The Griffin Recce 5K AM FDE suppressor pairs Griffin Armament’s additive-manufactured 5.56mm core with a flat dark earth finish (brand part no. GAREC5KFDEAM-W). The core is printed from Nickel 625X, a proprietary powder alloy, then laser-welded to a machined 17-4 stainless rear section. An ECO-FLOW baffle stack and an integrated flash hider end cap give it better sound and flash numbers than earlier Recce 5K cans. Mounting runs through the Taper Mount-RI system, and the included EZ-Brake threads onto a standard 1/2×28 muzzle. The FDE color suits a tan or earth-tone carbine build.

Key Specifications

• Griffin lists the caliber as .22 cal (5.56mm), the bore this printed core is cut for.
• The finish is FDE, the flat dark earth option in the Recce 5K AM line.
• Overall length is 6.0 inches with a 1.5-inch tube diameter.
• The can weighs 13.7 ounces, which keeps a short AR-15 balanced.
• Construction is Nickel 625X printed core on a 17-4 H900 stainless rear, welded so it stays warranty serviceable.
• It mounts by Taper Mount-RI, with a 1/2×28 Taper Mount EZ-Brake included.
• Griffin rates it full-auto and publishes -36.4 dB on a 12.5-inch MK2.

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.

What does AM mean in the name? Additive manufactured. Griffin prints the core in Nickel 625X with SLM technology and laser-welds it to a machined rear.

Is a muzzle device included? Yes. A Taper Mount EZ-Brake in 1/2×28 for .22 caliber ships with it, along with a branded Griffin silencer pouch and a digital manual.

Buy the Griffin Armament Recce 5K AM Suppressor, 5.56mm, 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 from Lubbock to your Class 3 dealer.