Rugged Obsidian 45-Black Suppressor

Rugged Obsidian 45

The Rugged Obsidian 45 is a modular, multi-caliber suppressor rated for .45 ACP, 9mm, 10mm, .40 S&W, .45 Colt, .300 BLK subsonic, 350 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, 458 SOCOM, and most common lever-action calibers. In standard configuration it measures 8.6 inches and weighs 12.8 oz. With the ADAPT Module removed it drops to 6.7 inches and 10.7 oz. Both lengths come with one tax stamp. Rugged Suppressors' independent testing places the Obsidian 45 at 123.7 dB at the shooter's ear, and it carries their Unconditional Lifetime Warranty with no fine print.

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What Makes the Rugged Obsidian 45 Different

The headline feature is ADAPT Modular Technology. Instead of choosing between a short suppressor and a full-length suppressor at the time of purchase, the Obsidian 45 ships with an ADAPT Module that allows the suppressor to run in either configuration. Remove the module for a shorter, lighter package. Attach it for maximum internal volume and sound suppression. Same suppressor, two lengths, one tax stamp. This is a genuine one-item solution to a problem that used to require two separate NFA items.

The baffles are machined from 17-4 stainless steel barstock and feature two indexing tabs that ensure proper alignment during reassembly. Every baffle can only go back together the correct way, which matters for a user-serviceable pistol suppressor that will see regular cleaning. The baffle design also creates a gas seal between the baffles and the tube that virtually eliminates carbon migration into that interface, which is one of the most common causes of difficulty when cleaning and disassembling pistol suppressors.

The mounting system uses a non-slotted piston design that creates a full-circumference gas seal around the piston rather than the partial seal produced by slotted pistons. This substantially reduces gas blowback to the shooter, which is the primary complaint against most pistol suppressors on the market. The Obsidian 45 piston is also cross-compatible with SilencerCo slotted pistons, meaning shooters who already have SilencerCo-threaded hosts can run the Obsidian 45 without buying new muzzle hardware. The Obsidian 45 mount is machined from 17-4 stainless steel barstock with the serialized engraving placed over the thickest cross-section of the steel, allowing the mount to be replaced independently if it ever becomes damaged without returning the entire suppressor.

The Obsidian 45 is Belt Fed Rated, meaning it is engineered to sustain any rate of fire without becoming the limiting factor in your system. Rugged backs this with their Unconditional Lifetime Warranty. No legal fine print, no exclusions based on how the damage occurred, and an average warranty service turnaround of 16 business hours.

Rugged Obsidian 45 Specifications

Rugged Suppressors engineers to exacting standards. Here's exactly what you're getting.

• Caliber rating: .45 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, 10mm, .45 Colt, .300 BLK subsonic, 350 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, 458 SOCOM, and most lever-action calibers
• Length: 8.6 inches (standard), 6.7 inches (short, ADAPT Module removed)
• Weight: 12.8 oz (standard), 10.7 oz (short)
• Diameter: 1.37 inches
• Baffles and mount material: 17-4 stainless steel
• Tube material: Hard coat anodized aluminum
• Finish: High-temp Cerakote
• At-ear sound performance: 123.7 dB (Rugged Suppressors testing)
• Barrel restrictions: .300 BLK subsonic 8" minimum, 350 Legend 16" minimum, .450 Bushmaster 16" minimum, no restrictions for standard pistol calibers
• Belt Fed Rated: Yes
• Full-auto rated: Yes
• Warranty: Unconditional Lifetime Warranty, no fine print
  

What's in the Box

Every Rugged Obsidian 45 ships with:

• Obsidian 45 suppressor
• ADAPT Module (enables standard 8.6" configuration)
• .578x28 piston
• 45 front cap
• Operator's manual
• Rugged Suppressors sticker
• Obsidian 45 sticker