There are lots of suppressors on the market, but the Omega 36M is one of the most versatile and useful cans you\u2019ll find. That modularity makes it one of the best options for a hunter or shooter looking to buy their first one.<\/p>\n
When buying my first suppressor, I wanted one that I could use on multiple rifles, so I picked a .30-caliber can that was made to thread over muzzle brakes or flash hiders. I could install the brakes on different rifles and swap the can between them at will \u2014 as long as they were .30 caliber or smaller. The Suppressed Armament Systems Arbiter worked wonderfully, and I used it on rifles from .300 Win. Mag. down to .17 Hornet.<\/p>\n
Fast forward 15 years and shooters in the same position have better options for a do-all can. You want one that you can shoot on your .338 Win. Mag., but also need a shorter one for your .223? No problem. You might want a direct-thread option for some rifles, a Q.D. over-brake mount for others and, hell, why not use it on your 9mm pistol? If you want the ultimate modularity in a suppressor, you\u2019ll find it hard to beat the Silencerco Omega 36M.<\/p>\n
Silencerco Omega 36M Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t<\/section>\n\n- Caliber: .360-inches and under<\/li>\n
- Length: 5.125 inches to 7.625 inches (measured, depending on configuration)\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Weight:13.5 ounces to 16.5 ounces (measured, depending on configuration)<\/li>\n
- Materials: Cobalt 6, inconel, titanium, stainless steel<\/li>\n
- Finish: Black Cerakote<\/li>\n
- Cartridge Rating: .338 Lapua Magnum and under (Maximum .355 diameter)<\/li>\n
- Accessory compatibility: Silencerco \u201cCharlie\u201d pattern<\/li>\n
- Full-Auto-Rated: Yes<\/li>\n
- Price: $1,170<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key Features<\/h2>\n\n- Heavy-duty construction<\/li>\n
- Can swaps between over-brake, direct-thread, piston, and 3-lug mounts<\/li>\n
- Removable front baffle stack<\/li>\n
- Interchangeable endcaps<\/li>\n
- Does NOT use standard HUB mounting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Review Highlights<\/h2>\n\n- Impressively modular<\/li>\n
- Easy to maintain<\/li>\n
- Great for a wide range of calibers and applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"Silencerco](\"https:\/\/www.outdoorlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0209.jpg?w=2000\")
The long configuration is a great, quiet option for larger precision rifles. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBenefits of a Modular Suppressor Like the Omega 36M<\/h2>\n
Most suppressors can be used on more than one rifle. You can generally use them with any caliber smaller than what they\u2019re rated for. That makes them versatile, but not modular. A modular suppressor can be modified for a more custom configuration.<\/p>\n
The best modular suppressors like the Silencerco Omega 36M incorporate several features:<\/p>\n
\n- They come with interchangeable endcaps<\/li>\n
- They are adjustable for overall length<\/li>\n
- They accommodate different mounting methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These features allow you to use your suppressor on a wide range of firearms, rather than buying cans for multiple guns. You will have to buy some of these extra accessories and mounting hardware items, but there\u2019s no wait time or restrictions for those. Good modular suppressors might not be the best in any single category, but they work well in a lot of applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Silencerco](\"https:\/\/www.outdoorlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_2430.jpg?w=2000\")
The Omega 36M can be configured with a variety of endcaps and mounting systems. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDesign and Function of the Silencerco Omega 36M<\/h2>\n
Nearly any modern silencer is simply a tube with a series of baffles that slow down gasses that are escaping from the muzzle, reducing sound, concussion, and recoil, and that\u2019s the case with the Omega 36M. It\u2019s a solid welded design, and the baffles or baffle stacks are not removable. Some suppressors like the Banish Series<\/a> have individual removable baffles, and others like the Silencerco Hybrid 46<\/a> have a removable welded baffle stack.<\/p>\nThis one employs a series of radiused conical baffles with a relief cut in each baffle to allow gas to flow through the can and populate the entire suppressor. The main portion of the Omega 36M has seven baffles, and threading on the included extension brings it to 10 total. I\u2019ll commonly use the short configuration (5.125 inches) for 9mm, .17 Hornet, and .223, and use the longer 7.625-inch configuration for larger calibers. Exact length depends on the mounting hardware you\u2019re using. Though quieter in its longest form, the short configuration is nice to run on a hunting rifle because it\u2019s lighter, less protuberant, and still knocks the muzzle blast and sound way down \u2014 while not weighing much more than common titanium cans.<\/p>\n
