North Conway, NH — EchoCore Suppressors is proud to announce that the Sector 5.56 Compact has earned the No. 5 position in the Silencer Summit's consolidated 5.56 suppressor testing results, placing it among the top five 5.56 suppressors tested since the Silencer Summit began.
The Sector 5.56 Compact originally earned second place in the 5.56 category at the 2025 Silencer Summit, joining the first-place Sector 5.56 Full Size to give EchoCore Suppressors the top two positions in its first year of Silencer Summit testing. With the completion of the 2026 Silencer Summit and additional suppressors now incorporated into the consolidated dataset, the Sector 5.56 Compact remains firmly among the highest-performing 5.56 suppressors evaluated at the event.
The fifth-place ranking is based on Shooter's Ear (SE) LEQ dBA, the measurement used to configure the Silencer Summit leaderboard. Rather than evaluating suppressor performance solely around an extremely brief peak pressure event, LEQ measures acoustic energy over a longer duration, providing a more meaningful representation of the sound exposure experienced by the shooter. This approach more closely reflects how the human ear perceives a gunshot and provides valuable insight into real-world suppressor performance at the shooter's position.
"Seeing the Sector 5.56 Compact remain within the top five of the consolidated Silencer Summit results is something we are incredibly proud of," said Chris Mudgett, Founder of EchoCore Suppressors. "The 5.56 category is extremely competitive, and every year brings new suppressors and new approaches to managing sound and backpressure. The Sector Compact was designed to deliver exceptional suppression in a shorter, lighter package without giving up the characteristics that matter to the shooter. Having independent data continue to place it among the very best 5.56 suppressors tested validates what we set out to accomplish with this design."
Engineered specifically for shooters who want to reduce overall system length and weight while maintaining exceptional suppression, the Sector 5.56 Compact combines a compact footprint with low backpressure, reduced gas to the shooter, and the durability required for demanding use. Its proprietary internal geometry and XCR (Cross Chamber Regulation) technology manage expanding gases throughout the suppressor while balancing sound reduction, backpressure, and overall size.
The Sector 5.56 Compact is manufactured from advanced alloys using the latest in DMLS additive manufacturing, allowing EchoCore Suppressors to create complex internal geometry that would not be possible through traditional manufacturing methods. At just 5 inches in length and 12.9 ounces, the Sector 5.56 Compact was engineered to provide high levels of suppression while minimizing the additional length and weight placed at the muzzle of the host weapon.
The Sector 5.56 Compact, along with the complete EchoCore Suppressors product line, is available exclusively through Silencer Shop and its nationwide network of dealer partners. Through this partnership, individual customers and law enforcement agencies have access to EchoCore Suppressors products through one of the largest suppressor distribution and dealer networks in the country.
About Silencer Summit
The Silencer Summit is the firearms industry's premier independent suppressor evaluation event, bringing together leading suppressor manufacturers to benchmark performance using advanced acoustic testing methods, components and software from HBK. Hosted annually by Thunder Beast Arms Corporation (TBAC), the Summit provides transparent, data-driven sound comparisons across key suppressor categories.
Silencer Summit rankings are configured using Shooter's Ear (SE) LEQ dBA measurements, providing a standardized means of comparing suppressor performance at the shooter's position. Consolidated results allow suppressors tested across multiple Summit events to be compared within a single dataset, providing shooters and industry professionals with an increasingly comprehensive reference for suppressor performance.
About Silencer Shop
Silencer Shop is the easiest way to get a silencer. Their commitment to customer service, defending constitutional rights, and simplifying the suppressor process has made Silencer Shop the largest silencer distributor in the United States. Silencer Shop partners with over 6,000 local gun shops around the country and offers the largest inventory of the top brands in the industry. Known for their hassle-free service and excellent customer satisfaction, Silencer Shop has earned a 4.9 out of 5-star rating on Google. For more details, visit silencershop.com.
About EchoCore Suppressors
EchoCore Suppressors is redefining the science of suppression. Together with designers, engineers, and Mil/LE veterans with decades of industry experience, we craft precision-built suppressors engineered for superior signature reduction, minimal backpressure, and uncompromising durability. Guided by innovation, authenticity, and excellence, EchoCore Suppressors represents the pinnacle of modern suppressor design — proudly made in the USA.
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