Silencer Shop Presents: Behind The Scenes Look at SureFire Suppressors

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“A SENSE OF URGENCY AND A BIAS FOR ACTION.” That is the SureFire motto, and we put it to the test by going behind the scenes at SureFire’s headquarters. In our first ever documentary-style video, Silencer Shop gets the privilege of showing you never before seen footage of how a SureFire suppressor is made.

You’ll see in this video that SureFire goes above and beyond to ensure their products are not only reliable, but also incredibly consistent. Whether they’re building for military or civilians, SureFire makes sure that every single silencer meets their expectations. By making all of their suppressors in-house and testing every single one before it leaves their shop, you’ll be able to witness SureFire’s efficiency and dedication to high-quality suppressors.

Join us as we walk through the life of SureFire suppressors. From raw materials to taking the silencers out to the range, you will get to see the intricacies that give SureFire the name and dependability we all know and love.

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0:00 Intro
1:32 Surefire suppressor objectives.
2:41 Surefire's cleaning process explained.
3:44 What parts get cleaned?
5:23 Surefire's Heat Treating process explained.
7:01 Introducing VP of Manufacturing, Gustav Bonse.
7:57 What is deburring?
9:07 Gustav explains the machine efficiencies.
10:06 Laser welding machine
12:36 How is each serialized item tracked in the shop?
13:07 RFID process explained.
14:14 Suppressor build material explained.
15:07 What happened to the suppressor after it is welded?
15:57 Are there humans manning the machines at all times?
16:48 How is the tube attached?
17:41 What is "TIR"?
18:14 Barry explains the EDM process.
20:31 How long does the EDM process take?
21:34 What components of the suppressor get sent through the wire EDM machines?
22:13 Bead blasting process explained.
22:24 Why is the bead blasting done by a machine and not a human?
24:34 Where are Surefire Suppressors made?
25:53 What happens after the suppressor has been coated and is dry?
30:07 Is every suppressor test fired for accuracy?
34:31 Suppressor accuracy point of impact test explained.
35:40 What firearms are the suppressors tested on?
37:58 Are there different firearm setups for different calibers?
39:21 How do you keep the barrels cool when test-firing?
39:53 Surefire shooters test the suppressors for accuracy.
42:05 What does the accuracy data look like?
48:14 How are the suppressors metered for sound?
49:49 Is sound suppression the most important factor?
52:58 Introducing Project Manager, Suppressors & Weapons - Paul Glass.
53:20 What are the most common reasons that a suppressor is sent back to Surefire for repairs/warranty work?
53:53 What is the Surefire Bore Alignment Rod used for?
54:46 What happens when you have a bullet strike in your Surefire suppressor?
55:44 How does the Surefire bore alignment rod work?
56:22 How can you check the accuracy of your Surefire bore alignment rod?
58:27 What is the Surefire fail-safe baffle?
59:11 What is your proudest and most memorable moment in your 11 years here at Surefire?
1:00:01 What is Surefire's RMA process when a baffle strike comes back to the shop?
1:01:26 What is the process for packaging once the suppressors have been test fired and cleared?
1:02:07 At what point is the serial number printed to be put on the box?
1:02:31 What happens to a suppressor if there is a blemish when it comes time to package and ship?
1:03:02 How have Surefire suppressors evolved over the years?
1:04:21 How did Surefire get involved in suppressor manufacturing?
1:10:11 Huge thank you to everyone at Surefire!