Anderson Manufacturing is taking it down a few decibels by releasing seven suppressor-ready firearms. The company, teaming up in partnership with Advanced Armament Company (AAC), is releasing a new series featuring seven firearms that come tuned and equipped to host suppressors.
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Why Suppress?
Many aspects went into the decision-making process with the customer being top priority. According to Advanced-Armament.com, “A silenced firearm is eminently more enjoyable to shoot than one without a silencer. Silencers generally increase the accuracy of a host firearm while reducing recoil and eliminating up to 90% of the muzzle signature. Shooters are able to concentrate more on breath control and trigger pull when they are not subjected to the fatigue and distraction of a deafening and bright muzzle report. Beginning shooters are typically not intimidated when introduced to shooting sports with a silenced firearm. They are able to easily hear instructions given to them by trainers because the report of a host firearm is reduced to below the OSHA guideline level for hearing damage. Silenced firearms are also less likely to disturb people, livestock, or wildlife that may be in close proximity to where you shoot.”
Suppressor-Ready Options
Anderson A4 Series
A4-2000: Anderson’s A4 Pistol features a front sight-based Anderson 10.5’’ Barrel chambered in 5.56 with a 1:7 twist rate. This pistol operates on a carbine-length gas system sheathed by a T-Marked, drop-in, quad rail handguard. On the back end, the A4-2000 is equipped with an SBA3™ Pistol Stabilizing Brace and a Magpul™ Flip-Up Rear Sight.
The muzzle device is an AAC™ 51T Blackout Flash Hider that allows quick detach/attachment of suppressor. This pistol runs a heavier buffer, utilizing the H3 to facilitate a slower cycle rate which provides increased reliability when shooting suppressed and reduces wear from over-gassing. (SKU: B2-K851-A002, MSRP: $939.99)
Tested with AAC’s Ranger 5 Suppressor
AM-15 Series
Specter Pistol, .300 Blackout: The AM-15 Specter Pistol features an Anderson 10.5’’ Barrel chambered in .300 Blackout with a 1:8 twist rate and capped off with the 51T Blackout Flash Hider. This pistol operates on a pistol-length gas system covered by an Anderson 9.5’’, free-float MLOK Handguard. This pistol is fitted with a Breek Arms™ Warhammer Micro Mod2 Charging Handle, SBA3™ Pistol Stabilizing Brace and a Magpul™ K2 Grip.
(SKU: B2-K870-C007, MSRP: $799.99)
Tested with AAC’s Ranger 7 Suppressor
Specter Rifle, 5.56: The AM-15 Specter Rifle is fitted with an Anderson 16’’ Barrel chambered in 5.56 with a 1:7 twist rate, also capped off with the 51T Blackout Flash Hider. This rifle operates on a mid-length gas system concealed by an Anderson 15’’, free-float MLOK Handguard. This rifle comes equipped with a Breek Arms™ Warhammer Micro Mod2 Charging Handle, Magpul™ K2 Grip and an Anderson Adjustable Carbine Stock. (SKU: B2-K869-A021, MSRP: $870)
Tested with AAC’s M4-2000 and Ranger 5 Suppressors
AM-9 Series
AM-9 PDW, 9mm: The AM-9 Pistol has an 8’’ Anderson PCC Profile Barrel with a 1:10 twist fitted with an Anderson Knight Stalker Flash Hider and sheathed by an Anderson 6.75’’ MLOK Handguard. This pistol is equipped with an SBA3™ Pistol Stabilizing Brace and the grip is a Magpul™ K2. This pistol features LRBHO (Last Round Bolt Hold Open) and comes with a 27-round GL9 PMAG™. (SKU: B2-M870-A001, MSRP: $899.99)
Tested with AAC’s TI-Rant 9M-HD in short and long configuration
AM-10 Generation II Series
Silent Ranger, .308: The AM-10 Silent Ranger hosts an Anderson 18’’ Barrel chambered in .308 Winchester with a 1:10 twist rate with the 51T Blackout Flash Hider at the helm. This rifle operates on a mid-length gas system beneath its 15’’ Anderson Stable-Lock Handguard. This rifle comes fitted with a two-stage trigger from Schmid Tool, Breek Arms™ Warhammer Micro Mod2 Charging Handle and Magpul™ furniture, featuring the K2 Grip and the PRS Lite Buttstock. (SKU: B2-L869-A003, MSRP: $1200)
Tested with AAC’s Ranger 7 Suppressor
Kiger-9C
Kiger-9C SR, 9mm: This dark horse is a striker fired, locked-breech, short-recoil operated semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm. This handgun comes equipped with suppressor height sights, threaded barrel and a tuned recoil spring. (SKU: B2-N890-A001, MSRP: $499.99)
Tested with AAC’s TI-Rant 9M-HD in short configuration
Kiger-9C Pro SR, 9mm: The optic-ready variant of our Kiger-9c now comes suppressor-ready as well! Along with its sleek, skeletonized slide, this compact 9mm also comes equipped with suppressor height sights, a threaded barrel, and a tuned recoil spring. (SKU: B2-N891-A001, MSRP: $549)
Tested with AAC’s TI-Rant 9M-HD in short configuration
With this new series, Anderson’s Product Engineer, Truman Brough, hopes to ease the process for consumers to shoot suppressed, “We’ve teamed up with AAC, a world-class suppressor manufacturer, to offer this new series of Suppressor Ready firearms, tested and tuned with Select AAC suppressors. Each firearm has unique features to make it easier than ever to start shooting suppressed the moment your new tax stamp clears.”
ABOUT ANDERSON MANUFACTURING LLC
Anderson Manufacturing is the largest U.S. producer of miscellaneous firearms four years running. Founded in 1955, Anderson Manufacturing has taken groundbreaking innovation to entirely new levels, operating a 60,000 sq. ft. manufacturing campus in Hebron, KY. Charles and Carl Anderson, grandsons of the company’s founder, have an unyielding commitment to excellence while developing exceptional firearms at an affordable price. Many top firearms companies also rely on Anderson’s precision machining and rigorous quality standards to supply parts for their own products. Today, Anderson Manufacturing designs, manufactures, sells and supports their customers with complete AR-15 and AR-10 rifles, rifle uppers, lowers and parts, and their handguns, the Kiger 9c and Kiger-9c Pro. Learn more about our 100% American Made, 100% Anderson firearms at andersonmanufacturing.com
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