up the last of the integrally suppressed firearms from Innovative [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the all-titanium Dead Air Nomad Ti silencer/suppressor. First thing’s first: If you want to run this can on a 5.56mm/.223 rifle with shorter than a 12.5″ barrel OR on a full auto OR if you just like mag dumping, this is NOT the can for you. [Read More…]
Welcome back to the latest episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast. This week we sit down with Mike Pappas and Eric Rogers from Dead Air Armament, manufacturers of some of the best silencers on the market. Not only does the Dead Air team know how to make great [Read More…]
Lantac USA have announced that they have developed two new muzzle brakes that feature Dead Air’s KEYMO suppressor mounting system. Lantac USA are expanding their line of Dragon Muzzle Brakes with the DGN556B-DA and DGN762B-DA. Lantac USA note that “for [Read More…]
Hello everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, home of the new MARC Bolt Action Pistol Chassis in 300BLK and .308WIN. Last week we discussed one of my favorite topics in the firearms world – [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Mike Pappas of Dead Air Silencers to talk about the new Dead Air Nomad-L and to crush McDonald’s Sausage and Egg McMuffins. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and [Read More…]
For the month of August, we asked our readers the colossal question of what are some of the BEST Suppressors on the market today! Since that is such a blanket question when there are so many niche silencers out there, we divided the voting into 4 unique categories: [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews one of his most favorite 9mm silencers, the Dead Air Odessa-9. Find out why James thinks this is possibly the best 9mm suppressor made today on TFBTV. ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon page if you enjoy our program, and [Read More…]
TFBTV got invited to attend a range day event for the American Suppressor Association just prior to the NRA Annual Meetings. Joel highlights new or interesting suppressor options from Rugged, Dead Air, Surefire, Gunwerks, and Daniel Defense. Let us know in the comments, who makes your favorite [Read More…]
You just bought a Glock, and let’s face it, those plastic factory Glock sights are flat out embarrassing. Plastic sights on a metal slide just don’t make a whole lot of sense, and they are definitely nothing to write home about. When it comes time to upgrade [Read More…]
Earlier this year I took it upon myself to source all the parts I needed for my “Dream AK”. The goal, take a Romanian DRACO, and turn it into the side folder AK I had always dreamed of owning. Many months and a tax stamp later, my dream AK was finally finished. [Read More…]
Silencers can do an excellent job of suppressing flash on a host firearm. They provide a large expansion chamber for gasses that are rapidly expanding behind the projectile. Not only are they able to suppress the sound, but a vast majority of the muzzle flash as [Read More…]
This cool little accessory that we reported about from SHOT Show 2018 is now available for purchase. The Switchsight is a set of folding iron sights designed for handguns. The development of this sight system is the result of the collaboration of KNS Precision [Read More…]
In the movies, pistol silencers are usually associated with spies and villains with a classic ‘pew pew’ report when fired. In reality, paired with the right subsonic ammunition, this category of suppressor can turn your favorite handgun into a relatively quiet lead [Read More…]
Ah, the final days of a very TFB Christmas are upon us. And what better way of keeping those silent nights (or days, afternoons, anytime really) actually silent then by gifting yourself a quality pistol suppressor. Lucky for you, or whomever is buying your gift, the [Read More…]
When I started getting into suppressors, I sold off all my AK rifles and gear to fund quieter hosts. That decision to purge anything and everything AK-based might have been a bit rash. Dead Air Armament just pushed out a sneak-peak of the Wolverine PBS-1; a silencer [Read More…]
With a rather coy announcement and single photo teaser-only, Dead Air Armament has announced the upcoming release of a suppressor designed for ComBlock weapons. Designed to look the part, the new can is purported to feature modern baffle design in a communist-design [Read More…]
Dead Air Armament was founded by seasoned silencer pro Mike Pappas and designer Todd Magee with one goal in mind: building the best specialized products in the industry. It’s a lofty goal, for sure, but in founding Dead Air Armament and setting to work designing [Read More…]
Redditor Laxguy59 recently went on a tour of the Dead Air Armament factory and wrote it up on /r/guns. I have embedded a few of his photos below…. For the full write up, including some videos, take a look at his post at /r/guns.