North Conway, NH (January 7, 2026) — In its first year of public evaluation, EchoCore Suppressors made an immediate impact at the 2025 Silencer Summit, taking first and second place in the 5.56mm category with its Sector 5.56 Full Size and Sector 5.56 Compact suppressors. Tested under the industry’s most advanced and transparent standard — Shooter’s Ear (SE) LEQ dBA measurement — EchoCore’s performance marks a decisive debut for the new American manufacturer.
The Silencer Summit represents the gold standard in suppressor performance testing, providing independent, data-driven comparisons across leading brands using real-world acoustic analysis. EchoCore’s dual podium finish highlights the company’s commitment to advancing suppression through precision engineering, additive manufacturing, and its XCR (Cross Chamber Regulation) technology — designed to reduce backpressure while maintaining exceptional sound and flash reduction.
“Earning first and second place in our debut year validates everything we’ve worked toward,” said Chris Mudgett, Founder of EchoCore Suppressors. “EchoCore was built on the belief that true innovation is alive and well in this industry. Our team’s expertise, discipline, and relentless pursuit of performance are what make these results possible — and this is just the beginning.”
EchoCore Suppressors’ victory underscores the company’s technical leadership and rapid ascent within the competitive suppressor landscape. Each EchoCore model is engineered, manufactured, and tested in the United States using the most advanced materials and additive processes available to create industry-leading suppressors.
About Suppressor Summit
The Silencer Summit is the firearms industry’s premier independent suppressor evaluation event, bringing together leading suppressor manufacturers to benchmark performance using the most advanced acoustic testing methods, components and software from HBK. Hosted annually by TBAC, the Summit provides transparent, data-driven sound comparisons across key categories. Using Shooter’s Ear (SE) LEQ dBA measurements — the industry’s most accurate standard for real-world sound perception — the Silencer Summit establishes the definitive performance reference for modern suppressor design.
About EchoCore Suppressors
EchoCore Suppressors is redefining the science of suppression. Together with designers, engineers, and Mil/LE veterans with decades of industry experience, we craft precision-built suppressors engineered for superior signature reduction, minimal backpressure, and uncompromising durability. Guided by innovation, authenticity, and excellence, EchoCore represents the pinnacle of modern suppressor design — proudly made in the USA.
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