EchoCore Suppressors is proud to announce that the Sector 5.56 Full Size remains the No. 1 ranked 5.56 suppressor in the Silencer Summit's consolidated testing results, maintaining its position at the top of the leaderboard following the completion of the 2026 Silencer Summit.

The Sector 5.56 Full Size originally earned first place in the 5.56 category at the 2025 Silencer Summit. With another year of independent testing now complete and additional suppressors added to the consolidated dataset, the Sector 5.56 Full Size continues to hold the No. 1 position among 5.56 suppressors tested since the Silencer Summit began.

The first-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.

"Winning the 5.56 category at the 2025 Silencer Summit was an incredible accomplishment for us, but remaining No. 1 in the consolidated results after another year of independent testing is even more meaningful," said Chris Mudgett, Founder of EchoCore Suppressors. "The 5.56 suppressor category is incredibly competitive, with outstanding products being introduced and tested every year. To see the Sector 5.56 Full Size continue to sit at the top of that leaderboard reinforces exactly what we set out to accomplish with this suppressor. Independent testing matters, and having objective data continue to validate its performance is something our entire team is extremely proud of."

Engineered specifically around the demands of the 5.56 NATO/6ARC platforms, the Sector 5.56 Full Size combines exceptional sound suppression 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 maintaining an optimized balance between sound reduction and backpressure.

The Sector 5.56 Full Size 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. It is designed to withstand high temperatures and demanding firing schedules while providing consistent performance across a broad range of 5.56 and 6mm platforms.

The Sector 5.56 Full Size, 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 represents the pinnacle of modern suppressor design — proudly made in the USA.