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7 Best Suppressor-Ready Pistols of 2024

Ruger Mark IV
Have a suppressor but want a pistol that comes ready to roll to the range? We got you with our picks for the best suppressor-ready handguns!
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    Suppressors are the epitome of cool, but they can be intimidating.

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    Silencer Central Banish 45 CZ 75

    I mean, submitting paperwork to the ATF, paying a tax stamp, and playing the waiting game can feel like a big commitment. (But, hey, we do make that easier with our guide on How to Buy a Suppressor Online.)

    If you’re still on the fence. Don’t worry! You can go ahead and prep for a suppressor before actually committing to one. How? With a suppressor-ready firearm.

    So, let’s go over what makes a gun “suppressor-ready” and, most importantly, talk about some of the best ones you can buy.

    THE QUICK LIST

    1. Best .45 ACP Host

      FNX-45 Tactical

    2. Best .22LR to Suppress

      Ruger Mark IV

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    How We Tested the Best Suppressor-Ready Handguns

    The editorial staff at Pew Pew Tactical all contributed to this article, including both freelance writers and editors. We started by asking our team what their recommendations would be for the best suppressor-ready handguns. We then spent hands-on time with the models listed. Every product mentioned has been tested, fired, or owned by someone here at Pew Pew Tactical

    FN 509 Tactical Suppressor

    For testing purposes, we require all pistols to be shot at a minimum of 5 yards and 7 yards with both FMJ training rounds and JHP defensive rounds. Each pistol must also undergo a minimum of 500 rounds, though most have seen thousands put through them. These pistols have been tested with suppressors to ensure they cycle and perform well.

    The models that made our list were evaluated to be the best in terms of features, reliability, ergonomics, value, and compatibility with common suppressors.

    Best Suppressor-Ready Handguns

    1. Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 – Best Striker-Fired Option

    Best Striker-Fired Option
    $619
    at Sportsman's Warehouse

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Good ergonomics
    • Handsome

    Cons

    • Above average price

    Specs

    Caliber
    9mm Luger
    Action
    Semi-Auto
    Safety
    NA
    Weight
    1.67 lbs / 1.68125 lbs
    Barrel Length
    3.6in / 5in
    Overall Length
    6.8in
    Sights
    White Dot
    Finish
    Black
    Magazine Capacity
    15rd / 17rd
    Magazine Type
    Detachable / Removable
    Stock Material
    Polymer

    Features

    17+1 capacity
    Interchangeable palmswell grip inserts
    Improved M&P M2.0 trigger
    Extended rigid embedded stainless steel chassis
    Armornite durable corrosion resistant finish

    While the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 comes in a standard stock configuration, the company does offer threaded barrel models.

    Going this route nets you the familiar and reliable design of the M&P brand but the added benefit of tossing a suppressor on the end. Kind of a win-win.

    M&P 9 M2.0 top
    M&P 9 M2.0

    The M&P ships in either 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP so you have some caliber options. Pricing is also pretty comparable to the CZ P-09 at around $599 MSRP. Not bad for a model you can immediately toss a can on.

    This pistol series comes in either black or FDE and has the option of tall white dot steel sights, TFX night sights, or plain ‘ole white dots.

    You can read more about the M&P in our full review!

    2. FNX-45 Tactical – Best .45 ACP Suppressor Host

    Pros

    • Aggressive grip texture
    • Threaded barrel ready for a suppressor
    • Red dot capable

    Cons

    • Long and heavy trigger pull
    • Lack of aftermarket support
    • Hefty, only really suitable for duty, home defense, or range use

    Specs

    Caliber
    45 ACP
    Action
    Double/Single Action / Semi-Auto
    Weight
    2.1 lbs
    Barrel Length
    5.3in
    Overall Length
    7.9in / 8.6in
    Sights
    Night Sights
    Frame
    Black
    Finish
    Black
    Magazine Capacity
    15rd
    Magazine Type
    Removable
    Stock Material
    Polymer

    Features

    Threaded barrel
    Optics compatible
    Suppressor height sights
    .45 ACP

    Alright, I may be somewhat biased here, but the FNX-45 Tactical is one of the best suppressor-ready guns you can buy.

    Let’s take a second to ignore all the bells and whistles this gun sports: the optic-ready slide, interchangeable backstraps, de-cocker, and everything else.

    FNX-45 Tactical
    FNX-45 Tactical

    The FNX-45 Tactical also comes with a threaded barrel and suppressor height night sights. This behemoth, paired with the Osprey 45, is a match made in gun heaven!

    Learn more about the FNX-45 by reading our review here!

