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Dead Air Sandman-S

Stellite baffle suppressor built for hard use on 7.62 hosts

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Quick Specs

Price
$1,199
Weight
1 lb 1.7 oz
Brand
Dead Air
Category
suppressor

Features

  • •7.62 rated
  • •KeyMo quick detach
  • •Full auto rated
  • •6.8 inches

Capability Boosts

Suppression+4
Reliability+1
Mobility+-2

Recommended For

Outdoor Defense+5
Home Defense
Duty/Patrol

Compatibility Tags

family: ar-patternsuitable-for: compact

Pros

  • +Military-proven with DEVGRU contract
  • +KeyMo QD system is fast, secure, and industry-standard
  • +Excellent durability with Stellite baffle construction
  • +No barrel length restrictions for versatile use
  • +Low back pressure reduces blowback vs competitors
  • +Replaceable front cap adds field serviceability
  • +Works across 5.56, .300 BLK, 7.62, and magnum calibers

Cons

  • −Heavy at 17.7 oz (21.7 oz total system weight)
  • −Moderate sound suppression on 5.56 vs dedicated cans
  • −Less efficient on 5.56 compared to 7.62 due to baffle geometry
  • −Premium price at ~$999 MSRP
  • −Deep, chunky tone may not appeal to all shooters
  • −Note: Has been replaced by Sandman-X in current lineup

Detailed Specifications

Length
6.8 inches
diameter
1.5 inches
weight
17.7 oz (21.7 oz with KeyMo flash hider)
Material
Cobalt 6 (Stellite) baffles, 17-4 PH stainless steel core, stainless steel tube
Mount Type
Dead Air KeyMo QD (flash hider or muzzle brake)
minimumBarrelLength
No restriction
ratedCalibers
Up to .300 RUM (4200 ft-lbs energy rating)
soundReduction
~30 dB (139-143 dB on .308 from 24-inch barrel)
fullAutoRated
Yes
warranty
Lifetime warranty

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