News EchoCore Suppressors Come Out On Top At The 2025 Silencer Summit! David Lane January 6, 2026 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. EchoCore Suppressors has shown up huge at the 2025 Silencer Summit! In their first year of operation, the EchoCore Sector 5.56 Full Size and Sector 5.56 Compact suppressors finished first and second in the 5.56mm category, respectively, based on Shooter’s Ear (SE) LEQ dBA measurements, the Summit’s real-world standard for evaluating suppressor performance. For a new American manufacturer, landing both top spots in a category crowded with established names is noteworthy and impressive. The Silencer Summit is known for its independent, data-driven approach, stripping away brand loyalty and marketing claims in favor of measurable results. EchoCore’s showing suggests the company arrived with more than just ambition. Both Sector models leverage EchoCore’s XCR (Cross Chamber Regulation) architecture, which focuses on balancing sound and flash reduction while managing backpressure—an ongoing challenge in modern suppressor design. Combined with additive manufacturing and a clear emphasis on internal geometry, the approach appears to be paying off where it matters most: at the shooter’s ear. “Earning first and second place in our debut year validates everything we’ve worked toward,” said EchoCore founder Chris Mudgett. “Our team’s expertise and focus on performance drove these results, and this is only the start.” EchoCore designs, manufactures, and tests its suppressors in the U.S., using advanced materials and modern production methods throughout the process. While it’s early days, a dual podium finish at the Summit puts the company squarely on the radar and makes its next moves worth watching. EchoCore Suppressors are available exclusively through Silencer Shop. We’ll have a full review on EchoCore suppressors soon! About Suppressor Summit Hosted by TBAC the Suppressor Summit is the premier independent evaluation event where suppressor manufacturers around the world come together to benchmark performance across a level playing field. The Summit provides transparent, data-driven comparisons across critical categories to give real feedback to manufacturers, designers, and the end user. 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. 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