Lyman Products just dropped a bombshell in the suppressor game with Sonicore Suppressors, unleashing 11 models across four platforms—all priced under $300 for 2026. We’re talking wallet-friendly cans that don’t skimp on performance, covering everything from rimfire plinkers to big-bore rifle beasts, designed for the everyday shooter who wants Hollywood-quiet without the Hollywood price tag. This isn’t some boutique hype; it’s Lyman—makers of reloading gear and optics legends—diversifying into direct-thread and quick-detach suppressors that promise subsonic sound reduction without the wallet hemorrhage. At a time when average suppressors hover around $800-$1,200, Sonicore’s sub-$300 entry point feels like a deliberate middle finger to the high-end gatekeepers.

Dig deeper, and this launch screams strategic genius for the 2A community. Suppressors have been bottlenecked by ATF’s Form 4 purgatory (hello, 6-12 month waits) and sticker shock that’s kept them as a luxury for the well-heeled. Sonicore flips the script, making hearing-safe shooting accessible to the broke college kid with a .22 or the working dad upgrading his AR. It’s a shot across the bow for brands like SilencerCo and Dead Air, forcing price competition while Lyman leverages its mass-market manufacturing muscle—think Turkish partnerships or in-house CNC wizardry—to deliver HUB-compatible, full-auto rated tubes that punch above their weight. Implications? Wider adoption means more range time without ear pro, normalizing suppressors as standard gear and chipping away at the Hollywood silencer = assassin myth that fuels anti-gun hysteria.

For gun owners, this is a 2A win disguised as a Black Friday steal: expect stock shortages by SHOT Show 2026 as word spreads on forums and YouTube. Pair one with a budget SBR build, and you’re future-proofed for the hearing-safe revolution. Lyman didn’t just launch suppressors; they democratized them. Time to e-file that Form 1 and join the quiet side—your ears (and bank account) will thank you.