Suppressed 9mm ar pistol12/24/2023 ![]() ![]() Rather than a full-length slide, the Maxim 9’s is only about half as long as the frame. However, that’s where the similarities end. And it utilizes traditional Glock magazines. Like many of today’s popular handguns, the Maxim 9 is striker- fired. Bringing the extremely unique concept to life would be a major achievement for any gun manufacturer, yet this impressive achievement was accomplished by a suppressor company as its first foray into firearm manufacturing. The end result is a radical departure from traditional semi-auto pistol designs. Rather than using a modified version of an existing pistol, as SilencerCo did with its first prototypes, the company determined that the only way to make the Maxim 9 everything it wanted would be to design it from scratch. In the short configuration, the baffles, front cap and short rods reduce the weight by approximately 2 ounces. Removing them from the firearm, the baffles, front cap and long rods weigh 7.5 ounces. The Maxim 9’s baffles are made from 7075-T6 aluminum and are finished with black Cerakote. I leave mine in the long configuration so I don’t have to worry about being ear-safe regardless of the ammo I use. Each 3-decibel reduction is equivalent to a 50-percent reduction in harmful noise, so the difference between the Maxim 9’s configurations is significant. The internationally recognized limit for hearing damage from short impulse sound is 140 decibels. With all of its baffles attached, the long configuration is ear-safe for all commercial 9mm ammunition. SilencerCo rates the short configuration at 139.9 decibels with 147-grain ammo. The short configuration is ear-safe with subsonic 147-grain or heavier ammunition. Of course, while the gun is lighter and shorter, the suppression level is also reduced as well. The 4 inches of reduced length makes navigating doorways, hallways and corners far easier.Ĭutting 1.21 inches off the length, the short configuration measures 9.54 inches for even greater weight reduction and maneuverability. My Glock 17 measures 14.75 inches with a Shark Hammerhead 9mm suppressor. That’s a far cry shorter than a handgun with a traditional screw-on suppressor. In the long configuration with all its baffles, the Maxim 9 measures in at 10.75 inches. Baffles two and three are removed for the short configuration. The primary baffle (baffle one), baffle four and the front cap are utilized in both configurations. The Maxim 9 also ships with rods for both configurations. The baffles interlock together so they’re always properly aligned. You can remove or add baffles with an Allen wrench. Mod To The Maxīolted to the frame, the Maxim 9’s suppressor is a modular design allowing the shooter to choose between short and long configurations. Not only is the resulting suppressor length approximately half that of traditional units, but the weight and center of gravity shifts dramatically backward toward the shooter, making the Maxim easier to control in regard to both recoil and over-swing when shooting multiple targets. Rather than the typical round design, the Maxim 9’s baffle chambers are rectangular with most of the baffle below the barrel. The Maxim 9’s integrated baffle system sits in front of the barrel and the baffle chambers extend downward, below the frame. The most striking difference between the Maxim 9 and a traditional handgun with a mounted suppressor is its size and shape. Having a dedicated suppressor, or in this case a dedicated suppressed handgun, proves itself to be the best solution of all. Yes, multi-purpose suppressors are more versatile, but as with most adaptable products, they are good for many things but perfect for none. SilencerCo bills it as the “world’s first integrally suppressed 9mm handgun that is holster-able and hearing safe with all types of 9mm ammunition.” After nearly three years of development, the Maxim 9 starting shipping in May of 2017. The SilencerCo Maxim 9’s debut at SHOT Show 2017 turned many heads. ![]()
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