Quiet, Light & Compact – The Angstadt Arms Vanquish AR-22 Barrel

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Quiet, Light & Compact – The Angstadt Arms Vanquish AR-22 Barrel

Angstadt Arms is very well known for being one of the best in the business when it comes to integrally suppressed barrels for everything from the humble 10/22 up to integrally suppressed AR-15 barrels. Today, they’re happy to announce the new CMMG-compatible Vanquish AR-22 barrel, which confers all of the benefits from the rimfire Vanquish series of barrels, and pairs it with one of the most well-loved 22LR AR platforms in the industry.

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Quiet, Light & Compact – The Angstadt Arms Vanquish AR-22 Barrel

Charlotte, North Carolina – October, 2025 – Angstadt Arms, a leader in suppressed rimfire platforms and tactical weapon systems, proudly announces the Vanquish AR-22 — bringing the award-winning Vanquish integrally suppressed technology to the AR-22 platform. 

The Vanquish AR-22 combines Angstadt's patented baffle-free integrally suppressed design with a precision-ported barrel engineered to drop the velocity of standard .22LR ammunition to subsonic speeds. The result is an exceptionally quiet, cleaner, and more reliable shooting experience — without the carbon and lead buildup common to traditional baffle-style suppressors. 

"Shooters have been asking for a suppressed AR-22 solution that doesn't compromise on accuracy, sound performance, or reliability — and the Vanquish AR-22 delivers," said Rich Angstadt, President of Angstadt Arms. "We designed it to give AR-format rimfire shooters the same whisper-quiet, low-maintenance experience that Vanquish users on the Ruger® 10/22® platform already enjoy." 

Key Features 

• Baffle-Free Design: No internal baffles to trap lead or carbon — meaning less cleaning, zero baffle strikes, and longer life. 
• Precision-Ported Barrel: Porting tuned to bring standard .22LR rounds to subsonic speeds for maximum suppression without subsonic ammo. 
• True Drop-In Compatibility: Designed as a seamless upgrade for CMMG® dedicated .22LR bolt platforms — no modifications required. 

Compatibility:

Compatible SKUs: 22A7E0F, 22AC60F, 22A340F, 22BA487

NOT compatible with 5.56 to .22LR conversion kits (NON-Compatible SKUs: 54BA6AC, 54BA6B9, 22BA651, 22BA6AE, 54BA67A, 22BA6AE-FDE, 22BA62C, 22BA6E1, 22BA68A, 22BA651-FDE, 22BA6F4, 22BA62F, 22BA6B3, 22BA64E, 54BA645)

Build Notes:

The 12″ Barrel configuration pairs well with our 10.5″ Ultra Light Handguard, and the 18″ barrel configuration pairs well with our 15″ Ultra Light Handguard.

Ammunition compatibility:

The Vanquish AR-22 is not compatible with CCI Stinger hyper-velocity ammunition because the Stinger case is slightly longer at .702″ versus .613″ for a traditional 22LR case. Instead, if you want to shoot a high velocity round, we recommend the CCI Velocitor as it uses a normal case length and is still rated at 1,435 ft/sec. But hey, you're shooting suppressed, why would you want to break the sound barrier? Keep it quiet and choose standard velocity or subsonic rounds for the best sounding shots.

For $599, the Vanquish AR-22 brings you a premium .22 LR setup built around a 416R bull barrel, 6061 aluminum shroud, and durable black Cerakote finish. It's full-auto rated, runs a baffle-free, precision-ported design that keeps standard .22 LR rounds subsonic, and drops right onto any CMMG-compatible AR-22 lower. Available in both 12-inch and 18-inch lengths, it's ready to hit the range straight out of the box for fun or for some seriously quiet pest control on the homestead. Pick one up from Angstadt Arms or one of their dealers, and visit their website for all the details.

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