The Omega 36M uses Silencerco\u2019s \u201cCharlie\u201d pattern endcaps and accessories. The small endcaps thread into the front of the suppressor and can be tightened or removed with included tools. Endcaps are available with several exit diameters, but the can comes with the standard .36-caliber cap.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Overbore Suppressors and Endcaps<\/h3>\n
Many modular suppressors have large diameter holes through the baffles (.36 caliber in this case), and accept different endcaps to reduce the bore diameter at the exit. This does help reduce noise a bit, but you probably won\u2019t notice the difference. For a can like the Silencerco Omega 36M, I like to use a .30-caliber endcap for smaller calibers like 6.5mm and .223, and use the stock .36-caliber endcap for 9mm, .350 Legend, and .338. Sound reduction depends on a number of factors and isn\u2019t easily and objectively measured by the end user. Smaller endcaps are worth a try, but there\u2019s no need to go crazy with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Modularity Is in the Mounting<\/h3>\n
The Silencerco Omega 36M wouldn\u2019t be nearly as versatile as it is without its mounting options. Where many suppressors are using the standardized HUB pattern (1.375 inch x 24), the Omega 36M uses a tighter-pitch 1.375-inch x 32 male thread at the rear. (Most suppressors utilize a female thread on the can itself.) The front end cap has a smaller 1.295-inch x 32 thread with no front flange. It threads down inside the body of the can and is supported securely by a shoulder in the suppressor body. The Omega 36M accommodates direct thread, ASR\/over-brake, 3-lug, and piston mounts, making it suitable for just about any style of gun from a 9mm PCC to your favorite hunting rifle. Here are some details on how each setup works.<\/p>\n
Direct-Thread Mounts<\/h4>\n
The direct-thread mount is the most basic way to attach a silencer to your rifle, and many people prefer this for hunting rifles. Most HUB-based suppressors have a one-piece threaded mount that screws into the can, but the Omega 36M is a bit different. The threads are on the outside of the tube, and the direct-thread mount has an angled shoulder that mates with an angled surface on the inside of the suppressor body. A lock ring holds the direct-thread mount in place.<\/p>\n
After a year of using this on a variety of guns, I haven\u2019t encountered any problems. Mounts always seem to install and center up consistently, and I\u2019ve never had any issues with carbon buildup between the mounts and suppressor body. It\u2019s perhaps not as versatile as the HUB system, but it\u2019s well supported by Silencerco with a lot of accessories.<\/p>\n![\"Tikka](\"https:\/\/www.outdoorlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rifle-testing-edited-30.jpg?w=2000\")
The Omega 36M is great for both direct-thread and over-brake applications. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\nASR Over-Brake Mount<\/h4>\n
The Omega 36M comes standard with an ASR mount, which is Silencerco\u2019s proprietary system that quickly threads and locks the can over the top of a Silencerco ASR brake or flash hider. The Omega 36M can be quickly installed or removed, and the brake stays on the gun. This is a great option for an AR-style rifle or .30\/30 lever gun. The similar Hybrid 46M suppressor<\/a> is the same overall diameter, uses the same accessories, but is compatible with .44 Mag. and .45\/70 lever guns.<\/p>\n![\"AR](\"https:\/\/www.outdoorlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_2435.jpg?w=2000\")
The ASR mount is a great option for ARs. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n3-Lug Mounts<\/h4>\n
The 3-lug mount is most commonly associated with the 9mm H&K MP5 (or SP5<\/a> for civilian purchase). The muzzle device itself is simply a round tube with three locking lugs. A number of companies make 3-lug muzzle devices that thread directly onto the standard 9mm \u00bd-28 muzzle threads.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe mount itself is spring-loaded and held in the rear of the Omega 36M by the lock ring \u2014 the same way the direct-thread mount is held in place. To install on your gun, simply press the mount down over the muzzle (past the locking lugs) and a 30-degree twist will lock it in place.<\/p>\n![\"3-lug](\"https:\/\/www.outdoorlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_2429.jpg?w=2000\")
