The 7th Afternoon of Silence: Win a BANISH 9
Last updated: June 6, 2026 · Originally published: April 22, 2026
In This Article
- Enter the 7th Afternoon of Silence
- What Is the BANISH 9 Suppressor? (14 Baffles, 34 dB, Full-Size 9mm Pistol Suppressor)
- BANISH 9 Suppressor Specs at a Glance
- How Quiet Is the BANISH 9 Suppressor?
- Who the BANISH 9 Suppressor Is Best For
- BANISH 9 vs BANISH 9K vs Rugged Obsidian 9 (Silencer Central) vs Dead Air Wolfman (Silencer Central): Who Each One Is Best For
- How the 7th Afternoon of Silence Works
- How the Winner Receives the BANISH 9 Suppressor
- $0 Tax Stamp in 2026: What Actually Changed
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Suppressor Guides from PopularSuppressors.com
- About This Article
The BANISH 9 (Silencer Central) suppressor is the Day 7 afternoon giveaway prize on PopularSuppressors.com. The BANISH 9 suppressor is a full-size 9mm pistol suppressor that weighs 8.57 ounces, measures 7.16 inches, and uses a 14-titanium baffles along with a micro piston mount to deliver 34 dB of sound reduction. Enter between 12:00 PM CT and 11:00 PM CT on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Entry is free; each of the 100 daily giveaways is a separate event, and all giveaways require a separate entry.
Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence
Enter the 7th Afternoon of Silence
Complete the entry actions in the widget on this page before 11:00 PM CT on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Entry is free and open to U.S. residents 21 years of age or older in eligible states.
Open to legal U.S. residents 21 years of age or older. Residents of CA, DE, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and DC cannot receive a suppressor prize. Residents of NY, FL, CA, and RI are not eligible to participate or win. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. See the Official Rules.
What Is the BANISH 9 Suppressor? (14 Baffles, 34 dB, Full-Size 9mm Pistol Suppressor)
The BANISH 9 is a full-size 9mm pistol suppressor built by BANISH Suppressors. It weighs 8.57 oz, measures 7.16 inches in overall length, and runs a piston-system mount with the Nielsen device included. The BANISH 9 suppressor is rated for 9mm Luger, .380 ACP, .30 Carbine, 5.7×28mm, and .300 Blackout in subsonic loads, and its 14-baffle core delivers 34 dB of sound reduction with a best-in-class full-size pistol suppression for tilting-barrel handguns, pistol-caliber carbines, and home-defense builds.
The piston booster (Nielsen device) is the reason a suppressor like the BANISH 9 suppressor runs reliably on a recoil-operated pistol. On a tilting-barrel host such as the Glock 17, SIG P320, or Springfield XD, the barrel needs to tilt to cycle; a static direct-thread mount fights that motion. The BANISH 9’s piston lets the muzzle end of the suppressor stay still while the host cycles, so a full-size 9mm pistol runs like it’s unsuppressed resulting in the same ejection pattern, same lockup, same trigger reset.
BANISH 9 Suppressor Specs at a Glance
| Weight | 8.57 oz |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 7.16 inches |
| Mount system | Piston system — Nielsen device included |
| Baffle count | 14 |
| Sound reduction | 34 dB |
| Calibers | 9mm Luger, .380 ACP, .30 Carbine, 5.7×28mm, .300 Blackout (subsonic) |
| Best-fit hosts | Full-size handguns, pistol-caliber carbines, home-defense pistols |
| MSRP | $999 |
| Manufacturer | BANISH Suppressors |
How Quiet Is the BANISH 9 Suppressor?
The BANISH 9 suppressor delivers 34 dB of sound reduction, which is class-leading territory for a user-serviceable full-size 9mm pistol suppressor. On a 9mm pistol firing standard 115-grain FMJ, that drops the muzzle report below the 140 dB OSHA hearing-damage threshold and puts it in “backyard-friendly” range on most hosts. On a 9mm pistol-caliber carbine with a 16″ barrel, the BANISH 9 suppressor is genuinely quiet — close enough to Hollywood that neighbors won’t know you’re shooting if you’re running subsonic 147-grain ammunition.
