Angstadt Arms is dropping a game-changer in the rimfire suppressor world with their Vanquish 22 lineup, and TFB TV’s BallisticAviation just put it through the wringer on Ruger 10/22 platforms. These aren’t your grandpa’s baffled cans—these bad boys rock a zero-baffle design with a ported stainless steel barrel that dumps gases straight into an aluminum expansion chamber, optimized for subsonic .22 LR. We’re talking whisper-quiet plinking on Volquartsen Summit straight-pull and Ultralite semi-auto rifles, complete with match chambers, takedown capability, and a featherweight 1.3 pounds. At mid-$500s from major dealers, plus HUB modular options for those custom NFA Frankenstein builds, this is rimfire suppression democratized—easy to clean, no threading hassles, and integral from the factory.
What makes this clever? Angstadt sidesteps the baffle-strike nightmares that plague integrally suppressed rimfires by venting gases radially through ports, minimizing blowback and first-round pop without the complexity of traditional stack suppressors. In a market flooded with overbuilt .22 cans adding ounces and inches, the Vanquish keeps your 10/22 svelte and agile—perfect for squirrel-season scouts or backyard trainers where NFA stamps are as common as brass. It’s a nod to the integral pioneers like the old-school Welrod, but modernized for .22’s high-volume fun, slashing recoil impulse and keeping groups tight even after 500 rounds.
For the 2A community, this screams accessibility: lightweight, affordable suppressors lower the barrier for new suppressor owners wary of $1,000+ titanium behemoths, fueling the push against the HPA and NFA reform. Imagine state-level wins stacking up as more folks experience hearing-safe shooting without the hassle—Angstadt’s play could accelerate rimfire adoption in competitions, youth training, and home defense drills. If you’re running a 10/22, snag one before backorders hit; this isn’t just a suppressor, it’s the future of quiet liberty.
