The 8th Morning of Silence — Win a BANISH 45 Suppressor
Last updated: June 13, 2026 · Originally published: April 24, 2026
In This Article
- Meet the BANISH 45 Suppressor
- One Suppressor, Your Whole Pistol Collection
- Why the BANISH 45 Suppressor Uses Titanium and Modular Baffles
- Host Pairing: 1911, Glock 21, and the .45 Piston Ecosystem
- Shooting the BANISH 45 Suppressor on .45 ACP: What Changes
- Home Defense With the BANISH 45
- Who This Prize Serves Best
- How to Enter the 8th Morning of Silence
- FAQ — The 8th Morning of Silence
- Related reading on PopularSuppressors
The BANISH 45 (Silencer Central) suppressor is a modular multi-caliber pistol can built from 100% titanium. It covers .22 rimfire, .25 ACP, 9mm Luger, .357 SIG, 10mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .300 BLK subsonic with one tube and swappable pistons. Two configurations — short (6.7″ / 9.6 oz / 8 baffles) and full-length (8.6″ / 11 oz / 12 baffles) — share color-coded snap-together baffles and 36 dB of sound reduction. The 8th Morning of Silence prize is the BANISH 45 suppressor, MSRP $979. Each giveaway requires a separate entry.
Meet the BANISH 45 Suppressor
The BANISH 45 suppressor is not a dedicated .45 ACP can. It is a modular multi-caliber suppressor designed around a single question: how do you cover an entire pistol collection with one silencer? BANISH answered with a titanium tube, a snap-together baffle stack, and a piston system that swaps between hosts. First, the shooter picks short or full-length. Second, the shooter picks the piston that matches the host pistol’s thread pitch. That is the entire decision tree.
Because the BANISH 45 is built from 100% titanium, it stays light in the hand and rigid under pressure. The short configuration weighs 9.6 ounces at 6.7 inches. The full-length configuration weighs 11 ounces at 8.6 inches. Both versions share the same 36 dB sound reduction rating on .45 ACP. In practice, that puts suppressed .45 ACP firmly into hearing-safe territory with standard hollow-point and FMJ loads.
However, the headline spec is not weight or length. It is versatility. One BANISH 45 suppressor legally covers calibers from .22 rimfire through .45 ACP, plus .300 BLK subsonic for pistol-caliber carbine duty. Therefore, one tax stamp earns the shooter a can that moves across a 1911, a Glock 21, a Glock 19 9mm, a 10mm double-stack, a .40 S&W duty pistol, and a rimfire trainer. That is the design intent.
One Suppressor, Your Whole Pistol Collection
Most pistol suppressors force a choice: a dedicated .45 ACP can for the 1911 or a dedicated 9mm suppressor for the Glock. The BANISH 45 suppressor breaks that tradeoff with multi caliber compatibility. The bore is sized for .45 ACP, meaning it can pass every smaller pistol caliber underneath it. The shooter simply swaps the piston to match the host, then threads the can on. No second NFA purchase. No second tax stamp. No second wait.
First, consider the range bag. A 1911 in .45 ACP, a Glock 21, a Glock 19 in 9mm, a 10mm hunting pistol, and a .22 LR trainer can all share the same titanium suppressor. Second, consider the pistol-caliber carbine. A .300 BLK subsonic PCC runs beautifully behind the BANISH 45 — heavy bullets, low gas, and the full 12-baffle stack doing the work. Therefore, the BANISH 45 is a 9mm suppressor, a .45 ACP suppressor, and a .300 BLK subsonic can in the same tube.
BANISH 45 Suppressor Specifications at a Glance
| Spec | Short Configuration | Full-Length Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6.7″ | 8.6″ |
| Weight | 9.6 oz | 11 oz |
| Baffles | 8 (color-coded, snap-together) | 12 (color-coded, snap-together) |
| Diameter | 1.375″ | 1.375″ |
| Sound reduction | 36 dB | 36 dB |
| Construction | 100% titanium | 100% titanium |
| Caliber range | .22 rimfire, .25 ACP, 9mm Luger, .357 SIG, 10mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .300 BLK subsonic | |
| Thread pitch | .578×28 direct thread piston (pistons sold separately for other pitches) | |
| User-serviceable | Yes — from both ends | |
| Full-auto rated | Yes | |
| Warranty | Lifetime | |
| Origin | Made in USA | |
| MSRP | $979 | |
Why the BANISH 45 Suppressor Uses Titanium and Modular Baffles
First, titanium is strong enough to hold limited full-auto pressure without having to be heavy thicknesses of material. Second, it is light enough that the shooter does not feel the can hanging off the muzzle. Because the BANISH 45 is built 100% from titanium, the short version weighs the same as a standard pistol magazine. The full-length version adds only 1.4 ounces for four extra baffles and another inch of sound attenuation.
