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When it comes to suppressors, anyone who has spent serious time on one will talk about the gas. Spend a few days behind a rifle with a poorly designed can, and you feel like you have black lung disease. While things are starting to change, most suppressors are a gently revamped version of the same old thing. Enter the team at Q. They have had a knack for looking at things in the firearms world with a new perspective. That is exactly the case with their new LEFTY silencer.
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LEFTY Silencer – Breathe Easy
The Q LEFTY is a new silencer built around one simple idea: if you’re going to do flow-through, do it right. The LEFTY utilizes Q’s Low Blow technology to control gas via a directional internal flow path, reducing backpressure, lowering port pressure, and minimizing gas to the shooter. The result is a suppressor that runs cleaner, cycles more consistently, and performs reliably across a wide range of platforms, including short barrels and higher-pressure cartridges.
3D Printed Internals
At the core of LEFTY is a 3D-printed internal structure that integrates the endcap, enabling complex geometry that can’t be achieved through traditional machining. This is where the work happens. The tube remains a welded outer shell for strength and durability (because why would you print a tube?), paired with a precision-machined mount to ensure proper alignment and repeatability.
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This isn’t a fully printed novelty. It’s a system built with purpose… printing what matters and machining what should be machined.
LEFTY Silencer
LEFTY delivers low back pressure, reduced blowback, and very little visible flash, without sacrificing sound performance. The LEFTY is available now through Q dealers nationwide.
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LEFTY Specifications
| Caliber: | 5.56mm / 6mm ARC |
| Weight: | 14.2 oz |
| Length: | 6.5 in |
| Diameter: | 1.625 in |
| Mount: | Quickie fast-attach taper mount |
| Core: | 3D printed stainless steel |
| Finish: | Melonite |
| Full Auto Rated: | Yes |
| Barrel Restrictions: | None |
| MSRP: | $800 |
For more information, visit Q.
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