The 3-lug mount is a great quick-detach option for 9mm PCCs. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPistol Pistons<\/h4>\n
Though heavier than many dedicated pistol suppressors \u2014 14.5 ounces vs. the Osprey 2.0 at 10.5 ounces \u2014 the Silencerco Omega 36M works well and isn\u2019t obtrusive on 9mm handguns. For this application, Silencerco offers a piston housing, spring, and pistons to match various barrel threads. This assembly is locked into the rear of the suppressor with the external locking ring as well. The purpose of the piston and spring is to boost the recoil, helping semi-auto pistols with non-fixed barrels function properly with the excess weight hanging off the end of the barrel.<\/p>\n![\"Glock](\"https:\/\/www.outdoorlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_2431.jpg?w=2000\")
Though a little heavy for a dedicated pistol can, the Omega 36M works well on handguns too. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Silencerco Omega 36M in Practice<\/h2>\n
I\u2019ve worked the hell out of this can over the past year, shooting it on .223 carbines and SBRs, 9mm pistols and carbines, and just about every hunting caliber I own up to (and including) .338 Lapua Mag<\/a>. I\u2019ve used it extensively with all of the mounting systems, and it\u2019s unquestionably the most versatile suppressor in my collection. Because sound signature is so subjective and differs with each gun, caliber, and measuring point, I haven\u2019t gone into the weeds trying to measure sound levels \u2014 doing it right would take a laboratory. Anecdotally, it seems to work pretty damn well with a lot of calibers, and its versatility is the real focal point anyway.<\/p>\nThe included maintenance tools and the can itself are thoughtfully designed. Most parts can easily be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner, and excess carbon buildup at the front and rear of the suppressor can be scraped out without accidentally damaging the threads. After high-volume shooting, I\u2019ve had to use soft vise jaws to hold the suppressor and a torch to gently heat components to get them apart, but it\u2019s quite easy to work with and maintain.<\/p>\n![\"Palmetto](\"https:\/\/www.outdoorlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_2437.jpg?w=2000\")
In short configuration with a 3-lug adapter, the Omega 36M works well on PCCs. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFAQ<\/h2>\n\nWhat caliber will the Silencerco Omega 36M work with?<\/strong> <\/p>\nThe Silencerco Omega 36M will work with almost any caliber that has a bullet less than .360 inches in diameter. That means everything from 9mm Luger through .338 Lapua Mag.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
How much is the Silencerco Omega 36M?<\/strong> <\/p>\nThe base price of the Omega 36M is about $1,170. Add to that your $200 tax stamp, and a couple mounting accessories, you\u2019re looking at around $1,500 total.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Can the Omega 36M shoot .45 ACP?<\/strong> <\/p>\nNo, the Silencerco Omega 36M cannot accommodate .45 ACP \u2014 at least not more than once. The .36-caliber baffle diameter is too small. The Silencerco Hybrid 46M<\/a> is nearly identical, but it will accommodate .45 caliber cartridges.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nFinal Thoughts on the Silencerco Omega 36M<\/h2>\n
If you\u2019re shopping for your first suppressor, I\u2019d say that there are few better than the Silencerco Omega 36M. There are more specialized suppressors, sure, but as a versatile do-all, you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to beat it. Even the silencer aficionado who owns a stable of suppressors will find this can worth having, and I\u2019ve put more rounds and more calibers through mine in the past year than any other single can. It\u2019s not a champion of any single category, but it\u2019s a damn fine option for just about any of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\t\t\t\t\tSee It<\/a> Most suppressors can be used on more than one rifle. You can generally use them with any caliber smaller than what they\u2019re rated for. That makes them versatile, but not modular. A modular suppressor can be modified for a more custom configuration.