This is the year of suppressors, and like many others, I decided it was a good time to enrich my inventory. Rimfire suppressors have been a bit of a weak spot for me, so adding another rimfire can was at the top of my list. 

I found what I was looking for in the Anechoic AnechoX 22, a titanium and aluminum suppressor rated for popular rimfire cartridges including .22 LR, .17 HMR, and .22 Mag. Here’s why this can fit my collection.

Quick Summary: The Anechoic AnechoX 22 checks all the boxes for a solid rimfire suppressor. It’s super light, moved seamlessly between a variety of long and short-barreled firearms during testing, shoots quietly, and is easy to disassemble and clean.
 

Table of Contents

The AnechoX 22 Suppressor
Specs
Range Setup
Sound Report
Gas Backpressure
Quality & Value
Pros & Cons
Conclusion

The AnechoX 22 Suppressor

This handsome little suppressor is incredibly light at 2.6 ounces, thanks to its titanium and aluminum construction. The suppressor is assembled with both the breech and muzzle caps threading into the tube, sandwiching baffles inside.
 

The mounting hub is threaded 1/2x28, which is the most common thread pitch for rimfires. You can choose from four color finishes: black, FDE, OD, or raw aluminum.

Like other Anechoic suppressors, the AnechoX comes in a nice foam-lined box accompanied by a tool to help with mounting and disassembly. The tool has two unique designs that allow you to grip the base hub of the suppressor and the muzzle cap, providing a great deal of torque for removing a sticky suppressor should you need it.

Range Setup

I have a variety of .22-caliber rifles and pistols, and I was excited to test the AnechoX suppressor on them. The first opportunity was threading the suppressor onto one of my Taurus TX22 pistols. I have shot these pistols quite a bit with suppressors over the years, so it would be an easy comparison.

I also paired the AnechoX with a couple of rifles: a custom 10/22 that I really enjoy and Desert Tech’s Trek 22, a 10/22 clone. These semi-automatic rifles would allow me to evaluate blowback generated by the AnechoX 22.
 

To see how quiet we could go, I also brought along my bolt-action Bergara BMR, as the always-closed breech would give the best analysis of the report when using the little Anechoic can.

And for something to judge against the AnechoX, I brought two other suppressors: the YHM Phantom 22 and the SilencerCo Spectre II. Comparing the three cans while using the same ammo would expose any large disparities.
 

Sound Report

One of the most important factors when it comes to suppressors is the sound that remains after suppression. Some are better than others, of course, and sometimes it’s more than just the sound that matters. Tone also matters.
 

The AnechoX 22 sounded fantastic, removing everything but the supersonic sound of the bullet. My other two suppressors have always done what I consider a good job suppressing sound, and the AnechoX sounded every bit as good. I suspect you couldn’t distinguish between them without expensive testing protocol.

All three suppressors sounded similar on the pistol, with a little bit of noise coming from the breech. Something similar could be said about shooting the semi-automatic rifles, with a little bit of noise coming from the action. The bolt-action performance was excellent, making hushed shooting delightful.
 

Gas Backpressure

Suppressing semi-automatic firearms almost always incurs side effects. Gas blowback is one of the most common, since the way suppressors work is by slowing the escape of gas from the muzzle. Some of the inhibited gas flow makes its way out the breech of the rifle when it opens, and thus into the shooter’s face.

The AnechoX 22 didn’t seem to produce any worse backpressure than any of my other suppressors. I will throw in a special mention to its sibling, the Anechoic PipSqueak, which is a shorter version of the AnechoX 22 with very little blowback. Of course, this comes at some cost to sound quality with some host configurations, but ... pick your poison.
 

Quality & Value

Rimfire suppressors are notoriously filthy. It can vary depending on ammunition, but for the most part, suppressors and hosts alike get dirty quickly. For this reason, many rimfire suppressors can be disassembled for cleaning to prevent a reduction in efficiency. 
 

The components of the Anechox 22 are all well made. The internal baffles are smooth and clean, which will help reduce carbon buildup. The perfect Cerakote finish as well as the laser engraving and threading all look professional and inspire confidence.
 

Anechoic’s AnechoX 22 suppressor has an MSRP of $498, which is within $50 of some of the top-selling suppressors. You can certainly spend a great deal more if you choose, but I don’t know why. You can get a few advantages like 5.7 and 4.6 compatibility for more money, if that matters, and you can certainly get a .22 can for less – but it won’t look as sharp as this one.
 

Pros & Cons

This little suppressor is very light. I thought my previous lightest suppressor was light at 4 ounces, but the AnechoX 22 comes in at 2.6 ounces. It feels almost too light, like it might be damaged while shooting, but it does a great job of making your favorite .22 quiet as can be.

The AnechoX is comparable in size and price to most other common .22 LR suppressors. If there were something to mark against the AnechoX 22, it’s that the can isn’t usable with 5.7x28. That is a bit more of a niche complaint, though.

My Conclusion

As an addition to my suppressor collection, the Anechoic Anechox 22 is a perfect fit. It does everything I need for a rimfire suppressor while adding minimal weight to the host. It sounds good and looks great, with quality machining and assembly. I look forward to years of service and fun suppressed shooting.