Gear Precision Combo Can: Why You Want a Maxim Defense PRS:338 Dave Merrill September 13, 2024 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. Learn More Since their inception, Maxim Defense has consistently produced and developed designs that others would ape — after all, a large part of the problem is knowing if something can be done in the first place. We’ve said that Maxim Defense does the hard part first, so it’s fitting that their earliest offering in the silencer space was for a machinegun. Not just any machinegun, but the M240. It does seem difficult to get further from precision than a machinegun, but the same technology that lets you have a conversation while dumping a belt-fed also applies to your PRS piece. Maxim Defense suppressors, based on those hardy designs, use what they’ve dubbed M-Core technology. They’re deceptively simple, appearing to be nothing more than monocores, but their performance far exceeds expectations — at least if you use other monocores as a metric. Maxim Defense currently offers two PRS cans designed with precision in mind: the 7.9-inch PRS:308 and the 11-inch more-modular PRS:338.If you already have a PRS:308 it can still be worth your time to get a PRS:338, but if you don’t have either then the PRS:338 is what you want. Why? Because the PRS:338 does double duty. Remove that initial module and — magic — you’ve essentially got a PRS:308. (It’s true that the bore of the PRS:338 is larger by just a touch, but not a touch that’s going to make any practical difference.) As to why Maxim Defense sells both? While everyone wants a silencer that can eat .338 Lapua Magnum, the number of people who actually need it is very small indeed. And if you don’t need that module? You’ll not only save a third on the length, nearly half on weight, but also a third on the price. Hell yeah. Maxim Defense PRS:338Diameter: 1.75 inchesLength: 11 inchesWeight: 19 ouncesMSRP: $995Maxim Defense PRS:308Diameter: 1.75 inchesLength: 7.9 inchesWeight: 10.8 ouncesMSRP: $995 Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
