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GEMTECH
Company typePrivate
IndustryDefense
Founded1993
HeadquartersBoise, Idaho
Key people
Dr. Philip Dater, MD; Gregory Latka; Kel Whelan
ProductsSuppressors, ammunition, accessories
Websitehttp://www.gem-tech.com/

GEMTECH is a manufacturer of silencers for pistols, rifles, submachine guns, and personal defense weapons (PDWs). The company also produces ammunition and various accessories.[1][2][3] GEMTECH was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.[4][5]

Suppressors

GEMTECH offers a variety of different silencers.

Rimfire suppressors

  • Outback: The Outback is a "thread-on" suppressor for handguns and rifles chambered in .22 lr.[6]
  • Quantum-200: The Quantum-200 is a .22 lr suppressor designed and sold in the 1990s.[7]
  • Vortex-2: The Vortex-2 is a .22 lr muzzle suppressor designed for handguns or rifles.[7][8]
  • LDES-2: The LDES-2 is a .22 lr handgun suppressor that is no longer in production.[7][9]
  • Oasis: The Oasis is a .22 lr integrally suppressed aluminum upper receiver for the Ruger MK II and Ruger MK III automatic pistols; it is no longer in production.[10]

Centerfire handgun suppressors

  • GM-45: The GM-45 is a silencer for pistols chambered in .45 ACP, 9mm Luger, 10mm Auto and .40 S&W.
  • GM-9: The GM-9 is for 9mm and .300 Blackout (subsonic loads) firearms. It is rated for full-automatic fire.
  • Tundra: The Tundra is a 9mm suppressor and it is designed to be fired "dry."[11]
  • Blackside-45: The Blackslide-45 is a suppressor designed for handguns chambered in .45 ACP and .40 S&W.[12]
  • SFN-57: The SFN-57 is designed for use with the FN Five-seven automatic pistol chambered in SFN-57 5.7x28mm. It may also be utilized on firearms chambered in .17 HMR, .22 lr, and .22 WMR.[13]
  • Vortex-9: The Vortex-9 is a discontinued 9mm handgun suppressor.[9]

Submachine gun and PDW suppressors

  • RAPTOR-II: The RAPTOR-II is a suppressor for 9mm submachine guns such as the Uzi and MP5.
  • RAPTOR-40: The RAPTOR-40 is a suppressor designed for submachine guns chambered in .40S&W and 10mm Auto, such as the UMP-40 or MP-5/10.
  • VIPER: The VIPER is a suppressor designed for the MAC line of submachine guns (e.g., MAC-10, MAC-11) and will work with firearms chambered in .380 ACP, 9mm, and .45 ACP.[14]
  • MOSSAD-II: The MOSSAD-II is a suppressor designed for the Uzi family of submachine guns.[15]
  • MK-9K: The MK-9K is a 9mm suppressor designed for use with open-bolt submachine guns.[16]
  • SAR57: The SAR57 is a 5.7mm suppressor designed for use with the SAR57. It is not recommended for use with the FN 5-7 pistol or P90 PDW.

Centerfire rifle suppressors

  • GMT-300BLK: The GMT-300BLK is a suppressor for .300 Blackout rifles and carbines. It may be utilized with both super and subsonic ammunition.
  • GMT-300WM: The GMT-300WM is for rifles chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum.
  • GMT-556LE: The GMT-556LE is a 5.56mm rifle or carbine suppressor for designed for law enforcement use.
  • GMT-556QM: The GMT-556QM is a 5.56mm automatic rifle or carbine suppressor for designed for military use.
  • STORMFRONT: The STORMFRONT is a suppressor for .50BMG rifles.[17][18]
  • TREK: The TREK is a 5.56mm "thread-on" suppressor for carbines and rifles.[19]
  • SANDSTORM: The SANDSTORM is a titanium 7.62x51mm NATO / .308 Winchester suppressor.[20]
  • QUICKSAND: The QUICKSAND is a light-weight, quick-detach version of the SANDSTORM.[21][22]

Ammunition

In 2011 GEMTECH developed their own line of subsonic .22 lr ammunition optimized for use with sound suppressors. Kel Whelan, working with Brett Olin of CCI came up with a round utilizing a unique 42 grain bullet and travels at 1050 feet per second.[23]

In 2013 GEMTECH began offering .300 Blackout ammunition in both supersonic and subsonic loads.[24][25]

American Silencer Association

GEMTECH was instrumental in forming the American Silencer Association (ASA), a nonprofit trade association "to further the pursuit of education, public relations, legislation, hunting applications and military applications for the silencer industry".[26]

See also

References

  1. ^ Jerry Lee (2012). Gun Digest 2013. p. 345. ISBN 1440229260.
  2. ^ Patrick Sweeney (2012). The Gun Digest Book of the AR-15, Volume 4. p. 275. ISBN 144022868X.
  3. ^ Kevin Dockery (2007). Stalkers and Shooters: A History of Snipers. p. 225. ISBN 0425215423.
  4. ^ "About Us". Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  5. ^ Jack Lewis (2004). The Gun Digest Book of Assault Weapons, 6th Edition. Krause Publications. p. 93. ISBN 0873496582.
  6. ^ Paulson, Al (2003). "Gemtech's Outback .22 Rimfire Suppressor". Las Vegas: Small Arms Review.
  7. ^ a b c Alan C. Paulson (1996). Silencer: History and Performance, Volume 1: Sporting and Tactical Silencers. Paladin Press. pp. 131, 219. ISBN 0873649095.
  8. ^ Vortex-2 Manual. 2003. p. 4.
  9. ^ a b CQB, Assault Rifle and Sniper Technology. Paladin Press. 2002. p. 55. ISBN 1581603231. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
  10. ^ TM-OASIS (PDF). 2011. p. 2.
  11. ^ "GEMTECH'S 9MM TUNDRA SUPPRESSOR". Small Arms Defense Journal. 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  12. ^ TM-Blackside Manual (PDF). 2013. p. 3.
  13. ^ Michael G. Haag. Shooting Incident Reconstruction. p. 316. ISBN 0123822416.
  14. ^ Paulson, Al (2001). "T&E Gemtech's Viper Suppressor". Las Vegas: Small Arms Review.
  15. ^ Paulson, Al (2002). "Gemtech's Mossad Uzi Silencer". Las Vegas: Small Arms Review.
  16. ^ TM-MK-9K (PDF). 2005. p. 10.
  17. ^ John L. Plaster (2006). The Ultimate Sniper: An Advanced Training Manual for Military and Police Snipers. p. 274. ISBN 1581604947.
  18. ^ Stormfront Manual (PDF). 2004. p. 2.
  19. ^ "Keep it light, short, quiet & durable.(Shooting Range)". Law Enforcement Product News  – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) . January 1, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  20. ^ Jerry Lee (2013). Gun Digest 2014. p. 25. ISBN 1440235422.
  21. ^ "QUICKSAND". Retrieved 2014-07-18.
  22. ^ "QUICKSAND: GEMTECH'S 7.62 NATO LIGHTWEIGHT QUICK-DETACH SOUND SUPPRESSOR". Small Arms Defense Journal. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
  23. ^ Lee, Jerry (6 August 2012). Gun Digest 2013. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 345. ISBN 1-4402-2926-0.
  24. ^ Nick Leghorn. "New from Gemtech: 300 AAC Blackout Ammunition". Retrieved 2014-07-17.
  25. ^ "AMMUNITION". Retrieved 2014-07-17.
  26. ^ "Association Represents Silencers". Shooting Industry – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) . August 1, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
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