The color-coded baffles are the other half of the story. Each baffle interlocks with the next, snaps into position, and reassembles in any order — the colors make stack orientation obvious. Therefore, cleaning and reassembly stop being a source of anxiety. In practice, the shooter unscrews the can, pushes the baffle stack out, brushes the lead and carbon, and stacks the baffles back together. However, the real advantage is that the BANISH 45 is a user-serviceable suppressor from both ends meaning that this suppressor is meant for the user to shoot it without having to bay the can.
Host Pairing: 1911, Glock 21, and the .45 Piston Ecosystem
The Magic of the BANISH 45 suppressor near universal compatibility is that it attaches through a direct-thread piston to the barrel. Pistons are sold separately, and and are available in most of the common pistol caliber threads. A user can easily install the .578×28 piston and attach the suppressor onto a 1911 in .45 ACP. Then by swapping the piston adapter, it can easily be swapped too 1/2×28 piston and the same suppressor can now run on a Glock 19 as a 9mm suppressor. In the same range trip, we could change the piston for a third time and adapt the same suppressor to a 10 mm pistol without any other change.
A piston adapter is more than just a device that adapts the different pistol threads. When adding a suppressor to the end of a pistol barrel, adds significant weight and changes recoil dynamics on browning, tilting barrel pistols. On most handguns, the barrel and slide must move backward together a short distance and tilt to unlock before the slide can continue rearward to eject the spent case and load a new round. The extra mass of the suppressor can slow or prevent this movement, causing malfunctions like failure to eject or feed. The Nielsen device (piston) solves this by creating a flexible, spring-loaded interface between the barrel and the suppressor body.
How It WorksThe device typically consists of:
- A piston — This threads directly onto the pistol’s barrel muzzle (matching the specific thread pitch, such as 1/2×28 for 9mm or .578×28 for .45).
- A spring and housing — These attach to the rear of the suppressor.
When the gun is fired, high-pressure gases push the piston and suppressor housing in opposite directions for a brief moment. This allows the suppressor to “float” forward slightly while the slide and barrel recoil backward normally. The spring then returns everything to battery. In effect, the booster uses a small amount of the muzzle gas and inertia to counteract the added weight and help the pistol cycle as if the suppressor weren’t there (or even with slightly reduced felt recoil in some setups). This ties directly into multi-caliber pistol suppressors like the Banish 45. The suppressor body itself is modular and can be used on many different pistols, but it requires a matching piston adaptor (Nielsen device) for each gun. As long as the piston’s threads match the barrel’s threading (and the caliber is compatible), one suppressor can swap between multiple handguns simply by changing the piston. The piston serves as the barrel interface because it provides both the mechanical attachment and the recoil-boosting function needed for reliable operation on tilting-barrel pistols.In short, the “piston Nielsen device” is the critical booster that makes most modern pistol suppressors practical and reliable on semi-auto handguns. Without it, many guns would not function properly when suppressed.
Shooting the BANISH 45 Suppressor on .45 ACP: What Changes
Shooting .45 ACP is already a subsonic experience for standard 230-grain loads. However, remember that hearing damage is accumulative so depending on the surroundings, it might be a good idea to double up your hearing protection if you’re shooting more than some incidental shots. The BANISH 45 suppressor knocks 36 dB off that blast. Because .45 ACP runs subsonic from the factory, there is no supersonic crack to fight.
Recoil behavior changes too. First, the extra mass at the muzzle reduces felt recoil on a pistol like the 1911. Therefore, follow-up shots land faster and flatter. However, shooters new to a suppressed 1911 should expect more reciprocating mass at the front of the pistol meaning that the sight picture settles differently. A few magazines later, that becomes the new normal.
Home Defense With the BANISH 45
A suppressor is a hearing-protection device. This matters most as a self-defense pistol in the house where an intruder is just not gonna give you the courtesy or time to get your hearing protection. Shooting an unsuppressed .45 ACP indoors even one time is a hearing-damage event. In reality you should treat the BANISH 45 suppressor on a defensive pistol as the single biggest hearing-safety upgrade you can make for home defense.
Because the short configuration adds only 6.7 inches to the pistol, the BANISH 45 stays manageable on a bedside handgun. Second, suppressed muzzle flash is dramatically reduced — a real advantage in a darkened room where uncorrected flash can blind the shooter to follow-up sight picture. However, a suppressed home-defense pistol is not a substitute for training. Shooters should run the suppressed pistol through live-fire drills before trusting it in a dark hallway.
Who This Prize Serves Best
- The 1911 shooter who wants a quiet .45 ACP companion without buying a dedicated can.