    3. Ruger Mark IV – Best .22LR to Suppress

    Best .22LR to Suppress
    $415
    at Kygunco

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    Pros

    • Reliable
    • Great ergonomics
    • Customizable

    Cons

    • Lower capacity

    Specs

    Caliber
    22 LR
    Action
    Semi-Auto / Single Action
    Width
    1.22in
    Height
    5.50in
    Weight
    34.4oz
    Barrel Length
    4.4in / 5.5in
    Overall Length
    8.4in / 8.5in / 9.8in
    Finish
    Black / Blue / Brown / Custom / Gold / Green / Grey
    Magazine Capacity
    10rd
    Magazine Type
    Removable
    Stock Material
    Polymer

    Features

    10+1 capacity
    Cold hammer-forged barrel
    Push-button magazine release
    1/2"-28 threaded models available
    One-button takedown
    Picatinny top rail

    If you’re a video game geek like myself, you already knew this one was going to make the list — the classic Hitman “.22 suppressed” gun.

    Although most people turn their noses up at the thought of shooting a .22 LR handgun, the Mk IV is peak performance.

    Ruger Mark IV
    The Ruger Mark IV

    Its barrel is short enough to prevent standard supersonic ammo from reaching sound barrier speeds.

    Anything you put through this will be quieter than the tapping of a pen. Plus, it comes with a threaded barrel and a Picatinny rail for any red dot you want.

    Don’t sleep on .22 LR because you might just miss out on this super stealthy shooter.

    4. CZ P-09 – Best DA/SA 9mm Host

    Pros

    • DA/SA action
    • Picatinny rail for accessories
    • 19+1 capacity
    • Great for home defense

    Cons

    • Might be too big for concealed carry
    • Lack of customization
    • Swapping back straps can be a pain

    Specs

    Caliber
    9mm Luger
    Action
    Double/Single Action / Semi-Auto
    Safety
    NA
    Weight
    1.9375
    Barrel Length
    4.5in / 4.6in / 5.2in
    Overall Length
    8in / 8.1in / 8.8in
    Sights
    3-Dot
    Frame
    Black
    Finish
    Black
    Magazine Capacity
    21rd
    Magazine Type
    Detachable
    Stock Material
    Polymer

    Features

    Picatinny Rail for accessory attachments
    DA/SA action
    Smooth shooting
    19 round capacity (15 in 40 S&W)

    We can’t, in good conscience, make a list of guns without including a CZ. Like, for real, someone will come for us. So, to please the CZ fanboys, we’re tossing in the CZ P-09.

    PHLster Floodlight OWB CZ P09
    Is good with a suppressor or just on its own

    While this gun can be purchased in stock configuration, you do have the option of upgrading to a suppressor-ready model…if you just have to have a CZ.

    Featuring a 9mm hammered design, the CZ P-09 brings a capacity of 21+1. So, you got a lot of ammo at your disposal.

    CZ P-09 Suppress Ready with Suppressor

    The CZ P-09 uses black polymer grips with interchangeable backstraps for a more comfortable shooting experience. It also sports the Omega DA/SA trigger system.

    Tried the CZ P-09? Rate it below!

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    Honorable Mentions

    These are guns that we feel deserve a spot on the list but haven’t undergone the same level of testing or evaluation as the aforementioned models.

    5. Beretta M9A3

    $999.99
    at Primary Arms

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    Pros

    • Soft shooting
    • Reliable
    • Threaded barrel

    Cons

    • No suppressor-height sights

    Specs

    Caliber
    9mm Luger
    Action
    Single/Double
    Weight
    33.4oz
    Barrel Length
    5
    Finish
    Black
    Magazine Capacity
    10-17
    Magazine Type
    Removable
    Stock Material
    Polymer

    Features

    Threaded barrel
    17-round magazines
    Vertec grip
    Convertible from safety/decocker to decocker only
    3-slot Picatinny rail
    Double-action/single-action

    You either hate it or love it. If you served in the military any time before the M17 was introduced, you probably hate it. But the M9 is a battle-proven workhorse. It just works.

    Beretta M9A3 with supressor
    Beretta M9A3 with suppressor (Photo: Guns & Ammo)

    With its 180-degree ejection port, the M9 mitigates most jams and stovepipes. Plus, you can shoot shotgun rounds in a pinch.

    More reasons why it’s great for suppressing? It has low gas blowback and you don’t need a Nielson device for your suppressor…which keeps prices lower.

    The M9A3 sports a threaded barrel, but no suppressor height sights. Kind of confusing if you ask me.

