SilencerCo releases shorter silencers
SilencerCo has released the shortest possible hearing-safe versions of the Octane and Osprey pistol silencers for the US Military, the company announced on 19 January.
The Octane K 45 and Osprey K 45 were designed for several handgun manufacturers for submission to the army’s Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition — a programme intended to select the next standard issue side arm for multiple branches of the military.
At 8 and 9.4 ounces respectively, the Osprey K 45 and Octane K 45 provide an option for those looking for a minimalist profile without sacrificing the need for a hearing-safe alternative to unsuppressed gunfire. In addition to weight, the lengths of the K 45 versions were also reduced by nearly 2 inches when compared to the standard Osprey and Octane 45 suppressors.
The silencers also feature a dark grey Cerakote finish to reduce their visual signature compared to traditional black anodising.
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