BANISH 30-V2: Suppressor Review

The second generation of the do-it-all BANISH 30 does not disappoint.

August 14, 2025 By Mark Fingar

Banish offers 15 different suppressors in its lineup, hushing everything from small rimfires to handguns to robust rifles. The original Banish 30 has been the brand’s most popular model with nearly 100,000 units sold. A Banish 30 has been a part of our range kit for a couple years, being used with everything from .17 HMR to .300 Winchester Magnum. It is the go-to option for testing many rifles.

The original Banish 30 was limited to use with 5/8x24 threads, or ½x28 with a step-down adapter. Until now, there is usually a need to remove muzzle devices and sometimes use thread adapters to mount the Banish 30. The upgraded Banish 30-V2 was announced in April 2025.

gaad-banish-30v2-02-1200x800 — Each baffle has three tabs with corresponding notches in an asymmetric pattern to ensure proper alignment during reassembly. (Photo by Mark Fingar)

When Guns & Ammo received the Banish 30-V2, we were pleased to see it had a Hybrid Universal Base (HUB) interface instead of the previous proprietary mount. HUB has seemingly become the industry standard, where the rear of a suppressor’s tube is threaded to accept male 1.374x28 interface adapters. With HUB threads, users have the flexibility to attach a Banish 30-V2 to a variety of muzzlebrakes and flash hiders made by other manufacturers. Simply use an adapter. Nearly all suppressor manufacturers have gotten onboard with using HUB, so the list of adapters continues to grow. It’s a great upgrade, so kudos to Banish.

Other changes to the Banish 30 were size and weight. Compared to the original, the V2 is about 2 ounces lighter and roughly 1 inch shorter. Stats like that are important, especially if it’s being using for hunting or competition.

gaad-banish-30v2-03-1200x800 — The length of the Banish 30-V2 can be shortened from 8.17 inches to 6.4 inches by removing the forward section and reinstalling the end cap. (Photo by Mark Fingar)

Banish also increased the number of baffles, from eight to eleven. This yielded an overall sound reduction of a published 34.5 decibels (dB) on a rifle in .308 Winchester. It’s slightly quieter than the previous model, and in a smaller package. Like the original, the V2 is rated for cartridges ranging from .17 HMR to .300 Weatherby Magnum, as well as limited full-auto firing. In other words, it’s built to be punished.

All Banish 30-V2 components are CNC-manufactured from lightweight titanium. The tube has a threaded junction, providing the ability to configure its length between 8.17 and 6.4 inches. The longer maintube has an internal shelf to position the rear-most baffle 2.2 inches from the end, creating a reinforced blast chamber and room for HUB-mounted muzzlebrakes and flash hiders.

The baffles lock together. Lukas VanLaecken, Banish engineer, said, “Each baffle includes three tabs with dissimilar geometry to guarantee that the baffle stack is reassembled in proper alignment.” The muzzle-end baffle in each section is shorter. Lukas added, “The shorter baffles utilize available space to add more baffles, providing additional sound performance.”

gaad-banish-30v2-05-1200x800 — Banish direct-thread HUB mounts are 1.375×24 threaded with a 1-inch hexagonal pattern, which are useful for tightening with appropriate sockets or wrenches. (Photo by Mark Fingar)

The Banish 30-V2 ships with a titanium 5⁄8x24 direct-thread HUB plate and end cap, both DLC-coated to prevent galling during routine maintenance. The end cap features a patterned recess for easy removal using the optional disassembly tool and wrench. O-rings are channeled into the threads of the cap and forward section to keep the components in place until they need removal.

At the Range

I threaded the Banish 30-V2 onto a Tikka T3 in 6.5 Creedmoor, and found the length balance was comfortable. Shooting 140-grain Berger handloads travelling at 2,650 feet-per-second (fps), the 30-V2 performed just like its predecessor. Banish suggests that it is a half-decibel quieter. I noticed a slight reduction, but both mitigate sound and recoil. The Banish 30-V2 could easily be used on a .223-caliber rifle, then changed to .308 with satisfaction.

With so many suppressor choices, it’s smart to identify a solution that effectively suppresses multiple calibers. The 30-V2 checks many boxes. If you could only have one suppressor, the versatile Banish 30-V2 should be at the top of the list.