2025 Suppressor of the Year

The BANISH 12 is an innovative solution to suppressing a shotgun. Made possible by 3D technology, engineers incorporated fluid dynamics to dissipate the gas flow behind a shotgun shell’s payload. It was designed for hunting, but Guns & Ammo’s staff has found the Banish 12 practical for other activities including clay target shooting and training. The reduction of 21 decibels (dB) from a 12-­gauge shotgun means that it’s friendlier for shooters, game and canine companions.

Though the Banish 12 measures 8.55-inches long, 3.1-inches wide, and 2.4-inches tall, it only weighs 17.6 ounces — a little more than a pound. It’s made of 3D-­printed titanium, giving the Banish 12 excellent strength for its weight.

The Banish 12 is printed as one piece, and it never needs maintenance. It attaches to popular shotguns by a choke mount system. It works with interchangeable choke tubes, and is delivered with Improved Cylinder (IC), Modified (M), and Full (F) chokes. Additional choke mounts are available to tune your suppressed shotgun, including Benelli Crio, Benelli Mobil, Beretta Optima HP, Browning Invector Plus, Mossberg AccuChoke, Remington 870, and Remington Pro Bore systems.

When mounted, the low-­profile design doesn’t interfere with the shotgunner’s sightline down the barrel rib, and it’s light weight minimizes any effect to your presentation and swing, as well as its portability.

The Banish 12 is offered in black or tan colors. It is also supported by ready-­to-­ship accessories, including choke tubes, mounts, and a pouch to carry and protect the shotgun suppressor. Available in black, FDE or green, the pouch includes loops to secure it to a backpack, range bag or gear belt, keeping your suppressor handy when it’s time to head outdoors.

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