Dead Air Sandman Series
The Dead Air Sandman is Dead Air's flagship line of hard-use .30 caliber QD rifle suppressors — trusted by military and law enforcement worldwide. All Sandman models use welded steel construction for extreme durability, feature a detachable R-Series front cap (interchangeable with Wolverine, Nomad, Primal, and Wolfman), and mount to Dead Air KeyMo or Xeno muzzle devices with one-hand attachment and no POI shift. Rated to .300 RUM / 4,200 ft-lb energy. Full-auto rated. No barrel length restrictions. Dead Air Lifetime Warranty.
Variants
Model | Length | Weight | Mount | Notes |
Sandman S | 6.8" | 17.7 oz | KeyMo | DISCONTINUED — replaced by Sandman X. Cobalt-6 + 17-4 SS welded core |
Sandman L | 8.9" | 21.8 oz | KeyMo | Maximum sound reduction — 31 dB on 7.62 NATO; Cobalt-6 + 17-4 SS welded core |
Sandman X | 6.4" (Xeno) / 6.9" (KeyMo) | 14.5 oz (Xeno) / 16.8 oz (KeyMo) | Xeno or KeyMo | Current generation. Haynes® 282 alloy; SOCOM SURG standard tested; 2025 Shoot On Excellence Award |
Shared Specifications
Caliber Rating | Up to .300 RUM |
Energy Rating | 4,200 ft-lb |
Bore Diameter | .30 caliber |
Diameter | 1.5" (S/L); 1.65" (X) |
Mounting | KeyMo QD (S/L); Xeno or KeyMo QD (X) |
Front Cap | R-Series detachable — interchangeable with Wolverine, Nomad, Wolfman, Primal |
Min Barrel Length | None |
Full Auto Rated | Yes |
Finish | Black or FDE Cerakote® body; Nitride attachments |
Warranty | Dead Air Lifetime Warranty |
Key Features
Sandman X (current generation): Haynes® 282 alloy — next-generation high-temp superalloy; significantly lighter than Sandman S at 14.5 oz; SOCOM SURG standard tested; also available in KeyMoGov configuration for government/military
Sandman L (current): maximum sound reduction in the Sandman line — 31 dB on 7.62 NATO
Sandman S: discontinued and replaced by the Sandman X — dealers should direct customers to the X; S stock is while-supplies-last
R-Series front cap: detachable and interchangeable across Sandman, Wolverine, Nomad, Wolfman, and Primal — user-replaceable in the field if damaged
KeyMo / Xeno QD: Dead Air's proprietary one-hand QD mounting systems; no wobble, no seizing, repeatable POI
Sandman X note: requires 1.7" inside handguard diameter for rail clearance
Manufacturer Contact
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