What the 14-baffle stack buys you is headroom. A full-size 9mm pistol suppressor with more internal volume turns supersonic crack into a muted thump and kills the tinny high-frequency report that a shorter can leaves behind. If you want a 9mm pistol suppressor you can leave mounted on a home-defense pistol and actually shoot indoors without permanent hearing damage, the BANISH 9 is built for that job.
Who the BANISH 9 Suppressor Is Best For
- Full-size 9mm handgun owners — Glock 17, SIG P320 Full Size, Springfield XD, CZ Shadow 2, and every other tilting-barrel service pistol cycles cleanly with the BANISH 9 suppressor’s piston booster.
- Home-defense shooters — the BANISH 9 is the one-can setup for a bedside pistol. 34 dB of sound reduction means you keep your hearing if you ever have to fire indoors at 2 a.m. without ear pro.
- 9mm pistol-caliber carbine shooters — CZ Scorpion, Ruger PC Carbine, Stribog, AR9 — the BANISH 9 suppressor on a 16″ 147-grain subsonic setup is about as quiet as 9mm gets.
- Suppressor collectors who want versatility — 9mm, .380, .30 Carbine, 5.7×28mm, and .300 BLK subsonic from one can. The BANISH 9 covers a lot of the safe.
- Shooters moving up from a compact 9mm can — if you’ve already run a BANISH 9K (Silencer Central) or similar short-and-light can and want more sound reduction, the BANISH 9 is the full-size upgrade.
BANISH 9 vs BANISH 9K vs Rugged Obsidian 9 (Silencer Central) vs Dead Air Wolfman (Silencer Central): Who Each One Is Best For
Every can in this class is a strong choice — the right one depends on the host and the mission.
- BANISH 9 is best for shooters who want the quietest full-size 9mm pistol suppressor BANISH builds, with 14 baffles, a piston mount, and 34 dB of reduction on a service pistol or PCC.
- BANISH 9K is best for shooters who want the lightest, shortest titanium 9mm can they can run on a carry pistol — 2.7 oz and 4.1 inches, at the cost of a few dB.
- Rugged Obsidian 9 is best for shooters who want a modular, user-serviceable can that converts from short-K to full-length on the same host.
- Dead Air Wolfman is best for shooters who want a full-auto-rated 9mm can with a big host list and willingness to trade weight for durability.
If your priority is “quietest 9mm I can run on my home-defense pistol with one suppressor,” the BANISH 9 suppressor is the answer on this list. If you’d rather carry the can than hear the can, the BANISH 9K is the call.
How the 7th Afternoon of Silence Works
- Enter on April 23, 2026 between 12:00 PM CT and 11:00 PM CT. Entries after 11:00 PM CT are not counted for this day.
- Complete the entry actions in the widget on this page. Free entry; bonus actions are listed inside the widget.
- Check back the next day. The winner is posted to the Winners Page and contacted by email the following day.
Every day is a separate entry
There are 100 morning giveaways and 100 afternoon giveaways across the 100 Days of Silence — 200 events in total. Each event is drawn from its own entries. Subscribing to the PopularSuppressors.com newsletter does not enter you in any giveaway, and entering today does not enter you in any other day. All giveaways require a separate entry.
How the Winner Receives the BANISH 9 Suppressor
Silencer Central is the anchor sponsor of Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence and handles delivery of every suppressor prize in this campaign. Once the federal paperwork clears, Silencer Central ships the BANISH 9 suppressor directly to your door. They handle the licensed-dealer step and the eForm-compliant process from their end — the winner does not have to locate a transfer dealer or drive anywhere to pick it up. Learn more about Silencer Central.