    Beretta M9A3
    Beretta M9A3

    Also, it’s not optics-ready if you’re into that kind of thing. Sorry Beretta, you could have come harder than that.

    6. HK45 Compact Tactical

    $1,029
    at Palmetto State Armory

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    Pros

    • Optics-ready slide
    • Threaded barrel
    • Comes with suppressor-height sights
    • Super reliable

    Cons

    • Limited magazine capacity

    Specs

    Caliber
    45 ACP
    Action
    DA/SA
    Weight
    29.12 oz
    Barrel Length
    4.57"
    Overall Length
    7.91"
    Sights
    Adjustable high profile sights
    Magazine Capacity
    8/10 rnds
    Safety
    Automatic hammer safety & firing pin, manual and decocking

    Features

    Threaded barrel
    Extended floorplate magazine
    Replaceable backstraps

    Another .45 ACP offering for all our sneaky sneaks out there, the HK45 Compact Tactical is a great option.

    It comes out of the box with an optics-ready slide, suppressor height sights, and threaded barrel.

    Unfortunately, it only carries an underwhelming 10 rounds when it feels like it should hold more.

    HK45 with suppressor
    HK45 with suppressor

    HK has proven, without a doubt, that they are capable of engineering top-tier guns.

    The HK45 Compact Tactical is no exception. Try naming another compact .45 ACP handgun that can suppress like a knife cutting through warm butter. You can’t.

    7. Nighthawk Custom GRP

    $4,199
    at Guns.com

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Prices accurate at time of writing

    Available Coupons

    Pros

    • Suppressor-height sights
    • Super-sauve design
    • Great for 1911 fans

    Cons

    • Very expensive

    Specs

    Caliber
    9mm / 45 ACP
    Safety
    Single
    Weight
    36.9 oz (empty)
    Barrel Length
    5"
    Overall Length
    8.65"
    Sights
    Tririum front sight, Heinie Straight Eight Ledge rear
    Finish
    Black Nitride

    Features

    Course cocking serrations on slide
    Hand-fit parts
    Tuned nad polished extractor

    This one goes out to all those with too much money to spend and undying loyalty to America, freedom, and — before all else — the 1911.

    At a whopping $3,200, the Nighthawk Custom GRP is a great showpiece. You can upgrade it to a suppressor-ready handgun for about $400.

    Nighthawk Custom GRP
    Nighthawk Custom GRP (Photo: GunsAmerica)

    For a threaded barrel and suppressor height sights, so I guess that’s not horrible?!

    Available in .45 ACP or 9mm, this expensive firearm can be scaled to fit your needs no matter who you are. That is, as long as you got the dough.

    What Makes a Gun “Suppressor-Ready?”

    Handguns come in three main categories when it comes to suppressing. 

    The first is where most handguns fall, and that’s your regular, everyday stock pistol. That means an unthreaded barrel, ordinary recoil springs, and regular-height sights. To get these suppressor-ready, you’ll need to drop additional cash to swap out some parts and add some accessories. 

    Glock 19 Gen 5, Stock
    A stock Glock can accept a suppressor…with a few add-ons, but get ready to spend some money.

    The second category is a little closer to throwing a suppressor on. These handguns have some features that can work with suppressors, but they weren’t necessarily built for that purpose. Think handguns with threaded barrels but no suppressor-height sights. You’ll still one or two more upgrades to really commit to the suppressor-ready idea. 

    Adams Arms AA19 Threaded Barrel
    Some guns come with a threaded barrel but don’t have any other features that make it 100% suppressor-ready.

    The third category includes guns that are purpose-built to run a suppressor. They come supplied with suppressor-height sights and threaded barrel and are designed to be paired with a suppressor. A lot of guns marketed as “tactical” fall into this category. 

    FN 509 Tactical Suppressor
    “Tactical” guns often sport all the features needed to get you running a suppressor right out of the box.

    Make Your Current Gun Suppressor-Ready

    If you don’t choose to nab one of the above models, that’s cool, too. You can always outfit your regular gun with a threaded barrel, which will allow you to pop a suppressor on and roll.

    Some models we love are the Lone Wolf Alpha and Faxon Firearms’ models.

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    (We have a whole article dedicated to Glock barrels if you are outfitting a Glock. If you have a Sig P365, check out our Upgrades Article for goodies there!)

    While you’re tricking your gun out, you might also want to look into raised sights, as these make shooting with a can that much easier.

    We love Trijicon’s Bright & Tough Night Sight Suppressor Set for Glocks!

    Again, you can check out our article on the best aftermarket sights for some recommendations.

