AllOutdoor Review: Dead Air Wolfman Suppressor

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AllOutdoor Review: Dead Air Wolfman Suppressor

Some suppressors have staying power for a reason. The Dead Air Wolfman has been around forever in suppressor years, and after spending time with one on a Springfield Kuna 9mm, I can see why it’s earned that reputation. This thing just works, and works well. But let’s not give it all away right away and jump right in!

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Specifications: Dead Air Wolfman

When Dead Air sent over the Wolfman for testing, I knew I had to pair it with the right host. This suppressor gets marketed heavily as a subgun specialist, so I skipped the pistol testing entirely. The Wolfman is a thick, high-volume can that would likely obscure iron sights on most handguns anyway. I wanted to play to its strengths. The Wolfman ships with a 1/2-28 direct thread mount and includes the front cap tool for wipe installation. The modular design lets you run it in short or long configurations, and the wipe-compatible front cap accepts commonly available rubber washers.

• Silencer Category: Pistol Silencers
  
• Caliber Rating: 9mm, 5.56, 300BLK, 7.62×39, 350 Legend, .357 Mag
  
• Energy Rating: 2000 ft lbs
  
• Bore Diameter: 9mm
  
• Length (Long, no mount): 7.5 inches
  
• Length (Short, no mount): 5.13 inches
  
• Diameter: 1.618 inches
  
• Weight (Long, no mount): 14.4 ounces
  
• Weight (Short, no mount): 9.8 ounces
  
• Materials: Fully welded 17-4 PH stainless steel
  
• Finish: Cerakote
  
• Full Auto Rated: Yes

At $899 MSRP, the Wolfman sits in competitive territory for a modular, multi-caliber suppressor. The build quality, versatility, and proven performance justify the price point. You’re buying a suppressor that’ll keep up with whatever you mount it on. The wipe system adds genuine utility for users who want to experiment with different suppression levels, though replacement wipes will never be like they were out of the box if you go the hardware store route.

“What started out as mild plastic surgery for some in-line improvements to the Wolf-9SD ended up turning into an entirely new beast.

The Wolfman is the next generation of suppression. Like its predecessor, it's a modular, multi-caliber suppressor. It specializes in subgun, light-duty rifle, and pistol use. It provides ultimate suppression in its full-length configuration while still providing exceptional performance when set up in the short configuration. The Wolfman also has an Ace up its sleeve, the front cap can contain a user-provided rubber wipe that can drop suppression levels even further.

Construction is fully welded 17-4 PH stainless steel that brings ultimate strength while keeping the suppressor as light as possible. It's the ultimate mix of toughness and lightweight. The suppressor is designed for maximum muzzle suppression while also maximizing at-ear performance for the shooter through the use of a large internal volume and generous blast chamber.

The Wolfman ships with a 1/2-28 direct thread mount and features a wipe-compatible front cap (tool included). Wipes are user-replaceable with commonly available rubber washer sizes.”

First Impressions: Dead Air Wolfman

Dead Air’s presentation is always top-notch, and the Wolfman arrived in their typical professional packaging. The build quality hit me immediately – this is a really solid piece of kit. After working with various 3D-printed suppressors over the past few years, the Wolfman felt like a breath of fresh air. The fully welded 17-4 PH stainless construction has a substantial feel that screams “this is a tank”.

The suppressor breaks down into logical components for the modular system. Assembly and disassembly are straightforward for anyone familiar with suppressors, and Dead Air provides plenty of supporting material through videos and manuals if you need guidance.

The Wipe System: Dead Air Wolfman

The Wolfman’s ace in the hole is its wipe-compatible front cap, and this was my first time actually using a wipe system. The manual walks you through the process of installing a rubber washer in the front cap assembly, and it’s genuinely intriguing from an engineering standpoint.

I started testing with the short configuration and a fresh wipe installed. The wipe got shot out after about 10-15 rounds of Barnaul steel-cased 151-grain subsonic ammo. The holes grew progressively larger with each shot until the wipe was essentially useless.

Here’s the interesting part – AO Editor Adam S and I noted that the short configuration with a fresh wipe was very quiet, but the long configuration with a shot-out wipe was equally as quiet. The wipe system seems more about giving you options than providing dramatically different performance levels.

Note: The wipe system isn’t exclusive to the Wolfman. Dead Air sells the R-Series Wipe Cap Assembly separately for the following suppressors:

• Wolfman
• Sandman series
• Sierra 5
• Nomad series
• Nomad Ti series
• Primal
• Wolverine

Range Time: Dead Air Wolfman

I tested exclusively with the Springfield Kuna 9mm using a fixed mount system. Would have loved to try the 3-lug setup, but I didn’t want to take advantage of Dead Air’s generosity by asking for additional hardware. The Wolfman ran flawlessly through the entire test session. Zero malfunctions or reliability issues. The high internal volume design really shows its worth here – this thing is genuinely quiet. On a pistol-caliber carbine, the weight and balance actually complement the platform rather than throwing it off. It definitely has first-round pop, but still hearing safe.

Running both configurations back-to-back, the performance difference wasn’t dramatic enough to make me prefer one over the other based purely on sound. The short setup obviously makes the gun more maneuverable, while the long config gives you that extra internal volume for maximum suppression. 

This is where the Wolfman really shines. The timeless, well-thought-out design explains why it’s had such staying power in Dead Air’s lineup. Nothing feels gimmicky or over-engineered. The threading is precise, the finish is durable, and every component feels like it was built to last decades. The large diameter and generous blast chamber design prioritize performance over compactness. This isn’t trying to be the smallest or lightest can on the market – it’s trying to be the best at what it does.

Final Thoughts: Dead Air Wolfman

The Dead Air Wolfman is what I’d call the perfect 9mm PCC/sub gun suppressor, minus the size and weight considerations. If you can live with those compromises – and on those platforms, they’re not really compromises – this thing delivers in every other category. It’s obvious why the Wolfman has earned its reputation. Solid construction, reliable performance, features like the wipe system, and Dead Air’s proven track record for customer support make this an easy recommendation for anyone serious about pistol caliber suppression. The Wolfman isn’t trying to be everything to everyone. It’s specifically designed to excel at subgun and pistol caliber carbine duty, and it absolutely nails that mission. 

In closing, I want to say thank you to Dead Air Silencers for allowing AllOutdoor and myself the opportunity to try out their Wolfman suppressor. That is greatly appreciated. Also, we would like to know what all of you guys and gals think? Do you believe that this suppressor is worth spending your money on? Would you run this on your subgun setup? Let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

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