$0 Tax Stamp in 2026: What Actually Changed
The $200 NFA transfer tax on suppressors was eliminated on January 1, 2026 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The ATF still regulates suppressor transfers: you’ll still file an ATF Form 4, still pass a background check, and still submit fingerprints. The change is that qualifying suppressor transfers no longer carry a $200 federal tax. In practice that means the winner of this giveaway receives the BANISH 9 with the paperwork process intact but without the tax-stamp fee that every suppressor owner paid for the previous 90 years. Read the full NFA tax stamp repeal explainer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BANISH 9 suppressor worth it?
For shooters who want the quietest full-size 9mm pistol suppressor BANISH builds, the BANISH 9 is one of the strongest picks on the market in 2026. The 14-baffle core delivers 34 dB of sound reduction, and the included Nielsen device piston lets it run on a tilting-barrel pistol without upgrades. At $999 MSRP — and $0 in NFA tax stamp — it is priced to be the one 9mm pistol suppressor you buy.
How quiet is the BANISH 9?
The BANISH 9 suppressor delivers 34 dB of sound reduction on 9mm. On a 9mm pistol it drops the muzzle report below the OSHA hearing-damage threshold, and on a 9mm PCC running 147-grain subsonic ammunition it is genuinely quiet — the kind of quiet you can shoot indoors without hearing protection in an emergency.
What calibers does the BANISH 9 work with?
The BANISH 9 is rated for 9mm Luger, .380 ACP, .30 Carbine, 5.7×28mm, and .300 Blackout in subsonic loads. It is not intended for supersonic .300 BLK and is not a .45 ACP-bore can.
Do I need a Nielsen device with the BANISH 9?
The Nielsen device (piston booster) is included with the BANISH 9 suppressor. That’s what lets an 8.57 oz can cycle reliably on a tilting-barrel 9mm pistol like a Glock 17 or SIG P320.
How heavy is the BANISH 9?
8.57 ounces — a full-size 9mm pistol suppressor, built for the host’s sight picture and function, not for carry.
How does the BANISH 9 suppressor compare to the BANISH 9K?
The BANISH 9 is the full-size sibling to the BANISH 9K. The BANISH 9 is longer (7.16″ vs 4.1″), heavier (8.57 oz vs 2.7 oz), quieter (34 dB vs 26 dB), runs a piston mount instead of direct thread, and has 14 baffles instead of the 9K’s compact core. Pick the 9 for a home-defense or PCC host; pick the 9K for a carry pistol.
Do I still need a tax stamp for a suppressor in 2026?
No. The $200 NFA transfer tax was eliminated on January 1, 2026 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The ATF Form 4 process, background check, and fingerprint requirement still apply — only the $200 tax was removed.
How long does it take to buy a suppressor in 2026?
Wait times now run in weeks rather than months for most applicants because the paperwork simplified alongside the $0 tax-stamp change. Exact timing varies with the ATF backlog and your specific Form 4 pathway.
How do I enter the 7th Afternoon of Silence giveaway?
Visit this page on Thursday, April 23, 2026 between 12:00 PM CT and 11:00 PM CT and complete the entry form above. Entry is free. You must be 21 or older and a legal U.S. resident in an eligible state.
When and how is the winner announced?
The winner is posted to the Winners Page and contacted by email the following day. Winners are listed by first name, last initial, and state.
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About This Article
This article is written and reviewed by James Nicholas, contributor at PopularSuppressors.com, and published by Brand Avalanche Media, Inc. (Moline, IL). PopularSuppressors.com covers the suppressor category for American shooters and hunters and is part of the Brand Avalanche Media network. Silencer Central is the anchor sponsor of Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence under a flat paid sponsorship. PopularSuppressors.com does not earn commissions or affiliate payments tied to this campaign. The giveaway is administered by Crowd9 PTY LTD on behalf of PopularSuppressors.com.
