Silencer Central has been a steady source of quality and affordable silencer products for a long while now. Not all that long ago I had the fantastic opportunity to work with their Banish 30 silencer. I got to pair the Banish 30 with a Springfield Armory M1A Tanker and it was a blast. That was an absolute pleasure but it made me yearn for some handgun action. That is where this article comes in. Silencer Central was kind enough to send over their Banish 45 along with an extra piston and fixed barrel spacer so I could really put this thing through a heck of a range day. Let’s dive right into my Silencer Central Banish 45 Silencer review!
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Specifications: Silencer Central Banish 45
The Silencer Central Banish 45 is a multi-caliber silencer. This means that a wide array of cartridges (listed below) can be fired through it. Besides being a multi-caliber silencer the Silencer Central Banish 45 is a modular suppressor. This is significant since it provides the user with a bit of versatility in both aesthetic and overall utility/function. The user could have a smaller firearm where a smaller-looking silencer may complement it. Potentially the given cartridge could be creating a certain amount of noise that the shorter configuration may not decrease the desired amount of decibels so the user could beneficially add baffles and achieve the desired effect. You are not put in a box and have a bit of freedom.
- Length: 6.7″ or 8.6″ (K configuration or full setup)
- Diameter: 1-3/8″
- Number of Baffles: 8 or 12 (K configuration or full setup)
- Weight: 9.6 or 11 Oz
- Material: Titanium and Aluminum
- Thread Pitch: Piston dependant. (You pick one to order with the suppressor)
- Brand: Banish
- Self-Service: Yes
- Caliber: 45
- Caliber Range: Rimfire – .45ACP (also rated for subsonic 300 BLK)
- Color: Black
- Finish: Gun Kote
- Sound Reduction: 36 DB
- Mount Style: Direct Thread
- Full-Auto Rated: Yes
- Lifetime Warranty: Yes
The MSRP of the Silencer Central Banish 45 sits at $949 which seems to be the going rate for most quality-made suppressors nowadays. Since it is made of titanium it has a lightweight feel but it carries the price point along with it. The Silencer Central Banish 45 comes in a standard sleek Silencer Central box with a manual and sticker. The piston as I mentioned above is included but you need to specify which one you need before ordering. For my review, I asked for the .578×28 (for most 45 cal usage), the 1/2×28 (for most other smaller caliber usage), and a fixed barrel spacer. All of which is available for some extra cash on their online store. Other pistons that they sell that will pair with this suppressor for your given needs are 5/8×24, 5/8×32, 9/16×24, M13.5x1LH, M14.5x1LH, M16x1RH, and M16x1LH. That is a pretty good variety and good for Silencer Central for sorting their product so well!
“The BANISH 45 is a modular silencer specifically designed for handguns and pistol caliber carbines in calibers ranging from .45 ACP down to rimfire. Testing shows the BANISH 45 suppresses a 9mm pistol by 36 decibels – far more sound reduction than the competition.
Made with Titanium for the ultimate combination of durability and weight reduction, the BANISH 45 is the lightest in its class at a mere 9.6oz in the short configuration of 6.7”. You can also run it in the long configuration of 8.6” and still barely notice it’s on your gun because it weighs only 11 oz.
Because of the BANISH 45’s modular design, you can run it with eight or 12 baffles, depending on your specific needs. Ideal for 3-gun or target shooting, the BANISH 45 will help protect the hearing of the shooter and others in a shooting competition and reduce recoil for quicker second shot target acquisition.
User-serviceable from both ends, this suppressor can be easily and quickly disassembled for configuration changes and cleaning. You can easily clean the baffles by hand with a brush and your favorite solvent. Reassembly is just as easy, thanks to the keyed and indexed baffles. This guarantees that each one will be lined up perfectly for optimum performance.
The unique design of the BANISH 45 makes it the one suppressor to fit any pistol caliber gun. Simply swap out the pistons (sold separately) and you can attach this suppressor to any multitude of pistols or pistol caliber carbines in your collection. Silencers are a significant investment, so it’s a huge plus to be able to use one can on multiple different firearms.”
First Impressions: Silencer Central Banish 45
Kicking things off with the box. Nothing to write home about, it is a cardboard box. It is pretty cool that it has a magnet on the inside so there isn’t any tearing or sliding, simply pull up on the edge, and bingo. Inside you are greeted by a small Silencer Central sticker, a layer of foam, and a user’s manual for the Banish 45 beneath. Besides, that is really it.
I remember feeling like something was missing when I first dove into the box. It just felt strange that all there is a suppressor and that is it. Maybe it felt this way because the piston does not come in the box but that is a byproduct of the kind forethought of Silencer Central in that they give you your pick of a piston rather than stick you with one meant for 45 ACP.
The Banish 45 itself is a very sleek and elegant-looking suppressor. The thinner spots at the back give it some character and the capability to turn it into a K configuration (make it shorter) was intriguing. I played around with it a bit and shortened it and restored it over and over again. I honestly really like the look of the shorter set up but (spoiler!!!) my ears liked the longer version much more.