- The Glock owner with a mixed rack — a Glock 21 in .45, a Glock 19 in 9mm, and a 10mm hunting pistol — who wants one suppressor across all three.
- The new NFA buyer who wants maximum caliber coverage on a single tax stamp.
- The PCC shooter running a .45 ACP or 9mm pistol-caliber carbine, or a .300 BLK subsonic AR pistol.
- The home-defense-minded pistol owner who takes indoor hearing protection seriously.
- The hands-on owner who values a user-serviceable suppressor with color-coded, snap-together baffles.
How to Enter the 8th Morning of Silence
- Click Enter the 8th Morning of Silence above.
- Complete the entry form hosted by Crowd9 PTY LTD.
- Confirm your email address.
- Return tomorrow. All giveaways require a separate entry — there is no automatic carryover and no subscriber exemption.
The 8th Morning of Silence closes at 11:00 PM CT on April 24, 2026. The winner will be drawn after close, posted to the Winners Page, and emailed the following day.
FAQ — The 8th Morning of Silence
What is the BANISH 45 suppressor?
The BANISH 45 suppressor is a modular multi-caliber pistol and PCC suppressor built from 100% titanium. It covers .22 rimfire, .25 ACP, 9mm Luger, .357 SIG, 10mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .300 BLK subsonic using a single tube and interchangeable pistons. It delivers 36 dB of sound reduction and ships in two configurations: short (6.7″ / 9.6 oz / 8 baffles) and full-length (8.6″ / 11 oz / 12 baffles).
Do I need to buy anything to enter?
No. No purchase is necessary and a purchase does not improve your chances of winning. Full Official Rules apply.
Who is eligible to enter?
Legal U.S. residents, 21 years of age or older, are eligible to enter — except residents of New York, Florida, California, and Rhode Island, who are ineligible to participate. Separately, suppressor receipt is not available to residents of California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is screened at the platform level by Crowd9 PTY LTD. See the Official Rules for full detail.
Is the BANISH 45 really a .45 ACP and 9mm suppressor in the same tube?
Yes. Because the BANISH 45 is bored for .45 ACP, it legally passes every smaller pistol caliber underneath it, including 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, and .25 ACP, plus .22 rimfire and .300 BLK subsonic. The shooter swaps the piston to match the host pistol’s thread pitch and threads the can on.
Does the BANISH 45 fit a 1911 and a Glock 21?
Yes. The BANISH 45 uses a direct-thread piston system. Pistons are sold separately, and the correct piston lets the same suppressor run on a 1911 in .45 ACP, a Glock 21 in .45 ACP, a Glock 19 in 9mm, a Glock 20 in 10mm, and other pistol hosts.
What is the difference between the short and full-length configurations?
The short configuration is 6.7 inches long, weighs 9.6 ounces, and runs 8 baffles. The full-length configuration is 8.6 inches long, weighs 11 ounces, and runs 12 baffles. Both share the same 36 dB sound reduction rating and the same titanium construction. Shooters pick based on how much length they want on the pistol.
Is the BANISH 45 full-auto rated?
Yes. The BANISH 45 is full-auto rated and is user-serviceable from both ends — an uncommon combination in the modular pistol suppressor class.
Is the NFA tax stamp still 200 dollars?
No. The 200-dollar NFA tax stamp on suppressors was eliminated on January 1, 2026 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Federal Form 4 registration is still required, but the stamp fee is gone.
If I entered yesterday’s giveaway, am I automatically entered today?
No. All giveaways require a separate entry. There is no automatic carryover from one day to the next and no subscriber exemption. Entering the 8th Morning of Silence does not enter you in the 8th Afternoon of Silence.
When is the winner notified?
The winner is drawn after entries close at 11:00 PM CT, posted to the Winners Page, and emailed the following day. Winners must return a signed affidavit by physical mail to Brand Avalanche Media, Inc., 4343 16th St 161, Moline, IL 61265.
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Sponsorship disclosure. Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence is presented by Silencer Central under a flat paid sponsorship with PopularSuppressors.com, published by Brand Avalanche Media, Inc. The 8th Morning of Silence prize is a BANISH 45 suppressor. This is not an affiliate program; no commission is paid on purchases. BANISH Suppressors and Silencer Central are independent companies.
Giveaway hosted by Crowd9 PTY LTD. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to legal U.S. residents 21+. Residents of New York, Florida, California, and Rhode Island are ineligible to participate. Suppressor receipt is not available in California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or the District of Columbia. Full Official Rules, including eligibility, odds, MSRP, winner selection, and affidavit requirements.
BANISH 45 product questions: banishsuppressors.com. Federal suppressor ownership requirements, including Form 4 registration, continue to apply. The 200-dollar NFA tax stamp was eliminated on January 1, 2026 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
