The Dead Air CT5P Xeno FDE suppressor pairs the CT5P Patrol with Dead Air’s Xeno quick-detach mount and a Flat Dark Earth finish (Dead Air part no. CT5PXNFDE). Dead Air built the CT5P for semi-automatic duty rifles, and leaving off the HUB feature gave it a shorter, lighter profile. Its compact Triskelion baffle and Gas Management System reduce backpressure and fume exposure, with minimal change to bolt velocity on direct impingement and piston guns in 5.56 NATO and 6mm ARC. Dead Air also says it brings muzzle flash and spark to near undetectable levels on 5.56 NATO barrels as short as 10.5 inches. It suits an FDE rifle that needs a can on and off quickly.

Key Specifications

• The mount is Xeno, a quick-detach system for rifles fitted with Xeno muzzle devices.
• The caliber rating is 5.56 NATO and 6mm ARC, the two cartridges Dead Air tuned the CT5P to run with.
• Length is 5.89 inches with the Xeno mount, still short enough to keep a carbine handy.
• Weight is 14.3 ounces with the Xeno mount, light for a can rated for duty use.
• Diameter is 1.6 inches, so confirm clearance under your handguard.
• Construction is Haynes 282 alloy, a high-temperature material built up with additive manufacturing.
• The finish is Flat Dark Earth high-temperature Cerakote, which holds up to heat and heavy use.
• It is full-auto rated, so sustained strings of fire are within its design limits.
• Dead Air lists no minimum barrel length restriction, so short-barreled hosts are covered.
• Dead Air says it is tested to the SOCOM SURG standard, a benchmark for duty durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Xeno version compare with the direct-thread CT5P? The Xeno version measures 5.89 inches and weighs 14.3 ounces, against 5.49 inches and 13.7 ounces for direct thread. In exchange, it is a quick-detach design.

Do I need ATF approval to buy this? No. As of October 9, 2026, ATF no longer requires Form 4 approval, registration or a tax stamp for suppressors. It transfers on a Form 4473 with a background check through a Class 3 (SOT) dealer. State and local laws still apply.

Is there a minimum barrel length? No. Dead Air lists no minimum barrel length restriction for the CT5P, and it is full-auto rated for 5.56 NATO and 6mm ARC.

Buy the Dead Air CT5P Patrol Suppressor, FDE, Xeno Quick-Detach Mount

As of October 9, 2026, this suppressor transfers on a Form 4473 with a background check at your Class 3 (SOT) dealer, with no Form 4 or tax stamp; state and local laws still apply. Order through Dead Air‘s suppressor lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will handle the transfer, and it ships fast to your Class 3 dealer.