Description
Hanging a suppressor off a tilting-barrel pistol adds weight the action was never designed to carry, and without a booster the gun will short-stroke and choke. That is the whole reason this piston exists. The Dead Air Mojave Piston in M16x1 LH gives your Mojave 9 or Mojave 45 the interface it needs to run on .45 caliber hosts with left-hand metric threads, letting the barrel unlock and tilt normally so the pistol keeps running like the suppressor was never there.
How the Mojave Piston Fits Into Your Setup
This piston is not a standalone part. It works inside the PB500 Booster Assembly that ships with every Mojave 9 and Mojave 45, along with the internal booster spring. Swapping pistons is a quick job, so one can and a small pile of pistons will cover just about every threaded pistol in the safe. This PB445 version handles the M16x1 left-hand pattern, which is the thread you will find on HK hosts like the USP Tactical in .45 and the HK45 Compact Tactical. If your barrel is threaded M16x1 right-hand, like a Mark 23, Dead Air makes the PB446 for that instead, so double check which direction your threads run before ordering.
Why Thread Fit Matters on a .45 Host
A piston does double duty. It threads the can onto the barrel and it keeps everything aligned while the booster does its job, so quality machining matters more here than people give it credit for. Dead Air cuts these to keep the suppressor concentric to the bore, which protects both your baffles and your accuracy. The black finish matches the rest of the Mojave line and shrugs off carbon and cleaning solvents.
Keep a Spare Mojave 45 Piston on Hand
Pistons are wear parts and they live in the dirtiest section of the suppressor, so plenty of folks keep a backup even for a thread pattern they already own. Whether you are setting up a new HK host or just want a spare in the range bag, this is the piece that keeps a Mojave running on your .45.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dead Air Silencers
- Manufacturer Part Number: PB445
- UPC: 810128161930
- Model: Mojave
- Product Type: Suppressor Piston
- Thread Pattern: M16x1 LH
- Caliber: .45 Caliber
- Color/Finish: Black
- Suppressor Compatibility: Dead Air Mojave 9 and Mojave 45
- Booster Compatibility: PB500 Booster Assembly with internal booster spring
- Host Type: Tilting-barrel (Browning action) handguns
- Fixed Barrel Use: Yes, with Mojave Fixed Barrel Spacer (sold separately)
What’s Included
- Dead Air Mojave Piston, M16x1 LH .45 Cal (PB445)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pistols use the M16x1 LH thread on this Mojave Piston?
M16x1 left-hand is the thread pattern found on several HK .45 hosts, including the USP Tactical in .45 ACP and the HK45 Compact Tactical. If your barrel is M16x1 right-hand, such as the HK Mark 23, you want the PB446 piston instead. Always confirm your barrel's thread direction before ordering.
Do I need anything else to run this piston with my Mojave suppressor?
If you already own a Mojave 9 or Mojave 45, you are set. This piston works inside the PB500 Booster Assembly and internal booster spring that ship with both suppressors, so you just swap it in place of your current piston.
Will the Dead Air Mojave Piston work on a fixed-barrel gun?
Yes, but not by itself. On fixed-barrel platforms you pair the piston with the Mojave Fixed Barrel Spacer, sold separately, which locks out the booster function. On tilting-barrel pistols the piston works as-is and lets the action cycle normally with the can attached.
Does this piston fit other Dead Air suppressors like the Ghost or Wolfman?
No, the Mojave piston series is purpose-built for the Mojave 9 and Mojave 45 booster system. Dead Air's other pistol cans use their own piston lines, such as the P-Series. Stick with PB-series pistons for anything in the Mojave family.





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