Description
Dead Air took everything people loved about the Mojave 9 and scaled it up for the big bore crowd. The Mojave 45 is a modular .45 caliber can built entirely from 3D printed Grade 5 titanium, and that additive manufacturing is not just a buzzword here. It is the only way to produce the patent-pending Triskelion Gas Management System inside, a vortex style baffle stack that spirals gas forward through the suppressor instead of dumping it back at you. The payoff is a can that runs cleaner, kicks less gas into your face, and softens recoil compared to traditional cone baffle designs, all while keeping the report pleasant at both the muzzle and the ear.
Two Cans in One with the Mojave 45's Modular Design
Run it full length at 8.6 inches when you want maximum suppression, or spin off the front module for a 6.8 inch setup that balances better on a carry sized pistol. No tools needed, and the swap takes seconds. Weight stays impressively low either way, about 12.7 ounces long and 10.4 ounces short, so your pistol's cycling and handling do not fall apart the way they can with heavier steel cans. The rearward weight bias helps the whole package feel more natural in hand.
More Than Just a .45 Suppressor
While .45 AUTO is the headline act, this can is full auto rated for pistol calibers up to .45 with no barrel length restrictions, plus subsonic .300 BLK from an 8 inch barrel. On the semi-auto side it handles .300 BLK supersonic, .350 Legend, .338 ARC, .400 Legend subsonic, and .450 Bushmaster subsonic, which makes it a legitimate option for lever guns and straight wall hunting rifles too.
Mounting the Mojave 45 FDE
A .578×28 piston comes in the box for most threaded .45 barrels, and the rear of the can also accepts Dead Air's P Series fixed mounts, Xeno, and KeyMicro mounts, so it moves between tilting barrel pistols, fixed barrel hosts, and sub guns without drama. The FDE high temperature Cerakote finish looks sharp and holds up to hard use. It earned an On Target 2025 Editor's Choice Award, and once you shoot one, it is easy to see why.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dead Air Silencers
- Model: Mojave 45
- Manufacturer Part Number: MOJAVE45FDE
- UPC: 810128162616
- Caliber Rating (Full-Auto): Pistol calibers up to .45 AUTO (no barrel restrictions); .300 BLK subsonic with 8 in barrel
- Caliber Rating (Semi-Auto): .300 BLK supersonic, .350 Legend, .338 ARC, .400 Legend subsonic, .450 Bushmaster subsonic
- Material: 3D printed Grade 5 Titanium
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth High-Temperature Cerakote
- Length (Long / Short): 8.6 in / 6.8 in
- Weight (Long / Short): 12.7 oz / 10.4 oz
- Diameter: 1.48 in
- Included Piston: .578×28
- Mount Compatibility: Dead Air P Series pistons and fixed mounts, Xeno, KeyMicro
- Baffle Design: Triskelion Gas Management System (patent-pending)
- Modular: Yes, tool-free front module removal
What’s Included
- Mojave 45 suppressor with removable front module
- .578×28 threaded piston
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Dead Air Mojave 45 work on my tilting barrel pistol?
Yes. The Mojave 45 ships with a .578×28 piston that functions as a booster assembly, which is exactly what tilting barrel pistols like 1911s and most striker fired .45s need to cycle reliably. It is also rated for fixed barrel hosts when paired with the appropriate P Series fixed mount or fixed barrel spacer.
Can I shoot 9mm or .300 Blackout through the Mojave 45?
You can. It is rated for pistol calibers up to .45 AUTO with no barrel length restrictions, plus subsonic .300 BLK from an 8 inch barrel, even in full auto. Semi-auto ratings extend to .300 BLK supersonic, .350 Legend, .338 ARC, .400 Legend subsonic, and .450 Bushmaster subsonic. Just keep in mind a dedicated smaller bore can will squeeze out a bit more suppression on smaller calibers.
How much shorter and lighter does removing the front module make it?
Pulling the front module takes the Mojave 45 from 8.6 inches down to about 6.8 inches and drops the weight from roughly 12.7 ounces to 10.4 ounces. The swap is tool free and takes seconds, so you can run it quiet and long at the range, then shorten it up when balance and handling matter more.
What makes the Triskelion baffle system different from a normal baffle stack?
Instead of traditional cone baffles, the Triskelion design spirals gas forward through the can in a vortex pattern, which cuts back pressure, blowback, and felt recoil noticeably. The geometry is complex enough that it can only be produced through 3D printing, which is why the entire suppressor is additively manufactured from Grade 5 titanium. The result is a cleaner running, softer shooting can that still delivers excellent sound reduction.





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