Description
USSOCOM CONTRACT WINNER
The SureFire SOCOM556-RC2 is the suppressor selected by U.S. Special Operations Command for M4 and Mk18 carbines after winning the most extensive suppressor trials ever conducted by the military. This second-generation model builds on the original SOCOM design with an improved front plate and enhanced baffles for better durability and performance.
Built from Inconel alloy baffles and stainless steel construction, the RC2 uses SureFire’s internal venting system to reduce back pressure. This lowers the suppressed cyclic rate, reduces gas blowback to the shooter, and helps maintain host weapon reliability. The redesigned front plate eliminates first-round flash.
The SOCOM556-RC2 mounts using SureFire’s Fast-Attach system, compatible with SureFire flash hiders, muzzle brakes, and WARCOMPs. Every suppressor is test-fired at the factory to verify sub-MOA point-of-impact shift and group size.
CAPITOL ARMORY’S TAKE
The SOCOM556-RC2 has earned its reputation through actual military and law enforcement use. SureFire suppressors are not the quietest on the market, and they don’t claim to be. What they deliver is low back pressure, reduced blowback, and reliable function.
The lower back pressure means your rifle cycles more smoothly with less wear on parts. This matters for high round count shooters and those running shorter barrels where gas issues are more pronounced.
Flash reduction is where SureFire stands out. The RC2 suppresses visible flash by up to 99.3% over a bare muzzle. For shooters using night vision, this is the primary reason to choose SureFire over quieter alternatives.
If you prioritize maximum sound reduction, other options may serve you better. If you want combat-proven durability, low back pressure, and flash elimination, the SOCOM556-RC2 delivers.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Caliber: 5.56mm / .223
- Length: 6.4 inches
- Diameter: 1.5 inches
- Weight: 17 ounces
- Materials: Inconel baffles, stainless steel tube
- Finish: High-temp Cerakote
- Minimum barrel length: 10 inches
- Full-auto rated
- Colors: Black, Dark Earth (FDE)
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Suppressor pouch
- Instruction manual
- Cleaning brush
COMPATIBLE MOUNTS (sold separately)
- SureFire WARCOMP
- SureFire SOCOM Muzzle Brake
- SureFire SOCOM 3-Prong Flash Hider
NOTE: This suppressor requires a SureFire muzzle device for mounting. The SOCOM 3-Prong Flash Hider provides the best suppression performance based on independent testing. The WARCOMP offers flash-hiding capability when shooting unsuppressed, but produces slightly higher sound levels when the suppressor is attached.
