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 designed the CT5P for law enforcement duty rifles, and removing the HUB feature gave it a shorter, lighter profile with minimal point-of-impact shift. 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 and 6 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 duty or training rifle that needs a can on and off quickly.

Key Specifications

• The finish is Flat Dark Earth high-temp Cerakote, and the textured exterior adds surface area to shed heat and cut reflectivity.
• The mount is Xeno, Dead Air’s quick-detach system that pairs with Xeno muzzle devices.
• Length in this configuration is 5.89 inches, short enough to keep a duty rifle maneuverable.
• Weight in this configuration is 14.3 ounces, light enough for a rifle carried through a full shift.
• The caliber rating is 5.56 NATO and 6mm ARC, the two cartridges Dead Air built the CT5P around.
• Dead Air lists it as full-auto rated for 5.56 NATO and 6mm ARC, a durability rating aimed at duty rifles.
• Diameter is 1.6 inches, so confirm clearance under your handguard.
• The body is Haynes 282, a nickel superalloy made with additive manufacturing for heat resistance at low weight.
• Dead Air lists no minimum barrel length restrictions, so short-barreled hosts are covered.
• Dead Air says the CT5P was 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 mounts and comes off quickly on Xeno muzzle devices.

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

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.

Buy the Dead Air CT5P Patrol Suppressor, Xeno Mount, FDE

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.