The Griffin Armament Recce 5K AM is a compact 5.56mm suppressor in black whose core Griffin prints from its own Nickel 625X powder alloy using SLM additive manufacturing (Griffin part no. GAREC5KAMW). Printing yields a solid core, and Griffin laser-welds it to a machined 17-4 stainless rear so the can stays warranty serviceable. Griffin calls it the highest-performing Recce 5K it has built, with an integrated flash hider end cap that works with the printed core to hold flash to a first-round minimum. It rides on the backward-compatible Taper Mount-RI system. This is the black version, a good match for a short-barreled AR-15 or a 5.56mm duty carbine.

Key Specifications

• The caliber rating is .22 caliber (5.56mm), built for AR-15 and other 5.56mm hosts.
• Length is 6.0 inches, short enough to keep a carbine handy.
• Diameter is 1.5 inches, a standard rifle-can profile.
• Weight is 13.7 ounces, light for a full-auto rated rifle can.
• Materials are Nickel 625X and 17-4 H900 stainless steel, a printed core welded to a machined rear.
• The mount is Taper Mount-RI, and a Taper Mount EZ-Brake in 1/2×28 comes in the box with no timing needed.
• Griffin lists the can as full-auto rated and not user serviceable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Recce 5K AM and a full-length Recce 5 AM? The 5K is the compact version. It measures 6.0 inches long and weighs 13.7 ounces, against 6.56 inches and 14.6 ounces for the full-length Recce 5 AM.

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.

Which muzzle devices does it accept? Any Taper Mount muzzle device. Griffin includes a Taper Mount EZ-Brake in 1/2×28 for .22 caliber, which needs no timing.

Buy the Griffin Armament Recce 5K AM 5.56mm Suppressor, Taper Mount-RI, Black

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. A branded Griffin pouch and a digital manual are included. Order through Griffin Armament‘s suppressor lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will handle the transfer.