The new Dead Air Nomad 30. This is Dead Air Silencer's newest suppressor. Unlike the other Dead Air Silencer's, this is a tubeless design. It is also 1.73 inches in diameter which makes it a little thicker than other suppressors from Dead Air. The Nomad incorporates a new ebrake system that reduces the sound and flash signature at the muzzle.
I am hoping this EBrake will work on the Sandman L
In my opinion, the most important aspects of this new suppressor are;
1. Construction. Short compact efficient tubeless construction. The tubeless design is a first for Dead Air and I am happy to see them going in this direction.
2. Weight. 14 oz is right in the middle of its target market segment weight-wise.
3. Marerials. The suppressor does not use exotic titanium materials. In my mind, accomplishing this with not exotic materials is a huge Plus.
4. End cap configurations. The modular end cap system lets the user switch between different aperture end caps to different styles of brakes. This allows the user to tune the suppressor to the particular application and caliber.
5.56FH
6.5
7.62
7.62FH
The eBrake
5. Mount compatibility. The Nomad's compatibility with multiple mounting systems is astounding and a welcome feature in the market. Anything that works with the Keymo Mount system and the ASR would work with the Dead Air Nomad. This opens up a whole world of Mounting Solutions depending on what the purchaser has already invested in.
1/2 x 28
5/8 x 24
Key Mo
ASR
Area 417
Q Cherry Bomb
A few others
6. Suppression. The numbers indicate this silencer will perform at least as well as an Omega if not better. Chasing decibels is generally not the most important aspect of selecting a silencer. In this case, the numbers that I am seeing indicate that it performs as well or better than an Omega across the board.
7. I like longer suppressors. The reason I like longer suppressors is that they are generally noticeably quieter. It looks like this suppressor is going to be short and quiet.
I am sure we will see more independent testing in the very near future. The new ebrake in cap also has a effect on the suppression efficiency of the silencer. That makes that a great option.
Credit to @recoilmagazine and @allyoutfitters for the photo.
Nomad 30 Specifications:
Length: 6.5”
Diameter: 1.735”
Weight: 14 oz
MSRP: $916
Like you, I do prefer the longer cans for their ability to reduce db, but there are other factors to consider,
ie: 1. Length. and adding the e-brake to a already long can (Sandman L) may not be a option.
2. Weight. The Nomad definitely wins there.
3. Cost. Not really a factor, because I'm willing to spend a few extra $ for a Great can.
4. Decibel reduction. That's a tough one, because having two cans a few decibels apart on a meter is one thing, but to a shooters ear, it's very subjective to each shooter.
Adding a can to my Bergara LRP, which has a very long barrel, may not be a factor as well, because I wont be running around through the woods with it, just sitting on my porch picking off coyotes across a small valley below, 400 to 1000 yards, however, using it on my many AR hosts effectively, is a factor.
The key-mo mounting system is one of the best I've seen, and is my preference, base on poi repeatability, ease of mounting and removal, plus it's less likely to seize up on the mount than some other QD systems.
I can't wait for more videos on the Nomad, and hopefully a live comparison between the Nomad and Sandman L.