    Final Thoughts

    If you’re looking to enter the world of suppressor ownership, then one of these suppressor-ready firearms will surely help you accomplish that goal.

    They’re ready to run straight to the range with you and your can!

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    Aside from the obvious, suppressor-ready firearms also come with their own perks. They’re cool, capable, and just plain fun!

    Which suppressor-ready handgun is your favorite? As always, let us know in the comments below. Interested in suppressors? Learn How to Buy a Suppressor Online or take a look at the Best 9mm & .45 ACP Suppressors on the market!

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    14 Leave a Reply

    • Monddoktor74

      Geeze, how about the Springfield Echelon? A tremendous pistol and tremendous value for what you get.

      June 2, 2024 10:57 pm
    • Russell morash

      Always a walther lover main draw that some may see as foolish Sean Connery or James bond my first pistol and interarms walther ppk blued in 1984 I came across one in a small gun store near my home in New Hampshire price 275 dollars performs excellent to this say since then 9mm p99 as i.m.o.the most ingenious polymer striker fired pistol I've ever seen not and expert by any means but a single and double action in a striker fired pistol makes carrying with a chambered round seriously I have a ppq 45acp tactical and recently purchased the new pdp best trigger out of box I've ever fired all three are dead on right out of the box and the updated pdp comes all set for tactical use threaded barrel optic ready large frame witch I purchased holds 18+1 and a few others I'm not even sure of but I have to say I originally I bought my ppk more as a movie gun.

      January 19, 2023 12:53 am
    • Chris

      Pretty sexy list there...

      I'm a little butt hurt that the factory Glock 19 MOS SILC is not included. Sure it doesn't ship with factory suppressor height sights, but you are supposed to fit a RD to it anyway and many people would fit another brand of sights for co-witness.

      That said, the hush puppy makes sense with the additional slide lock device although from my experience, rapid follow up shots are more important than eliminating action noise.

      June 20, 2022 10:25 am
    • Dave Leonard

      I saw someone else already mentioned this, but when you were talking about the FN FNX 45 Tactical you said ,”. 45 ACP is generally already supersonic.” I’m sure you meant that .45 ACP is general subsonic. Are your unable to edit your article?

      January 19, 2022 2:28 pm
      • Steve

        Dave, i don't know if someone already posted some correct info or not but MOST 45 ACP is under the supersonic speed which is around 1100 FPS. generally 45 ACP in heavier loads are around 985 FPS, where some of the lighter stuff in pistols can be pretty close. and soem actually making over 1100, but typically standard rounds and defensive roundsa re going to be well under that 1100 FPS.

        September 9, 2023 6:01 am
      • Joe

        Are you unable to be a douschebag?

        December 17, 2023 11:46 am
        • Petunia

          Spelled it wrong, douchebag

          June 2, 2024 11:41 am
    • mario ramos

      thanks for all the info. be passing by SHOT in Vegas next january. Hope to by something. That is my intention

      November 17, 2021 3:54 am
    • Rob Sukach

      Nice article, thanks for the detailed info. I'm waiting on stamps for .22 and 9mm suppressors right now. I think I spotted a couple of typos though that might be misleading:

      Under 1. FNX-45 Tactical

      ".45 ACP is generally already supersonic, making it a perfect platform to suppress."

      I think you meant "already subsonic"

      Under 7. CZ P-09

      "We can, in good conscience, make a list of guns and not include a CZ. Like, for real, someone will come for us."

      I think you mean "We can't"

      Love the site!

      April 14, 2021 5:18 pm
    • Tom Jamison

      Why nothing from Springfield? Their XD-M Elite is an excellent platform. Just askin'....

      April 14, 2021 5:21 am
      • scott stalnaker

        I agree. I like the visible firing pin and round in chamber indicator. I think it's a great feature to be able to glance at my pistol after not seeing it for years and instantly know its status of ready to fire. Some I here don't prefer the grip safety...I like it. I wish they offered a more compact version with a factory threaded barrel and raised sights than the xdm elite. I really don't need 23 rounds in my pistol with a suppressor and raised sights and a red dot...getting a bit heavy! But you are correct...why is the springfield excluded?

        September 11, 2022 5:20 pm
    • bob

      CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical. 'Nuff said.

      April 13, 2021 6:57 pm
    • Lance

      FN 509T is not on the list either?

      I do agree with the FNX (it's about as subtle as a sledgehammer though)

      April 13, 2021 6:26 pm
    • Dean

      I'm surprised the hellcat RDP didn't make your list

      April 13, 2021 1:18 pm
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