<\/p>\n The best modular suppressors like the Silencerco Omega 36M incorporate several features:<\/p>\n These features allow you to use your suppressor on a wide range of firearms, rather than buying cans for multiple guns. You will have to buy some of these extra accessories and mounting hardware items, but there\u2019s no wait time or restrictions for those. Good modular suppressors might not be the best in any single category, but they work well in a lot of applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nearly any modern silencer is simply a tube with a series of baffles that slow down gasses that are escaping from the muzzle, reducing sound, concussion, and recoil, and that\u2019s the case with the Omega 36M. It\u2019s a solid welded design, and the baffles or baffle stacks are not removable. Some suppressors like the Banish Series<\/a> have individual removable baffles, and others like the Silencerco Hybrid 46<\/a> have a removable welded baffle stack.<\/p>\n This one employs a series of radiused conical baffles with a relief cut in each baffle to allow gas to flow through the can and populate the entire suppressor. The main portion of the Omega 36M has seven baffles, and threading on the included extension brings it to 10 total. I\u2019ll commonly use the short configuration (5.125 inches) for 9mm, .17 Hornet, and .223, and use the longer 7.625-inch configuration for larger calibers. Exact length depends on the mounting hardware you\u2019re using. Though quieter in its longest form, the short configuration is nice to run on a hunting rifle because it\u2019s lighter, less protuberant, and still knocks the muzzle blast and sound way down \u2014 while not weighing much more than common titanium cans.<\/p>\n The Omega 36M uses Silencerco\u2019s \u201cCharlie\u201d pattern endcaps and accessories. The small endcaps thread into the front of the suppressor and can be tightened or removed with included tools. Endcaps are available with several exit diameters, but the can comes with the standard .36-caliber cap.\u00a0<\/p>\n Many modular suppressors have large diameter holes through the baffles (.36 caliber in this case), and accept different endcaps to reduce the bore diameter at the exit. This does help reduce noise a bit, but you probably won\u2019t notice the difference. For a can like the Silencerco Omega 36M, I like to use a .30-caliber endcap for smaller calibers like 6.5mm and .223, and use the stock .36-caliber endcap for 9mm, .350 Legend, and .338. Sound reduction depends on a number of factors and isn\u2019t easily and objectively measured by the end user. Smaller endcaps are worth a try, but there\u2019s no need to go crazy with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Silencerco Omega 36M wouldn\u2019t be nearly as versatile as it is without its mounting options. Where many suppressors are using the standardized HUB pattern (1.375 inch x 24), the Omega 36M uses a tighter-pitch 1.375-inch x 32 male thread at the rear. (Most suppressors utilize a female thread on the can itself.) The front end cap has a smaller 1.295-inch x 32 thread with no front flange. It threads down inside the body of the can and is supported securely by a shoulder in the suppressor body. The Omega 36M accommodates direct thread, ASR\/over-brake, 3-lug, and piston mounts, making it suitable for just about any style of gun from a 9mm PCC to your favorite hunting rifle. Here are some details on how each setup works.<\/p>\n The direct-thread mount is the most basic way to attach a silencer to your rifle, and many people prefer this for hunting rifles. Most HUB-based suppressors have a one-piece threaded mount that screws into the can, but the Omega 36M is a bit different. The threads are on the outside of the tube, and the direct-thread mount has an angled shoulder that mates with an angled surface on the inside of the suppressor body. A lock ring holds the direct-thread mount in place.<\/p>\n After a year of using this on a variety of guns, I haven\u2019t encountered any problems. Mounts always seem to install and center up consistently, and I\u2019ve never had any issues with carbon buildup between the mounts and suppressor body. It\u2019s perhaps not as versatile as the HUB system, but it\u2019s well supported by Silencerco with a lot of accessories.<\/p>\n The Omega 36M comes standard with an ASR mount, which is Silencerco\u2019s proprietary system that quickly threads and locks the can over the top of a Silencerco ASR brake or flash hider. The Omega 36M can be quickly installed or removed, and the brake stays on the gun. This is a great option for an AR-style rifle or .30\/30 lever gun. The similar Hybrid 46M suppressor<\/a> is the same overall diameter, uses the same accessories, but is compatible with .44 Mag. and .45\/70 lever guns.