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SureFire SOCOM RC3 5.56 Fast-Attach Suppressor, Black

UPC: 084871332231

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Description

SureFire took everything that made the RC2 a battlefield legend and then went after its one real complaint: gas blowback. The SOCOM RC3 delivers a 60% reduction in back pressure compared to its predecessor, which means less gas hitting your face at the ejection port, a cleaner-running rifle, a more natural cyclic rate, and less wear on your bolt carrier group. That is a big deal if you shoot suppressed in volume, whether on a duty carbine, an SBR, or your favorite range gun.

Built Like a SOCOM Suppressor Should Be

The RC3 is precision-built from U.S. mill-certified Inconel, a high-temperature alloy that shrugs off full-auto fire and hard use in ugly conditions. SureFire leaned on additive manufacturing and an extensive flow dynamics study to shape the internal baffle geometry and front plate, which is where both the back pressure reduction and the near-total flash elimination come from. From the first round to the last, muzzle flash stays remarkably tame. At 6.3 inches long, 1.5 inches in diameter, and 17 ounces, it only adds about 3.8 inches to your barrel, so your rifle stays balanced and easy to move with.

Fast-Attach Mounting That Holds Zero

The patented Fast-Attach system lets you mount or remove the RC3 in seconds without tools, and it locks up tight with repeatable point of impact shift across attachment cycles. Better yet, it is backward compatible with existing SureFire SOCOM muzzle devices, so if you already run a WARCOMP or SOCOM flash hider, you are set. Every SOCOM series suppressor is test fired to verify accuracy and repeatability before it leaves the factory.

Designed and manufactured in the USA and backed by SureFire, the RC3 in black Cerakote is the current evolution of one of the most trusted 5.56 suppressor lines ever fielded. If you want a can that was built for professionals and works just as well on your home-built AR, this is it.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer Part Number: SOCOM556-RC3-BK
  • UPC: 084871332231
  • Caliber: 5.56mm NATO / .223 Rem
  • Length: 6.3 in
  • Diameter: 1.5 in
  • Weight: 17 oz
  • Length Added to Weapon: Approx. 3.8 in
  • Construction: U.S. mill-certified Inconel alloy
  • Finish: Black Cerakote
  • Mounting System: SureFire Fast-Attach (quick detach)
  • Muzzle Device Compatibility: SureFire SOCOM Fast-Attach muzzle devices
  • Back Pressure: 60% reduction vs. SOCOM556-RC2
  • Country of Origin: Made in USA

What’s Included

  • SureFire SOCOM556-RC3 suppressor
  • Owner's manual and documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a separate muzzle device to run the SOCOM RC3?

Yes. The RC3 mounts to SureFire SOCOM Fast-Attach muzzle devices like the WARCOMP, SFMB muzzle brake, or SF3P flash hider, and those are sold separately. The good news is it is backward compatible, so if you already have SOCOM mounts on your rifles from an RC2, you can swap the RC3 right on without buying anything new.

What is the difference between the RC3 and the older RC2?

The headline upgrade is a 60% reduction in back pressure, which SureFire achieved through new baffle and front plate geometry made possible by additive manufacturing. In practice that means noticeably less gas blowback in your face, a cleaner rifle, softer recoil, and a more natural cyclic rate. It uses the same SOCOM muzzle devices as the RC2, so switching over is painless.

Is the SureFire RC3 rated for full-auto and hard use?

It is. The RC3 is built entirely from high-temperature Inconel alloy, the same combat-proven material that earned SureFire its reputation with military and law enforcement units. It is designed to handle sustained full-auto fire and rough field conditions without losing performance.

Will the RC3 hold zero if I take it on and off?

Yes, that repeatability is one of the SOCOM line's biggest strengths. Every SOCOM suppressor is test fired at the factory to verify consistent, repeatable point of impact shift across attachment and removal cycles. Zero once with the can mounted and you can pull it off and put it back on with confidence.

Additional information

UPC

084871332231

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

SOCOM556-RC3-BK

Caliber/Gauge

.22 LR

Product Type

Suppressor

Shipping Weight

1.7

Style

Quick Detach

Length

6.3''

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