The Griffin Explorr 224 Taper Mount AM FDE is Griffin Armament’s 3D-printed .224 caliber suppressor in a flat dark earth finish (Griffin part no. GAET2FDEAM-W). Its Nickel 625X core is built with SLM additive manufacturing and laser welded to a machined 17-4 rear section. The ECO-FLOW baffle stack is tuned to reduce backpressure, and an integrated flash hider end cap trims muzzle flash. Griffin’s integrated Taper Mount keeps it accurate with minimal point of impact shift. It is a lightweight, durable option for an earth-tone 5.56 carbine or a .223 hunting rifle.

Key Specifications

• The core is Nickel 625X additively manufactured alloy, laser welded to a 17-4 H900 stainless rear.
• Overall length is 5.95 inches, compact enough for a short carbine or a hunting rifle.
• Weight is 10.5 ounces, light for a full-auto rated .22 caliber can.
• Griffin lists sound reduction of 36.8 dB, measured at 134.1 dB on a 12.5-inch MK2.
• The mount is an integrated Taper Mount, compatible with all Griffin Taper Mount muzzle devices.
• A Taper Mount EZ-Brake in 1/2×28 comes in the box for standard .22 caliber barrels.
• The finish is FDE, and the suppressor is full-auto rated.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 can I mount it on? Griffin lists it as compatible with all Taper Mount muzzle devices, and it ships with a Taper Mount EZ-Brake in 1/2×28.

Does it have barrel length restrictions? Griffin does not specify a barrel length restriction for the Explorr .224 Taper Mount AM, and it is full-auto rated.

Buy the Griffin Armament Explorr .224 Taper Mount AM Suppressor, 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 Griffin Armament‘s silencers and suppressors lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will handle the transfer, and it ships fast to your Class 3 dealer. It carries Griffin’s Perpetual Lifetime Warranty.