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SureFire SOCOM556-RC3 Gen3 5.56 NATO Suppressor, Dark Earth 6.43″

UPC: 084871332248

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Description

The SOCOM series has been riding on military rifles for years, and the RC3 is where SureFire took everything learned from the RC2 and reworked it with serious flow dynamics research. The headline improvement is back pressure. SureFire ran extensive aerospace-grade modeling on this design, and the result is about 60% less toxic gas blowing back at your face compared to the RC2. If you have ever run a tight-baffled can on an AR and caught that eye-watering puff at the charging handle, you know exactly why that matters. Less gas back into the action also means a cleaner bolt carrier group, softer recoil impulse, and a cyclic rate that stays closer to what your rifle was built for.

Built Like a SOCOM Can Should Be

Construction is high-temp Inconel alloy, the same nickel superalloy used in jet engines, so the RC3 shrugs off heat and high round counts that would beat up lesser suppressors. At 6.43 inches long, 1.5 inches in diameter, and around 17 ounces, it keeps a low profile on a carbine or SBR without turning your rifle into a boat anchor. It only adds about 3.8 inches past the muzzle device, and the Dark Earth Cerakote finish looks right at home on an FDE build. Flash reduction is a strong suit here too, with the RC3 knocking down muzzle flash from the first round through the last.

Fast-Attach Mounting on the SOCOM556-RC3

The RC3 uses SureFire's Fast-Attach quick-detach system and is backward compatible with existing SureFire SOCOM muzzle devices. If you already run SureFire brakes or three-prong flash hiders, this can drops right onto your current setup with a repeatable, rock-solid lockup and minimal, consistent point of impact shift. Mounting and removal take seconds, no tools needed. Keep in mind a SureFire SOCOM muzzle device is required and sold separately.

For anyone running a 5.56 carbine hard, whether that is high-volume range work, training courses, or duty use, the RC3 delivers proven SOCOM durability with a much more pleasant shooting experience behind the gun. It is designed and made in the USA and backed by SureFire's lifetime warranty.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: SureFire
  • Model: SOCOM556-RC3 (Gen 3)
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SOCOM556-RC3-DE
  • UPC: 084871332248
  • Caliber Rating: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
  • Overall Length: 6.43 in
  • Diameter: 1.50 in
  • Weight: 17 oz
  • Length Added to Weapon: Approx. 3.8 in (varies by muzzle device)
  • Construction: Inconel high-temperature alloy
  • Finish: Dark Earth Cerakote
  • Attachment: SureFire Fast-Attach quick-detach
  • Muzzle Device Compatibility: SureFire SOCOM Fast-Attach muzzle devices (sold separately)
  • ATF Classification: Silencer (NFA item)
  • Country of Origin: Made in USA

What’s Included

  • SureFire SOCOM556-RC3 Gen3 suppressor, Dark Earth

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the SOCOM556-RC3 mount to my existing muzzle device?

The RC3 requires a SureFire SOCOM Fast-Attach muzzle device, either a muzzle brake or flash hider, which is sold separately. The good news is it's backward compatible, so if you already run SureFire SOCOM mounts from an RC2 setup, this can attaches right to them. Once the mount is installed, the suppressor goes on and off in seconds without tools.

How is the RC3 different from the SOCOM556-RC2?

The biggest change is back pressure. SureFire redesigned the internal flow path using extensive computational modeling, and the RC3 sends roughly 60% less gas back at the shooter compared to the RC2. That means less gas to the face, a cleaner action, softer recoil, and less wear on your rifle, while keeping the flash suppression and durability the SOCOM line is known for.

Is the SOCOM556-RC3 rated for short barrels and full-auto fire?

Yes. This is the same family of suppressors developed for military use, and the Inconel high-temp alloy construction is built to handle SBRs, high round counts, and hard duty schedules. It has been tested extensively on barrels as short as 10.3 inches and holds up to aggressive use.

How much length and weight does the RC3 add to my rifle?

The suppressor measures 6.43 inches overall and weighs about 17 ounces, but because it mounts over the muzzle device, it only adds roughly 3.8 inches to your rifle depending on which mount you run. The 1.5 inch diameter keeps it slim enough to work under most handguard-mounted accessories and keeps the rifle maneuverable.

Additional information

UPC

084871332248

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

SOCOM556RC3DE

ATF Type

Silencer

Caliber/Gauge

.223 REM/5.56 NATO

Color

Dark Earth

Length

6.30"

Product Type

NFA – Silencer

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