Range Time: Silencer Central Banish 45
Before I start with the whole range experience, I should mention once again that when Silencer Central sent me a Banish 45 I also requested another piston as well as a fixed barrel spacer. This was all done with the intention to try out their suppressor on a bunch of different hosts. Since I just talked about the Pistons and the fixed barrel spacer, I want to mention that one thing I really liked right out of the box was the ease of use when it came to swapping between a piston, setup, or a fixed barrel setup. Some suppressors will include things like shims, or have a complicated spring apparatus but the Banish 45 was extremely simple to operate.
At first, I started with the fix barrel stuff. This included a Beretta Tomcat chambered in 32 ACP, a Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless chambered in 380 ACP, and lastly, Nagant, revolver, chambered in 7.62x38R. I will acknowledge the elephant in the room and say that these are not your run-of-the-mill Suppressor hosts. I guess in a way, I am blessed to have some weird old stuff to play with rather than a bunch of new school stuff.
When it came to the Beretta Tomcat I had the Banish 45 in its shorter configuration. I did this because the Beretta Tomcat itself is already a very small gun with a very short barrel. I assumed that given the short barrel, the already subsonic 32 ACP would not produce a bunch of noise even out of a short suppressor. To my surprise, it was actually quite loud. I should say that it was still hearing safe though. This leads me to use the longer configuration for the majority of my testing. I still very much appreciate the modularity of the Banish 45. Also given the small stature and blowback nation the blowback of gasses and burning unsent powder would sometimes speckle my face. Wear safety glasses, kids.
Moving onto the Colt 1908 (to you history buffs it is still a 1903 but is commonly referred to as the 1908 Pocket Hammerless since it came out in 380 that year) I was curious about how it would function and perform. This gun was not made with suppression in mind, but during World War II, there are reports of OSS operatives, having threaded versions equipped with suppressors. I threw down some money to get a threaded barrel for my pistol and try to feel out a bit of history. I shot probably around 25 rounds and only had one stove pipe which I caught on camera. This can be because of a lot of things. I would sooner blame the ammunition or the barrel before I blamed the suppressor. I was also very glad that I had it and its longer configuration since the 380 has a bit more pep.
Shooting the Nagant revolver, suppressed is one of the most fun things out there. To those of you who are not informed the Nagant revolver is one of the very few revolvers that can be suppressed. This is due to a tandem interaction of a special cartridge and a cylinder that removes the cylinder gap. I had this one custom threaded, and when paired with the Banish 45, it was the quietest gun that I shot all day.
Moving on to the non-fixed pistol options. I started things out with a borrowed Glock 17. I ran into a few issues with this one. My admiration for Silencer Central and their Banish 45 aside, I honestly do not believe that the issues were entirely the suppressor’s fault. I was using some Russian-made steel-cased subsonic 9mm ammunition and this borrowed Glock had not been cleaned in a very long time. It seemed that every time I fired, it would just barely not go fully into battery, and I would have to smack the back of the slide. Despite the troubles, it was hearing safe and enjoyable.
After the Glock, it was time for the big dog. I brought out my 1911 which is just a generic mil-spec 1911 by Springfield Armory. The barrel is an aftermarket barrel that I basically had to assemble. I was very excited about this one because not only is 45 ACP inherently subsonic. It is also the maximum caliber for this suppressor. That means that this has the best chance of being the quietest Ignoring each cartridge’s FPS. The Banish 45 and my 1911 made a quiet, shushing sort of chugging sound. It was so very satisfying. I can almost hear it in my dreams.
Closing out the range session portion of this review I feel like I should mention that if you did not already read it above in the spec section, this is a user-serviceable suppressor. This means that you the owner can take it apart at Will in order to clean it. This is important since this is rated for 22 rimfire, which is very dirty and needs to be cleaned regularly. It is easy to take apart and put back together since all of the baffles have indexing points and witness marks to ensure proper alignment. The manual does a very good job of explaining the cleaning, disassembly, and assembly of the suppressor.
Final Thoughts: Silencer Central Banish 45
I have to admit, Silencer Central, in my opinion, is an underrated suppressor manufacturer. I say this because a lot of people are unaware that they offer a service in which you can purchase a suppressor off of their website fill out some information pay your tax stamp and basically they will hold your suppressor on site until you are approved by the government and your suppressor will be delivered to your door. They have a lifetime warranty on their suppressors, very good quality products, and excellent customer service.
The Silencer Central Banish 45 is the second suppressor from them that I have reviewed. So far I am very happy to say that I have yet to have a negative experience the Banish 45 was absolutely wonderful and very comfortable at the range. People will pay a lot of money for a tube that looks cool or one that is touted as being the quietest. Silencer Central delivers on both while also being made of quality components and supported thoroughly by the company that makes it. If you were looking for a pistol suppressor, this one will do it all. It is lightweight, quiet, and modular. It is easy to clean, good-looking, and entirely worth the price. The Silencer Central Banish 45 has my seal of approval, and I highly recommend checking it out if you get a chance!
In closing, I want to say thank you to Silencer Central for allowing AllOutdoor and myself the opportunity to try out their Banish 45 Suppressor. That is always greatly appreciated. The last question that remains is what do you think? Is the Banish 45 something you would be willing to invest your money on to save some decibels at the range? Would you use it for home defense? Help a new shooter learn to shoot with it? Let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