<\/p>\n The 3-lug mount is most commonly associated with the 9mm H&K MP5 (or SP5<\/a> for civilian purchase). The muzzle device itself is simply a round tube with three locking lugs. A number of companies make 3-lug muzzle devices that thread directly onto the standard 9mm \u00bd-28 muzzle threads.\u00a0<\/p>\n The mount itself is spring-loaded and held in the rear of the Omega 36M by the lock ring \u2014 the same way the direct-thread mount is held in place. To install on your gun, simply press the mount down over the muzzle (past the locking lugs) and a 30-degree twist will lock it in place.<\/p>\n Though heavier than many dedicated pistol suppressors \u2014 14.5 ounces vs. the Osprey 2.0 at 10.5 ounces \u2014 the Silencerco Omega 36M works well and isn\u2019t obtrusive on 9mm handguns. For this application, Silencerco offers a piston housing, spring, and pistons to match various barrel threads. This assembly is locked into the rear of the suppressor with the external locking ring as well. The purpose of the piston and spring is to boost the recoil, helping semi-auto pistols with non-fixed barrels function properly with the excess weight hanging off the end of the barrel.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve worked the hell out of this can over the past year, shooting it on .223 carbines and SBRs, 9mm pistols and carbines, and just about every hunting caliber I own up to (and including) .338 Lapua Mag<\/a>. I\u2019ve used it extensively with all of the mounting systems, and it\u2019s unquestionably the most versatile suppressor in my collection. Because sound signature is so subjective and differs with each gun, caliber, and measuring point, I haven\u2019t gone into the weeds trying to measure sound levels \u2014 doing it right would take a laboratory. Anecdotally, it seems to work pretty damn well with a lot of calibers, and its versatility is the real focal point anyway.<\/p>\n The included maintenance tools and the can itself are thoughtfully designed. Most parts can easily be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner, and excess carbon buildup at the front and rear of the suppressor can be scraped out without accidentally damaging the threads. After high-volume shooting, I\u2019ve had to use soft vise jaws to hold the suppressor and a torch to gently heat components to get them apart, but it\u2019s quite easy to work with and maintain.<\/p>\n The Silencerco Omega 36M will work with almost any caliber that has a bullet less than .360 inches in diameter. That means everything from 9mm Luger through .338 Lapua Mag.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The base price of the Omega 36M is about $1,170. Add to that your $200 tax stamp, and a couple mounting accessories, you\u2019re looking at around $1,500 total.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n No, the Silencerco Omega 36M cannot accommodate .45 ACP \u2014 at least not more than once. The .36-caliber baffle diameter is too small. The Silencerco Hybrid 46M<\/a> is nearly identical, but it will accommodate .45 caliber cartridges.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you\u2019re shopping for your first suppressor, I\u2019d say that there are few better than the Silencerco Omega 36M. There are more specialized suppressors, sure, but as a versatile do-all, you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to beat it. Even the silencer aficionado who owns a stable of suppressors will find this can worth having, and I\u2019ve put more rounds and more calibers through mine in the past year than any other single can. It\u2019s not a champion of any single category, but it\u2019s a damn fine option for just about any of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Key Features<\/h2>\n
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Review Highlights<\/h2>\n
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Benefits of a Modular Suppressor Like the Omega 36M<\/h2>\n
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Design and Function of the Silencerco Omega 36M<\/h2>\n
Overbore Suppressors and Endcaps<\/h3>\n
The Modularity Is in the Mounting<\/h3>\n
Direct-Thread Mounts<\/h4>\n
ASR Over-Brake Mount<\/h4>\n
3-Lug Mounts<\/h4>\n
Pistol Pistons<\/h4>\n
The Silencerco Omega 36M in Practice<\/h2>\n
FAQ<\/h2>\n
Final Thoughts on the Silencerco Omega 36M<\/h2>\n